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   Maurice Robert Fournier, 85, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away at his home, early Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025.           

   Born in Nashua on August 12, 1939, he was the son of the late Maurice L. and Marie-Anne (Dussault) Fournier. Educated in local schools, “Moe” was inducted into the Army on September 23, 1957 and was stationed at the Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. He was a drummer with the Army Band and served until his honorable discharge on September 22, 1960 and held the rank of Specialist 4.  

   Moe had been employed with Sanders Associates and their successor BAE Systems as a senior planner buyer for twenty-seven years.

    In his leisure time, Moe enjoyed playing drums with several jazz bands around the Nashua area for many years. He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church.

     Members of his family include his wife, Peggy A. (Anderson) Fournier, whom he married on June 18, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The couple celebrated their 65^th anniversary last week; his three children and their spouses, Keith and Joanne Fournier, Kevin and Rose Fournier and Kathie and David Stringham; four grandchildren, Stephen, Anne, Ryan and Emmett; three great-grandchildren, Isla, Zoe and Ashley; two sisters, Jeannette Turcotte and Florence Novick and her husband Wesley; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Moe was predeceased by two sisters, Noella M. Rainville and Lucille Derderian; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Wednesday, July 2^nd at 9 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Interment and Army Funeral Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, Thursday, July 3^rd at 1 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

   Edmund Stanley Wolodzko, 75, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Friday,  June 20, 2025 after a period of declining health.        

   Born in Nashua on May 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Frances (Walentukevich) and Edmund Wolodzko. Eddie was also predeceased by his sister Priscilla Slatunas, his step-father William T.R. Ward, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

   Educated in local schools, Eddie had a long career driving heavy machinery for Brox paving.  Everywhere Eddie went, he greeted people with a big smile and maybe even a joke or two.  He had a kind and generous heart.

    Members of his family include his son, Michael P. Wolodzko of Nashua; cousins including Roberta Woitkowski of Nashua, Richard and Sandra Walent of Portsmouth and Martha Walent of Merrimack.   Many friends will also miss him.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place at Pinewood Cemetery (former Lithuanian Cooperative Cemetery), 98 Pine Hill Road, Nashua, Thursday morning, June 26^th at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. 

With great sadness we must share the passing of Jed Ober Darling, 53, on June 18, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Massachusetts.  Jed was born February 3, 1972, in Nashua, and celebrated his first birthday in Hollis at his family’s new home on Hayden Road.

Jed attended school in Hollis and graduated from Hollis High School in 1990.  He discovered in 6th grade he had a natural skill understanding Computers – and assisted in introducing and teaching the lower grades.

Jed’s career was in Technical Support. He took several workshops and online courses to gain knowledge and experience. A major accomplishment was achieved by completing the Microsoft Network and Security Engineer Program at Boston University in 2003.

Jed was a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, Dr. Who – he made his own TARDIS -, Scuba Diving with his brother in Mexico, Jeeps – most of his vehicles were Jeep Cherokees – and of course tagging along on the adventures of his mom!!   Jed had many life-long friends, and special friends at Penuche’s Ale House in Nashua – Steve, Lisa, and Paige.

Jed was pre-deceased by his father, David Darling, and his grandparents: Willis and Dorothy Ober, and Philip and Margarita Darling.   Jed is survived by his mom, Susan Ober Darling, his sister, Carrie Brown Winslow, his brother, Seth Ober Darling, his nephew, Justin Brown, and a great nephew, Montgomery Brown.

A private family burial will be at the Ober Lot, New Hampton Cemetery, near his grandparents. We welcome everyone for Visiting Hours at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH, Friday, June 27, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. To leave an online message of convenience, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Gary R. Anderson, 78, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2025 after a period of declining health.           

Born in Nashua on October 29, 1946, he was a son of the late Francis W. and Florence A. (Lecuyer) Anderson. Educated in local schools, Gary was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1964. A Marine Corps veteran, Gary served his country during the Vietnam War. 

Gary worked as a quality control inspector for several companies including Sanders Associates, BAE Systems and General Electric.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing and woodworking.

