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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Brenda A. Labrie, 62, on Tuesday, March 19^th, of Litchfield, N.H. She passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center in the ICU, surrounded by her family, and loved ones.

Brenda was born on September 15^th, 1961, in Nashua, to Leo F. Mondoux and Evelyn M. Mondoux (Wilkins), both deceased. She was the youngest of three siblings, sister to Leo R. Mondoux (deceased), and Michael J. Mondoux of Hudson, N.H.

She grew up in the Nashua area and was a graduate of Nashua High and Class of 1979. Brenda continued her educational journey at Plymouth State College and completed her bachelor’s degree in business management at New Hampshire College in 1984. She went on to pursue a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University and graduated in 2012.

Brenda began her professional career in Human Resources at Nashua Trust Company in 1982, which eventually became First NH Bank. She started a successful career with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in 1996. Brenda has worked at SNHU for the last 28 years, holding several different positions in the Human Resources Department. Her most recent position as the Associate Vice President of Benefits. Brenda’s dedication, hard work and integrity helped build many of the programs and benefits in place at the organization today. She was committed to her work and cared deeply for all of those she worked closely with over the years.

She will always be remembered for her kind and compassionate spirit. Brenda was devoted to her family and friends and always placed others’ needs above her own. Her smile was infectious and will be forever missed. One of her favorite activities was Saturday morning shopping with her best friend and sister in-law, Cheryl Labrie. She enjoyed spending many years at Lake Winnipesaukee in her lake house with family and friends. Boating, sunsets, and lake-life filled her days with joy and adventure. Many of which were spent with her loving partner, Joseph A. Iwanicki, who left her with countless lasting memories. One of her many hobbies that held a special place in her heart was her neighborhood book club where she made some of her closest friends over the past 25 years.

Brenda spread color and joy everywhere she went, and her absence will be felt by many. She was a loving mother, wife and partner, daughter, sister, and friend. Brenda poured boundless love into raising her children and grandchildren, and instilled in them the values of kindness, empathy, and perseverance. She is survived by her three children, Chad M. Labrie, Brett R. Labrie, and Drew T. Labrie. Her older brother, Michael Mondoux, daughter in-law Lauren M. Labrie, and her three grandchildren, Connor, Landon, and Hunter Labrie. Also, many relatives, nieces and nephews, close friends, and colleagues. Her death is proceeded by her late husband, Richard P. Labrie, oldest brother Leo R. Mondoux, and her parents Leo F. Mondoux and Evelyn M. Mondoux (Wilkins).

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, March 26th  from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday morning, March 27th at 10 a.m. Entombment will take place in the Mausoleum of Mount Calvary Cemetery in Manchester. Family and friends are invited to attend all services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060.To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   April (Wilcox) Griesinger, 66, of Nashua, widow of Gereald “Jerry” Griesinger, passed away early Monday morning, March 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.         

    Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on Christmas of 1957, she was the daughter of the late Wendell W. Wilcox and Shirley M. (Thomas) Wilcox Kidney. April grew up in Presque Isle, Maine and was a graduate of Presque Isle High School Class of 1977.

    A resident of Nashua since the 1980s, April began her career as an Avon Lady while she was raising her family, where she met and kept her good friends Monica Gagne, Peggy Lewis and Barbara Haigh. She continued as a receptionist for Dr. Roy Frampton of Nashua for many years and later worked at Burque Jewelers and Visiting Angels.

   In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts, keeping current with her soap shows and spending time with her friends and loved ones.  Making memories with her Granddaughters brought her so much joy.  April was also an avid shopper. Loved a good thrift store and thrived on a bargain buzz.  She also had a special love of restoring furniture pieces to display her treasured family heirlooms and antique finds. She enjoyed many of these hobbies alongside her best friends Susan O’Connor and Jeanine Ulliani.  April tried never to turn down an invite, from coffee on her sunny porch to a wedding and everything in between.  You could often find her with a margarita at Margarita’s with Leo, dressed in her best.

