Author Archives: Dana Farwell

   Diane C. Circeo, 78, of Hudson, NH and formerly of Waltham, MA, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 2, 2023 at The Inn at Fairview, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 23, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Quirino and Alice L. (Sorensen) Circeo. Diane resided in the Greater Boston area during her youth and was educated in local schools. She was employed as an executive assistant for General Dynamics for several years. In her leisure time, Diane enjoyed traveling.

   Members of her family include her brother and sister-in-law, Robert D. and Regina Circeo of Hampstead, NH; and nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Diane was predeceased by her brothers, Donald and Alan Circeo.

   The are no calling hours or services at this time. 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.

   Donald L. Biathrow, 70, of Milford and formerly of Nashua, passed away at his home, Saturday, December 2, 2023 after a period of declining health.         

   A resident of Milford for the past 33 years, Don was born in Nashua on April 23, 1953, a son of the late George F. and Alice C. (Gagniere) Biathrow. Educated in local schools, Don was a graduate of Nashua High School.

   Don had been employed for many years as plant manager of Fab-Braze Corporation in Nashua.   

    He enjoyed watching sporting events and was a New England Patriots fan. Don was predeceased by his wife, Dawn L. (Boyer) Biathrow, who passed away November 11, 2008. They were married on November 17, 1971 and shared 37 years together. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Evelyn L. Chadwick on January 18, 2021; and his brother, Gerald Biathrow.     

   Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan D. and Angela Biathrow; son-in-law, James Chadwick; four grandchildren, Lealia Josephine Chadwick, George Randall Chadwick, Ashley Lauryn Biathrow and Christopher Boyer Biathrow; a brother, Raymond Biathrow; a sister, Beverly Bearden; and nieces and nephews.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, December 12^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Private burial will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Della Y. Doherty, 88, of Nashua, widow of Eugene T. “Sarge” Doherty, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 25, 2023 at the Community Hospice in Merrimack.         

    Born in Nashua on June 10, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Rose M. (Boucher) Soucy. Della was educated in local parochial schools and had been employed at the Doehla Greeting Card Company for many years. She later worked at the Kmart department store at Somerset Plaza in Nashua.

    A devout Catholic, Della was a communicant of St. Patrick Church. In her leisure time, she loved traveling, square dancing and dining at many area restaurants.

    Della was predeceased by her first husband “Buster” Eugene Crawford who passed away in 2000 and her second husband “Sarge” who passed away March 24, 2018. They were married on September 29, 2001 and shared over 17 years together. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Roland E. Soucy and Albert E. Soucy; and her sister, Claire F. Kenney.

    Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Annette Crawford of Litchfield; her granddaughter, Nicole Zelli and her husband Tony of Litchfield; her sister, Marguerite R. Dionne of Nashua; also nieces and nephews.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Saturday, December 2^nd at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. 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.

   Rose M. Garant, 88, a longtime Nashua resident, widow of Albert L. Garant, passed away early Friday morning, November 24, 2023 at the Courville at Nashua after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 21, 1935, she was one of eight children of the late Joseph G. and Eva G. (Correia) Fariz. Rose was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1953. She had been employed in the office of the Doehla Greeting Card Company in Nashua for many years.

    She loved shopping, collecting pewter and antiques and going to auctions. Rose especially loved traveling to New York City to visit her son.

    Rose and her husband Al were married on September 14, 1957 and shared 47 years together until his passing on November 7, 2004.

     Members of her family include her loving son, granddaughters and great-granddaughter; three sisters, Lorraine M. Pelletier, Terry Huntley and her husband Douglas, and Diane Walton; a brother, James Fariz; also many nieces, nephews,  cousins and friends.

     In addition to her husband and parents, Rose was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Joseph Fariz; a sister, Mary G. Fariz; sister-in-law, Pamela Fariz; and brothers-in-law, George R. Pelletier Jr. and David P. Walton.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Thursday, November 30^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rose’s memory to: Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 https://www,hhhc.org/; Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 https://www.hsfn.org/; or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678 https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.sc icid=location-donate: online. T o 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.  