Gary was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Rupprecht) Anderson, who passed away on June 26, 2016. They were married on April 4, 1970 and shared over 46 years together.

Members of his family include his four children, Pauline Anderson, Jeff Anderson and his wife Sara, Dan Anderson, and Eric Anderson and his wife Diane; six grandchildren, Nathan and his wife Andrea, Danielle and her husband Cody, Nora, Isabelle, Hadley and Lincoln; two great-grandchildren, Winston and Aubrey; a brother, Glenn Anderson; three sisters, Peggy Fournier and her husband Maurice, Cindy Anderson and Kathie Standle and her husband James; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife and parents, Gary was predeceased by a brother, Leonard Anderson; and sister-in-law, Connie Anderson.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, June 24^th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Graveside service and Marine Corps Funeral Honors will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, June 25^th at 10 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and asked to meet at the cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com    

   Marie L. (Boucher) Johnson, 84, of Londonderry, NH, wife of Richard P. Johnson, passed away Saturday evening, June 14, 2025 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry after a period of declining health.           

   A longtime resident of Londonderry, she was born in Nashua on April 26, 1941, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Aurore (Migneault) Boucher.  

   In addition to raising her family, Marie had been employed with the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company in Nashua and Mack’s Apple Orchards in Londonderry.

   Marie was a member of the Hudson congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the former Londonderry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.     

   Members of her family include her husband Richard, whom she married on November 22, 1958 and shared over 66 years together; nine children, Richard Johnson Jr. and his wife Nancy, Darlene Gilbert and her husband Brian, Albert Johnson and his wife Sheri, Jeffrey Johnson and his wife Tina, Lisa Johnson, Eric Johnson and his wife Laura, Amy Johnson and her fiancée Robert Rock, Joey Johnson and his wife Kiley, and Daniel Johnson; 17 grandchildren, Shawn, Nicole, William Jr, Marcia, Philip, Steven, Zach, Ashley, Britney, Cody, Breanna, Hayden, Ryan, Alexis, Austin, Dustyn and Dameion; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Boucher; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Marie was predeceased by three sisters, Nancy, Florence and Ida; and three brothers, Joseph, Donat and Roger.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, June 19^th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Friday morning, June 20^th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Londonderry, NH. Family and friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Priscilla Ann Blanchard, 77, of West Newfield, Maine and formerly of Nashua, NH for many years, passed away at her home, early Saturday morning, June 7, 2025.           

   Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 21, 1947, she was the third child of the late Wesley Laurence and Doris Estelle (Powell) Blanchard. She arrived minutes after her twin sister, Pauline.

    Priscilla was a quiet child who preferred to sit in a corner and read. As she grew older Priscilla loved mystery stories and wrote poetry. She also enjoyed doing puzzles, online word games and crocheting. Priscilla made many lovely blankets for her friends and family. She was also passionate about feeding the hungry, especially children, and donated funds to support those charitable groups.

    Priscilla graduated from Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in 1965. In 1966 Priscilla settled in Nashua, NH where she worked at Sanders Associates for many years and retired from Harris Corporation.

    She raised her three children as a single mom. In 1980 Priscilla met her life partner, Tom Livingston, a long-time resident of Nashua, NH. They spent several of their retirement years in North Carolina before settling in Maine to be closer to relatives.

   Priscilla is survived by Thomas Livingston, her partner of 45 years; her children, Tina (Blanchard) Lagasse of Nashua, NH, Scott Blanchard Sr of Nashua, NH and Dori (Blanchard) Majauckas of Derry, NH; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; her sisters, Lauraine York of Dover, NH and Pauline Blanchard of Burleson, Texas; her brothers, Wesley Blanchard of Northwood, NH and David Blanchard of Randolph, NH; her life-long friend, Dottie Matthews of Hudson, NH; also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Priscilla was predeceased by her brother, Charles Blanchard of Northwood, NH.

   Her family will receive relatives and friends at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Saturday, June 14^th beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in the church at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Priscilla’s memory, to the Summer Children’s food program, Dover Grab and Go, First Parish Church UCC, 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Angelina “Kiki” Marquis, 97 of Hampton NH, formerly Nashua NH died on June 6, 2025.  She lived a long and happy life.

