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   Suzanne (Bomengen) Nadeau, 57, of Hudson, wife of Emery A. Nadeau, Jr., passed away Friday morning, September 1, 2023 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua after a brief illness.

    A resident of Hudson for many years, she was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on December 1, 1965, a daughter of Richard A. Bomengen and Judith E. (Johnson) Wohlwend. Suzanne resided in Wayland, Hudson and Chelmsford, MA, and Nashua, NH during her youth and was a high school graduate.

   Suzanne worked in the office of Klein Marine Systems, a sonar, surveillance and security equipment business of Salem, NH.

   In her leisure time, Suzanne enjoyed decorative painting, gardening, horseback riding and loved animals.

  Suzanne is survived by her husband Emery, whom she married on May 20, 1995; her children, Emery R. Nadeau and Samantha Nadeau; her mother and step-father, Judith and John Wohlwend; father and step-mother, Richard and Heidi Bomengen; and her sister, Sara Bomengen.

     A Graveside service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Robert E. Clegg, Jr, known to his friends and family as Bob, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 31, 2023 after a sudden battle with cancer. He was born on April 27, 1954 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Robert E. Clegg, Sr. and Barbara (Tebbetts) Clegg. Bob leaves behind his loving wife of over 49 years, Priscilla (Nash) Clegg. He leaves behind his daughter, Jessica Clegg and her husband, Justin Goulding, and their chosen daughter, Kylee Smart, whom Bob thought of as a granddaughter. He also leaves behind his son, Jeffrey Clegg and his wife Jessie (Flahive) Clegg and their daughters, Elsbeth Clegg and Lorelai DeJackome. In addition, he leaves behind one sister, four brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Most people think of Bob as the politician, having served in both the NH State House and Senate from 1995-2008. He was a founding partner of Legislative Solutions, a lobbying firm out of Concord, NH in 2008. Others may know him as the lifelong “construction guy” who owned his own construction business which he started when he built the house his children grew up in. He kept a finger in the construction trade with his last project being his daughter’s house.

Bob was well known for keeping and following through on his promises. He was a true man of his word. He did everything in life with honor and integrity.

Bob was also a Justice of the Peace and performed many wedding ceremonies, some in his infamous garden, for those who couldn’t afford the high priced wedding venues. He reveled in bringing two people together on their special day.

Bob had a big heart and treated so many as family. To his children, he was known as the guy to go to when a friend had a problem. He treated every international or stray student his daughter and son brought home as one of his own. He would sneak food and books into his daughter’s classroom so, “the kids have something to eat and good things to read,” without ever once looking for recognition. Having worked in construction for most of his life, he supported young people entering the trades. Bob believed education came both in the classroom and out in the world and that we needed more people to go into the trades.

Bob helped anyone who needed it. He truly believed in giving people a hand up and a way forward. He worked with numerous groups over the years to support those who had hit hard times, organizations that support veterans, the local food pantry, helping families at Christmas, and helping foster children gain independence with learning to drive. He was especially fond of Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire, and Presentation of Mary Academy. He quietly helped so many and never truly comprehended the positive impact he had on so many people, his community, and the state of NH.

There were so many serious things he was involved in, however Bob also had a wicked sense of humor, loved to prank his friends and family, and was a big storyteller. He’d tell you a story with a deadpan face. Then his trademark smirk would be followed by his belly laugh when he’d “got you”. He had this way of making you laugh. It’s nearly impossible to describe how infectious his humor was. Some of his shenanigans made for the best stories (not all appropriate for print.)

Bob had the heart of a photographer and was often found with a camera in his hands. He loved traveling to Ireland and Scotland exploring his roots, photographing the landscapes, as well as enjoying the NH Scottish Highland Games, and taking hundreds of photos of his family. He enjoyed summer vacations with the whole family. Bob made the most of every moment with his grandchildren, especially the youngest, Elsbeth whom he felt it was his grandfatherly duty to teach to stick out her tongue, stomp her foot and point at people, talk with her hands, and call him her “Bob Bob”.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 1-5pm at the Sheraton of Nashua at 11 Tara Boulevard in Nashua, NH. Please join the family in celebrating the extraordinary life of Bob.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire via www.familypromisesnh.org or PO Box 450, Nashua, NH 03061 or donate to NHSCOT at https://nhscot.org/support-us/donate/ or to NHSCOT, 25 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 4, Concord, NH 03301. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   God took our loved one Therese home on the 23^rd of August at the age of 94 in the comfort of her home and care of her beloved sister, Suzanne Pelletier.         

