Helen I. Jordan, 95, a resident of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, New Hartford, formerly of Franklin Springs, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the nursing home. Helen was born February 11, 1919, in Gouverneur, NY, the daughter of Cyrus and Alice (Tripp) Mason. She was raised and educated in Antwerp, NY. On September 10, 1949, Helen married Edward F. Jordan and the couple made their home in Franklin Springs, NY. After earning her nursing degree, Helen went on to become the Head Nurse of the maternity ward of St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1981. She had several hobbies that she enjoyed, including knitting, crocheting, gardening and doing her crossword puzzles. She belonged to the "miniature club", and was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church. Helen is survived by her husband, Edward Jordan, New Hartford; two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorene Jordan, Franklin Springs, Suzanne and Leonard Popyack, Franklin Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Jordan, Colorado; three grandchildren, Matthew, Katherine, and Elizabeth Popyack; and a sister, Ruth Frantz, Pennsylvania. She is predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Mason; and a brother, Donald Mason. Mrs. Jordan's funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton. Interment, in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton, will take place at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home, Tuesday afternoon, from 3 - 6 pm, prior to the funeral service. The family extends their thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, especially the Birch Unit for the care and kindness shown to Helen and her family during her stay.