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   Edith Frances Hall, 94 of Nashua, passed away at her home, Thursday afternoon, January 4, 2024 after a period of declining health. Edith is the widow of James Hall.        

    Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on May 13, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Edith (Donovan) Morey. Edith grew up in Stoughton, MA and was a graduate of Stoughton High School Class of 1947. She furthered her education at a business college in Boston.

    Edith was a homemaker to her family, and also worked as a waitress and later at Digital Equipment Corporation and Cosco.

    A resident of Nashua since 2009, she previously made her home in Dennis, MA on Cape Cod for many years. In her leisure time, Edith enjoyed listening to Country Western music and at one time played in a Country Western band. She also enjoyed gardening at her home.    

   Members of her family include her five children, Paul Tessler and his wife Marie of Nashua, Mark Tessler and his wife Roberta of Geneva, FL, Edward Tessler of Stoughton, MA,  Kimberly Tessler of Nashua and the late Kevin Tessler; and two granddaughters, Madison and Hailey Tessler.

  A private graveside service will take place at St. Louis Cemetery. 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 Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Evelyn passed away peacefully January 4, 2024 with family by her side. Evelyn was born in Nashua June 28,1932 the only daughter of Albert A. Pelletier and Marielouise (Aubut) Pelletier.

Evelyn had a strong work ethic that started as a young girl when working on the family farm, in the family variety store and in the Mills both the plastics and the shoe factories.  She was fond of sharing the stories of the farm and especially her responsibilities caring for all the pigs that were born as the “runts” of the litter that her father put in her care.

As a young adult she purchased and operated the family store (Pelletier Variety). The house her father built which housed the store still stands today at 60 Ledge Street.

Evelyn married Wallace Burton and together they raised their five children. Don Burton (Trish), Marielouise Dubois (Steven) Al Burton (Michelle) Donnalee Lozeau (David) and David Burton.

Evelyn and Wallace were tireless grassroots campaign workers.  From Presidents to US Senators, Congressmen and Governors, she was always one of the first they would call.   She was the first to volunteer to open the office during election season. The Honorable Judd Gregg and the Honorable Charlie Bass were very special to her, and she to them. They always extoled her value and knew they could always count on her. She was recognized by the Nashua Republican City Committee with the “Elphy” Award for her unwavering dedication.

Along with her children and their spouses, she is survived by nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, her two brothers and their wives. Evelyn was a woman of very deep faith, which brought her great peace during the most difficult times.

Evelyn will be interned at a private service at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen New Hampshire. In her memory, she would ask that you never miss the opportunity to vote.

Her family is grateful for the kind care she received at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.  Donations to the Community Hospice House in her name would be welcome.

Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, pleases visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Kay S Chrissis, 83, of Nashua NH passed away peacefully in her sleep January 2, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 30, 1940, she is the daughter of the late Theodore Schirnhofer and the late Edith (Stoy) Schinrhofer. Kay was raised in Pittsburgh and attended Avalon High School where she played the clarinet in the school marching band.

After graduation in 1958, Kay worked for May Sterns, Plaid Stamps and Allegheny Ludlum Steel.

On February 24th, 1962, at West View Presbyterian Church, Kay married Michael Chrissis, the love of her life, in a small ceremony. Kay would later become a Deacon in the same church.

Kay loved music, organ music in particular, and during her time in Fort Wayne, Indiana she would often open the window at the church office she worked in so she could listen to the music from the weekly organ practice and the periodic organ competitions held there.

Kay and Michael moved often throughout their marriage and at every new city Kay would join the local newcomer’s committees so she could quickly acclimate to her new town and get involved fast.

Kay started a fifteen year journey as a volunteer with the Girl Scouts as a troop leader in Marietta, Ohio. Kay continued as a troop leader through various cities until arriving in Nashua in 1986 where she would become Community Chairman of the Swift Water Girl Scout Council, volunteering even long after her children were no longer involved.

