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 Albert N. “Al” Poliquin, Jr., 83, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Thursday evening, October 12, 2023 after a brief illness. Al and his wife Suzanne were planning to celebrate their 63^rd anniversary, when he took ill.   

    Born in Nashua on March 28, 1940, he was a son of the late Albert N. and Alice (Martin) Poliquin. Al was educated in the Nashua school system and served in the National Guard with the Military Police.

     Al began his career as a partner with the late Leo Boucher of the Concord Street Mobil Service Station. He continued as a police officer with the Nashua Police Department and later worked at Cole Printing Company in Nashua; Presstek, Inc.  and Color Tech both of Hudson. Prior to his retirement, Al was employed as a custodian at Nashua High School North.

     He was an active member of Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks for many years. Al was also actively involved with the Boy Scouts and Bingo at both St. Francis Xavier and St. Louis de Gonzague Churches. He was a communicant of Infant Jesus Church now known as Saint John XXIII Parish.

    Members of his family include his wife, Suzanne V. (Marquis) Poliquin, whom he married on Columbus Day, October 12, 1960; his four children, Daniel Poliquin and his wife Diane of North Carolina, Ronald Poliquin and his wife Sharon of Manchester, Annmarie Petit and her husband Daniel of Georgia and Normand Poliquin and his partner Kathy of Laconia; seven grandchildren, Douglas Poliquin, Brittany Hale, Patrick Poliquin, Troy McAlister, Todd McAlister, Carolyn Poliquin and Meganne Tuplin; eight great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Lillian Poliquin of Florida and Jacqueline Archambault of West Warwick, RI; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Al was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond and Roland Poliquin; and his sister, Muriel Decoteaux.

      There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish / Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, October 20^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to meet 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.    

    Carol D. “Penny” Despres, 81, of Nashua, widow of Raymond J. “Moose” Despres, passed away Friday morning, October 6, 2023 at Langdon Place in Nashua after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on May 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Gerald A. and Anita (Rousseau) St. Jacques. Educated in local schools, Penny was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s High School Class of 1960.

   In addition to raising her family, Penny worked as a caterer for Michael’s Catering for several years.

   She enjoyed trips to the beach; loved to bake, cook and entertain her family and friends. Penny also loved and taught Tole painting in her leisure time.

   Penny was a volunteer at Mount Hope School and was communicant of Infant Jesus Church for many years where she served on the Social Life Committee and decorated the church for the Christmas Season.

    In 1997, Penny and her husband moved to Marlow, NH, where she was President of the Marlow Women’s Society. She returned to Nashua in 2019 to be closer to her family.

   Penny and Ray were married on May 6, 1961 at Infant Jesus Church in Nashua. They shared over 50 years together until his passing on February 15, 2012.

    Members of her family include her four children, Valerie Kateri Despres, Bruce R. Despres, Anita C. Kingsley and her husband Tim, and Shane A. Despres and his significant other, Rhonda M. George; and several cousins.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday, October 14^th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Her burial will take place at Village Cemetery, Church Street in Marlow, Monday, October 16th at 11 a.m. Donations may be sent in her memory to Opportunity Networks, 116A Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH 03063. 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.   

Christopher Davis, 60, of Nashua, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Chris was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 25, 1963, to parents Robert Davis and Dorothy (Whittier) Davis. He spent his early youth helping to care for his mother who was very ill, and working with his father cleaning theaters in the Boston area, learning at a young age the value of compassion and hard work.

He was a graduate of The Muscular Therapy Institute, in Cambridge MA. He worked as a massage therapist for more than 25 years. He deeply valued helping clients find relief for their pain, and was very appreciated for his skill as a massage therapist. He had his own practice and worked at various salons in Massachusetts. In his early youth, he worked for 15 years for Osco Drug in Cambridge, MA, where he enjoyed helping customers, a hallmark of his outgoing and helpful personality. He also worked for more than 20 years for Fuoco & Co. as a property manager, where he got to know many in the Nashua area.

He was a baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1981 and served faithfully for more than 40 years. In his youth, he helped build many Kingdom Halls in the New England area. Traveling to “quick builds” meeting friends and seeing everyone working together were memories he cherished. He was a member of the Merrimack Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where he served as a ministerial servant and a regular pioneer. He had the privilege of attending the Pioneer Service School of Jehovah’s Witnesses in July of 2022, which he greatly enjoyed and was very special to him. He was an avid Bible reader and was devoted to sharing its message of hope with others. His relationship with Jehovah God was what he built his life upon.

