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Raymond A. Stauble, Jr., formerly of Tilton, NH and Detroit, ME, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 1st after a brief illness. The family would like to thank the NH Veteran’s Home for their excellent and attentive care of Raymond.

Raymond was born in Mount Vernon, NY on July 4th, 1929, to Raymond Sr. and Anna (Menzinger) Stauble. After graduating from Cardinal Hayes High School in New York, NY in 1947, Raymond attended Fordham University and the Manhattan School of Music. Raymond worked for Remington Rand, Co. in New York City before enlisting into military service during the Korean War in November, 1950, serving with the 107th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron of the Air National Guard of New York until May, 1953.

Raymond’s professional life reflected his creativity and attention to detail. He worked for many years as a self-employed finish carpenter in NY state before relocating his family to Detroit, Maine in 1973, where he established Sherwood Builders, specializing in residential construction and finish carpentry. Raymond was a very talented artist, and later in life pursued his artwork, painting human and animal portraits and landscapes in oil and pastels. The establishment of his website ArtbyRay.com allowed him to serve clients throughout the country.

Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A largely self-educated man, he passed along his love of reading, art, music, and Catholic faith to his children and grandchildren. He and his beloved wife, Barbara, were married for 62 years until her passing in 2018. Raymond’s family was most important to him, as he greatly enjoyed spending time with his children and their families.  Beside his love for the humanities, he was an avid gardener, hunter, and fisherman.

Raymond is survived by his 6 children: Raymond III (Barbara) Stauble, Louise (Paul) Desilets, Mary Stauble, William (Debra) Stauble, Annemarie (William) Reynolds, and Elizabeth (Christopher) Bord, as well as 23 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Ronald (Agnes) Stauble, and sister-in-law Clarice Stauble, as well as many nieces and nephews. Raymond is pre-deceased by his parents and two brothers, David and Fred.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 4^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday, May 5^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please have Masses said for the repose of Raymond’s soul. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Joseph S. Kaye, Jr., 84, of Nashua, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2023, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Mary H. (Chaplis) Kaye. Educated in Worcester schools, Joe was a graduate of North High School Class of 1956 and furthered his education at Worcester Polytech, where he earned a BSEE, Distinguished Military Graduate in 1960. Mr. Kaye earned his MSEE in 1963 and his MBA in 1973 both from Northeastern University.

     An Army veteran, Mr. Kaye served from 1963-66 as Captain of the US Army Signal Corp, 24^th Signal Battalion, Augsburg, Germany. He served as Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Adjutant. In 1966-67, he studied the career officer’s signal course in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. From 1967-68, Mr. Kaye was a Signal Officer with the Regional Communications Group in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star medal.

     After completing his military career, Joe was employed as a microwave engineer with Sanders Associates; was a manufacturing supervisor and purchasing agent at Teradyne, Inc. He also was a purchasing agent for various Hi-Tech Companies, including purchasing manager for start-up company, Banyan Systems.

      In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed photography, coin and stamp collecting, camping and back packing, fishing, model railroading, home projects and Broadway shows in Boston. He also enjoyed traveling, three trips to Europe and two cross country motor trips. Several motor trips to the mid-west and southern states. Highlights include: Branson, MO, Savannah, GA, Key West, FL, New Orleans, LA and Orlando, FL. His favorite destination was Disney World and his favorite Disney Character was Donald Duck.

     Members of his family include his wife, Joan A. (Catania) Kaye; two sons, Stephen J. Kaye and his wife Kathy of New Market, AL and Michael J. Kaye of Weare, NH; three step-children, Glen Gibbons and his wife Robin of Barrington, RI, Gwen Guilford and her husband Jack of Germantown, MD and Gean Unsworth and her husband Michael of Milford, NH; eight grandchildren, Thomas Kaye, Savannah Kaye, Julia Kaye, Patricia Huntley, Sierra Droogsma, Finn Unsworth, Izzy Unsworth and Ainsley Gibbons; three great-grandchildren, Ashton Huntley, Azalia Huntley and Mia Droogsma; and his sister, Janice Harvey and her husband Arthur of Centerville, MA.