   Terry, as she was affectionately known, was born on 31 January 1929 in Nashua, NH, a daughter of the late Leo and Rose Alma (Blouin) Pelletier, and was a lifelong resident of Nashua.

    Terry attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and St. Louis de Gonzague High School, graduating in 1947. She was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church until its closing, followed by the Parish of the Resurrection. Terry retired from Sanders Associates now BAE Systems in 1990 working in the Data Management field.

    Terry loved driving her car and traveled extensively throughout the United States and through several foreign countries. She also enjoyed her frequent trips to Georgia to visit with her family.

     She is predeceased by her parents, Leo and Rose Pelletier as well as her three sisters and brothers-in-law: Gabrielle and Roger Anctil, Rachel and Philip Colburn and Lorette and Kenneth Blevins; and her niece, Denise (Anctil) Freitas. She is survived by two siblings, her sister, Suzanne Pelletier of Nashua, with whom she lived with; and her brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Lise Pelletier of Nashua; one godchild and his wife, Dennis and Jennifer Pelletier of Weare, NH; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and one great-great-grandniece.

     Calling hours will be held for Terry at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, August 31^st from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, 32 Pine Hill Avenue, Nashua. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following charities: Corpus Christi Food Pantry, https://corpuschristifoodpantry.org or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, https://ww.stjude.org/ To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  AMHERST – Mary V. (Lockard) Horn, 84, of Amherst, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 26, 1939. Mary attended Most Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and West Catholic Girls High School, graduating in 1957. She was the first person in her family to attend and graduate from college, beginning at Immaculata College in 1957 and completing her bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University in 1982.       

   Mary and her husband Richard lived in Amherst for over 50 years where they raised six children. She was passionate about education and volunteered her time to related causes as well as her catholic faith community. Later in life, she and her husband ran a successful property management company and enjoyed traveling to local and distant destinations.   

     She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Richard “Dick” Horn and daughters Kathleen, Denise and Marlene. Mary is survived by three children,  Lorraine Katz (Stuart), Patricia Dion (Patrick) and Jeffrey Horn and Siriporn Lathrop; three grandchildren, Eric, and Brian (Meaghan) and Daniel Katz; as well as brother-in-law, Kenneth Horn (Carol); sister-in-law, Catherine Chin (William) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 

     A wake will be held on Tuesday. August 29^th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua followed by the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 30^th at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Neumann Parish, 708 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03061. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Irene Barbara Morse, 95, of Nashua, NH, died peacefully on August 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.         

    Irene, “Reenee” as family and friends called her, was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua on March 6, 1928, daughter of George and Gertrude (Maddox) Morse. She was the seventh of nine children. Irene is survived by siblings Elaine Cardin, Charles Morse and Betty Rodgers. She was predeceased by siblings: Paul Morse, Raymond Morse, Marion Deery, George Morse and Richard Morse.

    After attending Sacred Heart School for her primary grades, Irene graduated from Nashua High in 1946 and went on to a successful thirty-eight year career working for New England Telephone and Telegraph. Her career began as an operator and finalized in a distinguished role in their investigation department. Following her retirement, Irene built a home in Cape Coral, FL, where she wintered for thirty years along with her two sisters and their husbands.

    Irene lived an adventurous life that included much travel throughout the US, Europe and Africa. She was pleased to have taken several cruises but also enjoyed the pleasure of simple family drives around New England; always finding somewhere new to discover.

    She was civic minded and belonged to several service groups including the Business and Professional Women’s Club, Catholic Daughters of America, the Nashua Senior Center and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Nashua. Interests included knitting, dancing, playing cards with friends, and attending musicals. She was known for being both a beautiful decorator and a fabulous cook, to which she enjoyed sharing the benefits of these skills generously with anyone who happened to stop by. Not only would the visitor be treated to a delicious meal, but would be engaged in lively conversation and leave feeling content.