Our beloved husband and father Laurence Robert “Larry” Perkins passed away surrounded by his family after a long illness on November 24, 2023 at the age of 81.

He was born in Belmont, MA on April 23, 1942. Upon his graduation from Belmont High School he immediately began working for the RCA Corporation. He would spend the rest of his career in the electronics industry; retiring after 20 years with Benchmark Electronics.

In his free time he enjoyed doing home improvements around his house and tinkering with and repairing stereo equipment and other electronics in his workshop. His detail -oriented nature and desire to see every job done properly made these pursuits a natural fit.

He is survived by his wife Susan Marie (Kellaher) Perkins to whom he was married for 57 long and happy years. He also leaves behind his children; Scott Perkins and his wife Marci and Laurie (Perkins) Lafleur and her husband Michael along with his grandchildren Kaitlyn and Madison. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Carolyn (Hines) Perkins, and sisters Mary Flanagan and Thomasina “Tommie” Nolan.

The family will only be having a private service and asks that donations be made to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research instead of flowers or other gifts.

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Ruth Guertin Gaukstern, 90, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday evening, November 22, 2023 at the Hunt Community, after a period of declining health.         

   Mrs. Gaukstern was born in Nashua on August 18, 1933, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Vezina) and The Honorable Antoine A. Guertin. Educated in local schools, Ruth graduated from Nashua High School in the Upper Quarter of the Class of 1951. She continued her education at Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in French in 1955. During her Junior Year, she studied at Sorbonne in Paris, France.

   Ruth began her career with the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC, as a Foreign Research Analyst from 1955-1956. She then worked as a service representative for the New Jersey Telephone Company in Morristown, NJ from 1957-1959 and continued with New England Telephone Company in Nashua from 1959-1962. Beginning in 1960, Ruth was a co-founder, vice president and treasurer of Ferd Corporation (General Contractor) of Hollis, NH until 1987.

   A communicant of St. Christopher Parish, Ruth was the church bookkeeper from 1987 -1996 and served as a Eucharistic Minister.

    Very active in the Nashua community, Ruth was a Hunt Legacy Trustee; was a member and Past Board Member of the Nashua Federation of Republican Women; was a member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary; was corresponding secretary and Past President of the Good Cheer Society and a former longtime member of the Nashua Country Club.

    Ruth was a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross and the Nashua Girls Club. She also served on the finance committee of the Visiting Nurse Association and served two terms on the Advisory Board of Rivier University.

     In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her brother, Antoine A. “Tony” Guertin, in February 2004; and her granddaughter, Amanda Elin Gaukstern, in October 2020.

    Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Anne-Marie Gaukstern of Bedford, NH; a granddaughter, Emily (Gaukstern) Phaneuf and her husband Charles  of Moultonborough, NH; great-grandson, Henrik J. Kenny of South Hamilton, MA; sister-in-law, Louise F. Guertin of Nashua; three nephews and their wives, Marc and Daye Guertin of Georgia, Paul and Robin Guertin of Nashua, and David and Julie Guertin of Massachusetts; a niece and her husband, Suzanne and Todd Hirschberg; several grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, December 4^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday, December 5^th at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church.  Interment will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Northern New England Chapter of the American Red Cross, 425 Reservoir Avenue, Manchester, NH 03104 or the Boys & Girls Club, One Positive Place, Nashua, NH 03060.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Pamela A. Nordquist, 79, of Nashua, widow of Donald J. Stabile and Clyde N. Nordquist Jr., passed away Monday afternoon, November 20, 2023 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA, after a brief illness.         

   Mrs. Nordquist was born in Island Pond, Vermont on January 9, 1944, a daughter of the late Flavia and Ethel (Moody) Boutin. Pam grew up in Island Pond and was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School, Class of 1961.

    Pamela began her career assisting her father with his paving business and later worked as a waitress at the Buck N Doe, Jennifer’s and Trudy’s restaurants all of Island Pond, VT.