   April is survived by her daughters Jessica (Lewin) Bulluck and her husband Jonathon Taylor Bulluck of Nashua, NH; Megan (Crevier) Byrnes and her husband Patrick Byrnes of Bath, ME and daughter by love Judy Rood of Oswego, NY. Brothers Kevin Wilcox and his wife Denise of Presque Isle, ME and Shannon Kidney of Presque Isle, ME.  Granddaughters Kylie Rood, Mackenzie Byrnes, Melissa Byrnes, Mallory Byrnes and Lena Bulluck. Companion Leo E. Parent of Litchfield, NH.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, March 25^th from 4 to 6 p.m. Please join the family for a reception at Martha’s Exchange banquet hall immediately following.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   William F. “Sonny” Urspruch, Sr., 94, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday evening, March 17, 2024.  

   A resident of Nashua for the past four years, he was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on June 5, 1929. One of eleven children, Sonny was a son of the late William  F. and Teresa (Casale) Urspruch. He resided in Hoboken, NJ for the greater part of his life and was educated in New Jersey schools. 

   During his working career, Sonny was a truck driver, store owner of Sonny’s Candy Store, and later was employed by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for many years. 

    In addition to his parents, Sonny was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Alberta R. (Maxwell) Urspruch, who passed away in 1997; his son, William F. Urspruch, Jr., who passed away in 2022 and his siblings John, Adolfo, Charles, Evelyn A. Nunamacher, Margaret (Peggy) Romelotti, Andrew, Frank, Anthony.

    Members of his family include his daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Doug McAlexander of Wilton, NH and Barbara and Frank Soto of Nashua, with whom he made his home; six grandchildren, Michael Soto, William Urspruch III, Ashley Soto, Alaina Soto, Alexis Urspruch and Kendra Urspruch; two great-grandchildren, Mia and William Urspruch IV; two sisters, Rose Marie Carney and Marie Urspruch both of Hoboken, NJ, also numerous nieces, and nephews. 

   Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, April 6^th from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, or the COPD Foundation. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Steven Normand Cormier, 65, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on June 30, 1958, he is a son of Normand R. and Barbara A. (Stuckey) Cormier. A resident of Nashua since 1963, Steve attended Infant Jesus Parochial School and was a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School Class of 1976. During his years at BG, he played in the school band, played football, hockey and was a member of the Ski club. Steve furthered his education at the New England Aeronautical Institute in Nashua, where he earned an associate degree. He continued his studies in business administration at Plymouth State College.

   Steve had been employed with Digital Equipment Corporation in Billerica, MA in its finance office for several years.

   A talented musician, Steve played piano and guitar and loved Rock & Roll music. In his leisure time, he loved mountain climbing and nature. Steve will be lovingly remembered as a kind and gentle person.

    His family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Community Hospice House and the Oncology staff of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Steve’s wish was for a universal cure for cancer.

    Members of his family include his parents, Normand and Barbara Cormier; a brother, Scott Cormier; two sisters, Arlene Snedeker and Carolyn Duquette and her husband Glenn; seven nephews and a niece, Shawn Cormier and his wife Stephanie, David Cormier and his wife Ally, Dylan Cormier, Joshua Cormier and Ethan Cormier and their mother, Melissa Weller; Jason Snedeker and his wife Monique, Holly Snedeker and her significant other, Jon Bryan, and Michael Towle; grandnieces and grandnephews, Sophia, Owen, Scout and Parker; and his extended family, The Hayes, Mitchell’s and Cormier’s.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, March 23^rd from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Prayer service and interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the Greater Nashua Mental Health, 7 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com    

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Constance “Connie” (Ayotte) Anderson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 81.

Constance was born on May 6, 1942 in Nashua, NH to Irene (Elie) Ayotte-Boynton & Roland Ayotte. She attended Nashua schools, having graduated from St. Louis High School in 1959. Constance married her high school sweetheart, Glenn A. Anderson Sr. on October 28, 1961, sharing a deep and enduring bond. Together, raising two children, Elise and Glenn Jr, instilling kindness, compassion, and resilience.

