Manchester, NH

Jordan Michael Cantwell of Elm Street died on July 15, 2026, at the age of 44 from

heart disease due to childhood diabetes.

Jordan was born June 25, 1982, in Schenectady, NY to his biologic parents Kelly Ann

Brough and Joseph Nossigf as Jordan Christopher Brough. From the start, Jordan had

a tough life where he spent his young years between family member homes and in the

foster care system. In 1991 at the age of 9, Jordan was featured on the Donahue Show

with other New York children ready for adoption. On November 13 th , 1992, Edward

Daniel Cantwell Jr., and Debra Kay Cantwell (Vail) officially adopted Jordan, changed

his name, and welcomed him into their family.

Jordan had a profound sense of humor with a contagious laughter, was well liked by his

peers, and never seemed to meet a stranger. Even though life was a constant struggle

for him, he tried his hardest to make the best of his situation and was always there to

lend a helping hand to others. Jordan was very artistic and created beautiful artwork he

shared with his family and friends.

For the past 5 years, Jordan spent his time pouring his heart and soul into his music,

trying to make peace with his past, asking for forgiveness, and working hard to be a

better person. Jordan found salvation in God, accepted Jesus Christ as his savior, and

was baptized earlier this year.

Jordan is survived by his parents, Edward & Debra Cantwell (Farmington, NH), his

siblings, Ryan (Julie) Cantwell (Perkasie, PA); Sarah Cantwell (Midland, GA); and Emily

(Brandon), Cantwell (Farmington, NH), his 3 children, Shealy, Mica, and Kayla; his

grandson, and his grandparents, Carl Vail (Farmington, NH) and Aleeta & Lyndel

Stewart (Sydney, AR).

Jordan was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all that

knew him. A private celebration of life for Jordan will be held. His family will plant a

Wisteria Tree in his honor and as his last resting place.