    After moving to Nashua in 1986, Pam was employed as a retail sales-clerk at Walmart’s in Hudson for 17 years.

     She enjoyed crocheting and knitting; and in her younger years enjoyed fishing and hunting. Pam also loved playing pool and held membership in the Polish American Club of Nashua.

     Pam was predeceased by her first husband Donald on May 11, 2003; and her second husband Clyde on June 1, 2010. She was also predeceased by a brother, Bruce D. Boutin in 2015.

    Members of her family include her significant other and caregiver for the past 12 years, Jerry Jodoin; her daughter and son-in-law, Laurel and Ed Pierpont of Bolton, VT; two grandchildren, Heidi Kuric and Ralph Pierpont; five great-grandchildren, Haley, Bryson, Cooper, Peyton and McKenzie; a brother, Donald Boutin of Island Pond, VT; also nieces and nephews.

     The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Lisa Shultz for her caring and compassion.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Saturday, December 9th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, VT at a later date. 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.

Jeffrey Ullom, born March 22,1982 in Lowell, MA, passed away at home in Nashua, NH on Sunday November 19, 2023 with his loving brother Paul by his side.

Jeff was born with Cerebral Palsy, leaving him unable to communicate verbally and wheelchair bound. At birth, Jeff was given little chance to survive beyond 10 years old, but with the loving care of his mother, nana and papa and later his adoptive dad Dave Ullom, Jeff thrived. With the passing of both Dave (1999) and his beloved sister Kim in 2010 and his mother (Mary Ann) in 2017, his brother Paul continued the loving care of Jeff after caring for both Jeff and Mary Ann through her illness.

Throughout his 41 years, while we might imagine what Jeff was thinking as he observed and lived his life, once thing we know for sure, he gave and received an unconditional love that will last forever.

Jeff is survived by his brother Paul Baranowski, brother and sister in-law Bob and Susan Vecchione, nephews Scott and Mark Trahan, Michael and Bobby Vecchione, niece Mia Lafata and brother-in-law Mark Trahan Sr.

There will be no services at this time. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, Nashua, NH.

   Stephen M. Keough, Sr., 85, of Brookline, NH, passed away at his home surrounded by family, early Saturday morning, November 18, 2023.          

   Born in Plymouth, MA on November 11, 1938, he was a son the late Robert F. and Louise (Pierson) Keough and stepson to the late William Riley. Steve is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia A. (Updegrove) Keough who shared 18 years together. Stephen was widowed after 43 years of marriage from the late Mary Lee (McAteer) Keough, who passed away April 6, 2002.  

   Stephen, the brother of the late Robert F. Keough of East Bridgewater, MA, the late James P. Keough of West Chester, PA, Kathy Carney and her husband William of Salisbury, MA, the late Anna (Riley) Paschal and late husband Walter of Waltham, MA, Michael Riley and wife Breege of Brighton, MA, Helen “Terry” (Riley) Taylor of Newton, MA, Susan Riley Manini of Newton, MA and Laurie Riley of Newton, MA.

   He is survived by his daughter, Linda Vecchia and her husband Ron, her two daughters Ashley Asquith and Jaime McPherson. His son, Stephen M. Keough, Jr.  and his wife Donna, and his daughter Nicole Driscoll, and two sons, Stephen M. Keough III and Sean Keough, his son, Michael F. Keough and his two sons Kevin Keough and Michael Keough. His four stepchildren, Terri Lacharite and her husband Steven, Donna Plourde, Tammy Johnson, and Brian Wilson and his wife Dawn. Together Stephen and Patricia shared twenty-one grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren. He also was survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Stephen was a high school graduate of Boston Trade High School, then began his service with the United States Air Force for 8 years from 1958-1966. He held the rank of Sergeant. Following his separation from the military, Stephen was employed by Eastern Airlines for 28 years, later held a position at Pitney Bowes until his retirement.