Born in Manchester, New Hampshire March 11, 1928 to Costas Demos and Panayiota (Lillian) Merisotis Demos. She attended Manchester’s Central High School and Hesser College.

Angelina was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lambert G. Marquis.

Angelina is survived by her daughter and longtime caregiver, Diane M. Gorman of Hampton NH and son, D. Charles Marquis of West Palm Beach, FL.  She also leaves behind 3 grandchildren: Scott and Sarah Gorman, Angela Gorman and Jaime (Marquis) and Steve Perras and 4 great-grandchildren: Gabe and Addison Gorman and Cameron and Landon Perras, as well as nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored.

Besides her husband and parents, Angelina was also predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Carolyn Marquis; her brother, James Demos; and her sister, Theresa Reffi.

After 35 years of working at Nashua Corporation as a Technical Librarian, she and Lambert retired to Hampton where family and friends would visit often.  Angelina always served them homemade Greek dishes and desserts.  Family is what gave her strength to carry-on through her 97 years.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Monday, June 23^rd from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Parish, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Tuesday, June 24^th at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be private. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com       

Laura (Burgess) Drouin, 67, of Hudson, NH passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2nd, at her home. She was born on January 30, 1958 in Saratoga Springs, NY, to her late parents Ron and Barb (Parrino) Burgess. Laura attended Saratoga Springs School K-12. She had various careers throughout her life as an administrator for Oxford Health Care, Accounts Payable for Indian Head Bank and an accountant at Gateway Child Care.

Laura loved helping other in her spare time. She would spend as much time as she could helping children with their Physical Therapy. It was a true passion for her. She also enjoyed going to see NASCAR, shooting pool which she was very good, having BBQ with family and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: daughter Erica Kimberly Burgess and son Kurtis Kevin Drouin, and her beloved grandchildren: Jasmine, Jayden, Luis, CJ, Jacob and Alea; also her sister, Corrine “Corky” Constantine and her brother, Ronald “Randy” Burgess, Jr.

Laura’s legacy of love, strength and resilience will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for her unwavering spirit and zest for life. As we honor Laura’s memory, may we find comfort in the cherished moments shared and the profound impact she had on all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace.

Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, June 12^th from 6 to 8 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Judith Ann Jackson, 86, of Nashua, wife of Roy W. Jackson, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 31, 2025 at The Huntington of Nashua.           

   Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gerard Leo and Florence Muriel (Larder) Morgan. “Judy” grew up in Allston, MA.  

   Judy and her husband Roy were married on January 26, 1957 and made their home in Woburn for many years. In addition to raising her family, she worked as director of reservations for the Woburn Racquet and Tennis Club.

   A resident of Naples, Florida for over twenty years, Judy enjoyed cruises and Caribbean travel. In her leisure time, Judy loved playing tennis.     

   Members of her family include her husband Roy, with whom she shared 68 years together; her sons, Roy A. Jackson and his wife Diane, and Richard S. Jackson; four grandchildren, Christopher, Kerry, Allison and Matthew Jackson; and her niece,  Dawn Morgan.

   Her memorial service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua, Thursday afternoon, June 5^th at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit HYPERLINK http://www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Reverend David E. Svenson passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in his sleep after a long battle with old age. David was born August 19, 1940, in New York City, the youngest of four children born to the late Brigadiers Sven Eric Svenson and Alice Marie (Bodvar) Svenson. As he was growing up, the family served churches in Brooklyn, Jamestown, and Manhattan, NY, and Providence, RI. David was predeceased by his sister Joanne and his brother Carl. His is survived by his brother Robert and the widow of his brother Carl, Barbara Svenson.