     Beyond all of her skills and accolades, Irene’s family was of greatest importance to her and they, in turn, loved her dearly. Among her family and friends, she will be most remembered for her giving heart. Irene tenderly cared for both her parents well into their eighties in the family home. She was never blessed with children of her own, but graced the lives of nieces and nephews as a second mother. Irene lived to serve. Her family was continually cared for, cherished and pampered by “Aunt Renee” thought her selfless deeds, unconditional love and the warmest hugs imaginable. She leaves several generations of “her kids”, as she called family, confident in themselves and their abilities to spread the love and care that she always showed them.

       Irene spent the final years of her life as a member of the Hunt Community in Nashua, where she enjoyed being social and active among many friends old and new, including family members, Elaine Cardin, Betty and Al Rodgers. Her family is grateful for the wonderful care provided to Irene by the staff at The Hunt.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Monday, August 28^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Tuesday, August 29^th at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Donations may be made to Catholic Charities New Hampshire – Nashua, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com   

   Emile J. Maynard, 86, of Nashua and formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023 with his loving family by his side, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Sutton, Province of Quebec, Canada on January 21, 1937, son of the late Frederick Ernest and Violet (Forget) Maynard. Emile grew up in and was educated in Canada. As a young man, he immigrated to the United States. He resided for a time in Vermont where he married Denise Proulx on November 21, 1959.  Emile and his family then relocated to New Hampshire in 1962, where they made their home in Hudson for 38 years.

   A licensed Master Electrician, Emile was employed with Stellos Electric Supply, Inc. of Nashua for over 30 years.

   In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening and spending summers at Old Orchard Beach in Maine and winters in Titusville, Florida.  He also enjoyed camping, travelling, and playing cards.

    Members of his family include his wife of 64 years, Denise (Proulx) Maynard; his three children, Diane Boulard and her husband Kevin, Carole Maynard and her fiancé Bruce Brown, and Robert Maynard and his wife Rebecca; seven grandchildren, Jessica LeBlanc and her husband Joshua, Scott Boulard, Claudia Mattox and her husband Joshua, Amelia Maynard, Maryssa Fritz and her husband Harrison, Austin Severance and Chantal Severance; a great-grandson, Grayson Whitney; a brother, Yvon Maynard; a sister, Huguette Choquette and her husband Claude; sister-in-law, Patricia Menard; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, along with many dear friends.  In addition to his parents, Emile was predeceased by three brothers, Marcel Maynard, Gilles Menard and Richard Maynard.

    Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, August 26^th from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by a prayer service. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Kidney Fund. www.kidneyfund.org. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    James M. Gibson, 74, of Litchfield and formerly of Nashua, passed away Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua after a period of declining health.         

   One of six children of the late James E. Jr. and Helen (Ruiter) Gibson, he was born in Nashua on April 25, 1949. Jim was educated in local schools and was employed as a long-distance truck driver for most of his life.

    An avid biker, Jim enjoyed traveling cross country. He also enjoyed reading and will be fondly remembered as a great storyteller.

    Members of his family include two sons, Jeremy Gibson and Jamie Gibson both of Listuguj, Quebec, Canada; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Henry Willett of Nashua, Kathleen and William Owen of Harwich, MA and Luanne and Mark Nadeau of Laconia; a brother, Shawn Gibson of Hudson; also nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Bedard and her husband Jerry.

     There are no calling hours nor formal 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.

   Charles Thomas Colletta, 88, of Nashua, well known musician and longtime business manager, passed away early Saturday morning, August 12, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a brief illness.         

    Born in Milford on February 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Reveane) Colletta. Charlie and his family moved to Nashua a few months after his birth and resided in the French Hill neighborhood. A graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1952, Charlie served with the Army from July 6 to December 20, 1957 and held the rank of Private 2^nd Class.

    Charlie began working as a teenager with the former Osgood’s Hardware Store and continued his career as manager for many years at Hammar Hardware at their Railroad Square location and then at the new store on Amherst Street. He later worked as general manager for Standard Hardware for many years, until his retirement.   

    A talented musician and band leader, Charlie played Clarinet and Saxophone with the American Legion Band and the 39^th Army Band of the New Hampshire National Guard. He was the Drum major on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day parades in Nashua for many years and also in some of the surrounding communities.  

     He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and for many years and was a former longtime communicant and usher of St. Christopher Church.

    Charlie married Doris R. Galipeau of Nashua on May 19, 1956. They enjoyed summers at Wells Beach, Maine for 30 years. The couple shared 60 wonderful years together until her passing on July 21, 2016.