Kay’s love for people shined through in everything she did especially through her charity work, donations, and volunteering. Kay was constantly involved within the community in which she was living including volunteering for PTA, churches, and other charities as she saw the need. In Nashua, she always found the time to knit hats to donate for preemies as well as hats and scarves for the Nashua Soup Kitchen, Veterans organizations, and the Grey Nuns. Her love for strangers and the people in her life was recognized, not just by the people who met her, but also by WZID who awarded her an Outstanding Woman award for her charitable efforts in 2014. Her caring and generous nature inspired everyone she met.

Kay kept busy with many hobbies. She was an avid reader, keeping her mind sharp with historical non-fiction and mysteries. She was a talented seamstress, making her own clothes from a young age and then for her children as they grew up. She was also an exceptional quilter. She enjoyed making quilts as gifts but especially liked making prayer quilts for the sick and terminally ill. Kay was a skilled cook and baker, often bringing food to people as a way to show her love and appreciation for them or to make their life a little easier during difficult times.

Kay is survived by her daughters, Julie Chrissis of Manchester NH, Kathleen Chrissis of Exeter NH, her husband Michael Chrissis of Nashua NH, and Richard Schirnhofer of Pittsburgh PA.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday January 12th, 2024 in the  SHAW CHAPEL of the First Church, 1 Concord Street, Nashua NH. Family and friends are welcome to calling hours from 1-2pm, immediately followed by a funeral service, and burial at Edgewood Cemetery.  Kay loved bright and cheerful colors, so please feel free to wear color in her honor. Kay did not believe in flowers at funerals. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to your favorite charity. 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.

Alexandra “Sandy” Johnson, passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 94. Born in Boston, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine Cimeno. Raised in West Roxbury, she spent many years in the Boston area before moving to Latham, NY in 1965 and to Hollis, NH in 1973. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Johnson, Sr.

Sandy’s love of her family came above everything else in her world. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law.

Both Sandy and her husband Charlie loved the Falmouth area and in 1962 they built a home there where they spent many wonderful summers. Sandy enjoyed time in Falmouth throughout her life and recently celebrated her 94th birthday there.

Sandy remained active her entire life. She was a volunteer at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for 45 years and chaired the gift shop there for 22 years.  In that time, she raised over a million dollars for the hospital. After stepping down from the gift shop, she volunteered at the information desk. She stopped working there due the pandemic. In addition to volunteering at the hospital, she gave of her time volunteering at the Corpus Christi Food Pantry.

Sandy loved gardening and became a Certified Master Gardner.  She was very generous with sharing her expertise, helping design the garden at the hospital, and later moving it to the Home Health & Hospice Care site.  Sandy was also a cofounder of Voices of the Faithful in the Nashua area.

Sandy enjoyed spending time with her many dear friends, easily making friends through her many activities, and was an active participant in the Hollis community.  She enjoyed politics, loved the access that living in NH afforded her to meet national candidates, and worked at the polls during elections for many years.

Sandy leaves behind her sons Charles (Dianne) Johnson, Jr., Curtis (Margery) Johnson, five grandchildren, Charles (Maeve) Johnson, III, Kenneth (Dinah) Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Michelle Johnson and Emily (Andrew) Cooney; two great grandchildren, Charles Johnson IV, and Frederick Johnson; one sister Mildred Rolleri, one brother Thomas (Nancy) Cimeno; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Darlene M. Johnson and brother-in-law, Aldo Rolleri.

Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 216 East Dunstable Road in Nashua on Thursday, January 11^th at 10 AM

Private burial will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Corpus Christi Food Pantry at 43 Franklin St, Nashua, NH 03064 or Nashua Soup Kitchen PO Box 3116 Nashua, NH 03061. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements.

Claire Labednick, age 79, a lifelong resident of Hollis, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 29, 2023 after a period of declining health.  She was the eldest of five children of the late Gregoire Lessard and Albertine (Pelletier) Lessard.  She was born and raised in Nashua, New Hampshire and attended St. Louis De Gonzague Catholic High School where she graduated in 1963.

