Author Archives: Dana Farwell

   It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Sharon Scheurich, who left this world peacefully, early in the morning of December 15, 2022, due to complications from Diabetes and Huntington’s Disease. She was 40 years old.         

    The daughter of John Scheurich and Deborah McCaffery, she was born on October 11, 1982 in Redlands, California. While just 19 months old, she moved to Nashua, NH, where she lived the majority of her short life. It was here that her loving son, Kyler Guthro, was born and raised.

   Melissa is predeceased by her father John, who himself passed away at a young age. Her Aunt Suzanne Boucher, as well as her grandparents on both sides of her family. She is survived by her son, mother, step-father, Dan DuBois, and her siblings Elise and Thomas DuBois.

   A Celebration of Life will occur in the Spring. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Donald P. Lavoie, 88, of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH, with his beloved wife of 59 years Carol (Oban) Lavoie, and his daughter Lisa (Lavoie) Webb by his side.

Donald was born in Nashua, NH, on August 21, 1934, the son of the late Jeanne (Plourde) and Auguste Lavoie.

Donald was a graduate of Nashua High School and the former Nashua Business College, and a long-time employee of the Slawsby Insurance Company until his retirement.

Donald was a loyal fan of the Boston sports teams, particularly the Red Sox and Bruins.  Donald had a keen mind for finance and was known to check the stock market daily.  He also enjoyed reading and playing Words with Friends.  More than anything, Donald loved spending time with his family.

Donald was a devoted parishioner at the former St. Francis Xavier Church and then the Immaculate Conception Church in Nashua.

In addition to his wife Carol, his daughter Lisa and her husband Richard Webb of Dover, Donald is survived by his four grandchildren Carson and Kennedy Webb, and Madison and Camryn Lavoie.  He is also survived by his brothers Gerard Lavoie and his wife Jeannine, Richard Lavoie and his wife Louise, and Philip Lavoie and his wife Linda, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donald was predeceased by his son Mark Lavoie, his sister Rita (Lavoie) Constant and her husband Roger, and his brother John Lavoie and his wife Diane “Mickey.”

Formal services will be announced at a later date.  Donations may be made in Donald’s memory to the American Heart Association. 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.

Kevin T. Bryan Jr., Mi’gmaw from Gespe’gewa’gi, Mi’gma’gi and long-time resident of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 11, 2022, at the age of 27. 

Born in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada on February 6, 1995, he is a son of Brenda Speller of Gesgapegiag, Quebec and Kevin T. Bryan of Derry, New Hampshire. In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his son, Jayden Isiah Bryan-Galafassi; his sisters, Melissa Bryan and Melanie Bryan; his brothers, Jonathan Rosenthal and Jeremy Speller; his maternal grandparents, Ernestine and Wales Condo; mother of his son, Jessica Galafassi, and his partner Brenda Baez. 

Fondly known as “Jazz” by his family and friends, he attended Nashua High School North with ambitions to continue his education afterwards. He is acknowledged as an exceptional basketball athlete and often relied on the sport as medicine. In addition to competing, he also shared his love and teachings of the game with his son. 

Jazz was funny, caring, and warm-hearted and would always lend a helping hand unselfishly. His compassion and love for his people was his greatest strength, to which inspired those around him to be better. Jazz will be dearly missed and remembered by his loved ones forever. 

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, December 17^th from 2 to 5 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Joyce C. Clement, 90, of Merrimack, passed away on Saturday evening, December 10, 2022 at the Crestwood Center in Milford from Bone Marrow Cancer.

   Joyce was the last remaining child of the late William W. III and Viola Mae (Nichols) Clement.  She is predeceased by five brothers, Kenneth, Gilbert, Melvin, Leon and Earl Clement; and three sisters, Enid Hennessey, Nancy Ray and Baby Elizabeth Clement.  

    A graduate of the Class of 1949 from Nashua High School, Joyce furthered her education at the former Nashua Business College and Miami Dade Junior College.

   Joyce was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed at Quantico, VA (an intelligence base).  She will be remembered for her many years in the travel industry as well as real estate.