     A Graveside service and Army Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Bocawen, Thursday morning, May 4^th at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in Joe’s memory to: https://www.dav.org/. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH.

Brenda Jean (Straughan) Gabriel, 65, of Nashua, NH, wife of Robert L. “Gabe” Gabriel, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 29, 2023.  Her life’s journey ended at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH after a period of declining health.

Born in Lowell, MA on January 22, 1958, Brenda was a daughter of the late George T. and Theresa E. (Boucher) Straughan.  She grew up in Pelham, NH, where she attended St. Patrick Catholic School, Alvirne High School in Hudson, and graduated from Pelham High School, Class of 1976.  She loved science and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Rivier College, Class of 1980; and served as president of the Science Club.  Brenda also completed studies in Medical Technology at the Cambridge Hospital in 1981.

Brenda was a certified Medical Technologist through the American Society of Clinical Pathology and worked for 37 years in the laboratory at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, formerly Nashua Memorial Hospital, in Nashua, NH.  Brenda genuinely enjoyed her career and retired in 2020.  She also served as a past President of the Nashua Area Artists’ Association.

An artist at heart, Brenda wielded her paintbrush with the same care and precision she used when sewing, knitting, cooking, or crocheting.  Her art was as vibrant and beautiful as her spirit, and her creations warmed the hearts, feet, and homes of those fortunate to receive them.

As the mother of two beautiful daughters, a grandmother to four incredible grandchildren, and one of eight siblings, Brenda was no stranger to chaos and joy of a big family.  Somehow, amidst the pandemonium, she managed to cultivate a garden full of life and color, just as she did with her own family.

Members of her family include her husband of 41 years, Gabe, her daughters and their spouses, Shannon J. and Carlos Disla of Milford, NH, Amanda R. and Michael Matera of Nashua, NH; her grandchildren, Violet and Gabriel Matera, and Vincent and Ashley Disla; three sisters, Judith A. Demarais and her husband George of Derry, NH, Rose M. Flores and her husband Luis of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Laura A. Masson and her husband Douglas of Pelham, NH; four brothers, Daniel D. Straughan and his wife Sue of Manchester, NH, Michael E. Straughan of Nashua, NH, David S. Straughan of Pelham, NH, and Thomas P. Straughan of Nashua, NH, who is deceased; a special cousin, Patty Ledoux of Nashua, NH; a close niece and her husband, Michelle and Frank DiMartino of Mont Vernon, NH; and a wonderful friend, Brenda Bellerose of Nashua, NH.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Courville at Nashua, Tufts Medical Center in Boston and the Community Hospice House in Merrimack for their exceptional care, kindness and support to Brenda.

Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, May 10^th from 3 to 6 p.m.  A private celebration of her life will be held for her family on a later date.  Donations may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   James Robert “Jim” Rotta, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Boston, MA on April 26, 2023.        

    Jim was born in Manhattan on July 18, 1938 and grew up in Riverdale, New York. Despite leaving New York in his mid ‘20s, Jim was a New Yorker at heart and retained lifelong friendships with his pals from the neighborhood.

    Following his graduation from Manhattan College, Jim went to medical school at the National University College Galway in Galway, Ireland and formed a life-long love of the country where he returned many times throughout his life. It was there that he started a family with his first wife, Alice J. (Griffin) and where his eldest child, John was born.

     After returning to the United States, Jim and Alice had two more children, James and Shelagh. Following an Internship at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA, Jim completed his residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  Jim ultimately settled in Nashua, New Hampshire where he established a successful Urology practice serving Nashua and the surrounding communities for 50 years until his retirement in 2016.

