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Shirley Clarke Tamposi, 96, died September 17, 2022, at home with her loving husband, Jim and her children by her side. Born in Somerville, MA on August 3, 1926, she was the daughter of Goodhand and Rebecca (Bursey) Clarke. She was a resident of Nashua since her marriage and spent forty years wintering in Crystal River, FL.

After graduating from Mount Ida Junior College, she thoroughly enjoyed her working years at Mass General Hospital.

She married James N. Tamposi in 1953 and became an active citizen of Nashua, first working at Sanders Associates and then while raising her four sons. For many years she volunteered at Nashua Memorial Hospital where she served as secretary to the Auxiliary and also enjoyed weekly service with her sister, Anne, in the hospital coffee shop. Most importantly, Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She was a positive, joyful soul who will be missed by all. She was deeply loved by her survivors, including her husband, Jim, who turned 103 in June, and her sons, James N. Tamposi Jr. and wife Meredith, Douglas C. Tamposi and wife Anne, Jon J. Tamposi and wife Mary, and Robert W. Tamposi and his partner, Michelle Cool.

Additionally, she leaves nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, with whom she shared her love of cards, cribbage, tennis, and all things fun and family. She also leaves her fun-loving, best friend, daughter-she-never-had, Judith Barker McGonagle.

Shirley was predeceased by her sister, Anne Parkhurst of Hollis, and her brothers, G. Arthur Clarke of Foxboro, MA, G. Herbert Clarke of Avon, CT and William Taggard of Long Beach, CA.

Shirley’s family also wishes to acknowledge the care and kindness provided by all of her care-givers, including nieces Carol Studley, Martha Lancourt, and Judy Clarke.

At Shirley’s request, services will be held at a later date.  Anyone who wishes may make a donation in her honor, may do so to the NH Aviation Museum at 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053.

To leave an online condolence message, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Farwell Funeral Service, Inc. 18 Lock St., Nashua, NH.

Veda Ann (Noel) Henry was called home on September 15^th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family in her home. Veda was born on December 14, 1941 in York, Pennsylvania. She attended local grade and high school and loved singing in the choral group. After high school, she attended Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and received a degree in education. She then taught elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland, and Alburgh, VT as part of the teacher corp. She earned her Master of Education degree from the University of Vermont, and then taught at Juvenile Hall in Orange California.

Veda met and married her beloved husband Edgar Henry Jr. (Sam) on October 28, 1972. She and Sam had two sons, Edgar III and Joseph while living in Des Plaines, Illinois. The family lived in Des Plaines and Alburgh, Vermont before settling in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1982.

For thirty-five years, Veda taught at the Adult Learning Center in Nashua. She loved her students and even after retiring continued tutoring until one month prior to her death. She loved working with students who needed her help the most. Veda was a committed volunteer at the Nashua Food Pantry, donating vegetables from their family garden. Veda attended Arlington Street Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. She loved attending church suppers, craft fairs, and her church community.

Veda was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Sybella Noel and her brother K. Robert Noel of York, PA. She is survived by niece Jan Noel Gumerlock, niece Nan Noel, nephew Jon and (wife) Liz Noel, sister-in-law Ann Noel, a beloved aunt Faye Kinley and Uncle Rod, and many cousins.

Veda was loving, kind, forgiving, polite, and the sweetest wife and mother. She loved her family dearly. Veda’s glitter was from the inside, she always looked out for others and was as reliable as the sun and stars. She hosted weekly Sunday family dinners for more than 20 years after her sons moved out. She will be dearly missed by her community and family, but most of all by her husband, Sam, and their two sons, Sam and Joe.

Veda was an avid reader and loved to write letters. She kept in contact with more than twelve college friends for more than 50 years, with countless cards, letters, emails, and reunions. Even during her recent illness, she never missed a birthday, sending cards and letters to all she loved. She enjoyed buying gifts and perfectly wrapping them for all occasions. She loved to plant and care for her flowers, especially Zinnias. She will be buried holding a small bouquet of the Zinnias she planted and tended this summer. She never showed up empty handed to any gathering, and frequently made a Pennsylvania Dutch dish to share.