    In her leisure time, Joyce enjoyed art work, drawing and photography and was a member of the Nashua Camera Club. She enjoyed astronomy and loved cats.

    Special thanks to her many nieces and nephews and their families. Also the Veterans Administration Community Care, AA-MD Foundation Hospice of Merrimack, Dr. Rao and Staff and the Nurses at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and to the staff of the Crestwood Center. Special, Special Thanks to her Dunkin Donut buddies who checked on her daily, and her many neighbors and friends.

   In honoring Joyce’s wishes, there are no calling hours and private burial will take place at the Fairview Cemetery in Westford, MA. Memorial donations may be made to her favorite charity: Kitty Angels, P.O. Box 638, Tyngsborough, MA 01879. 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.    

   With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Alexander R. Caron, 78, of Nashua, New Hampshire, on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Bedford Hills Rehabilitation Center.         

    Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on September 28, 1944, Alex was the son of Gertrude T. (St. Amant) and Leo L. Caron. Alexander was a lifelong resident of Nashua, where he attended elementary and high school. Alex received his undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from New Hampshire College, and his MBA Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University. He worked as a CPA, practicing in NH and MA for several years. Alex was a veteran who served with the New Hampshire National Guard, Battery B, 197^th Artillery Division, deployed to Vietnam in 1968.

     Alexander was an avid reader, with a passion for science-fiction and fantasy novels. Alex was especially fond of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. This love extended to his choice of movies and television programs. Alex loved technology, especially computers, software, and learning about the newest developments in the market. He enjoyed computer and console gaming. Alex dabbled in cooking. He was always excited to share his newest improvement t his chili or spaghetti sauce recipe.

    Alexander is survived by his daughter, Brigitte A. Caron and her life-partner, Dana P. Reagan of Bedford, NH. He remained friends with his former wife, Monique B. Caron, also of Bedford, NH. She was essential to providing support to him during his declining health. Alexander is predeceased by his son, Thomas A. Caron of Nashua, NH and his parents, Gertrude T. (St. Amant) and Leo L. Caron of Londonderry and Nashua, NH.

     Per his wishes, there will be 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.

NASHUA – Mary Elizabeth Sarameta entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  A lifelong resident of Nashua, she was born July 17, 1927, daughter of the late Stanley and Domecelia (Gulbin) Antonovich Sarameta, both of Lithuanian descent. Following graduation from Nashua High School in 1944, she was employed as a payroll clerk at the former J.F. McElwain Company until 1952, later retiring as an administrative secretary with Sanders Associates (now BAE Systems) in 1989.

In her younger years, Mary enjoyed dancing at the Commodore Ballroom in Lowell, MA, and even danced with famous baseball player and icon, Yogi Berra. She also loved vacationing in sunny locations and traveling to far-away places, most recently to Spain, Austria, and Italy. Mary also treasured practicing Lithuanian traditions and instilled the Lithuanian culture and heritage in her family, as well as spoke Lithuanian fluently. She enjoyed listening to big band, classical, and Lithuanian music, as well as to the Mantovani Orchestra and Andrea Bocelli. Mary lovingly cared for her mother for her entire life.

Mary was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and the former St. Casimir’s Church, and Catholicism was a very important part of her life.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her nephew George Mikulis in 1978, her brother-in-law Benjamin Mikulis Sr. in 2003, her brother Sylvester Antonovich in 2004, her sister Nellie Mikulis in 2009, and her sister-in-law Bernice Antonovich in 2014.

Survivors include nephew Benjamin Mikulis Jr., niece Patricia Williams, both of Nashua, nephew Dr. David Mikulis of Toronto, Canada, nephew John Antonovich, nieces Mary Green, Donna Hepler, Joan Antonovich Yokote, all of California, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend the mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, NH, on Friday, December 9, at 9:00 a.m. followed by burial at Holy Cross Lithuanian Cemetery, Hudson, NH. There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, to The Humane Society of Greater Nashua at 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064, or to Home Health & Hospice Care, 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.

   Edwina Lee (Chapman) Wiedeman 75, of Nashua, passed away Sunday morning, December 4, 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, due to heart complications.       

