Town Loses Nelson Park Volunteer, South Grafton Native

Charles H. Jordan, 89, passed away peacefully May 5, 2012. His first wife Stephanie C. (Condrate) Jordan passed away in 2005.

He is survived by his children Deborah M. Johnstone, Skip Jordan and his wife Cynthia, and Melanie A. Balser and her husband Raymond, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren who will miss their beloved "Pops", his sisters Rhetta Morgan, Arlynne Levesque and Carole Buck and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his wife Geraldine (Chamberlain) Jordan along with her children and grandchildren.

Charlie was born Aug. 21, 1922 in Grafton and was a lifelong resident in town. He joined the US Army at age 21, serving with pride during WW II in France, Africa and Algiers. Following his military service he worked for many years for the Felters Company in Millbury and Jamesbury Inc., retiring at age 62.

Charlie was a devoted parishioner at St. Mary's Church in Grafton for many years and was dedicated to his community, having served on the Nelson Park Committee and contributed his time toward the playground that was built there.

Those who knew Charlie also will remember his love of fresh corn on the cob during the summers, riding old-fashioned railroads including a vacation with his late wife Stephanie to Churchill Manitoba to see polar bears, and in his later years he was often seen riding his "Vespa" scooter.

He was a self-taught musician, playing string instruments and occasionally the organ at church if he was needed. Family was always his center as he treasured his time with his wife, sisters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

His services have been held. handled arrangements.

Michael Ermak, 94, a lifelong resident of South Grafton passed May 7, 2012.

He is survived by his two nephews, Henry Chickinski, his wife Florinda Suez , Conrad Chickinski, his wife Jana and his sister Mary Ermak.

Michael was born Nov. 16, 1917 in South Grafton the son of the late Alexander and Stefanie (Scozik) Ermak. Mr. Ermak worked at Wuskanut Mills, Tupper Plastics, Ethyl Corporation all in South Grafton and Pinkerton Security Co. until retiring.

Mr. Ermak was the nephew of Walter Ermak, a decorated WW I veteran for whom the recently built bridge at Ferry and Depot streets in South Grafton was dedicated to. He was a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church in South Grafton.

He loved his nephews, his dog "Twinkles" and he enjoyed vegetable gardening, photography and polka music. The family suggests in lieu of flowers you remember Michael with donations to The Grafton Food Bank, PO Box 324 Grafton MA 01519 or The Friends of Grafton Elders PO Box 186 Grafton MA 01519.

All are invited to calling hours at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. North Grafton Friday May 11th from 10 am to 12 pm. There will be a Prayer Service in the funeral home chapel at 12 pm after the calling hours. He will then be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in South Grafton.