    In addition to his wife and parents, Charlie was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita (Colletta) and John Dulgarian, Mary (Colletta) and Ralph T. “Ted” Dirubbo, and Bertrand Chouinard; and his nephew, Michael Dirubbo.

    Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. and Susanne Colletta of Portsmouth; sister-in-law, Shirley (Galipeau) Chouinard of Wells, ME; nieces and nephews, Christopher A. Chouinard and his husband,  Harold Rodriguez, Jonathan C. Chouinard and his wife Amy, Kathy (Dirubbo) Cronin and her husband Daniel, Tina (Dulgarian) Hagen, Gregory Dulgarian and Mark Dulgarian; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. 

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, August 16^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Thursday, August 17^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com   

   Benoit R. “Ben” Boucher, 88, of Goffstown and formerly of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, August 12, 2023 at Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester, with his loving family by his side.         

    Born in Nashua on March 10, 1935, he was the seventh of eleven children of the late Remi and Anna (Bernier) Boucher. Ben was educated in Nashua schools and served with the New Hampshire National Guard and was activated during the Berlin Crisis of 1961.  

    Ben was employed by the City of Nashua as shop foreman of the Department of Public Works for many years and later was a truck driver for R.H. White Construction Company.

    In his leisure time, Ben enjoyed camping with his RV for 50 years and traveling around the country and spending winters in Florida. He also loved watching his grandson’s sporting events; fixing anything that had an engine; and tinkering in the garage.

    Members of his family include his wife, Carol A. (Roy) Boucher, whom he married on January 30, 1960 and shared 63 years together; his five sons, David Boucher and his wife Karie, Marc Boucher, Joel Boucher, T.J. Boucher and his wife Lisa, and Christopher Boucher and his wife Nancy (Simoneau) Boucher; Ben was fondly known as “Pepere” to his nine grandchildren, Benjamin Boucher and his wife Carrie, Natalie Paradi and her husband Robert, Todd Boucher, Ethan Boucher, Gavin Boucher, Amber Rogers, Cori Boucher, Terri Hardy and her husband Van, and Harleigh Boucher; twelve great-grandchildren and seven step grandchildren; two brothers, Remi Boucher  and his wife Sally, and Peter Boucher and his wife Joy; a sister, Emilie Tupper and her husband James; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ben was also predeceased by seven siblings, Sister Olivette, Paul, Rachel, Roland, Raymond, Daniel and an infant brother.

     A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 26^th at 12 Noon at the home of his son, Todd Boucher, 584 North Stark Highway, Weare, NH 03281. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 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.    

   Janice Carol “Jan” Lajoie, 76, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her Nashua, NH home while surrounded by her loving family.         

    Born in Nashua, NH on August 9, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Agnes (Povilan) Levesque. A previous resident of Hollis, NH, Janice moved to Nashua in 2020. She was a 1964 graduate of Nashua High School after which she worked for Nashua Corporation and the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds.

   On April 23, 1964, Jan married Robert M. Lajoie. The two were each other’s life- long companions. They were blessed with two daughters, Krysten L. Lajoie and Karen A. Moraros.

   Jan enjoyed taking trips with her family especially to Disney World. She was a talented Seamstress, enjoyed Bingo, Crossword Puzzles, attending Craft Fairs, but most of all, she loved spending time with her dogs.

  Jan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Richard P. Moraros, Jr. of Hollis, NH; her grandchildren Alyssa Hall and her wife Magan Hall of Calera, AL, Arielle Moraros, Nicholas Moraros of Hollis, NH, and Brandon Lajoie of Nashua, NH; great-grandson, Preston Hall of Calera, AL and great-granddaughter, Magnolia Grace “Abi” Hall of Denver, CO; her sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce and Vincent Martino of Walpole, MA and June Adams of Roswell, GA. Jan is also survived by several nieces, her nephew Joe Martino of Walpole, MA; other nephews, family members and her best friend, Sharon Spivak of Nashua, NH.

  In addition to her parents, Joseph and Agnes Levesque; Jan was also predeceased by her husband, Robert M. Lajoie and her daughter, Krysten L. Lajoie.

  Jan’s love and dedication to her family and friends was truly inspiring and her sense of humor has touched us all. She will be loved, missed and cherished by many.