One of Chris’ greatest joys was spending time with his children, Amber and Sammy. He always loved talking to them, about so many topics. He was very proud of his children and time spent with them always brought a smile to his face.His family enjoyed many wonderful vacations at Salisbury Beach and he particularly loved their trips to Ormond Beach, Florida, where they would enjoy going out to eat at various favorite restaurants. He was a great card player, particularly 45’s and he always cherished the times playing cards with his best friends Mark Stevens and Leonard D’Alberti. It was hard to beat Chris at cards! Chris was always known to be a friend who could be called on in a time of need. He was kind, respectful, polite and friendly to all he met. He was known for having a smile that could light up a room.

He leaves behind his wife, Paula Fuoco Davis, his children, Amber Vanessa Davis and Sammy Davis, of Nashua; his sister Jo Ann Hill of Mattapan, MA, his brother Robert Davis of Cambridge, MA, his in-laws Joseph and Sarah Fuoco, several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.

Calling hours will be Thursday, October 12th, from 5 to 9 at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, and the funeral will be held Saturday, October 14th, at 1 p.m., at the Merrimack Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

His family would like to thank the staff at the Davita Dialysis Center for their care and support of Chris during the years he was on dialysis, particularly Angie Chapman who went above and beyond to provide excellent care and Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Randall W. St. Pierre, 93, of Nashua, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a brief illness.       

    Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 16, 1930, he was a son of the late Wilfred A. and Dorothy C. (Driscoll) St. Pierre. During his youth, Randall resided in Saugus, MA and was a high school graduate. A Navy veteran, he served as a Radarman 3 during the Korean War.

    Following his honorable discharge, Randall worked as a draftsman for several businesses and later was a teacher at the Vocational Technical College in Lowell, MA.

    Randall married Ann Flynn on November 13, 1954 and they resided at their summer home in Denmark, Maine and wintered in Englewood, Florida for many years. The couple shared nearly 67 years together until her passing on September 15, 2021.

   Members of his family include a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Leonard Vigeant; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randall W. Jr. and Terry St. Pierre and Raymond and Karen St. Pierre; also nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Randall was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth St. Pierre.

   A Graveside service and Navy Funeral Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, TUESDAY, MORNING,  OCTOBER 10th at Ten o’clock. 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 P. Morse, 92, of Nashua, passed away on September 19, 2023 after a brief illness.         

    Charles also known as “Chuck and Charlie” by his family and friends was born in Nashua on June 13, 1931, son of George and Gertrude (Maddox) Morse. He was the eighth of nine children. Charlie was the husband of the late Gloria S. Berube who passed away May 15, 2010, to whom he was married for 52 years.

    Members of his family include his three children and their spouses: Gary C. and Sue Morse of Nashua, NH, Kevin P. and Laura Morse of Gambrillis, MD and Carla Cline and the late Jeff Cline of Kennebunk, ME; he was known as “Pa” to his eight grandchildren and their spouses and as “Great Pa” to his six great-grandchildren; his sisters, Elaine Cardin and Betty Rodgers of Nashua; and many nieces and nephews. Charlie was predeceased by six siblings: Irene Morse, Paul Morse, Raymond Morse, Marion Deery, George Morse and Richard Morse.

     Educated in local schools, he attended Nashua High School and was the Quarterback of the Purple Panthers football team and was named the MVP. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War. After his military service, Charlie married Gloria on August 17, 1957 and went on to raise three children.

    Mr. Morse was employed at Nashua Corporation where he held various positions during his tenure of 40 years before his retirement.

     Following his retirement, Charlie enjoyed spending time up in Pittsburg, NH, where he owned two homes over the years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, taking beach trips with his wife Gloria; deep sea fishing, golfing, watching the Patriots and Red Sox games, and taking long back road drives all over New England. Charlie also loved cooking elaborate meals (enough to feed an army!), for his entire family with Thanksgiving being his favorite holiday! In his later years he and his companion of 11 years, Lucille Lockwood of Nashua, enjoyed taking senior bus travel trips where they got to tour many sites and reveled in their adventures together. Lastly, Charlie adored his grandchildren deeply and over the years, enjoyed attending their various sporting and musical events to cheer them on!

      There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday, October 6^th at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276. 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.

   Lee Sharon (Strout) Erb, 70, of Nashua, widow of Douglas A. Erb, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a brief illness.         

    Born in Mimico, Ontario, Canada on September 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Gardner C. and Janice (Kneeland) Strout. Lee grew up in Danvers, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School Class of 1970. She continued her education at Northshore Community College for two years.  

    A resident of Nashua since 1977, Lee had an illustrious career with Digital Equipment Corporation where she held a number of positions. After her retirement from Digital, Lee worked part time for the Nashua School District and later as a cashier with Market Basket in Nashua. Lee was a role model and parental figure to many. She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church.

