Arthur Blondin “Arty” Paine, 64, a well-known retired Nashua Firefighter, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife, son, and loving family.
A lifelong resident of this city, Arty was born on February 7, 1952, a son of the late Robert P. and Mary Helen (Blondin) Paine. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1971.
Arty joined the Nashua Fire Department in the late 1970s and was stationed at the Airport Fire Station for many of his 29 years of service until his retirement in 2006. He served on the Nashua Firemen’s Relief Association for a number of years. He also was a well-known painter in the Nashua area.
An active outdoorsman, Arty was an avid fisherman, loved the beach, skiing and annual trips to deer camp. He was a lifetime member of Club National where he played in both the Dart & Golf Leagues and especially loved playing golf with his son Jacob. In his retirement years, Arty was an active member of Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club, Station 343 NH. He enjoyed riding his Harley with his wife Sue and their many friends. He also enjoyed foosball night with his friends and will be remembered as a devoted friend, father and husband.
Members of his family include his wife of 32 years, Susan J. (Studer) Paine of Nashua; his son, Jacob Paine and his wife Shannon of Woodstock, NH; his brother, Bob Paine and his wife Bobby of Epsom, NH; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Estelle Studer of Nashua; his sisters-in-law, Nancy Fernandes, Connie Studer and Karen Jenkins; nieces, Autumn Shea and Nikki Fernandes; nephews, Zack Paine and Joshua Bramble; three grandnephews, Dylan Nickerson, Braden Shea and Harry Shea.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 17th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of His Life will take place at Alpine Grove, 19 South Depot Road, Route 111-A, Hollis, NH, Friday, November 18th from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. There will be a short service from 2:30 -3:00. Everyone is encouraged to wear Hawaiian or Harley Davidson shirts. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashua Firemen’s Relief Association, 70 East Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 http://www.nashuafiremensrelief.org. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