The family would like to thank Home Health and Hospice Care of Merrimack, NH for their loving and supportive hospice care. Her final wish was to pass at home surrounded by her family, and this was possible due to their support. Sam and his sons would also like to thank their niece Willow “the paragon of healthcare” and nephew Kevin Henry, for providing round the clock care to keep her comfortable in her final days.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, September 19^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the Henry Farm Family Cemetery, Henry Road in Alburg, Vermont, Thursday, Sept. 22^nd  at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend at all locations. There will be a luncheon following the interment in Alburg Springs, please join us. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: The Adult Learning Center at 4 Lake Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Catherine F. Fitzgerald, 88, of Manchester and formerly of Nashua, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 14, 2022 at Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in New York City on April 14, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Moroney) Dunlea. Catherine grew up in The Bronx and attended Saint Jerome’s Parochial School and was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1952. After moving to Nashua in 1972, she continued her education at Rivier University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

    In addition to raising her children, Catherine also worked at the Nashua City Hall, Digital Equipment Corporation in Merrimack, and later as a cashier at Walmart in Hudson.

     A devout Catholic, Catherine was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church; was a member of the prayer group at Rivier University, and took classes at RISE.

    Members of her family include six children and their spouses, Patricia and Mark Dwyer of Merrimack, NH, Brendon and Anthonicia Fitzgerald of Beverly Hills, CA, Damien Fitzgerald of Hanover, MD, Adrian and Michelle Fitzgerald of Cary, NC, Edmon Fitzgerald of Hudson, NH and the late Christian Fitzgerald and his wife of Melissa of Chesterfield, VA; nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Catherine was also predeceased by her sister, Mary Duff; her brother, Denis Dunlea; her long-lost sister Ann Sheehan of Ireland; and her former husband, Patrick Fitzgerald.

    The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Mount Carmel for their care, kindness and support of Catherine and her family.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, September 18^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Monday morning at 10 o’clock. The Mass will be livestreamed on the church’s website at www.iccnashuanh.org.  Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to The PLUS Company, 19 Chestnut Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Walter A. “Bud” Rolfs, Jr., 70, of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, September 10, 2022, after battling leukemia. He was surrounded by his wife and two children when he passed.         

    Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1951, he was one of three children of the late Walter A. and Mary E. (Ream) Rolfs. During his youth, Bud resided with his family in Mount Joy, PA. He graduated Donegal High School in 1969, with acceptances to the Merchant Marine Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, and United States Military Academy.  He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, where he established a lifelong brotherhood with several of his classmates and on June 6, 1973, he graduated.  He served with the Army from 1973 to 1978, and had been stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas with the Headquarters 3/6 Field Artillery – 1^st Infantry Division and holding the rank of Captain. After his honorable discharge, Bud later continued his education at Rivier College, now Rivier University, in Nashua, where he earned his MBA, and then successfully completed an Executive Development Program from Cornell University, New York, in 1986.

    Bud began his working career with Polaroid in Waltham, MA, where he worked for over 20 years as Vice President within the Instant Film Division. He then worked at Analogic Corporation in Peabody, MA and later with TFNN, where he hosted a radio broadcast for stock and financial investing.

    In his leisure time, Bud enjoyed fishing, writing beautiful poetry, and reading and educating others on the Bible.  He was an avid sports fan, and especially loved watching football, whether it was Army v. Navy games, NFL games, or his son and later, grandson’s high school football games.  He loved spending time with his family and adored quality time with his “magnificent seven” grandchildren. He loved traveling, including leisurely drives to the Maine coastline or big island adventures to the Bahamas, one of his favorite island destinations.  

    He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancymarie (Formato) Rolfs, whom he married on June 17, 1973; his daughter and son-in-law, Amy M. and Kevin Corriveau of Nashua; his son and daughter-in-law, Eric A. and Brianna Rolfs of Pelham, NH; and his seven grandchildren, Maegan Corriveau, Hailey Corriveau, Anthony Rolfs, Joshua Corriveau, and triplets Reagan Walter, Arianna, and Colton Rolfs; sister, Susan Rolfs of Mount Joy, PA; his mother-in-law, Frieda Formato; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Sharon Formato all of New Windsor, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his older sister, Nancy Frattolillo of Lyndhurst, NJ.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Wednesday, September 14^th from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, New Windsor, NY on Friday, September 16th from 4 to 7 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be held in St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newburgh, NY, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock followed by Army Honors  and interment at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Leukemia or Kidney Foundations or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com    

  Tina Marie Smart – Dion, 58, of Hudson, passed away at her home, early Friday morning, September 9, 2022, after a brief illness.         