   A private ceremony will be held. Jan will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter at Pinewood Cemetery, Nashua. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating 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.

    E. Robert “Bob” Dionne, 86, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Sunday evening, August 6, 2023 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a brief illness.

   Born in Nashua on February 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Emile Robert and Elise (Marquis) Dionne. Educated in local schools, Bob was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1955. An Army veteran, Mr. Dionne served with the military police at Fort Dix, New Jersey from 1955 to 1957.

   A machinist by trade, Bob had been employed with Bemis Company of Nashua for many years.

    Bob was a longtime communicant of Infant Jesus Church and was an Altar Server. He also held membership in the Lafayette Club of Nashua.

   Members of his family include his wife, Doris A. (Desclos) Dionne, whom he married on September 6, 1958 and would have celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary next month; his daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Gary Balcom of Milford and Jeanne and Robert Gregoire of Goffstown; three grandchildren, Raymond Balcom, Kelsey Trepanier and Matthew Gregoire; a great-granddaughter, Audrey Trepanier;  two sisters, Annette Maynard of Nashua and Lorraine Ouellette of Gilmanton; and several nieces and nephews.

   There are no calling hours. A Graveside service will take place at St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  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 P. Stafford, 86, of Nashua, was called home by our Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2023 surrounded by the love of family.    

    Born in Philadelphia on December 4, 1936, he was a son of the late Harry Schultz Stafford Sr. and Catharine Esther (Kulp) Stafford. After graduating high school from Sunbury, PA in 1954, his family moved to Canonsburg, PA enabling him to attend the University of Pittsburgh. He graduated in 1959 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. The last summer of classes, John rode along the highway on his Cushman Scooter to Pitt while passing his girlfriend and future wife riding the bus. Nancy Jean (Miller) Stafford, one of the Canonsburg “Miller Twins”, stole his heart. They were married on August 20, 1960. Having already started his computer engineering career with General Electric in Syracuse, NY, John and Nancy started their family with two girls, Connie and Laura. Having been transferred by Honeywell to Oklahoma for eleven years where two more children, Scott and Susan were born, John was transferred for the last time to New England in 1975 where they have resided since. Due to his extensive career, John has 10 different patents in his name.

    Having been encouraged by his father to become an electrical engineer, he acquired his inquisitive, logical mind from him and his love for music and singing from his mother. John sang in church choirs his entire life, sang in many choruses and small groups, and even competed in singing competitions with his sisters and brothers as a child! Enjoying many styles of music, working with computers, planning jam-packed fun-filled vacations, and reading historical novels were favorite pastimes of John’s, but ultimately, spending time with his family was most important. His daughter-in-law, Dorothy, and two grandchildren, Emily and Miles, helped make his family his greatest joy!

      John was an optimistic, generous, kind family man and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Nancy. His immediate family members include 3 daughters, Connie, Laura and Susan Stafford all of Nashua; his son, (Mark) Scott Stafford and daughter-in-law, Dorothy (Mitchell) Stafford of Dayton, OH as well as his two grandchildren Emily Stafford of Dayton, OH and Miles Stafford of South Berwick, ME. Members of his family as include 3 sisters, Edith (Stafford) Thompson and husband Don, Dorothy (Stafford) Kantor, and Catharine E. (Stafford) Zrimsek along with his sister-in-law, Helen (Mahy) Stafford. He was blessed with many wonderful nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other extended family. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his two brothers, Charles Stafford and Harold (Harry) Stafford, Jr.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Arlington Street UMC, 63 Arlington St, Nashua, on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at Alpine Grove, 19 S Depot Rd, Hollis. All are welcome to attend so that the family may enjoy your presence. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army (salvationarmyusa.org). To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Rose Marie Muccioli (Mazzola) born August 21, 1928, Boston, MA to Sicilian immigrant Pasquale Mazzola and Margaret Mazzola (Brown) was called home by our Lord on July 26^th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was a vibrant 94-year-old. Rose graduated from Girls’ High School in Boston in 1946.

Rose proudly served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1953 to 1956, trained at Camp Lejeune and stationed in Boston, MA. She was honored to serve her country and a proud Patriot.

Rose married Louis John Muccioli in January 1954 and was widowed in 1980. They had twenty-six happy years together. They lived in Boston, Tewksbury, Billerica and finally settled in Nashua, NH.