     Jim also leaves behind his devoted 2^nd wife of 25 years, Denyse (Quinn). After retiring the couple moved to Boston. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Jill (John); son-in-law, Peter (Shelagh); and grandchildren, Emmi, Jack and Primo, who he adored. Jim was predeceased by his father Charles; mother Vasilika, and brother Nicholas.

    Jim will always be remembered for his passion for medicine and commitment to his patients. He endeared himself to those who knew him with his dry humor, infectious laugh and love of cooking, which he shared with his family.

     A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13th at 11 a.m. at St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim’s memory to the Inker Family Fund for Dialysis at Tufts Medical Center(https://giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/give). 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.   

   Patricia G. Patti, 84, of Nashua, passed away Friday morning, October 21, 2022, after a period of declining health.         

   One of six children, Mrs. Patti was born on January 26, 1938, to the late Maynard L. and Flora M. (Leveille) Goddeau. Educated in local schools, Pat was a graduate of Nashua High School and was a homemaker to her family.

   A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Pat was a longtime volunteer at Charlotte Avenue School after many years of working in the cafeteria. In her leisure time, she enjoyed bingo, jigsaw puzzles, word search, knitting, cooking and baking. Pat especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

   Members of her family include four children, Michael Patti, Lynn Shaughnessy, Scott Patti and the late Brian Patti, who passed away on September 30, 2017; five grandchildren, Kyle Shaughnessy, Amanda Shaughnessy, Michael Patti-Tidwell, Anthony Patti-Tidwell and Zach Patti; two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Noah Tidwell; four sisters and one brother, Carol Godtfredsen and her husband Einer of Carson City, NV, Judy Malette of Derry, NH, Dianne Goddeau of Nashua, William Goddeau and his wife Sharon of Keene, NH and Peggy Goddeau of Braintree, MA; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her son and parents, Pat was also predeceased by her former husband, Richard L. “Dick” Patti.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Courville at Nashua, 22 Hunt Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneral.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Bruce A. Boucher, 67, of Brentwood and formerly of Hudson, passed away Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023 at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.         

    Born in Nashua on May 21, 1955, he is the son of Lucille H. (Stevens) Boucher and the late Roland P. Boucher. Bruce grew up in Hudson and attended the former St. John The Evangelist Parochial School and was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1974. During his high school years, he played the drums with the school band and also worked at the former Hammar Hardware in Nashua.

     Bruce continued working at Hammar’s , then worked for Harbor Petroleum. He later was employed in the Disc division of Nashua Corporation in Merrimack for several years before retiring due to his illness. After retirement he was able to work part-time as a driver for an auto parts business for a short period of time.

     In his younger years, Bruce enjoyed shooting pool and playing softball with his neighborhood friends. His other loves were fishing with Keith, Uncle Andy and friends, golf with his Uncle Lester, spending precious time with Mike and Jeff and tending to his vegetable gardens. Bruce was an avid hometown Red Sox and Patriots fan.

     A resident of Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the past nine years, Bruce, with his passion for gardening petitioned the Director and with success was provided the ability to maintain a vegetable garden for a few years, with assistance from the nursing home staff.

      His family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brentwood and Rockingham VNA & Hospice of Exeter for their care, kindness and support to Bruce.

      Members of his family include his mother, Lucille H. Boucher of Hudson; his sister, Deborah A. Demarais; his nephew, Keith A. Desmarais and his wife Stephanie; two grandnephews, Hudson and Barrett Desmarais; two aunts, Evelyn Poulin and Beverly Boucher; and many cousins.

       Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 25^th from 4 to 7 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the Farwell Funeral Home, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Rockingham VNA & Hospice, 4 Alumni Dr., Exeter, NH 03833. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Yolande D. (Soucy) Briere, 97, of Nashua, NH and more recently of North Andover, MA, passed away Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023 at the Prescott House in North Andover. Yolande was the widow of Raymond J. Briere, who passed away April 1, 2015.         