Constance’s career started out as a glass blower, owning her own business Connie’s Glass Novelties. Making glass figurines and jewelry selling at local craft fairs. This enabled Connie to stay home with her children, allowing her to be the devoted mother that she aspired to be. Connie then held various Human Resources positions at local companies, such as Ferrofuildics, Harris Corporation, and Benchmark until her retirement in 2001.

Constance had many passions. She loved to travel, having traveled extensively both domestically and internationally. She had many hobbies, including playing golf with friends in leagues at both Harris Corporation called the “Ladies of the Evening” and later in a league at the Nashua Senior center. She was an avid gardener having been a member of the Nashua Garden Club for 30+ years. Cooking especially baking cookies and brownies which was her specialty and playing games with friends and family such as Mah Jong, Cribbage, Hand and foot, Scrabble, and many other card games.

Constance will be remembered for her devotion to her family and friends. She was a warm, kind gentle soul, who always made everyone feel welcomed. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Constance was preceded in death by her father, Roland, her mother Irene, stepfather Lawrence Boynton, Sr., sister Theresa (Ayotte) Migneault, father-in-law Wilber Anderson, mother-in-law Florence Anderson, brother-in-law Leonard Anderson and his wife Sharon and sister-in-law Betty Anderson.

Surviving members of her family include her children, Elise (Anderson) Jodrey and partner Mark Marotta, Glenn Anderson Jr., and wife Suzanne (Charest) Anderson. Her grandchildren: Christopher Jodrey and wife Michelle, Justine (Jodrey) Lawrence and husband Cory, Bailey (Foster) Nawn and husband Joshua, Sarah Jodrey and partner Arias Talari, Allyson (Anderson) Bishop and husband Brian, Amber (Anderson) Healey and husband Derek and Adam Jodrey. Great grandchildren, Cassidy Jodrey, and Madison Bishop.  Siblings include her brothers, Marc Ayotte, and wife Jennifer (Jenny), Roland (Rick) Ayotte and wife Clara, and Claude (Spike) Ayotte; her sisters, Lise Dewar and husband Duncan and Bernadette (Bunny) Hedley and husband Doug. Siblings-in-law include, Peggy Anderson and husband Maurice Fournier, Gary Anderson, Kathie Anderson and husband James Standle, and Lucinda (Cindy) Anderson. Along with several nieces, nephews, and a long list of friends.

SERVICES: Calling hours with be held on Tuesday March 19, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua on Wednesday March 20,2024 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie’s remembrance can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at jdrf.org To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Douglas Harold James, 74, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away at his home, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on May 17, 1949, he was a son of the late Harold F. and Stella T. (Fagnant) James. Educated in local schools, Doug attended Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1968.

    Doug had been employed as manager of the former Merrimack Wayside Furniture Store on the Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua for over twenty years and later worked at Walmart in Amherst for twenty years.

     He was life-time member of Nashua Lodge #720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, where he enjoyed playing pool. Doug enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to joke and tease his co-workers at Walmart. Doug also loved his Chevrolet Corvettes and was a fan of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. Doug was a devoted and loving care-giver to his mother for many years.

    Members of his family include his three siblings, the late Robert Gary James, Sylvia J. Holt and Shirley Mae Dussault; his sister-in-law, Jeannette James; nieces and nephews, the late Brenda P. James, Timothy Holt, Tracy Holt Lavoie, Michael Dussault, Patricia James Hooper and Nichole Towne; grandnieces, Samantha Richards, Veda Towne and Audrey Holt; grandnephews, Patrick Holt, James Lavoie, Brian Lavoie, Jacob Lavoie and Asher Towne.  

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, March 20^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson, Thursday, March 21^st at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Bill Manley peacefully entered eternal rest on March 9th in Falmouth, Massachusetts at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law.  Always the optimist, he faced his terminal illness with grace and courage, telling his son a few weeks before his passing, “Don’t be sad when it’s time.  I‘m going to be with my beautiful Pauline and I can’t wait to see her.”