   Born in Nashua on April 5, 1964, she is a daughter of Scott P. Smart and the late Arline Hope (Galligan) Dion. Tina was also predeceased by her step-father, Ronald R. Dion and her brother, Ronald R. Dion, Jr.  

    Tina grew up in Nashua and was educated in local schools. She had been employed for a time at Viera Pizza in Hudson and worked as a flagger for People Ready. Tina was active with the Revive program and was an advocate for helping people with addictions. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister; and loved her Bearded Dragon “Serenity”.

   In addition to her father, members of her family include three sons, Anthony Smart, Brandon Bishop and Amos Martes; six grandchildren, Anthony Smart, Jr., Iyesha Smart, Jeremiah Smart, Ayden Smart, Aysia Smart and Trevon Smart; her brother, Gregory Dion and his wife Rhonda; sister-in-law, Katherine Dion of Tyngsborough, MA; also nieces and nephews.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, September 16^th from 5 to 7 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Leonard O. Jackson, 73, of Nashua, passed away Friday morning, September 2, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital, after a brief period of declining health.         

   Born in Nashua on July 17, 1949, he was a son of the late Ovila W. “Jack” and Patricia R. (Lamper) Jackson. “Len” grew up in Litchfield and was a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson, Class of 1967. During the Vietnam War, Mr. Jackson served the Army National Guard.

   Len worked with his family in the operation of Jackson Insulators, Inc. of Litchfield for 23 years. The business was founded by his father in 1991.

   In addition to his parents, Len was predeceased by his daughter, Vannessa Landry.

   Members of his family include a sister, Lucinda LaRose and her husband Paul of Litchfield; a brother, Michael E. Jackson and his wife Connie of Litchfield; six nephews and a niece, Todd McCrady, Eric McCrady, Aaron Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Kelsy LaRose and Andrew LaRose; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

  There are no calling hours or formal services at this time. A Celebration of His Life will be held at a later date. 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. 

   Shirley B. Lavarnway, 73, of Franklin, NH, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Friday morning, September 2, 2022 at Concord Hospital, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on August 25, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Oscar L. and Rita E. (Laquarre) Lavarnway. Educated in local schools, Shirley was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1967 and furthered her education at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a licensed practical nurse.

   Shirley began her career as a nurse at some local nursing homes. She later worked at Anheuser – Busch in Merrimack and the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua.

    In her leisure time, Shirley was an avid reader and solving puzzles; enjoyed Disney movies; and listening to music of the Beach Boys and Katy Perry. She also loved animals, especially puppies and most important to her was the love of her family.

    Members of her family include a brother, Roger O. Lavarnway and his wife Thelma of Nashua; three sisters, Cecile A. Chenel and her husband Gerry of Tilton,  Joan A. Hudson of Sharon, and the late Sylvia I. Friend of Lyndonville, VT, who passed away in May 2013; also many nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.

    The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Concord Hospital for their care, kindness and support of Shirley.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside service will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, 32 Pine Hill Avenue, Nashua, Friday, September 9^th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Franklin Animal Shelter and Petfinder, 19 Rescue Road, Franklin, NH 03235.  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.

   Rita M. (Landry) Courtemanche Martin, 96, longtime resident of Nashua, passed away peacefully at Premier Rehabilitation and Health of Nashua on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.  Rita was the widow of Maurice A. Courtemanche and Maurice J. Martin.       

  She was born in Nashua on March 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Jean Baptiste and Irene (LaCombe) Landry. Educated in local schools, Rita had been employed with Sprague Electric Company and Nashua Corporation for many years.   

   Rita was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and was a member of the Nashua Senior Activity Center.

   In addition to her parents and husbands, Rita was also predeceased by a daughter, Maureen Spinat of Yorba Linda, CA; a son, Dennis Courtemanche of Ormond Beach, FL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Alice Landry and Roger  and Rita Landry of Nashua; and a sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Maurice L. Bouchard of Nashua.

    Members of her family include five children, Donald Courtemanche and his wife Gloria of Derry, NH, Daniel Courtemanche and his wife Suzanne of Hollis, NH, Linda (Courtemanche) Mahoney of Ormond Beach, FL, Darryl Courtmanche and Douglas Courtemanche both of Nashua, NH; daughter-in-law, Pauline Courtemanche of Ormond Beach, FL; also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside service will take place in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Tuesday, September 6^th at 10 a.m.  Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   John Nicholas Gaffke, Jr., 79, of Nashua, passed away early Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 after a brief period of declining health.      

