Alan W. LaFreniere, obituary, Farwell Funeral Service, Inc. , Nashua, NH

Alan Wayne LaFreniere, 60, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Saturday, September 12, 2020 after a period of declining health.

One of five children of Rose M. (Klinzing) LaFreniere and the late Robert A. LaFreniere, he was born in Germany on May 16, 1960. A resident of Nashua since 1967, Alan was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School with the Class of 1978.

Alan had owned and operated Fins & Feathers Pets, Inc. of Chelmsford, MA for thirty years.

Members of his family include his mother, Rose M. LaFreniere; two brothers and two sisters, Mark LaFreniere and his wife Jean, Gail Heald widow of Arthur Heald Jr, Lori Porter, and Gary LaFreniere and his wife Michelle; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Thursday afternoon, September 17^th at 1:00 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

10 Comments on Alan W. LaFreniere

Kathy Chichester said : Guest Report Mar 11, 2024 at 6:37 PM

I was deeply saddened to hear of Alans passing. He was a genuine & caring guy. My sister & I bought birds from him many times. He also raised one of my sisters baby birds that sadly didnt make it, but Alan took it home & cared for it until the end. He always tried to help us any way he could. My heart breaks knowing we will never be able to visit him at the store again.. My deepest sympathy to all his family. The world truly lost a beautiful soul. R.I.P. Alan

Hal Matzkin said : Guest Report May 20, 2021 at 6:21 PM

I was a customer of Alan’s at fins n feathers. To be Alan’s customer was also to be his friend. What a real kind and likable person. My sympathies to his family.

Sally Ridley said : Guest Report Feb 17, 2021 at 4:34 PM

To Alan's family: My sincere condolences for your loss. I knew Alan through Fins and Feathers. He was always so helpful and knowledgeable about the care of my pet bird. I used his boarding services many times both at the store and at his home. He will be sorely missed. I am 79 years old and since the pandemic I have been isolating, so I just saw the notice on Google as I was wondering why I had not heard from him recently. Very Sad to hear of his passing; he will be in my prayers.

Cheryl nydam said : Guest Report Oct 31, 2020 at 9:11 AM

I just heard about Alan, so sorry to hear this. RIP Alan.

Sharon Bosse said : Guest Report Oct 30, 2020 at 4:20 PM

To an old friend, sorry I was such a bad influence senior year. We did have fun at prom!!!

Kerry Willett said : Guest Report Oct 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Alan made me a beautiful sand sculpture terrarium- and was in several of my classes. Wonderful guy.

Scott Batey said : Guest Report Oct 30, 2020 at 11:49 AM

Alan was a friend of mine at Nashua High and we shared an interest in tropical fish. Im glad to see Alan was able to make something he loved so much into his own business for all those years. I’m so sorry he passed away. I remember Alan was a friendly guy with a great smile and a big heart. May he Rest In Peace.