Bill was born in Nashua, NH on October 16th, 1930 to George Robert and Bertha (Robbins).  The eldest of three children, he was predeceased by bis siblings, George Robert and Lillian Lavoie.  He attended Nashua schools and graduated from Nashua High School in 1948.  A sports enthusiast, he spent his youth playing basketball at the YMCA with his countless friends.

Bill was a patriotic flag waiver who proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army’s 223rd Combat Infantry during the Korean War.  He received the Combat Infantry badge and two bronze stars for his bravery.  Bill emerged from the war a staunch pacifist.

Upon his return, Bill married Pauline Raymond in 1954 and they enjoyed 62 years together before her passing in 2016.

Through the GI Bill and the support of his wife, Bill graduated from St. Anselm College where he served as Vice President of his class and was awarded membership to the prestigious Red Key Society.  He continued his education studying at Boston University and earned his master’s degree in education from Rivier College.

Bill’s passion was education and children.  He began his career as an elementary and junior high school teacher in Wilton, NH followed by 31 years as an educator in the Nashua School System.  He was an elementary school supervisor and a principal at Temple Street School and Ledge Street School.

Bill and Pauline had a glorious retirement, taking countless cruises and trips both domestically and to Europe.  A staunch Catholic, he took great comfort in his faith.  This proved to be especially true during the 8 years he selflessly cared for his beloved Pauline during her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Bill is survived by his daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Bob Riordan of Falmouth, MA, his son Bill Manley of Belmont, MA, and grandchildren Andrew and Brittany Riordan of Gilford, NH and Nora Grayson of Providence, RI   He also leaves behind brother-in-law Richard Raymond and  his wife, Dee, sisters in-laws Eileen Marquis, Carole Raymond and Lorraine Lessard and many nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held on Monday, March 18th from 5pm – 8pm at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 19^th at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends can make donations to causes close to Bill’s heart:

The Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060. https://corpuschristifoodpantry.org/ The Salvation Army, 1 Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060. https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northern-new-england/nashua/  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Norman C. Jambard, a Nashua native, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 7, 2024 at the Courville at Nashua, at the age of 90.         

    Born in Nashua on November 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eva (Lavoie) Jambard.  Norm attended Nashua schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1952. During his years in junior and high school, he formed a twelve-piece dance band with his friends and played at many school dances.

    Following graduation, Norm left to serve in the United States Air Force where he was selected to play drums in the band for his four years.

    Upon his return in 1956, Norm started working at Fimbel Door Corporation. His 41 years of loyal service there saw him begin as an office clerk and up to the position of general manager. He felt very much a part of the Fimbel family.

     In 1959, Norm married Pauline Berthiaume on Thanksgiving Day. For the next 64 years, they welcomed their two children, built two homes and hosted celebrations for numerable events.

     Norm also restored two British sportscars; an MG-TD and an MG-TF. He and Pauline enjoyed a local car club, MG-T-Party and spent 40+ years driving to various destinations in the US and Canada. They enjoyed countless journeys and formed many close friendships.

     Norm went on a three-week tour in South Africa. He and Pauline also toured New Zealand, parts of Europe and spent many summers travelling to Nova Scotia.

Following their retirement in 1997, they became “snowbirds” visiting The Villages in Lady Lake, FL for 19 winters.

    Norm never failed to be a loving husband and father. He felt blessed for having a healthy and happy life. He used his multi-faceted talents to help friends and family with various projects. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

     He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Pauline Dion; brothers-in-law, Richard Hill, Robert Dion and Raymond Berthiaume; and his niece, Patricia Jeffrey.