Rose did accounting work at Jordan Marsh and Filenes in Boston. She also worked at Doehla Greeting Cards and the Holiday Inn in Nashua, where she received many accolades. Rose took immense pride and pleasure as a GED teacher at the Adult Learning Center in Nashua. Rose was always valued as a resolute and meticulous employee. Her favorite job was as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother! She loved to cook authentic Sicilian meals and always had supper on the table for her family.

Rose spent 51 years in the same home. She always ensured the landscaping included a lavish display of flowers, bushes, and trees. Even when she became disabled, her house was always impeccably clean.

In her younger years, Rose loved to dance in all the Boston area grand ballrooms. She also performed with the Nashua Senior Center Dancers. Rose suffered from crippling osteoarthritis and was confined to a wheelchair but never complained about not being able to do the things she loved most, dancing. She would just do her best to dance from her wheelchair. She enjoyed seeing Tom Jones and meeting Billy Ray Cyrus twice. She enjoyed playing checkers and was exceptionally good at it, spending hours playing with her daughter, though she disliked losing.

In recent years, Rose resided at Bridges in Nashua and was later transferred to Premier Rehab and Healthcare (Greenbriar) also in Nashua. She was loved and well-cared for and always pleasant to her caretakers. She was the happiest resident, consistently trying to lift the spirit of others. She always welcomed newcomers to the facility, showing them compassion and friendship while they adjusted to their new surroundings. She survived four bouts with Covid! She was one tough cookie. She spent her days creating beautiful works of art, gardening, socializing, and wheelchair dancing the “Hokey Pokey.”  Rose loved puzzles and learning new things. Though she battled dementia, doing puzzles kept her mind sharp. She always knew her immediate family who had to endure the most difficult “long goodbye” when dementia took hold of her. Many times, her family wanted to reach out and call her or take her out to eat, but even that became increasingly difficult. She participated in every activity offered at the nursing home.

Rose met a sweet, kind, and loving gentleman at Premier and they loved each other dearly. They were never far away from each other with their rooms just across the hall. It was rare to see one without the other. Rose’s family was grateful that she and Rudy had lovely times together. They enjoyed special treats and private dining experiences prepared by their daughter, Denise. They loved to color, visit the koi pond, do word finds, and hold hands while watching a movie while everyone else had retired to their rooms. They had their “own language” always making each other laugh. They each lit up when one or the other entered the room. Rudy told Rose how much he loved her and, as weak as she was, she said “Thank you. I love you too.”  Always polite. That I love you would be close to her final words. Rudy rarely left her side when she fell gravely ill.

While she was not able to attend Church in her later years, she had a deep faith in Our Lord and the Virgin Mary. She was a long-time communicant of Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua.

Rose is survived by her loving family that will miss her deeply. She was predeceased by her sister Eileen Russo (Irving). She is survived by her beloved companion, Rudy Simon. Her family includes her devoted and loving daughter Denise Muccioli that always advocated for her rights as a Marine and Senior Citizen. Rose is also survived by Tom O’Brien whom she lovingly referred to as her son, her son Mark Muccioli and his wife Laura, daughter Diane Muccioli and partner Paula Ledoux, Alfred Muccioli, and Daughter-In-Law Patti Muccioli. Rose adored her grandkids, LaTonya Rose Muccioli, Louis John Muccioli, Anthony Muccioli, and Krystal Lee Muccioli (former Miss NH), Miss Teen NH Sienna Muccioli and Jonathan Briggs (Emmy Award Winner), great grandkids Alyra, Carmelo, Leroy, Lorenzo, Cale, Hunter, and Axel. Rose is also survived by her Sister-in-Law, Frances Newcombe-Osborne and Brother-in-Law, Leonard Muccioli and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Shirley Malley. Rose will be missed by many long-time friends and especially her friends and caretakers at Premier.

Rose loved flowers, but donations can also be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Tax ID 042263040 because they saved her daughter, Diane’s life and because her husband Louis succumbed to cancer as well. https://www.dana-farber.org/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/

Calling hours will be at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street in Nashua, NH on Monday, July 31^st from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 1^st at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish at 216 East Dunstable Road Nashua, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery 101 Kinsley Steet in Nashua. Let us make this a celebration of life and share your stories about our beautiful Rose!