    In addition to her parents, Lee was predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Douglas, who passed away November 5, 1999.

    Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Jared D. and Victoria Erb of Biddeford, Maine; her sister, Cindy Emerson of Danvers, MA and her brother, Tom Strout of Beverly, MA.  

    Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, September 27^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Thursday, September 28^th at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Great American Downtown Nashua. https://downtownnashua.org To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Beryl M. Taylor, 87, of Nashua, widow of John M. Taylor, passed away peacefully at her home, early Saturday morning, September 9, 2023.         

   Mrs. Taylor was born in Island Falls, Maine on June 27, 1936, daughter of the late W. Jewell and Helen (Cottle) Robinson. Beryl grew up in Sherman Station, Maine and was a graduate of Sherman Station High School. She furthered her education at Boston University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.

    A resident of Nashua since the mid 1960s, Beryl had been employed as a sales clerk for 33 years at J.C. Penny’s department store at the Pheasant Lane Mall and later the J.C. Penny Home Store until she retired.
Beryl enjoyed dancing, knitting and tatting in her leisure time.

    She is survived by her son, John M. Taylor Jr. of Nashua. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John, who passed away March 9, 1977; her son, Scott Alan Taylor on May 11, 2007; and her brother, Douglas Robinson in 2008.

     A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The are no 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.

   David Lawrence “Dave” (Murph) Murphy, 70, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Saturday, September 9, 2023, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Sanford, Maine on January 5, 1953, he was a son of the late Lawrence “Larry” and Margaret (Tousignant) Murphy. David and his family moved frequently in his early youth due to his father’s position at W. T. Grant department stores and eventually settled in Nashua. He attended schools in Nashua and was a member of Nashua High School class of 1971. Dave and his high school sweetheart Carole along with their Samoyed, Kobe, moved to California from 1977 to 1980. After their marriage in 1980, Dave and Carole moved home to be closer to family in Nashua, and years later started a family of their own. After years of honing his craft of residential painting and home repairs. Dave started DM Renovations, which he operated for twenty-five years. The ability to give joy to his customers in making their home a better place brought him a great sense of pride. Dave enjoyed camping with his family in the White Mountains, where he shared his love for outdoor adventure and the serenity of nature with his wife and young kids. He was always reading a book, and found himself engrossed in history novels, war stories, and science fiction, and even sold a manuscript he wrote, which he believed was brought to life in the opening scene of the 1985 movie “Cocoon”. He had a deep love for music and powerful live performances, and thoroughly enjoyed living alongside rock and roll’s journey, from classic rock to blues rock, southern rock to hard rock. Unfortunately, his lifelong search for the world’s greatest backscratcher was left unfinished, but his family is committed to carrying on this work in his memory.

    Woodworking was among his other personal hobbies, and he was always working on or working up a new project around the house, or many times at a friend or family member’s home. He also built the best treehouse a boy could ask for. Dave was a passionate New England Patriots fan through many disparaging years, but unapologetically enjoyed 20 years of the greatest dynasty the NFL ever knew. As a dedicated sports fan and a devoted and beloved father, he made sure he was in attendance at every one of his son’s hockey games and practices. He would happily sacrifice sleep to get Ryan to the rink; many times carrying him out of bed at the crack of dawn, and hitting the roads of Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts as they spent countless hours bonding over sports and music. You could always count on him to be at Corrin’s cheerleading halftime performance and competitions for the ten years they cheered. He was quick to attribute his children as his life’s greatest achievement, and proud beyond words of their achievements and was always supportive of their goals, hobbies, interests and ambitions.

   His loved ones described him as loving, funny, a great storyteller, hardworking, loyal, dedicated, and very talented in his trade of carpentry. In his younger years, his outgoing personality made him “the life of the party”. His ability to tell a funny story or lend a shoulder to lean on made him loved by many.    

    Members of his family include his children, Ryan Murphy and his wife Caitlyn of Chicago, IL and Corrin Murphy of Portland, OR; his former wife, Carole (Goyette) Murphy of Nashua; a brother, Gene Kastler and his wife Jill of Bluffton, SC; two sisters, Sue Boyce and her husband Dave of Hancock, NH  and Karen Maynard and her husband Mike of Roswell, GA; brother-in-law, Pat Atkins of Bluffton, SC; as well as many nieces and nephews which he shared years growing closer during family holiday get togethers. In addition to his parents, Dave was also predeceased by his sister, Cathy Atkins and his brother, Gordon Murphy.

    A Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, September 16^th at 5 p.m. at 63 Forest Park Drive, where he and Carole were wedded 43 years ago. 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.

   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