     Norm is survived by his wife, Pauline; a daughter, Suzanne Matthews; a son, Peter Jambard; a sister, Rachel Hill; three nephews, two grandnieces and a grandnephew.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday, March 13^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, March 14^th at 11 a.m. Interment and Air Force honors will take place in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations in Norm’s memory may be made to St. Aloysius Parish, c/o Father Marcos, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or Rivier University Scholarship Fund, 420 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Joseph E. St. Pierre, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in Lexington, NC. Joey was born on August 13th, 1950 in Nashua, NH.

Joey met the love of his life, Colette, in 1966 at the age of 16 but didn’t ask her out until he was in the Navy at age 18. They were married on June 12th, 1971. They spent the first year of marriage in Norfolk, Virginia at the Naval Station there. After completing his military service, Joey returned to New Hampshire with Colette, where they had their first child Joey in 1973. Joey initially went to work at Stop and Shop and also attended college in the evenings to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in business. During these busy times of work and school, another child, Monica was born in 1979. He left Stop and Shop and began working in other facets of the food service industry, such as food manufacturing & distribution companies. Joey spent a majority of his career (27 years) working for Dole Packaged Foods.

Throughout the years Joey loved to travel. In the early years he and Colette enjoyed camping with their children. As they got older, they enjoyed many cruises, trips to Hawaii and Aruba, both together and with their children and granddaughters. They retired to Lexington, NC in the summer of 2016. They continued to travel back to NH, Hawaii, Aruba, Florida and Hilton Head for a few years and spent more time at home in Lexington. Joey always had a generous spirit and showed great hospitality, hosting parties for loved ones and welcoming guests at his home. He will be missed by so many friends and family.

Joey is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Colette (Nadeau) of Lexington, NC, his son Joseph (Joey) E. St. Pierre III & wife Jenn of Nashua, NH, his daughter Monica C. Gisetto & husband Ryan of Hollis, NH, his six granddaughters Sarah, Summer, Chloe, Serena, Sophia & Calleigh. His mother Bertha Cabana of Nashua and siblings: sister Irene Hadley of Nashua, NH, sister Lucie Emond & husband Roger of Nashua, NH, brother Richard St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, sister Marguerite Woodbury & husband Scott of Nashua, NH, brother Donald St. Pierre of Nashua, NH, sister Paula Golemo & husband Bob of Merrimack, NH, brother David St. Pierre & wife Louise of Hudson, NH. Also, his brother-in-law Denis Nadeau of Montreal, QC, brother-in-law Michel Nadeau & wife Donna of Montreal, QC, sister-in-law Diane Ducharme and husband Denis of Nashua, NH, sister-in-law Pauline Nadeau & partner Leslie Hess of Hebron, NH, sister- in-law Chantal Boissonneault & husband Richard of Hudson, NH, sister-in- law Carole Phaneuf & husband Alan of Cranberry Twp, PA, sister-in-law Claire Ferriero & husband Lou of Candia, NH, sister-in-law Madeleine Rozumek & husband Robert of Hampton, NH. Many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joey was preceded in death by his father Paul St. Pierre of Nashua, NH, stepfather Ernie Cabana of Phoenix, AZ, brother Michael St. Pierre of Mount Vernon, NH, sister-in-law Joyce St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, nephew Colby Golemo of Merrimack, NH, mother-in-law Evangeline Nadeau of Nashua, NH, father-in-law Georges Nadeau of Nashua, NH, brother-in-law Richard Nadeau of Windham, NH, and nephew Nathan Rousseau of Hooksett, NH.

Joey’s wake will be held on Sunday March 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday March 18^th at 1pm at The Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27927. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Robert L. Turmel, 90, a longtime Hudson resident, passed away at his home, Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Hudson on May 28, 1933, he was a son of the late David and Octavia (Rodier) Turmel. Educated in Nashua and Hudson schools, Bob was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1952. In his teenage years, Bob worked at Benson’s Wild Animal Farm where he assisted visitors with pony rides. A Navy veteran, Mr. Turmel served during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956.  

    Bob had been employed as a foreman at Nashua Corporation for 37 years. After he retired, Bob was a school bus driver for the Hudson School System for nine years and was fondly known as “Mr. T”. A resident of Nashua for many years. Bob and his family moved to their home in Hudson in 1964.