    Born in Nashua on March 7, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Pierre J. and Alvine (Landry) Soucy. Yolande was educated in local schools and had been employed with the former International Shoe Company at their Nashua factory at the corner of Lake and Ash Streets.

  Yolande and her husband Ray were married for 62 years and enjoyed spending time with their family. She was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church.

     Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bruce Watson; her son, Raymond M. Briere; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Yolande was predeceased by four brothers, Camille, Leo, Gerard and Henry Soucy; a sister, Diana Esile; and her daughter-in-law, Maureen Briere, who passed away in January of this year.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, April 24^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Tuesday, April 25^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  

  Gary D. Cunningham, 59, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by his family after a 10 – year battle with cancer.

     Gary was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched. He was always ready for the next construction project or helping others with theirs. He made sure the squirrels, chipmunks and birds had somewhere safe to sleep and full bellies. Gary, you were taken too soon, but now you are free and without pain. We will always love and miss you until we can meet again.

     Gary is survived by the love of his life, Ruth Cunningham; his mother, Oreen Cunningham; his sisters, Kim Crowe of Nashua and Lori Williams and her husband Jeff Williams of Merrimack, NH; his brother, Michael Cunningham of Hudson, NH; his step-children, Felicia, Alyssa and Sara Santiago; his nieces, Kristen Beebe, Sharon Linsenbach and Lauren Steinberg; his nephews, John Cunningham, Steven Steinberg, Tom Anderson and his wife Danielle Anderson. Gary was predeceased by his father, John Cunningham; and his brother, Steven Cunningham.

  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Home Health and 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.    

   Leona G. (Rollins) Fredette, 72, of Wilton, NH and Otis Field, Maine, wife of Walter J. Fredette, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 12, 2023 at the Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, ME after a period of declining health.

    Born in Nashua on August 9, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Frances (Ford) and Irvine “Sonny” Rollins, Jr.

   Members of her family include her husband Walter, whom she married on July 9, 1969 and shared the past 53 years together; her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Karen Fredette; two grandchildren, Austin Fredette and Brandon Carter; a brother, Wesley Rollins; three sisters, Janet Laferriere, Susan Bergeron and Roberta Worth; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Leona was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Monica Lynne Morgan-Fredette; and sisters, Cynthia Beaulieu, Lucy Duff and Jacqueline Fernald.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, April 20^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Her graveside service will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, April 22^nd at 11:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and meet at the cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Paul L. Bonenfant, 86 died peacefully at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home, Sunday,  April 9, 2023 with his Family by his side. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Letendre) Bonenfant with whom they had shared 56 years of Marriage.

Paul was born in Nashua, NH on September 11, 1936 and was the son of the late Jeanette (Paul) Bonenfant. He proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1954-1957 when he was Honorable Discharged.

He worked as a Forklift Operator at Nashua Corporation for over 40 years. After his Retirement he worked as a janitor for The First Church, UCC of Nashua and in his free time a Hospice Volunteer as a Eucharistic Minister.

He is Survived by His Son Carl Bonenfant and his Wife Barbara (Mooney) Bonenfant, an Estranged Daughter Cathie (Bonenfant) Kolinsky. 7 Grandchildren Corey, Justin & Benjamin Bonenfant, Kyle Fulkerson, Kristi Farr, Jaclyn (Hodgkins) Cohn, Connor Hodgkins and many Great Grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife Gloria Bonenfant, His Daughter Charlene (Bonenfant) Hodgkins, four brothers, Albert, Roger, Ronald and Arthur Bonenfant;  and a sister, Joan Mayo.

Relatives and Friends are invited to FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. on Monday April 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 11 o’clock at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Ledge Rd, Hudson, NH. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to Home, Health and Hospice 7 Executive Park Dr. Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Veronica I. “Ronnie” Nangle, 70, of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in England on January 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Frederick and Veronica (Tovey) Lilley.           