   Mrs. Wiedeman was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on July 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Geneva (Knope) Chapman. Edwina grew up in Exeter and Epping before moving to Nashua, NH.

    Edwina was a homemaker to her family and in her leisure time loved playing bingo, cribbage and doing puzzles. She also loved Elephants.

   Members of her family include her son, Joseph W. Mandigo Jr. and wife Sharon; her daughter, Heidi Lynn Frost all of Nashua; six grandchildren, Erik and Mark Mandigo, Rebecca Houle and husband Brad, Donald Frost IV, Surina Bourbeau and husband Brandon, and Brendon Frost; eleven great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Dawn West of Sebring, FL and Frances Joyner of Freemont, NH.

   Friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, December 10^th from 1 to 2 p.m. Private interment will take place at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   William Paul Porter, 85, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Thursday evening, December 1, 2022 after a period of declining health.    

    Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on June 7, 1937, he was a son of the late Paul and Rita (Murphy) Porter. Bill grew up on Staten Island, NY and graduated from high school in 1955. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and served for 30 years as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (“EOD”) specialist until his retirement in 1985, with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. During his Air Force career, Bill served in the Vietnam War, taught at the EOD School in Maryland and was awarded various medals to include two Bronze Stars and the Airmen’s Medal for heroism.

    A resident of Nashua since 1984, Bill continued his career with Textron in Massachusetts where he worked as a weapons safety engineer for over 20 years.

   Bill was an active volunteer at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua for many years and was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Parish.

    In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed fishing, drives in the countryside with his wife and volunteering with the Community Emergency Response Team of Nashua.

    Members of his family include his wife, Jeaninne M. (Vaury) Porter, whom he married on October 11, 1958 and shared 64 years together; three sons, Christian Porter and his wife Jennifer, James Porter and the late Richard Porter; and a sister, Margaret Pluta. In addition to his son and parents, Bill was also predeceased by a brother, James Porter.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, December 15^th from 4 to 7 p.m.  A Graveside service and Air Force honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, Friday, December 16^th at 1 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Robert A. Moge, Jr., 67, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Amherst and Dracut, MA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 17, 1954, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Muriel H. (McCann) Moge. A graduate of Dracut Senior High School Class of 1972, Bob furthered his education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree of science.     A mechanical engineer, Bob owned and operated Precise Tool and Die for many years.   His hobbies and interests include enjoyment of fishing and New England Patriots fan.

   Members of his family include his former wife, Shirley Case; son, Jeffrey Moge and his fiance, Alicia Miner; adopted son, Justin D. Moge and his wife Michelle, residing in the Amherst & Milford, NH area; four grandchildren, Nadia, Alexis, Dakota and Mariah; a brother, Kenneth Moge and his wife Sharon of Nashua; a sister, Brenda Nicolosi and her late husband Joseph of Dracut, MA, as well as several nieces and nephews.

   There are no formal services planned at this time. Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 465 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 202, Waltham, MA 02452. 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.

Sylvia Joan Thompson, 97, of Nashua, NH, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Marlboro, Massachusetts,   daughter of Orlando Greenleaf Hills and Annie Lillian (Hoffman) of Marlboro, MA Pre-deceased by her husband David Mosher Thompson Jr., her son Thomas Thompson and granddaughter Shanon Kuykendall.

She is survived by son David M Thompson III and wife Jan of Houston Texas, daughter Susan L Rollins and husband Charles Sr of Ashburnham, MA, daughter Marjorie E Collicutt and husband Fred of Wentworth, NH, son James W Thompson and wife Pat of Windsor NH, son and care giver Jonathan L Thompson of Nashua NH, granddaughter Sandy Slinde and husband Jeff of Milaca Minn, grandson Charles P Rollins Jr of Dudley MA, granddaughter Kimberly Gahagen and husband Scott of Winchendon, MA, Rebecca Lessard and husband Mike of Auburn, MA, Jennifer Jollymore and husband Eric of Cholchester VT, granddaughter Jessie Thompson and partner Russ Sandown of Windsor, NH, granddaughter Jody Donahue of Rumney NH and husband Brian, grandson R Scott Collicutt and wife Dee of Northbridge, MA, granddaughters Jana Walters of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kelly Wilson and husband Greg of Houston Texas.  Great grandchildren Charles P Rollins III, Nathan, Nicholas and Lauren Gahagen, Michael and David Lessard, Matthew and Ben Jollymore, Corey Donahue and wife Courtney, Kyle Donahue and wife Kristen, Patrick and Alyssa Collicutt, and Damon Kuykendall.  Great, Great granddaughters Marissa and Isabella Donahue.

Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. She was known for her baking skills, especially her Chocolate Chip Cookies and Sour Cream Coffee Cake. For many years she kept the tradition of making May Baskets for friends and family. She was a past department president of The Ladies of The Grand Army of the Republic, a Civil War decedents organization to support patriotism. She was an avid gardener keeping the family in fresh vegetables. She loved Christmas and would be up before the kids on Christmas morning singing Christmas carols to wake the sleeping kids and parents in the house. She was a good Christian woman who loved the Lord.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held in the Spring of 2023. 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.

    Glenn H. Ouellette, 72, of Nashua, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness on Sunday, November 27, 2022.         

    Born in Nashua on January 10, 1950, he was a son of the late Herbert H. and Sophie (Goy) Ouellette. Educated in local schools, Glenn was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1968. An Air Force veteran, he served during the Vietnam War from January 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1972. Glenn continued his education at New Hampshire College now known as Southern New Hampshire University.

     Glenn taught computer networking in Nashua for 20 years at Nashua High School South and later at the Nashua Community College.    In his leisure time, he loved fishing, woodworking and bird watching.

    Members of his family include his beloved wife of 41 years, Martha L. (Murphy) Ouellette; his sons and their partners, Christopher and Jennifer and Daniel and Sabrina; three sisters and their husbands, Ann and Normand Mercier of Nashua, Elizabeth and Chuck Elwarner of Merrimack, and Martha and George Cudd of Maryland; his brother, John J. Ouellette of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, November 30^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, December 1^st at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be sent in Glenn’s memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Lucille J. Chartier, 97, of Nashua went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 surrounded by members of her loving family.  Lucille was born on September 22, 1925 in Nashua, NH, the eldest daughter of the late Harold and Armande (Fraser) McKay.

Lucille met her husband in 1946 when she caught the eye of a certain handsome fellow named Donald Chartier who was playing baseball for the Nashua Dodgers.  They married in 1947 and shared 70 wonderful years together.  They were able to renew their wedding vows on the occasion of their 70th anniversary, in a touching ceremony a few months before Donald’s passing.

Besides being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lucille spent over 40 years in her career as the Administrative Assistant to several principals at Nashua High School.  She made many life-long friendships there.

Lucille was a devout Roman Catholic her entire life, and was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.   She was kind and generous to all, especially those with less fortunate circumstances.  She truly lived out her Christian faith.  Lucille had an outgoing and friendly demeanor, and a great sense of humor!  She easily made friends anywhere she went!

In her free time, Lucille enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun to play the slots, which she was often lucky at!  She also enjoyed cooking and baking treats for her family, reading, (especially cookbooks), playing cards with her girlfriends, and bowling in a league for a time after her retirement.  More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her whole family, including her several beloved family dogs.

She was loved, admired, and cherished by her entire family.  She was our matriarch, and we miss her sorely already!  Her loving family members include her daughter Judith Falkowski and her husband Steve of Merrimack; son Jeff Chartier and his wife Judy of Andover, MA; son Steve Chartier and his wife Judy of Nashua.  “Grammy Lu” was also a dear and fun Grammy to her grandchildren: Colyn Belter and her husband Mark of Merrimack; Erinn Falkowski of Milford; John, Joe, and Jess Chartier of Andover; Nathan Chartier and his wife Adrienne of Sturbridge, MA; Jeremy Chartier and his wife Marika of Lyndeborough, NH; and Amanda Munroe and her husband Nathan, who made their home with and cared for “Grammy Lu” in her later years. She also doted on her great-grandchildren: Abygail and Jackson Forbes of Merrimack; Grace, Faith, and Sophia Chartier of Sturbridge; and her “little namesake” Lucy Chartier of Lyndeborough.  Lucille also had many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.  In addition to her beloved husband Donald, she was predeceased by her sister, Florence Nickles, brother Richard McKay, daughter-in-law Michele “Shelly” Chartier, and grandson Ryan Falkowski.