During high school Claire worked part time as a candy striper at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.  She spoke fondly of this time in her life particularly her interest in caring for others and the medical field.  For many years while raising her family, Claire was a homemaker and later worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Kenneth Williams in Hollis.  She enjoyed this work especially all their patients many of whom became friends.

From an early age, Claire was a loving and compassionate person.  She was selfless, kind and mild mannered.  She always stepped up and offered help to anyone in need.  Her warm hearted nature brightened the lives of those who knew her.  Claire was an optimist, cheerful with a contagious laugh.  She was easy to talk to and made many friends wherever she went.  She never missed a birthday or occasion to send an original crafted greeting card to family and friends.

Claire loved to create and her creativity spanned many genres including professional cake decorator, quilter, doll maker, calligrapher, greeting card maker, scrapbook maker and journaler, watercolor painter among many other interests.  She possessed an innate ability to create beauty from the simplest of things and her passion for quilting and sewing was a testament to her artistic spirit.  Through the years, she lovingly made many cherished hand sewn quilts for family and friends, a symbol of love and warmth.  She meticulously crafted handmade Christmas ornaments each year she lovingly stored for her daughters to adorn on their Christmas trees later in their own homes, creating a cherished tradition and forever reminder of her presence during the holiday season. Claire was also passionate about flower and vegetable gardening sharing her harvests with loved ones and friends.  She especially loved blueberry picking at the local orchards and making freshly baked blueberry muffins, the aroma of which filled her entire home.  Ever curious, Claire attended Rivier University’s RISE Program enjoying many subjects especially those related to genealogy, art classes, medical and spiritual health.  With her husband, Bob, she enjoyed exploring New England’s seacoast, Nova Scotia, Bermuda, the Southwest along with many yearly visits to Disney World with her then young daughters.

Most of all she loved her family with all her heart and was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and mother in law.  Often referring to “my girls”, she beamed with pride and supported them through many passions in their lives.  Similarly, as “Memere”, she was a doting grandmother to her two grandchildren, Erica and John.  She will remain forever in our hearts.

She leaves behind her daughters, Donna Corey and husband Jeff, of Brookline NH and Linda Osgood and husband, Andy of Milford, NH, and two grandchildren, Erica Breau and husband Taylor, of St. Petersburg, Florida and John Osgood, of Milford, NH.  She also leaves behind her sister, Diane Maltais and brother in law, David Maltais of Phoenix, AZ; her brother, Bobby Lessard of Sun Lakes, Arizona and brother, Leo Lessard and sister in law, Karla Lessard, of Milford, NH, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Claire is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Robert Labednick; her parents, Gregoire and Albertine Lessard, her sister, Lucille Houle of Phoenix, AZ; her niece Brigitte Kennedy of Peoria, AZ and sister- in- law Deborah Lessard of Sun Lakes, AZ.

The family expresses their sincere gratitude for all the kindness and support our mother received over the years from her dedicated and compassionate care providers and medical personnel as well as a heart felt thank you to Pat Morse, Claire’s loyal and lifelong friend.

There will be a Wake on Thursday, January 11, 2024 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at The Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH.  Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery at 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Leo B. Ballou of Hollis, died peacefully at his home late Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023.         

Leo was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on March 14, 1927, a son of the late Leo B. and Marguerite (McKinnon) Ballou and grew up on a farm in Belmont Hill, Massachusetts.   

   During World War II, he served as a gunner’s mate in the Armed Guard on the North Atlantic Convoys.

   Leo was predeceased by his wife, Iola (Norton) Ballou. He is survived by his seven sons, Jerry, Mike, Dave, Pete, Matt, Deane and Ben; their significant others, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a huge extended family.