    Born in Salem, Oregon on March 29, 1943, he was a son of the late John N. and Margaret Gaffke. John grew up in Mount Angel, OR and was a graduate of Mount Angel High School, Class of 1961. He furthered his education at the University of Oregon, graduating with a Master’s degree in chemistry. During his college years, John played on the Oregon Ducks football team.

   An engineer and chemist, John worked for Bumble Bee Foods for many years.

A resident of Nashua since 1985, he previously made his home in Portland and Astoria, OR and San Diego, CA.

    John was a devout catholic and was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Nashua and a former communicant of Mount Angel Monastery in Oregon. He was an active member of the Nashua Senior Activity Center and enjoyed line dancing.

    Members of his family include two sons, Brett Gaffke and his wife Laura (Voveris) of Groton, CT, and John Gaffke of Dallas, TX; a granddaughter, Ariela Gaffke of Dallas; a brother, Henry Gaffke and his wife Kim of Salem, OR; a sister, Patricia LaChapelle (widow of Dennis LaChapelle) of Salem, OR; his former wife, Winnifred O’Brien of Groton, CT; also several nieces and nephews.  

     There are no calling hours and burial will be private. 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.

   Antonio Gaetano Rizzo, 87, of Hudson and formerly of Nashua, passed away Saturday evening, August 27, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Thiene, Italy on January 21, 1935, he was a son of the late Antonio and Regina (Martini) Rizzo. Tony was educated in Italy and after immigrating to the United States in the 1950s, continued his education at Northeastern University in Boston, graduating with a Master’s degree in engineering.

   Tony began his career in the electronics industry, where he worked for several companies and later owned and operated a consulting business for many years.

    He was predeceased by his first wife, Diane K. (Johnson) Rizzo in April 1998 and a son, Steven A. Rizzo in March 1993.

    Members of his family include his wife, Margaret E. “Maggie” (Pearson) Rizzo, whom he married in 2009; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark J. and Vanessa Rizzo; two grandchildren, Liana Kinchla and her husband Mike, and Daniel Rizzo; a brother and sister-in-law, Armando and Liana Rizzo of Italy; a sister and brother-in-law, Caterita and Antonio Merlo of Italy; a niece, Sabrina Merlo and her husband, Maurizio Poloniato; and grandniece, Sofia Poloniato.

     A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, September 2^nd beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a service in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory and payable to the Massachusetts General Hospital – Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Kindly send to: Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, Attn. Bridget Flynn, Director of Development, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 5409, Boston, MA 02114. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Donald G. LaRochelle, 76, of Tyngsborough, MA, passed away Friday evening, August 26, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital after a period of declining health.         

   A lifelong resident of Tyngsborough, he was born on September 16, 1945, a son of the late George G. and Florence E. (Cote) LaRochelle. Don was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1963 and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lowell Technical Institute now known as the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. During the Vietnam War, Mr. LaRochelle served with the US Navy.

    Don was an engineer in the electronics industry and worked for several companies including Sanders Associates and Lockheed Martin.     In his leisure time, Don enjoyed golf and Black Powder fire arms.

   Besides his parents, Don was predeceased by his wife, Janet A. (Saunders) LaRochelle, who passed away May 11, 2015.

    Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, George A. and Karen LaRochelle of Tyngsborough; three grandchildren, Avery, Rylee and Zackary LaRochelle; three brothers, John P. LaRochelle and his wife Doris, Gerald R. LaRochelle and Thomas H. LaRochelle; and his nephews and their wives, John and Lisa LaRochelle and Corey and Darlene LaRochelle. Don was also predeceased by his sister, Joyce LaRochelle; and sister-in-law, Justine LaRochelle.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Friday, September 2^nd from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Magdalyna I. Moisei, 70, of Nashua, wife of Ivan F. Moisei, passed away Thursday evening, August 25, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health.         

   Magdalyna was born in Irshava, Ukraine on August 8, 1952, a daughter of the late Ivan and Maria (Khymych) Merenych. She was educated in Ukrainian schools and earned her Master’s degree in education from Uzhhorod National University.

   A longtime educator, Magdalyna taught biology in Ukraine for over 40 years and prepared many students for successful careers in the medical field. She and her family immigrated to the United States in 2016 where she made her home in Nashua along with her daughter and son-in-law.