David married Linda (Heyl) Svenson, the love of his life, on October 19, 1963, at Trinity Baptist Church in Brockton, MA, and they enjoyed 61 years together. Together, they had four children—he was an amazing father to all of them, and they are grateful to have had him as their father: Lisa Svenson and her spouse Mark Thompson of Amherst, NH; David Eric Svenson, who predeceased him; Kirsten Svenson and her spouse Jeffery Carter of Salem, NY; and Bethany Svenson of Nashua, NH. They have six grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Morfar”: Rachel Rumohr, Claudia Henningsen, Carlos Sebastian Henningsen, and Thalia Henningsen of Nashua, NH; Tyler Carter of Royal Oak, MI; and Annika Carter of Macon, GA.

David served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962, serving in Germany during the construction of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He obtained a BA in Philosophy from St. Anselm’s College in 1972, and he received his MDiv from Bangor Theological Seminary in 1979.

Pastor Dave served in ministry with care, compassion, kindness, warmth, love, and his signature sense of humor. He and the family were blessed to be welcomed into the following faith communities: Orrington Corner United Methodist Church, Orrington, ME (1967-1969); Mont Vernon Congregational Church, Mont Vernon, NH (1969-1974); Sunapee UMC, Sunapee, NH; Georges Mills UMC, Georges Mills, NH; and West Springfield UMC, Springfield, NH (1974-1979); Durrell Memorial UMC, Bethlehem, NH, and Trinity UMC, Whitefield, NH (1979-1985); Moultonboro UMC, Moultonboro, NH (1985-1992); Main Street UMC, Nashua, NH (1992-2000); Mid-Maine District Superintendent (2000-2008); Retired (2008); Interim Pastor at Moultonboro UMC; Interim Pastor at Main Street UMC; Interim Pastor at Peru UMC, Peru, NY; Interim Pastor at North Salem UMC, North Salem, NH; and Interim Pastor at Arlington Street UMC, Nashua, NH.

David served as a volunteer firefighter on the Mont Vernon, Sunapee, Bethlehem, and Moultonboro fire departments. He had a passion for reading, crosswords, and Caribbean cruises with his beloved Linda.

A memorial service for David will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church, Nashua, NH. Memorial donations may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church or to the Salvation Army. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    George E. Boucher, 92, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Monday evening, November 18, 2024 after a brief period of declining health.           

   Born in Nashua on August 29, 1932, he was the son of the late George J. and Albertine M. (Landry) Boucher. Educated in local schools, George attended Assumption College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in business from Saint Anselm College. An Air Force veteran, Mr. Boucher served during the Korean Conflict as a radar operator from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1956.  

    George had an extensive retail clothing career. He was Vice President of Avard’s Clothing Store in Nashua for many years. He was also principal owner of Britches of Concord, Inc. for over 41 years. George always had a keen eye for men’s as well as women’s fashions. He was well regarded in the fashion trade as a quality merchant.  

    In his leisure time, George enjoyed golf and curling and was a former member of the Nashua Country Club. He was a longtime member of the Nashua Rotary Club.

    George was predeceased by his wife, Lucille T. (Avard) Boucher, who passed away November 10, 2017. They were married on November 22, 1958 and shared over 58 years together.

    Members of his family include his son, Ray Boucher; his grandchildren, Olivia and Cooper; his nieces. Carol Avard of Ipswich, MA and Joanne Avard of Fort Myers, FL; and his nephew, Richard Avard of Nashua, NH.

    The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful care the doctors, nurses, EMT’s, Home Health & Hospice staff provided him.

     A service of remembrance will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday, June 7^th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a small contribution in George’s memory either to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, 8 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Elizabeth F. “Beth” Grenier, 70, of Hudson, widow of Kenneth P. Grenier, and formerly of Leominster, MA and Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 25, 2025 at Fairview Nursing Home, after a period of declining health.           

   Born in Nashua on December 10, 1954, she was a daughter of the late H. Luther and Arlene (Marshall) Geer. Educated in local schools, Beth was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1972. She furthered her education at Plymouth State College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and her Master’s degree in Library Science.  

   Beth began her career as a teacher at Mount Pleasant School in Nashua and continued as a business librarian for Digital Equipment Corporation. Beth later worked in the same capacity for Saint-Gobain, a design and manufacturing company in Massachusetts until she retired.