   A resident of Nashua for over 40 years, Ronnie grew up in Billerica, Massachusetts and was educated in Billerica schools. Ronnie married Leo Paul Nangle on June 16, 1973 and shared 40 wonderful years together until his passing on June 20, 2013.

  Ronnie had been employed with the J. Baker Shoe Company for twenty-five years, where she was manager of the shoe department at several department stores. She later worked in the cafeteria at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.

   Her greatest joys in her life were spending time with her family, getting married, raising her sons and the birth of her first grandchild Ayana, who was the “Sunshine of Her Life” and spent a lot of time at Gramma’s. Ronnie also enjoyed traveling on cruises, especially to the Caribbean. She will be remembered as caring, loving and generous and will be greatly missed. Ronnie was very grateful to her family, especially her sister and brother, Deborah and Kevin Smith for their loving care and residing in their home during her illness. Also special thanks to everyone at St. Joseph Hospital for always taking such good care of her.

    Members of her family include her sons, Christopher Nangle and his wife Delilah, and Joshua Nangle; her grandchildren, Elizah, Ayana, Ava, Mia, Damien, Navious, NeesaBella, and Christian Leo; a great-granddaughter, Jasmine; her sister and best friend, Deborah Smith and her husband Kevin; her brother who was like a son to her, Frederick Lilley Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Belfast, ME; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Ronnie was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Patrick Nangle and his wife, Madeline.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, April 14^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley Street, Nashua at 1:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Ramon Elias Jaramillo, 80, of Brookline, NH, passed away Friday morning, April 7^th, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.        

   A native of Cali, Colombia, he was born on August 31^st, 1942, one of nine children of the late Ramon and Enelia (Hernandez) Jaramillo. Educated in Colombia, Ramon double majored in mechanical and electrical engineering at the Universidad  del Valle in Cali. He then came to the U.S. to pursue his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Jaramillo was also a Ph.D. candidate at Carnegie Mellon University for Biomedical Engineering.

    Ramon began his career with Raytheon from 1978 to 1981 and then worked for the U.S. Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C. from 1981 to 2003. After he retired, he returned to Raytheon where he worked from 2005 to 2011.

    A resident of Brookline since 2006, Ramon was a golfer, an avid follower of politics, a soccer enthusiast, and above all, a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was an avid Motown, classical and Colombian music lover.

    Members of his family include his loving wife of 40 years, Kathy S. King D.M.D., whom he married on September 25^th, 1982; his daughters, Elisa and Kara Jaramillo; granddaughter, Thalia Jaramillo; his brothers and sisters, Mario, Fernando, Harold, Oscar, Clara, Victor Hugo and Luz Marina; also, thirty nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ramon was predeceased by five siblings (including four half siblings), Alicia, Trinidad, Julio, Graciela, and Ramiro. Most importantly, he will be remembered for his devotion to his family and his profound sense of integrity towards his work.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 11^th from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. His funeral service will be privately held the following day in the Farwell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to the Parkinson’s Foundation in support of their Reach Further campaign. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Raejean (Lancaster) Lester, 90, of Nashua, died on Sunday, April 2, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.         

    Widow of the late Donald Lester, Raejean was the daughter of the late Ruby and Floyd Lancaster and step-daughter of the late Edgar Lane. She was born in Pittsfield, Maine and graduated from Gorham State Teacher’s College (now known as USM Gorham). Her first teaching job was in Groton, CT, where she met her first husband, Jerry LeBlanc. They raised their three children in Mystic, Connecticut where Raejean worked as a substitute teacher and at the Mystic Seaport Museum.

    In 1979, Raejean moved to Nashua, NH with her children and worked at Indian Head and NFS banks as a teller. This is where she met her husband Donald, and they married in 1985, enjoying their retirement years together until Donald passed away in 2017. Raejean also worked part time at the Nashua Welcome Center until it closed in 2010.