    He was a member of the Hudson Senior Center and the Hudson Senior Council on Aging. In his leisure time, Bob enjoyed doing yardwork and helping his neighbors. He also loved playing Pickle Ball; watching and supporting New England Sports teams, especially the Red Sox and Patriots. Bob also enjoyed day trips and vacations with neighbors and friends, Pat and Jay Darrin as “Curmudgeon and friends”.

    Bob married Janice L. Cherkes on April 27, 1957 and they shared over 57 years together until her passing on February 24, 2015.

   Members of his family include four children, James C. Turmel and his wife Angela, Sheryl A. Turmel, the late Michael P. Turmel, who passed away in April 2023 and the late Mark R. Turmel, who passed away in 2003; three grandchildren, Jared and Jason Turmel and Ashley Felch and her fiancé, Chris Flaherty; Bob’s significant other for the past seven years, Judy Van Kleef; a brother, Theodore “Ted” Turmel; sisters-in-law, Claire Crouse and Stella Turmel; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     One of thirteen children, Bob was predeceased by his five brothers, Roger, Girouard, Maurice, Edgar and his wife Doris, and Richard Turmel and his wife Jean; six sisters, Jane Barry, Marie Whitney, Theresa Morin and her husband Robert, Yolanda Vaillancourt and her husband Lucien, Cecile Falkowski and Virginia Ecklund and her husband William.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Road in Hudson, Wednesday, March 13^th at 10 a.m.  Interment will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Nashua. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. 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.

   Raeolyn M. (Otis) Korn, 88, of Nashua and formerly of Dover, widow of Arthur O. Korn, Jr., passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2024 at Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center in Manchester, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Dover on June 26, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ellen Otis.   Raeolyn was a graduate of Dover High School Class of 1953 and attended a beautician school.

   A resident of Nashua since 1958, Raeolyn and her family made their home on Terry Street for many years. Some of her happiest times were with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Known as “Gee” to many, she connected well with children given her playful and kind spirit. She was exceptionally beloved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Raeolyn was an avid reader, a talented quilter, an animal lover (especially cats) and enjoyed trips to the beach where she rode the waves on a boogie board well into her 70s.  She worked out daily (well before it was cool), enjoyed Dunkins coffee and her time at the family camp at Baboosic Lake where you could find her swimming and ice skating.

   Raeolyn and her husband Arthur were married on June 10, 1956 and shared 40 years together until his passing on October 30, 1996. Members of her family include her sons and daughters-in-law, Kurt A. and Beth Korn of Portsmouth and Arthur O. III and Kathleen Korn of Brookline; four grandchildren, Amy Johonnett and her husband Jay, Kevin Korn and his wife Julie, Krista Korn and Jake Korn and his wife Nichole; her great-grandchildren, Anna and Jack Johonnett, twins Kristina and Katie Korn, Kellie Korn, Allie Korn and Blake Korn; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Raeolyn was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters.

   Services for Mrs. Korn will be private. Donations may be made in her memory to Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center, 235 Myrtle Street, Manchester, NH. 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.

   John Brayne Arthur Hostage, 96, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2024 at the Hunt Community.         

    Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 8, 1927, he was a son of the late Cyril J. and Florence (Roberts) Hostage. A graduate of Port Washington High School Class of 1945, John furthered his education at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in 1949.

    A resident of Nashua since 1959, John and his family resided on Lee Street for more than thirty years. He had been employed as a sales representative with Curtis 1000, Inc. for many years until his retirement in 1992.

    John was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Parish and a former communicant of St. Christopher Church, where he served as a lecturer and on the new school building committee.

    Members of his family include his wife of 72 years, Anne (Leonard) Hostage, whom he married on September 8, 1951; his four children, John B. Hostage, Jr., Mary Kretzmann and her husband, Kent White, Peter G. Hostage and his wife Maria, and the late Thomas R. Hostage, who passed away June 18, 2023 and his wife, Rebecca T. Clarke; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sister, Roberta Smith.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Friday morning, March 8^th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. 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.