    There are no services planned at this time. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

    On Christmas Eve, 2 ½ weeks shy of her 105 Birthday, Velma went peacefully to her eternal rest. She was born in Nashua, to Everett and Jennie Morgan on January 10, 1919 at the old “Memorial Hospital”.  Educated in Nashua, Milford & Hudson schools, she went back to school at age 50, commuting every day to Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts to Ritners’ School of Floral Design, graduating in 1969. She went on to work in her “dream job” as a floral designer at Snow’s Florist until her retirement. Previously, she was employed in the offices of J.F. McElwain Shoe Company and Sprague Electric, making the 1^st circuit boards of the future! She was my Father’s “right hand Lady” along with her sister and brother-in-law in their joint Family Side Business, Philbrick & Baileys’ Greenhouses, growing/tending to plants, shrubbery & flowers grown. At Christmas, they were the only place that sold trees, home grown on my father’s tree farm in Springfield, NH, hand cut and brought down by my family to Nashua. Mom would help make/decorate all the handmade wreaths and pine bow roping to sell. Everyone in the city would come for years at Christmas to get ready for the Holidays. But first and foremost, her husband, children and family came first in her life, enjoying, camping, hiking, skiing and getting back to Nature and many happy time together!

     She was an active member of the Arlington Street United Methodist Church, since the age of seventeen. Singing/music was always a big part of her life, singing al through her school years, in the church choir for 63 years and was an active member of the Nashua Symphony Choral Group performing in the community. Her strong faith saw her through many trials and tribulations in her life over the years and it remained so up until her passing.

     A beautiful seamstress, making all her own clothes plus her daughters and granddaughters, along with doing upholstering, draperies. Her sewing machine was still roaring along with projects into her 90’s! Her embroidery, crewel work and quilting was to perfection. She also refinished furniture, early American painting and stenciling. The beautiful pieces she leaves behind will long be treasured by her family. The best cooks, she continued to do so for herself and others up until 97 years. Leftovers were never thrown away being made to taste even better the second time around.

     Velma was an avid reader, loved to travel and loved to play games. She was a real “card shark” playing up till the last few years, enjoying many a rowdy game with family and friends! She kept active both in mind and body. She read her Bible daily up until her sight began to leave her.

     She was predeceased by her second husband, Paul Hendrick, who shared 28 wonderful years with; a sister, Elizabeth Bailey Draper; two grandsons, Garrett Brouillard and Scott Carr; two nephews, Everett Bailey and Gary Bailey; and her beloved parents, Everett and Jennie Morgan.

Velma leaves behind two daughters, Diane Morrison of Hernando, FL, Jan Philbrick of Nashua, NH; two stepdaughters, Joan Beth Carr of Northbrook, IL and Peggy Ann Soucy of Ocala, FL; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Also a beloved sister-in-law, Phyllis Philbrick Wheatley of Abington, MA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

    There will a “Celebration of Life” at the Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington Street, Nashua on Saturday, January 20^th at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will be at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua directly after, for family, church family and close friends only. Donations may be made in her memory to the Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington St, Nashua, NH 03060 or to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. 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.    

   Doreen E. Denault, 63, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023.         

   Born in Nashua on August 5, 1960, she is a daughter of Jack E. Greenleaf and the late Betty Jane (Whittier) Greenleaf who passed away in 2006. Doreen was educated in local schools and had been employed at the Bedford Nursing and Rehab Center in Bedford, NH.

    Doreen loved her cats and feeding animals. She also enjoyed collecting Gnomes.

Besides her father, members of her family include her significant other, Patrick Rashkin; her children, Shelly Denault and her significant other Thomas Bowman, and Jesse Denault; three grandchildren, Arianna Bowman, Noah Denault and Riley Denault; three brothers, Jeffrey Nicosia and his wife Ann Marie, Gregory Greenleaf and his significant other Jo Ann Routhier, and Bruce Greenleaf; a sister, Sherlyn McIver and her husband William; two nieces, Brittany Greenleaf and Brianna Greenleaf; and two nephews, Ryan McIver and Tyler McIver.