     He was a devoted family man who brought his children up in Winthrop, MA, later moved to Daytona, FL, then settled in New Hampshire (Goffstown and Brookline). He loved entertaining family and friends, enjoyed dancing, traveling and vacationing, enjoyed working with his hands to build and fixing just about anything. Steve was an avid sports fan who loved the Boston Red Sox, N.E. Patriots and Boston Bruins. Steve’s precious moments were spending time with family. Truly a man loved by all because of his enthusiasm for life and infectious personality. “If you met him, you loved him”. His biggest joy in life was being with his grandchildren and being fondly known as Papa Keough.  

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, December 2^nd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Air Force Funeral Honors and interment service will be held privately on December 4^th at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Diana M. Forrence, 75, of Hudson, beloved wife of Kenneth Forrence, Sr., passed away Saturday morning, November 18, 2023 at the Community Hospice House, in the company of her loving family.        

    Born in Nashua on June 7, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Ernest R. and Phyllis M. (Warren) Gagnon.

    A devoted wife and mother, Diana loved bowling, playing cards and especially loved parties and holidays with her family. Family was always number one on her list. She loved playing games, telling jokes and a good story. You would often find her at the beach or playing Bingo at Foxwoods. She loved entertaining all her family and friends. Her favorite place to be, the lake house on Lake Winnisquam.

     In addition to her parents, Diana was predeceased by her brother, Ernest Gagnon Jr. and her sister, Cheryl Martin.

    Members of her family include her husband, Kenneth, whom she married on July 26, 1969 and shared over 54 wonderful years together; three sons, Kenneth Forrence Jr. and Cathy Bugnacki, Jeffrey Forrence and his wife Susan, and Timothy Forrence and his wife Nicole; nine grandchildren, Ryan Forrence and his wife Taylor, Miranda Tucker and her husband Justin, Alyssa Azzopardi and her husband Joseph, Amber Forrence, Kyle Forrence, Abby Forrence, Nicholas Forrence, Ella Forrence, and Cody Forrence; great-grandchildren, Tatum Forrence, and soon to be born, baby Tucker, daughter of Miranda and Justin Tucker; a brother, David Gagnon and his wife Mary; two sisters, Nancy Conrad and Moe Leaor, and Brenda Cote and her husband Chris; sister-in-law, Debra Gagnon (widow of Ernest Gagnon Jr.); also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, November 28^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Graveside service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery 71, Derry Road in Hudson, Wednesday, November 28^th at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and gather at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Diana to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/forrence To leave online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Mary M. Hadfield, 87, of Nashua, widow of Thomas J. Hadfield, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 16, 2023 at Nashua Crossings, after a brief period of declining health.        

   Mrs. Hadfield was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Coughlin) Driscoll. Mary was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School in Somerville, Class of 1954. She furthered her education at Tufts University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Art and History.

    A homemaker to her family, Mary had also worked in the library of Tufts University.

   Mary enjoyed sewing and knitting in her leisure time. A resident of Nashua since the mid 1990s, she was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection.

    In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband Tom, who passed away January 2, 2021. They were married on September 1, 1956 and shared over 64 years together. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Robert and Thomas Driscoll; and her sisters, Helen Halloran and Marguerite Bowen.

     Members of her family include her son, Daniel J. Hadfield of Nashua; her daughter and son-in-law, Mary F. and Kevin T. Sullivan of Nashua; three grandchildren, Joseph Hadfield, and Brigid and Sean Sullivan; also nieces and nephews.

     The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Nashua Crossings and Amedysis Hospice for their care, kindness and support of Mary.

    A period of visitation will be held at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Monday, November 27^th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place at St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Gianna’s Place, Inc., st.giannasplace.org. 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.

  Anne M. (Haug) Howorth, 92, a lifelong Nashua resident, widow of The Honorable H. Philip Howorth, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023.       

    Born in Nashua on December 28, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Anton J. and Charlotte M. (MacDuffie) Haug. A graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1947, Anne furthered her education at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1951 and earned her Juris Doctor in 1960 from Boston College Law School. She was the thirty-second woman to sit for and pass the New Hampshire Bar. Early in her career, she was employed at Sanders Associates in Nashua, before moving to Massachusetts when she was first married.