  Patricia E. (Kulas) Clark, 93, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, February 29, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.         

   Born in Nashua on November 26, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Helen M. (Henessey) Kulas. Pat was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1948.

    Pat began a long and dedicated career with the Federal Aviation Administration in the early 1950s. She worked as an administrative assistant at the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center at its Nashua facility that opened in 1963. Pat was honored for her 50 years of service, when President Barack Obama signed into law the renaming of the Northeastern Boulevard facility in Nashua as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Traffic Control Center. This event took place on August 9, 2013 as part of the Boston Center’s 50^th anniversary. US Representative Annie Kuster described Pat as the “gold standard” for federal employees.

     She was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua. Pat loved helping people and enjoyed watching news programs and game shows on television. One of five children, Pat was predeceased by her sisters, Mona Nita of Wilton, NH and Katy Viens of Pelham, NH; her brothers, Paul J. Kulas and Robert T. Kulas both of Nashua; her brother-in-law, Tony Viens of Pelham; sister-in-law, Charlotte Kulas of Nashua; and her long-time partner, Neil Guild.

     Members of her family include her sisters-in-law, Terry Kulas of McKinney, TX and Patricia Kulas of Nashua; her brother-in-law, Chuck Nita of Wilton; nieces and nephews, Albert “Chuck” Nita of Wilton, Donna Nita of Aikens, SC, Anna Johnson of Antrim, Robyn Mitchell of Nashua, Robert Kulas of Hudson, Paul J. Kulas and Thomas Kulas both of McKinney, TX, Marti Langlais of Nashua, Holly Hall of Bridgewater, Brian Kerouac of Springhill, TN and Paul Kerouac of Cle Elum, WA; also many grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday evening, March 4^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Tuesday, March 5^th at 12 noon. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to Make-A- Wish Foundation, c/o The Beacon, 814 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Herbert Louis Bill (“Bill”) passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024.

Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1931 in West Canaan, NH to William and Donalda, Herbert was the youngest of three boys.  He was predeceased by brothers Charles and Edgar.

After graduating from high school, Mr. Bill served with the US Air Force from July 1949 to September 1953 and held the rank of Airman First Class. He furthered his education at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Bill also studied at Andover Newton Theological College, graduating in August of 1976 and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, graduating in May 1978.

“Bill” met Dorothy while serving in the U. S. Air Force and they were married in 1951.  They shared 66 years of marriage before Dorothy passed away in June 2017.  Dorothy had a wonderful sense of humor and was the kindest and most patient person you could ever wish to meet.  She was an amazing Mother to all their children, Mark Bill, Darlene Albert and Karen Bill.  They built a life of service in Nashua through Emmanuel’s Church and taught Vacation Bible School to neighborhood children for years.

Bill is survived by his children,  grandchildren and great grandchildren;  Joseph Bill,  Michael Albert & Partner Charlyn Friedman and their children Makenzie & Chloe, and Jonathan Albert and his son Mason Albert Murrer.

The family would like to thank Clement Lashomb who was a loyal and true friend to Bill for many years and especially in the last months while caring for his friend.  Clem, being a Marine Veteran, treated Bill like a brother and showed compassion and love.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons International, Nashua Camp, P.O. Box 411, Nashua, NH 03061.

Bill will be interred at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH alongside Dorothy.  All services will be private. 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.

   Nancy Ann Hagerty, 78, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday afternoon, February 21, 2024.         

   A daughter of the late Frederick J. and Eleanor “Ellie” (DeRoche) Hagerty, she was born in Nashua on August 29, 1945.