    Her family is planning to have a Celebration of Life at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joseph Morqos Gindi was born in Aswan, Egypt on March 6, 1942 and later moved to Alexandria, Egypt. Joseph served in the Egyptian Army before moving to Malden, MA in 1971 and finally Nashua, NH. He was married to Barbara Rieper in Staten Island, NY. He became a US citizen October 11, 1979. He was employed at Montgomery Ward as an appliance repair technician for many years and later opened and operated his own small business, Joe’s Appliance Repair. He was a member of the Amherst Lions Club and enjoyed serving the community. He couldn’t have been prouder to be an American and of his children. Love of God, family and country was central to him. He is pre deceased by his parents, Morqos Gindi and Tafida Shanuda, brothers Roshde, Fowzy, Samir, Philip, Albert and sister Suad. Joseph is survived by his brother, Mossad, sisters Esther and Ruth, his three children Christopher Marcus Gindi (Cari), Joseph Lawrence Gindi (Courtney) and Alexandra Erica Gindi and four grandchildren Stella, Preston, Natalie, and Blake, also his sister-in-law Zouzou (Albert) and two nieces Mary Mortimer and Anne Gindi, great nephews and niece Jack, Sam and Ava, and more family in Egypt and Lebanon. Joseph passed away peacefully at his home in Nashua, New Hampshire December 22, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his family.

Family and friends are invited to Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church for Joseph’s funeral service, Friday December 29^th at 11am. 39 Chandler Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Eleanor B. “Ellie” Ingraham, 94, of Nashua, widow of Lloyd G. Ingraham, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday morning, December 22, 2023.       

    Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 30, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Simas) Pacheco. Ellie grew up in Cambridge and Somerville, MA and was educated in Cambridge schools. She later made her home in Burlington, MA for twenty-five years before moving to Nashua in 1986.

    Ellie had been employed as a supervisor at MA Com in Burlington, MA for twenty years.

    An active communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection, Ellie was a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Women’s Club and volunteer at many church affairs. She was a former member of Catholic Daughters of The Americas, Court Bishop Molloy 1441. In her leisure time, Ellie enjoyed gardening, and arts and crafts.

    Ellie was predeceased by her husband Lloyd, who passed away April 9, 2011; and her sister, Lorraine Fabiszewski.

    Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann (Barbosa) and Mark Brash of Moultonborough, NH; her son, David Barbosa of Nashua, with whom she made her home for many years; two step-daughters, Annette Mercier and her husband Paul, and Lorna Ingraham all of Townsend, MA; her grandchildren, Marlena (Brash) Kenneally and her husband Robert of Nashua, Dr. Breanna (Brash) Hurm and her husband Matthew of Richland, IN, Traci-Lyn Mercier, Michael Mercier and Patrick Mercier all of Townsend, MA; her great-grandchildren, Barrett, Gabriel, Caleb, Claire and Cora; her brother, Richard Pacheco of Pensacola, FL; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, December 27^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, Thursday, December 28^th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Marilyn Kay Houseman, 86, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed peacefully on December 18, 2023.

She was born in Michigan in 1937 to Iris and Robert Lapo and spent summers with her grandparents on their farm, riding horses and sharing a bicycle with a chicken named Wanda. Marilyn met the love of her life and husband of 65 years, Ronald J. Houseman, in Hastings, MI. They became high school sweethearts before attending the University of Michigan. Throughout their lives, they moved 17 times and lived across the country, embarking on many adventures and raising a family. They had three children together: Brad, who passed as a young child; Laurel; and Dirk. They also have one granddaughter, Brooke.

Hawaii; Denver, CO; and Nashua, NH were among Marilyn’s favorite places to live. She and Ron were avid travelers, journeying to Europe and China together. With friends, Marilyn traveled to South America, Thailand, and Singapore. With their son and daughter in law, Dirk and Karen Houseman, Marilyn and Ron traveled to Alaska and Ireland, and with her daughter, Laurel, she traveled to England and rode across the United States on a bicycle trip. Even in 2023, Marilyn continued to have a strong sense of adventure, and she and Ron enjoyed a weekend trip with their granddaughter, Brooke, and her husband, Erik Hanson, to Woodstock, VT.

Marilyn was a highly skilled cook and baker, and won numerous recipe competitions with beloved favorites like her homemade apple pie. Her family will carry on her culinary legacy through the recipes in her cookbook, Mom’s Best Recipes, which she created with the help of her son in law, Christopher Baerman.