    In addition to her husband and parents, Beth was also predeceased by two brothers, David G. Geer and Philip S. Geer and his wife Penny.     

   Members of her family include two stepchildren, Michael Grenier and his wife Lilia and Christine Grenier; a step-granddaughter, Sophia Grenier; two brothers, Bruce M. Geer and his wife Patricia, and Donald T. Geer and his partner, Carolann; sister-in-law, Judith Geer; and nieces and nephews.  

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 30^th from 10 a.m. to Noon followed by a Graveside service at Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua at 12:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Patrick Edward Jamieson, affectionately known as “Wagner,” passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 73.

Patrick was born in Chicago and raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, the seventh son of ten spirited siblings. As a boy, he spent winter days skating on Prince Pond, and even more time recounting the stories of those days with dramatic flair.

He began his career in construction, with a passion for keeping others safe on the job. That dedication led him from Illinois to New Hampshire in 1991, where he led safety operations on the Big Dig and other major tunnel projects in the Boston area—though he was always more interested in the people than the blueprints.

A lover of Oldies music, dancing, and a good backgammon match, Patrick had a natural wit, gift for conversation and storytelling (accurate or not). He greeted friends and strangers alike with his signature, “Top o’ the morning to you,” always pausing to make sure they replied correctly: “And the rest of the day to you.” He adored spending time with his children’s friends, sharing tales and laughter; many of them lovingly referred to him as “Mr. J.” And although he spent nearly half his life in New England, he never wavered for his devotion for Chicago sports teams and Notre Dame football.

More than the game itself, Patrick loved the tradition of gathering people together for the annual Thanksgiving morning football game—known as The Toilet Bowl. What began in the 1960s as a backyard scrimmage among siblings and neighbors in Illinois became a cherished ritual. When Patrick later moved to New Hampshire, he brought the tradition with him, turning it into a beloved community event. To this day, the tradition continues in the town of Hudson—a lasting legacy of Patrick’s love for family, friendship, and a little friendly competition.

His go-to toast, inherited from his father, was as irreverent as it was classic: “To hell with poverty!”

Pat shared 50 years of marriage with the love of his life, Colette (Zeier) Jamieson. Their relationship was marked by devotion, laughter, and a steady, unmistakable bond that only deepened with time. After Pat suffered a stroke in June 2016, Colette cared for him at home with unwavering compassion and grace—a true testament to the life they built together.

Patrick is survived by Colette; his children, Colleen, Sean, and Claire Jamieson; his son-in law Justin Baron, his daughter-in-law Brittany Jamieson, his grandchildren; Liam Jamieson-Rana, Patrick Rana, and Brayden Jamieson; his siblings, Robert, John, Michael, William, Thomas, Anne and Katherine Jamieson, and Mary Katerinis; along with many beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and friends.

He now joins his parents, Patricia (Keane) and Robert Jamieson, and his brother David. He is no doubt organizing a family football game now.

To those who knew him, Patrick was a storyteller, a toastmaster, a history enthusiast (especially of his own family), and above all, someone who made life a little lighter and funnier just by being in the room.

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Mary E. (Murphy) Farina of Nashua, widow of Robert A. Farina, passed away peacefully on her 98^th birthday, Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at Langdon Place in Nashua.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on May 17, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Elsie (McCarthy) Murphy. Mary grew up and attended schools in  Peabody and Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn English High School.

Mary worked for General Electric in Lynn for many years.  She met her future husband Bob Farina on a blind date at a cookout on Nahant Beach. Mary and Bob were married on Memorial Day of 1954 in Lynn, MA and moved to Nashua in October of 1960.

Mary was a devoted wife and mother.  There was nothing more important than family.  Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life.

In addition to raising her family, Mary held several retail positions in downtown Nashua, including Tiny Tot Land, Discount Town and Jordan’s Luggage.  She enjoyed talking with and helping people.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to Italy, Ireland and Hawaii. Mary was a longtime communicant of St. Christopher Church.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Bob, who passed away January 2, 2014.