    Anne loved skiing and in the 1950s explored Cannon, Wildcat, Stowe, and many other mountains in New England. When her children were young, she brought them to Indian Head Ski Area in Pepperell, Massachusetts, where they too learned to ski. She traveled extensively in Europe with her father, accompanying him on many business trips, sometimes crossing the Atlantic by ship. Later, she traveled with her husband, visiting Bermuda, Mexico, the Bahamas and Europe on many occasions. The Howorth’s enjoyed visiting Italy, where they explored Sicily and even made the journey to Mount Etna.

    She held membership in the New Hampshire Bar Association and was a lifelong communicant of St. Patrick Church.

    In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by her husband Phil, whom she married on August 25, 1962 and with whom she shared over 58 years together. One of seven children, Anne was predeceased by a brother, Charles “Chuck” Haug; and three sisters, Marie “Weezy” Doyle, Carol Miller and Elizabeth “Bette” French.

    Members of her family include three children, Claire Kieley and her husband Kevin, Joanna Howorth and Paul C. Howorth; four grandchildren, Andrez Howorth, Sarah Howorth, Kathryn Kieley and Charlotte Kieley; a brother, John Haug and his wife Beverly of Springs, CA; a sister, Connie Wilson of Sarasota, FL; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 16^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday morning, November 17^th at 9 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to Pine Haven Boys Center, 133 River Road, PO Box 162, Allenstown, NH 03275. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

  Sharon E. (McQuinn) Blekitas, 73, of Nashua and formerly of Merrimack, wife of David J. Blekitas, passed away Saturday morning, November 11, 2023 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Melrose, Massachusetts on October 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late John E. and M. Jean (LeShana) McQuinn. Sharon was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Lynn, MA and furthered her education at Franklin Pierce College where she earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting.  

   Sharon had been employed as a Sales Account Representative with Balzers Process Systems and continued with Corfin Industries, LLC.

    She was a member and Past President of the American Legion Post 98 Auxiliary of Merrimack and was a volunteer of the Boston Marathon – Jimmy Fund Walk for fourteen years. In her leisure time, Sharon enjoyed bowling, playing darts and was a sports fan of the Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox.

     Members of her family include her husband David, whom she married on April 18, 1992. Three daughters, Alison Hall and her husband Norman, Shannon Smith and Amy Belanger. Step-daughters, Jamie Lee Williams and her husband David, and Joey Lee Howe and her husband Kenneth. Nine grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew Hall, Kyle, Tyler, Kaitlyn and Austin Smith, Kaleigh Marquis, Jaclyn Milillo and Isabella Belanger. Three great-grandchildren, Andrew Hall Jr., Haislei Hall and Bentley Roy. Three brothers, Richard McQuinn and his wife Deborah, Robert McQuinn and his wife Patricia, and Brian McQuinn and his wife Lisa. Sister-in-law, LuAnn (Blekitas) Soucy. Brother-in-law, Michael Blekitas and his wife Cyndi. Many nieces and nephews; and her dog and loving companion, Coti.

 In addition to her parents, Sharon was predeceased by her son, Eugene A. Basiliere Jr.; and her step-father, Joseph Bishop.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday evening, November 14^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday, November 15^th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to The Jimmy Fund https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Glenn O. Carder, 76, of Nashua, passed away Sunday morning, November 5, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 18, 1947, he was the only child of the late Glenn O. and Marguerite (Henshaw) Carder. During his youth, Glenn resided in New Bedford and also California, where he was educated and graduated from New Bedford High School Class of 1968. An Air Force veteran, Mr. Carder served during the Vietnam War from January 1965 until his honorable discharge in October 1968 and held the rank of Sergeant. After his military service, Glenn furthered his education at Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA where he earned an Associates Degree in science in 1975 and later attended  New Hampshire College, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in materials management in 1992.