     James D. Maxfield, 67, of Florence, KY, a Nashua native and longtime New Hampshire resident, passed peacefully to our Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023, in the comfort and presence of his family at the Jack Byrne Center of Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on August 15, 1955, he was a son of the late Earl F. and Phyllis (Cobb) Maxfield. Jim was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School.

    He began his career working with his father at Maxfield Press until the business closed in 1987. Jim continued working for Goulet Printing in Nashua and Sant Bani Press in Tilton, NH. In 1989, Jim and his wife Sharon, relocated to Northfield and together they founded Maxfield Electronics, a repair business, in 1991. After closing the business in 2001, Jim took to the road as an OTR truck driver to explore the country, which was a life long dream. He and Sharon settled down in Florence, KY in 2012.

    In his leisure time, Jim enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, model trains and working on electronics.

   Members of his family include his wife of 46 years, Sharon L. (Avard) Maxfield, whom he married on June 10, 1977; his three children, Benjamin Maxfield of Cincinnati, OH, KellyBeth Leonard of Warner, NH and Matthew Maxfield of Los Angeles, CA, and their families which included ten grandchildren; three brothers and their families, William and Martha Maxfield of Louisa, VA, Thomas and Eva  Maxfield of Belmont, NH and E. Richard Young of Nashua; two sisters, Ruth Butler of Nashua and Cheryl and Forrest Powers of Danbury, NH; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Jim was also predeceased by a brother, Arthur Maxfield; and two sisters, Donna Richard and Barbara Johannessen.

    Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, August 5^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Jack Byrne Center for Pallative and Hospice Care. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Nelson Lee Field, 79, of Brookline, NH. and formerly of Nashua, passed away Thursday evening, July 20, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, after a brief period of declining health.         

    A resident of Brookline for more than forty years, he was born in Nashua on November 13, 1943, a son of the late Albert J. and Jeanne (Hudon) Field. “Nellie” grew up in Nashua and was educated in local schools.

    Nellie was employed by Sears Roebuck & Company in Manchester for over thirty years. Doing his long career there, he worked on small engines including lawnmowers, snowblowers and other outdoor power equipment. He was a valuable Sears employee, even winning service awards during his time there.

    An active outdoorsman, Nellie enjoyed maintaining his vegetable gardens and was an avid fisherman. His fishing trips included many favorite destinations such as Alaska and throughout the New England area. He had many favorite secret fishing holes, their whereabouts were kept a closely guarded secret. Nellie will be remembered for his friendly and outgoing personality, visiting his many friends and telling stories, as well as an occasional dabble into distilling. 

    Nellie was predeceased by his wife, Donna J. (Kerns) Field, who passed away October 31, 2022. They were married on New Years Eve in 1990 and shared thirty years together.

   Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, Joel C. and Stacie Sanborn of Brookline; three grandsons, Jared, Conor and Kyle Sanborn; his sister, Nureen M. Marth of Fargo, ND; and several cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Nellie was predeceased by two brothers, Norman and Nathan Field. 

    Friends are invited to his calling hours at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 27^th from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to Brookline NH Ambulance Service 3 Post Office Drive Brookline, NH. 03033 To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com     

   Sophia Faith Lamarche, 13, of Nashua, daughter of Ryan J. and Shannon L. (Murray) Lamarche, passed away Thursday morning, July 20, 2023 at Children’s Hospital in Boston, after a long courageous battle with childhood cancer.  

   Sophia was born in Nashua on March 9, 2010 and was currently a seventh grade student at Elm Street Middle School. Sophia enjoyed Vampire Diaries and doing all arts and crafts. She loved baking and made the best brownies around! She loved her dogs, Mya, Sadie and Rosie; and her cat, Miyagi.  

    Members of her family include her parents, Ryan and Shannon; two brothers, Cameron Lamarche and Matthew Lamarche and his longtime girlfriend Danielle Dunlop; two sisters, Jasminn and Isabella Lamarche; her grandparents, Warren and Brenda Werner; Karen and Rick Morgan; and Frank and his longtime girlfriend Debi; aunts and uncles, Jason Lamarche and his girlfriend Melissa Bookman, Jeff and Jessica Pearl, Joey and Cassandra Lee; and the late Uncle Billy Lamarche; and more loved family, cousins and friends.

      Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, July 28^th from 4 to 8 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com