She spent many summers in her gardens in Nashua, NH and on Drakes Island in Wells, ME, where she cultivated beautiful flowers and spotted every weed. Throughout her life, she also created intricately-crafted needlepoint pieces, including Christmas stockings for her son, daughter, and granddaughter, and scenes from beloved stories and travel destinations. When her children were young, she sewed their clothing. Marilyn researched her family’s genealogy extensively, discovering long lost relatives and making contact with new family members. She valued her community, and was a member of Nashua’s Good Cheer Society and King’s Daughters.

Marilyn Houseman is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Houseman; her children, Laurel Baerman and Dirk Houseman; and her granddaughter, Brooke Baerman. Her family will carry her memory and her love with them forever.

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

    Betty Ann Schneider, 92, of Lowell, MA and formerly of Tyngsborough, MA, widow of Frank A. Schneider, passed away Thursday morning, December 14, 2023 at Fairhaven Healthcare Center, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 1, 1931, she was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Potts) Taylor. Betty grew up in Lowell and was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1948. During her high school years, she was the head leader of the Baton Twirlers. Betty furthered her education at Lowell Commercial College.

   Betty was a homemaker and also worked as a payroll clerk for the Boott Cotton Mills in Lowell for six years and later at Piconics, Inc. of Tyngsborough for twenty- five years.

    In her leisure time, she enjoyed going to the beach, shopping and sewing.

   Members of her family include her children, Frank J. Schneider and Donna Pierce; and her dear friend and caregiver, Scott Congdon.

    There are no calling hours. Private interment will take place at Tyngsborough Memorial Cemetery. 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, NH.

   Margaret L. “Peggy” Gerow, 79, a lifelong Nashua resident, wife of William J. Gerow, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Sunday evening, December 10, 2023.         

   Peggy was born in Connecticut on January 22, 1944, a daughter of the late William and Phyllis (Gallup) Foley. Educated in local schools, Peggy was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1962.

    A longtime beautician, Peggy began her career at Robert’s Hairstyling and then owned and operated Peggy’s Beauty Salon in Nashua for many years.

    To her family, Peggy represented light and love and will be truly missed. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting and loved cooking.

Members of her family include her husband Bill, whom she married on September 20, 1977 and shared over 46 years together; two sons, William J. Gerow Jr. and his wife Eileen, and Sean Gerow; two daughters, Tina Gerow and her husband Wayne; and the late Samantha Lucier; nine grandchildren, MacKenzie, Everleigh, Gennie, Jessica, Maximilian, Will, Jasmine, Jahmar and Breanna; a great-granddaughter, Jaslynn; a brother, David Foley and his wife Anne; a nephew, Eric Foley; and three nieces, Laura, Kimmy and Linda.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, December 16^th from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a prayer service. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Patricia Gallagher, of Hollis, New Hampshire, and Kennebunkport, Maine, died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness on December 8th in the home she and her husband James designed and built together in 1982. It was one of the first solar homes in New Hampshire.

Born on January 12^th, 1935 to Robert Arthur and Alice Moriarty. Patsy was raised in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. She attended local schools and graduated from Jamaica Plain High in 1953, after being voted most glamorous in her senior year. That title was true of her for her entire life.

After high school she worked at the Bell telephone company, enjoying her career and the single life. That all changed when she locked eyes with her future husband Jim.  It was love at first sight for both of them. Jim only knew her name and called every Moriarty in the Boston phone book until he finally reached her.   They married on January 7^th, 1956. Their love affair continued until his death on January 4^th, 2011, 3 days before their 55^th anniversary. Their love and commitment is a true inspiration to many.

