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   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

   Gerald L. Jalbert, 83, of Merrimack, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 14, 2022 at the Community Hospice House, after a period of declining health.         

   Born in Nashua on December 3, 1938, he was a son of the late Eugene A. and Rose D. (Boucher) Jalbert. Gerry resided in Hudson during his youth and was educated in Nashua schools.

   A resident of Merrimack for the past 57 years, Gerry began his career with Overhead Door, then worked for Triangle Pacific Cabinet Corporation and later as a carpenter for Maurice R. Lavallee, building contractor.

   Gerry was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his leisure time, he enjoyed auto racing at the Hudson Speedway and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon; trips to Foxwoods and his son’s camp in Maine; and was a Red Sox and Patriots fan. A talented handyman, Gerry liked taking care of his home and automobiles.

    Members of his family include his wife of 62 years, Rolande R. (Seyer) Jalbert, whom he married on July 9, 1960; his three children, Jerry E. Jalbert and his wife Sherri, Thomas E. Jalbert and his wife Amy, and Cathy E. Jalbert; seven grandchildren, Benjamin Bouchard, Katelyn Gamby and her husband Rick, Jessica Simeone and her husband Mike, Nathan Jalbert and his wife Chelsea, Craig Jalbert, Tyler Jalbert, and the late Bradley Jalbert; five great-grandchildren, Brayden, Adeline and Landon Jalbert, and Ethan and Rylee Gamby; a sister, Rachel Knight;  also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Gerry was also predeceased by his brothers, Joseph R. Jalbert and his wife Lorraine, Richard A. Jalbert and his wife Joan, and Russell R. Jalbert; and a sister, Theresa Hebert and her husband Richard; and brother-in-law, Donald Knight.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, August 27^th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. followed by Prayer service.  Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association or The National Kidney Foundation. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   Leon F. Smart, Jr., 80, of Nashua, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2022 after a period of declining health. His beloved wife Virginia M. (Ouellette) Smart, passed away August 5^th.        

    Born in Nashua on September 19, 1941, he was the only child of the late Leon F. and Barbara E. (Caldwell) Smart. Educated in local schools, Leon was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1959.

    Leon began his career as a foreman at The Bronze Craft Corporation, then worked at Coca Cola and later at Nashua Corporation.

    A loving husband of 60 years to Mom, they were childhood sweethearts. Leon and Virginia had four loving children, building their home and family together. He loved classic hot rod cars and western wear. The love of his Border Collie dogs, yard, pool and the Big Silver painted rock.  

    In his leisure time, Leon enjoyed Target shooting with his children, sitting watching boxing together. Dancing with Mom, feeding the birds, Disney movies with his grandchildren. Rest your head softly Dad with Mom, your love story we will always carry in our hearts.

   Members of his family include two sons, Ricky Lee Smart and his wife Sharon, and Kenneth Michael Smart and his girlfriend Brandy; two daughters, Leanne Barbara Barcelos and her husband Raymond, and Laurie Lynn Frenette and her husband Richard; six grandchildren, the late Ashley Nicole Drolet Barcelos, Meaghan Marie Barcelos, Kyle Jonathan Smart, Nicholas Lee Smart, Corey Frenette and Kylee Frenette; three great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

    There will be no formal services at this time. Donations may be made in his memory to Future in Sight, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301. 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.

    Bernadette E. Fortin, 89, of Nashua, widow of Roger L. Fortin, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Greenville, New Hampshire on April 25, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Yvonne (Fagnant) Paradis. Bernadette attended Sacred Heart School in Greenville and graduated from Assumption Academy in Nicolet, P.Q., Canada.

   A resident of Nashua since 1977, Bernadette had been employed as a bookkeeper at Fortin Gage for over 36 years.

   She and her husband enjoyed many winters in Fort Myers, Florida. Bernadette was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

    In addition to her parents, Bernadette was predeceased by her husband Roger, who passed away February 18, 2006. They were married in July of 1955 and had celebrated their 50^th anniversary.

    Members of her family include her sons and their wives, Gary R. and Debbie Fortin of Hooksett, and James R. and Amy Jo Fortin of Nashua; four grandchildren, Brianna Fortin, Matthew Fortin and his fiancée Becca LaFlamme, Alley Rae Fortin and Hannah Fortin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Aline Langille of Gardner, MA and Pauline and Arnie Arnhold of Seattle, WA and Gerry Boisse; two step-sisters and their husbands, Geralda and Steve Sears and Irene and Armand Drouin; also nieces, nephews, cousins and her loyal and devoted close friends, Madeline and Shirley. Bernadette was also predeceased by her sister, Laurette Boisse; and her brother, H. Charles Paradis and his wife Dolores.