    Raejean was known for her loud and boisterous laugh and silly sense of humor. She loved to play games, do word puzzles, and was a square dancer for many decades. She was an active member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, where she led Disciples classes and served as a Joyful Shepherd. A volunteer for many years at the Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force, she was an outspoken advocate during the height of the epidemic. Raejean’s greatest joy was her family, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, taking nature walks, making cookies, and sewing costumes for them.

     In addition to her husband Donald, Raejean was predeceased by her sister Evelene and her husband Ken Cianchette; her sister-in-law, Carol Lancaster; her brother-in-law, Glen Riley; and step-brother, Edgar Lane, Jr.

    She is survived by her three children, Randall LeBlanc and his wife Lori of Las Vegas, NV,  Barry LeBlanc and his wife Linda of Merrimack, NH and Wendy LeBlanc and her partner Brad Van Dyke of Hudson, NH; her grandchildren, Jessica LeBlanc and her partner Shawn Neacy, Aaron LeBlanc and his wife Alexsandra, Michelle LeBlanc, Whitney LeBlanc, and Morgan LeBlanc; her great-grandson, Finn LeBlanc; her siblings, Leigh Lancaster of Nashua, NH, Alan Lane of Newbury, NH and Carol Riley of Hudson, NH; and several nieces, nephews, step-children and step-grandchildren.

   Whenever anyone told her that they loved her, she would reply “thank you” and this became a family joke. The last words she spoke, to her granddaughters after they reminded her how much they loved her, were “thank you”. She always knew and appreciated how much she was loved. And boy, did she love to laugh.

  Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, April 7^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, Saturday, April 8^th at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Memorial donations may be sent to Main Street United Methodist Church, PO Box 1517, Nashua, NH 03061. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Michele Anita (Caron) Sandgren (52) of Methuen, MA passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2023. Michele was born on January 28, 1971 in Nashua NH to parents Sandra Hunt and Richard Caron. Michele was raised in Nashua NH where she attended Nashua schools and spent many happy years with her loving grandparents.

Michele married her beloved husband Paul Sandgren in 2004. They made their home in Methuen, MA where they shared many happy years together. Michele was happiest when spending time in her backyard with Paul enjoying sunny days with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband Paul, she leaves behind her most precious gifts, her sons Nicolas Sandgren and Andrew Poulin of Milford, NH. Michele is also survived by her father, Richard Caron of Weeki Wachee FL, sister Kimberly Caron and her husband Paul Anctil of Nashua, their children Christopher, Tori, Jordan, and Kira, and her brother Jason Caron of Eustis FL. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Dana Sandgren and his wife Denise of Woburn, MA, sister-in-law, Luanne (Sandgren) Hill and her husband James of Woburn, MA, niece Lisa (Sandgren) Weinberg and her husband Gabriel, nephew Jeffrey Sandgren and his wife Melissa, nephews Ryan Hill, Devin Hill and many other family members.

Michele was predeceased by her grandparents Ernest and Agnes Caron, her father-in-law Stanley Sandgren, and brother-in-law Gary Sandgren. Michele was a loving wife, a caring mother, a dear sister, and a loyal friend. Those that were blessed to know her can attest to her grand and caring heart.

All are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday morning, April 6^th for an hour of visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Followed by her funeral service at 11 o’clock. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Jacqueline Diane Roy, 41, of Hudson, NH, passed away Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. 

    Born in Nashua on October 9, 1981, she is a daughter of Denise A. Viens of Hudson and Michael W. Roy of Shirley, MA. Educated in local schools, Jacqueline began her business and marketing career during high school with the Nashoba Chamber of Commerce at Devens, MA.  She began her university studies at Fitchburg State College in a dual enrollment program her junior year at Ayer High School.  She finished her studies at the University of Lowell, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.  While at ULowell  she worked in the office of Congressman Marty Meehan.