To her dismay, the family moved from Boston to Nashua New Hampshire but that changed quickly as they formed many lifelong friendships.  Most notably her “Marie Ave Gang” who supported each other their whole lives, good times and bad. It was always special when they got together, laughing almost the entire time. Patsy and Jim were devoted parents who raised 4 children together in a home filled with love, warmth, and wonderful memories. Their fondness for Maine began in 1967 when they purchased a cottage on Lake Cobbosseecontee in West Gardiner, Maine. Patsy would load up with the kids in the station wagon the day school ended and come home the day before school started again. They made lifelong friends and entertained many friends of themselves and their children. Patsy was an excellent and generous hostess, making everyone who visited feel like family.

In 1970, Patsy’s creativity came to light when she and Jim opened a frame and art shop. Patsy worked there for years, along with raising her family.

In 1986 they expanded their love of Maine to include the coast, again having many memorable times with their children and grandchildren. No matter how many guests were there, Patsy’s home was immaculate and welcoming.

There was nothing in our eyes that Patsy couldn’t do. She was a beautiful dresser, fantastic cook, expert seamstress, and crafter. She handmade countless quilts, that she passed along to special guests. She was a seasoned traveler, a passionate reader, especially history books, and a skilled card player. She did crossword puzzles in pen, the more challenging the better.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband James and son James Jr. as well as her shitzu companion PJ. Her sister Sheila (Moriarty) Moylan, brother Robert “Bobby” Moriarty and best friend Cleo Barrett.

She is survived by her children Sheila Alice Gallagher, Patrice and her husband John Sabbagh, and Kathleen Mary Gallagher.

Her favorite role was that of a Grammy to Orianna Clark, Alicia Rose and her husband Sherick Jansen, Hillary Sabbagh, Hailey Gallagher, and James Gallagher.  And her great-grandchildren Kirby and Violet.

Patsy will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and quick wit.  She will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her.

Calling hours will be Saturday, January 6^th, 2024 at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, from 9-11am followed by burial at Edgewood Cemetery and a reception with details to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park, Drive Merrimack NH 03054 www.hhhc.org To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Constance M. Polero, 82, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Rumford, Maine on July 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Polero. Educated in Rumford schools, “Connie” moved to Nashua after her high school graduation to pursue a career in nursing. She attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

    Connie was a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua for over 30 years.

    She was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church in Nashua and sang in the choir of St. Bernard’s Church in Fitchburg, MA for over five years. Connie was a member of Saint Anthony’s Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order for over 40 years.

    An avid world traveler, Connie enjoyed many trips including  Caribbean Cruises, the Holy Lands and the Far East. On many trips, Connie was accompanied by her cousins and her Aunt Evelyn for over twenty years.

    Members of her family include her brother and sister-in-law, Marcel and Charlene Polero of Scarborough, ME; three nieces, Tammy, Debby and Tracy;  and close cousins. Connie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday, December 13^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis 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 A. (Lorden) Paquette, 91, of Nashua, widow of Arthur A. Paquette, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, December 7, 2023 after a period of declining health.          

   A native of Franklin, New Hampshire, she was born on March 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Robert and Corabel (Michaud) Lorden. During her early years, Patricia resided in Franklin, NH and Oxford, MA and was a graduate of Oxford High School. She furthered her education at Becker College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree.

   Patricia and her family also made their home in Manchester before moving to Nashua in 1966. She and her husband later resided in Leesburg, Florida from 1990 to 1999. In addition to raising her family, she had worked in the medical records office of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua for 14 years.

   In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, knitting, cross-stitch and puzzles. Above all else, Patricia treasured time spent with her family which was her greatest joy.

   Patricia and Arthur were married in 1957 and shared nearly 60 years together until his passing on March 11, 2017.

   Members of her family include her six children and their spouses, Gail and Ray Dion of Hudson, twin sons, Barry and Lynn Paquette of Allenstown and Brian and Tammie Paquette of Milford, Bruce Paquette of Nashua, Lynn Lodding of Manchester and Ann and Ken Lucas of Bluffton, SC; fourteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Joanne Lorden of Santa Barbara, CA; and nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Patricia was predeceased by her infant sister, Gail Lorden; and her grandson, Craig Matthew Dion.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, December 14^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday, December 15^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Home Health & Hospice or the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com