    Nancy is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William F. and Christine Hagerty of Nashua; her sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Mark Ives of Florida; nephews and nieces, Sean Hagerty and his wife Lindsey of New Rochelle, NY, Brian Hagerty of Stamford, CT, Stephanie (Ives) Chandonet and her husband Brian of Brookline, NH, Jennifer Ives and Matthew Ives both of Peterborough, NH; a grandnephew, Ives Hagerty of New Rochelle, NY; four  grandnieces, Fae Noelle Hagerty of New Rochelle, NY, Peyton Jeanne Hagerty of Stamford, CT, Madison Jennifer Chandonet of Milford and Dylan Millie Hagerty of Stamford, CT; and many cousins.

    The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the excellent care Gateways Community Services provided Nancy for many years that she was in their care.

    A Graveside Service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson, Saturday morning, February 24^th at 11 o’clock. The Rev. Daniel St. Laurent will officiate. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Lorraine Pauline (Biron) Bedard of Nashua, NH died peacefully on February 17, 2024 at the home of her daughter with whom she resided.  Lorraine was born on March 11, 1934 in Montpelier, Vermont.  She was the oldest child and only daughter of Emile Joseph Biron and Yvette (Cyr) Biron.  As a young girl, Lorraine spoke French at home, learning English to attend St. Michael’s School and graduating from St. Michael’s High School in 1952.  Growing up in a loving and busy household, she was a conscientious student, an accomplished piano player, and the self-appointed keeper of her three lively brothers.

Upon graduation, Lorraine declined a college scholarship to enter the workforce, first working at Green Mountain Power, then becoming the Local Board clerk and Quotas & Calls clerk for the Selective Service System.  During this time, she patiently waited for her sweetheart, Maurice Bedard, to complete his military service and education, and to establish his career.

On June 9, 1962 Lorraine and Maurice were married at her parish, Saint Augustine, in Montpelier, Vermont.  They purchased a “fixer-upper” in Nashua, where Maurice had earlier found employment, and spent every free moment joyfully refurbishing their first home.  During that time, Lorraine served as the executive secretary for Defense Contract Administration Services located within Sanders Associates.  Following the birth of their son, Lorraine left the workforce and devoted herself to their family.  With the birth of their daughter, Lorraine and Maurice decided to purchase land and build a new home.  Side by side, they personally constructed every aspect of the house they built on Hooker Street and made it their family home.

Lorraine volunteered in support of her children’s schools and activities and managed the family’s rental properties.  Once her children were grown, she returned to work in a variety of roles including administrative assistant, census taker, and volunteer tax assistant.  Always industrious, Lorraine would often walk from her home to run errands downtown.  Despite enduring a massive stroke in 2014, she retained her pleasant disposition and was lovingly cared for by her husband until his passing in 2018.

Lorraine was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of the former Saint Francis Xavier Parish.  She served her parish as a collection counter, Eucharistic Minister, RCIA sponsor, and in various other roles.  Following the closure of Saint Francis Xavier, Lorraine was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection.  In retirement, she and Maurice could often be seen walking to morning Mass at Saint Christopher Parish.

Above all else, Lorraine was a devoted wife and selfless mother.  She fostered a loving and orderly home filled with guidance and good humor.  A talented seamstress and knitter, Lorraine was skilled at needlework of all kinds.  She created, mended, repaired, and altered countless items, both practical and beautiful.  She and Maurice were true partners and best friends.  They cherished the simple joys of everyday life and were always content to be in one another’s company.  She was an active, caring presence for her children and supported them tirelessly throughout their lives.  Most of all, she found enormous joy in her grandchildren, cherished the many hours they spent together, and treasured her role as “Mémère.”

In addition to her parents and her husband, Lorraine was predeceased by her three brothers and their wives, Romain and Doris Biron, Edward and Carlene Biron, and Ernest and Gloria Biron, as well as her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Cecile (Bedard) Dubuque, and Louise T. Bedard.

She is survived by her son, Biron Bedard of Meredith, NH, her daughter and son-in-law, Lorrice Bedard and Brian Rockwell, and her grandchildren, Evangeline, Ambrose, and Elise, all of Nashua, NH.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, February 21^st from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, February 22^nd  from 10 to 10:50 a.m. at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com