Calling hours will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Rd.in Nashua on Tuesday morning, November 29th, from 9:30-11:30am.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately after at 11:30 in the Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucille’s loving memory to the Nashua Humane Society, 24 Ferry Rd, Nashua,NH 03064 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Geraldine V. “Geri” Raby, 87, of Nashua, widow of Maurice G. Raby, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, November 21, 2022 after a period of declining health.    

   A resident of Nashua since 1972, Mrs. Raby was born in Billerica, Massachusetts on June 13, 1935, a daughter of the late James and Violet (Porter) Groves. Geri was educated in Billerica schools and graduated from Howe High School Class of 1953. In addition to raising her family, she worked at Price’s Bakery in Lowell, MA and then at Technical Devices in Chelmsford, MA for over thirty years.

  Geri loved gardening, crocheting, arts and crafts in her leisure time.

   In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Maurice, who passed away October 2, 2011. They were married on May 5, 1973 and shared 38 years together.  

   Members of her family include her daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda-Lee and David Levesque of Merrimack, NH and Beverly-Jean and Steve Saffle of Georgia; four grandchildren, April Levesque, Crystal McKenzie and her husband Jay, James Whaley and Heather Whaley; four great-grandchildren, Sophia, Jack, Beau and Grayson; a sister, Gwendolyn Hicks of North Carolina; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Geri was also predeceased by her sister, Judith Brady.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, December 2^nd from 3 to 6 p.m. A Graveside service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Saturday, December 3^rd at 11 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and are welcome to follow the procession from the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. 

   Constance Ann (Couture) Fisher, 79, of Hudson and formerly of Nashua, passed away Saturday evening, November 19, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on January 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Henrietta B. “Penny” (Levesque) Couture. Educated in local schools, Connie attended Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s High School Class of 1961. She furthered her education at Rivier University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in education.

    A longtime educator, Connie taught at Charlotte Avenue Elementary Schools for thirty years and was honored as Teacher of the Year by the Nashua School District.  After her teaching career, Connie was a licensed realtor in the Nashua area for several years. In her leisure time, she loved traveling.

     Members of her family include a son, Scott A. Williams of Nashua; and her daughter, Kristin L. Benbow and her significant other, Bo Courtney of San Diego, CA.      

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday morning, December 2^nd from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by her funeral service in the funeral home at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Elfriede Barbara (Hillmayer) Rauscher, 92, of Amherst NH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 17^th, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Werner. Members of her family also include her two children and their spouses, Iris and Michael McLaughlin and Sigmund and Kristy Rauscher. Also included are her grandchildren, Kara and her husband Bryce, Hayden, Ryan, and Cameron.  She was predeceased by her granddaughter Michaela McLaughlin. Elfriede is also survived by many loving relatives in her native country of Germany.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann, 708 Milford Road, Merrimack NH, Tuesday November 22th, at 10:30 a.m.Burial will take place privately at the NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Elfriede’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association at their website www.alz.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.

    Marie Jeanne Grigas, 97, a lifelong Nashua resident, widow of Stephen J. Grigas, passed away Saturday morning, November 5, 2022 at her home at Aynsley Place with her loving family by her side.        

    Born in Nashua on September 28, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John B. and Maria (Bilodeau) Paquette. Marie was educated in Nashua schools and had been employed with Nashua Corporation for over twenty years.

    Marie and her husband Steve were married in 1964 and made their home on Donna Street in Nashua. The couple shared 31 years together until his passing on September 2, 1995.

     Members of her family include a sister, Olivette Bechard of LaVergne, TN; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. One of eight children, Marie was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Albert, Robert, Lucy, Olivine, Doris and Normand.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday, November 9^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com