   Members of her family include her husband Ivan, with whom she shared 47 years together; two daughters and sons-in-law, Hanna and Richard Vandiver and Oksana and Aleksandar Stoyanov; three grandchildren, Jacob Vandiver, Angelina and Anna Stoyanova; a sister, Anna Starikova who currently resides in Belarus.

    A Graveside service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Monday afternoon, August 29^th at 2:30 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Beatrice Mary Daley, 98, of Nashua, NH, widow of Leo R. Daley, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday afternoon, August 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.      

   Mrs. Daley was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 24, 1923, a daughter of the late Manuel Martin and Rose Alma (Poitras) Enos. “Bea” grew up in Lowell and was educated in local schools.

   She enjoyed her career in the Electronic Aerospace field for over 30 years. Bea was last employed with Sanders Associates in Bedford, MA and Nashua, NH, where she worked as a Methods Analyst Engineer. She retired in the late 1970s.

   In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, crafts, painting and gardening. Bea also enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

   Bea and her husband Leo were married on June 7, 1958 and made their home in Hollis, NH. The couple shared 51 years together until his passing on January 4, 2010.

    Members of her family include her son, Joseph Daley and his wife Mary of Bradenton, FL; her daughter, Charlotte Vincent and her husband Peter of Nashua; five grandchildren, Patrick Daley and his wife Claire of Bradenton, FL, Jonathan Vincent and his wife Laura of Tyngsborough, MA, Danielle Flynn and her husband Craig of Billerica, MA, Lindsey Mulvey and her husband Kevin of Asheville, NC and Christopher Vincent of Las Vegas, NV; nine great-grandchildren, Avery, Faith, Rory and Kiley Flynn, Zane and Zoe Vincent,  Hannah and Sydney Daley, and Oliver Mulvey;  also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Bea was predeceased by her ten siblings.  

    A private funeral service was held for her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  Arrangements were in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Jenna Elyssa Chiavelli, 20, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday morning, August 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Nashua on June 2, 2002, she was a daughter of Mark F. Chiavelli and Maryann (Reilly) Chiavelli.

A 2020 graduate of Nashua High School South, Jenna was an accomplished athlete and an excellent student. She played on the Purple Panthers field hockey and lacrosse teams and was also on the track team.

Jenna earned her licensed nurse assistant certification while at Nashua South and was following in her grandmother’s and mother’s footsteps to fulfil her dream of becoming a nurse. She was currently a nursing student at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. It was in Jenna’s nature to care about everyone and everything before she worried about herself, always looking to take care of others.

In her leisure time, Jenna was drawn to anything to do with a beach or lake. She loved watching Boston sports teams, painting, and arts and crafts. Jenna loved all types of music and concerts but was particularly fond of country music.

What truly brought Jenna the most joy was spending time with her friends and family. Her friend network was like a real-life Facebook and she was loved everywhere she went. She was a social butterfly with an incredible sense of humor and a wit that was unmatched. Gracefully strong and courageous, she had an incredible smile and a contagious laugh that would light up any room —beautiful inside and out.

To say she was an amazing daughter, a loving sister, a caring granddaughter, a wonderful stepsister, niece and cousin and a friend to all does not begin to tell Jenna’s story.

Jenna is survived by her mother, Maryann, and her husband, George Rzeznik; her father, Mark, and his wife, Diane; a sister, Nicole Chiavelli; a brother, Derek Chiavelli; two stepbrothers, Christopher and Conner; a stepsister, Rachel Rzeznik; her grandparents, Jim and Mary Chiavelli and George and Jean Reilly; her uncle Jim and his wife Karen; and countless cousins and family members. She was pre-deceased by her uncle Kevin Reilly.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock St., Nashua, Tuesday, August 30th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Christian Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday, August 31st  at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to meet at the church. The family would like you to join them to celebrate Jenna’s life immediately following the mass at Sky Meadow Country Club, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua NH 03062. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jenna’s memory to The Jenna E. Chiavelli Charitable Fund, 19 Autumn Glen Circle Nashua, NH 03062; 100% of this fund will be donated to causes dear to Jenna’s heart. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

Renee M. (Gapinski) Lau, 74, of Merrimack, NH, wife of Terry T. Lau, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  Born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania on February 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Chester E. and Dorothy K. (Marasco) Gapinski. 