Members of her family include her five children, Mari-Jane Farina and her husband Robert Skladany of Wellesley, MA, Robert A. Farina Jr. and his wife Rebecca, John Farina, and Susan Farina all of Nashua, and James Farina and his wife Fran of Essex Junction, VT; fifteen grandchildren, Michael Farina and husband Brian Farina-Connors and partner Taylor Goodman, Emily Wilson and her husband Brian, Kathryn Turnbloom and her husband David, Andrew Skladany, Margaret Carney and her husband Chris, Anthony Farina, Bobby Farina, Elizabeth Skladany, Lindsay Keppler and her partner Jorel Archer and Kyle Keppler; five great-grandchildren, Wesley and Carly Wilson, Lily Carney, August Turnbloom and Tayen Archer and two sisters-in-law, Janis Murphy and Carol Farina; Goddaughter Kathleen Cook Richard, also nieces, nephews and cousins.    Besides her husband and parents, Mary was also predeceased by her brother, Omer Murphy Jr.,  sister Elsie Harney and granddaughter Mikayla Keppler.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 27^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Wednesday, May 28^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and asked to meet at church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Jeanette Petit Renna, 82, of Nashua, widow of Richard M. Renna, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, with her loving family by her side after a period of declining health.  

   A native of Queens, New York, Jeanette was born on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Leopold and Lena (Lombardi) Petit. Jeanette grew up in Queens and attended Saint Clements Parochial School. She graduated from Jamaica Vocational High School with the class of 1959.   

   In addition to raising her five children, Jeanette was employed at General Electric in New York City and after moving to Nashua in September of 1979, she worked in the Human Resource office of Digital Equipment Corporation in Merrimack. Jeanette also worked for Oxford Health Plans and United Healthcare.

    Jeanette loved music and played the Accordian. She especially loved spending time with her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection.

    On June 8, 1963, Jeanette and her husband “Richie” were married in Queens, NY and shared 42 wonderful years together until his passing on December 20, 2005.

    Members of her family include her five daughters, Grace A. Martin and her husband Brian, Pamela A. Renna and her partner Eve DeGrazia, Rochelle M. Renna and her partner Jennifer Gibbs, Jeanette L. Caron and her husband Brian, and Melissa A. Sprague and her husband Christopher; five grandchildren, Joshua, Jacqueline, Julia, Sofia and Edward; three great-grandchildren, Colton, Myles and Cameron; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. One of nine children, Jeanette was predeceased by her eight brothers and sisters.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, May 14^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday, May 15^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeanette’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, https//danafarber.jimmyfund.org. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Theresa G. (Doucet) Drouin, 84, of Nashua, widow of Eugene H. “Red” Drouin, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 3, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a courageous battle with cancer.            

   Born in Hudson on May 16, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Gabrielle (Lachance) Doucet. Educated in Hudson schools, Terry was a graduate of Alvirne High School class of 1959.  

   Terry worked at the Hunt Community for twenty years as a dietary supervisor. She also cleaned homes for some prominent Nashua families.

    In her leisure time, Terry enjoyed bingo, traveling, watching crime tv and taking long walks. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved attending their many sporting events. She hated to miss an event and she was their biggest cheerleader. Terry was an avid Boston Celtics fan and enjoyed watching games on TV. Earlier in her life, Terry played guitar in a band with her sisters. They sang on radio station WSMN in Nashua and the former Lone Star Ranch in Merrimack.

    Terry and her husband “Red” were married on July 30, 1961 and shared 39 years together until his passing on July 30, 2000,  

   Members of her family include a son, Kevin E. Drouin and his significant other of 30 years, Tabitha; a daughter, Tammie L. Jarry and her husband Brad; eight grandchildren, Kurtis Drouin, Katie Shepard, Alexandria Hoskins, Owen Hoskins, Trevor Drouin, Payton Jarry, Savannah Drouin and Sophia Jarry; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Drouin, Alea Drouin and Myla Robillard; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

     In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanne I. Doucet and Lorraine I. Guay.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 9^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John III Parish (Infant Jesus Church) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and asked to kindly meet at church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com