     Immediately after graduation she began work as a marketing and public relations director for Vislink and quickly rose to become vice president within that organization.  After a brief sabbatical from the corporate world she worked in the public sector for the Timberland Regional High School as a para-professional and then as a home health aid for the elderly with Heaven Sent.  Her knack for business began as a teenager while helping her mother, grandfather Maurice and her Uncle Bobby at the family-owned wood shop. She developed her own sense of personal style which resulted in finishing in the Top Five of the Massachusetts Miss Teen USA Pageant in 1999. Jacqueline was an excellent communicator, organizer and had a profound influence on her sisters and friends.

     She grew up in Hudson and was a communicant and Altar server at St. John The Evangelist Church. Jacqueline loved to travel, visiting California, New York, Colorado, Aruba and Costa Rica. She also enjoyed dance, martial arts, cross country and sang in the school choir.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her grandparents’ lake front properties in NH; Sargent and Shellcamp Lakes.

     In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is survived by her step-mother, Debra Roy; her sisters, Sarah (Roy) DeCarteret and her husband Greg, Kathleen Roy and her husband Derrick Cullen and Christine Roy; her brother, the late Master Sergeant Robert L. Roy; nephew, Nathan DeCarteret; nieces, Lia DeCarteret, Aubrey Cullen and Claira Cullen; grandparents, Jeannette and Lucien Roy; Carol Viens and the late Maurice Viens; aunts and uncles, Sandra (Roy) Goddard (her Godmother), Rand Goddard, her loving Aunt Diane Dwyer (Viens), Robert Viens (her godfather) Laurie and Joe Cannata and family, and the late Steven Dwyer; several cousins including Stacie (Goddard) Mahair, Eric Mahair, Amelia Mahair and Melody Goddard, Mark Masterson, Chauncey Dunklee, Jeremy Dwyer, Candie Dwyer and Kay and Will Vickers; Deb and Andy Marsh and family; Laurie Dwyer and Weeb Merrick; Ed and Lou Dwyer and family; Claudia and Dave Labrecque; Jim and Marcie Dwyer and her beloved dog, Lola. She had many friends including Mary Beth Curran, Kim and Jay Fauvel and family, Beth Stevenson, Janice Lanpher and family, Brooke and Max Volkmar and family, Kristy Bennett and family, Amanda and Kevin Christopher and family, Ali Maynard, Shanin Lavoie, Dick Dionne, and Courtney Shimek.

   Her parents wish to express their sincere thanks to the many doctors, nurses and therapists of Dartmouth Hitchcock, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and the Community Hospice House for their kind and gentle care of Jacqueline for the past several years.

   Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, April 26th from 5 to 7 p.m. This will include a brief memorial ceremony beginning at 6pm. The family has requested that donations may be sent in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Virginia “Ginny” (Walker) Brisson, 96, of Peterborough and formerly of Nashua, widow of Roland F. Brisson, passed away Monday evening, March 27, 2023 at the Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough.        

    She was born in Claremont, New Hampshire on September 25, 1926, the daughter of the late Willard H. and Adelaide C. (Gay) Walker. Ginny graduated from Stevens High School and continued her education at Nashua Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, now Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, graduating in 1948 as a Registered Nurse.

    Ginny worked for Dr. David C. Marshall, who was the Medical Director for Sanders Associates and Lockheed Sanders, now BAE Systems, until she retired in 1988.

     She and her husband Roland, were married on June 9, 1951 and spent many winters in Venice, Florida. The couple shared 47 years together until Roland’s passing on June 20, 1998. In her leisure time, Ginny enjoyed watching game shows and socializing with friends and family.

      Ginny is survived by her one living sister, Shirley W. Dunn of Keene, NH; many nieces and nephews, including her nephew James Callum and his wife Linda, who did many things for her; also many grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. One of her special friends was Inda Farrell of Nashua. In addition to her husband and parents, Ginny was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Theodore Walker of Charlestown, Franklin Walker of Cornish, Lillian Hartwell and Edith Hartwell (from Willard Walker’s first marriage) and Roberta Callum of Unity.

       Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, April 15^th beginning at Noon followed by her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com