    Glenn had been employed in the electronics industry for many years, where he was a Senior Expense Buyer with General Electric, Ametek, Teradyne and retired from MKS Instruments, Inc.

    A resident of Nashua since 1986, he previously made his home in New Bedford and Acushnet, MA. In his leisure time, Glenn enjoyed golf and was a Red Sox and Patriots fan. He held memberships in Club National, the Polish American Club and the American Legion James E. Coffey Post #3 both of Nashua.

    Glenn was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Andrade) Carder, who passed away June 9, 2017. The couple shared 50 years together.

    Members of his family include three children and their spouses, Glenn P. and Eileen Carder, Jarret P. and Jessica Carder and Hollie L. and Wayne Wizboski; and twelve grandchildren, Alexander, Rachel, Jack and Jovie Carder, Tyler, Faith, Savanna and Mateo Carder, Katherine Karafelis, Alexis, Hailey and Michael Wizboski.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, November 27^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Air Force Honors and interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA Tuesday, November 28^th at 11:30 a.m. Donations may be made in his 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

   Dana J. Hartnett, 63, of Brookline, formerly of Nashua and Merrimack, passed away Sunday evening, November 5, 2023 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a brief illness.

    Born in Woburn, Massachusetts on September 19, 1960, he was a son of the late David P. and Doris (Nichols) Hartnett. Educated in local schools, Dana was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1978. He furthered his education at Laconia College for two years, earning a degree in printing and later attended Hesser College where he earned an Associate’s degree.

   Dana was employed as a lead software developer for Meditech of Canton, MA for the past 26 years.

   His many interests and hobbies include his love of reading and was a Steven King fan. He enjoyed a variety of music, especially The Beatles; and watching Sci Fi and Star Trek. An avid bowler, Dana bowled on leagues at the Merrimack Ten Pin for many years.

    Members of his family include his wife of 43 years, Denise D. (Ducharme) Hartnett, whom he married on October 24, 1980; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Samantha Hartnett; three grandchildren, Oliana, Moira-Riley and Ian Hartnett; a niece, Lisa Lovelace; and a nephew, Doug Hartnett. In addition to his parents, Dana was predeceased by his brothers, David P. Hartnett, Jr., Dennis D. Hartnett and Daniel J. Hartnett.

     His family will receive relatives and friends at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Monday, November 13^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at one o’clock. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society. 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.      

   It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles “Big Mike” Hensdill.  A man of boisterous, yet kind character, smart, loud, and carrying an immense heart, he left us too soon on Saturday, November 4, 2023.         

   Charles, better known to many as Big Mike, was born on July 27, 1963. His larger-than-life presence, complemented by his caring nature, was a beacon for those around him. Though he may have been misunderstood at times, his legacy is that of a man with a big heart, filled with affection and generosity.

     A graduate of Lawrence High School, Big Mike savored the simple pleasures of life. He found joy in the everyday, whether it was fixing up his truck or indulging his palate at any buffet. Iced coffee and Bud Light were his beverages of choice, an accompaniment to his favorite tunes by Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Aerosmith.

     Big Mike had a love for entertainment, regularly enjoying 24-hour marathons of the Three Stooges and films featuring Larry the Cable Guy. However, his greatest joy derived from his family. He leaves behind two children, Kevin Hensdill and Tara Gentles; four sisters, Virginia Johnson, Patricia Ramirez, Tanya Bonifas-Martin and Janet Rioch; two brothers, Robert Hensdill and Jefferson Hensdill; his best friend, Chuck Coolidge; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will continue to remember and cherish their beloved memories. In death, he was preceded by his brother Terry Bonifas, Jr.

      Known for his wisdom and intellect, one of the best lessons Big Mike imparted was to “Never expect anything for free”. It is a testament to his belief in hard work and the value of earning one’s keep.

      As we bid farewell to Big Mike, we are reminded of his zest for life, his big-hearted kindness, and the love shared with his family. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will forever live on.

                                                                                                                                  Farewell Big Mike 

                                                                                                                   July 27, 1963 – November 4, 2023