   Renee grew up in Johnsonburg, PA and was a graduate of Elk Christian High School in St. Marys, PA with the Class of 1966. She furthered her education at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh and afterward started her career as a registered nurse. In 2012, Renee retired from St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua where she was a maternity nurse for 26 years.

  Renee and her husband Terry were married in 1976 and resided in Elgin, Illinois. The couple moved to Merrimack, NH in 1984, where they have made their home for the past 38 years. 

   In addition to her parents, Renee was also predeceased by a brother, William Marasco Gapinski. Besides her husband, she leaves behind her three children, William G. Lau and his wife Elena, Abigail R. Cahill and her husband Jim, and Michael T. Lau and his wife Breann; her six grandchildren, William “Liam” Cahill, Adeline Cahill, Kalin Lau, Kinsley Lau, Lilyana Lau and Calvin Lau; a brother, Chester Joseph Gapinski and his wife Mary Ann; and nieces, nephews and cousins. 

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, August 23^rd from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack, Wednesday, August 24^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Last Rest Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. For additional information, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Evelyn A. “Lynne” (Enos) Brown of Hudson, NH passed away on August 16, 2022 at her home, as she wished, surrounded by her loving family. Lynne leaves behind her adoring husband of 56 years, Leonard H. Brown; her two daughters Laurie A. Brown and boyfriend James Kidd, and Lisa A. Haerinck; her three grandchildren Christopher R. Brown and wife Erika, Kerri L. Haerinck and boyfriend Alex Twyman, and Lyndsey C. Roger; and her most recent pride and joy, great-grandchildren Henry and Theodore Brown.  She is also survived by her brother Richard Enos and wife Joanne; her sister Joanne Regis and husband Roger; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Marilyn MacCaughey, Joseph Brown, Albert and Pamela Brown, Helen and Harry LeBlanc, Thomas and Nona Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Somerville, MA on May 27,1946 to the late Joseph F. and Evelyn E. (Tolley) Enos, she was raised in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School class of 1964.  Lynne went on to beauty school.  She met Lenny when she was only 18 years old and knew he was the one with whom she would settle down and have a family. They started their family in Chelmsford MA, then moved to Hudson, NH.  After raising their girls, Lynne worked for many years at Dots Women’s Clothing store in Tyngsborough, MA.

Family meant everything to Lynne. She enjoyed staying home raising her daughters and played a big role in raising her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She loved being around the little ones and helped other family and friends with childcare whenever needed.

Lynne loved spending time in the kitchen.  She watched cooking shows and read cookbooks, trying new recipes and perfecting the old ones.  She was a great cook and no one ever left her home without a full belly and leftovers in Tupperware.

Lynne was quite the seamstress.  When her daughters were young, she made matching outfits for them. She became the entire family’s go-to for any sewing, hemming or mending needs.  She took pride in teaching her granddaughters to sew and quilt.  Lynne really was a homemaker extraordinaire.

Lynne enjoyed cruising – sampling all the different foods, seeing the shows and reading a good book on the ship’s deck or cabin balcony. She and Lenny cruised to many places in the Caribbean, Canada and Alaska, and took the whole family on multiple cruises. She also traveled with Lenny to various places, including the Brown family home back in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and her favorite trip to Tel Aviv and the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel.

Christmas was Lynne’s favorite time of the year. She enjoyed decorating, shopping, cooking, baking and wrapping.  Lynne and Lenny would think up creative and elaborate ways to wrap gifts to trick the recipient.  For years, she hosted an open house on Christmas Eve, where family, friends and neighbors would stop by for great food and fun and a visit from Santa (Lenny) with his bag of gifts for all the children.

Lynne was a strong and independent woman and was the Brown family Matriarch. She was the first person you would go to with a problem and she would help you rationally work through it.  She assisted many family members through difficult times and was there for others as well, including opening her home as a safe refuge to many. Lynne will be deeply missed.

Besides her parents, Lynne was predeceased by her younger brother Joseph Enos, her in-laws Cyrus and Della Brown, and her sister-in-law Patricia Brown.

A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday, August 23^rd beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a brief funeral service at 11 o’clock. Loved ones are invited to join us in a Celebration of Life following the service at Luk’s, Bar & Grill, 142 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH. Donations in her memory may be made to Hudson Food Pantry at St John’s 603-883-6048, Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter 603-889-7770 or Home Health and Hospice Care 603-882-2941. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com