    The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of the Community Hospice House and Courville at Nashua, for their care, kindness and support to Bernadette.

     A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, August 15^th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made 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 Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   Judith A. Stapleton, RN, 81, of Nashua and formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away Sunday morning, August 7, 2022, after a period of declining health.        

   Born in Lowell on July 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Timothy E. “Teddy” and Christine N. (Murphy) Stapleton. Judy grew up in the Acre and Highlands neighborhoods of Lowell and was a graduate of the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsborough, Class of 1959. She furthered her education at the Catherine Labourne School of Nursing at Carney Hospital in Boston, MA, graduating as a registered nurse in 1962.

    Judy began her career in nursing at St. John’s Hospital in Lowell for ten years and continued at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, MA for five years.

    She was a member of the Alumni of Notre Dame Academy and the Catherine Labourne School of Nursing. Judy was a former member of the Catholic Nurses Association and Catholic Daughters of America.

    In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, shopping, socializing and dining out with her friends.

   Judy is survived by her cousins, Barbara (Spinney) Brown and her husband Walter of Nashua, George Spinney and his wife Diane of New York, Robert Spinney and his wife Maureen, and Gail Martin all of Lowell; and dear friends Patricia Shaw and Sharon Nugent of North Chelmsford.

    A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday, August 13^th from 9 to 9:30 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be in her memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 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.

   Virginia M. Smart, 81, of Nashua, wife of Leon F. Smart, Jr., passed away Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

    A longtime resident of Nashua, she was born in Manchester on December 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Adrian F. and Anna (Lubelczyk) Ouellette. Educated in local schools, Virginia was a graduate of Nashua High School. In addition to raising her family, she had been employed with the former Child World store at the Nashua Mall and then worked at Sprague Electric Company for many years.

  Virginia was the loving wife to Dad for 60 years of marriage, four children of a loving home they built together. Rides to the beach and mountain travels in a “66 Chevy Malibu Convertible, Mom bought for Dad. Love of gardens, flowers and Cardinals. The love of speaking Polish with loved ones who have passed. Cooking with her children, Danielle Steel reads, knitting and dancing with Dad in the living room. Kind and patient Mom, lay your head ever so softly in the Lord’s palm, walk among color of flowers with our Ashley. Never Good Bye, See you later to the Moon and back.

    Members of her family include her husband Leon; two sons, Ricky Lee Smart and his wife Sharon, and Kenneth Michael Smart; two daughters, Leanne Barbara Smart Barcelos and her husband Raymond, and Laurie Lynn Frenette and her husband Richard; six grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Drolet Barcelos, Meaghan Marie Barcelos, Kyle Jonathan Smart, Nicholas Lee Smart, Corey Frenette and Kylee Frenette; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Ouellette; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her granddaughter, Ashley; and her brother, Robert R. Ouellette.  

     There will be no formal services at this time. Donations may be made in her memory to Future in Sight, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301. 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.

   Paula E. Johnson, 72, of Nashua, wife of Alan H. Johnson, passed away Saturday evening, July 30, 2022, after a long and valiant struggle with declining health.      Born in Lowell, MA on January 8, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Paul F. and Gloria V. (Blair) Egan. Paula attended Lowell public schools and the Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro, graduating with the Class of 1969. She furthered her education at Mount Wachusett College, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Education in 1972.

   Paula traveled out of New England to live in several places while her husband Alan served in the US Army.  They were stationed in Colon, Panama; Fort Polk, Louisiana; and Security, Colorado. Both of their daughters were born in Louisiana  and Paula also provided child care to other families living nearby.  Paula loved spending time at Hampton Beach, and as a child, summers on Long Pond in Pelham, NH.

   After returning to Lowell, MA, in 1984, Paula developed a career as a telemarketer with the former Wang Laboratories until shortly before moving to Merrimack, NH in 1989. At that time, she also began working as a special needs  foster child caregiver for Lutheran Social Services, a career she enjoyed for over 20 years.  

    She is survived by her husband Alan, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage; her daughters, Sherrill L. Johnson of Nashua, and Stephanie M. Rolfe and her husband Tracy of Milton, NH; two granddaughters, Mackenzie L. Hadley and Isabella I. Hadley; her sister, Virginia G. Egan of Nashua; a nephew, Jeremy T. McKenna of Nashua; and several cousins, extended family and close friends.   

    A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, August 10^th beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a service at the funeral home at 11 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Future In Sight, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, Nashua, NH.

   Claire Odette (LeBlanc) Davis, 67, of Wakefield, MA and formerly of Nashua, wife of Walter F. Davis, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Wednesday, July 27, 2022.        

   Born in Nashua on September 26, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Robert R. and Janet E. (Couturier) LeBlanc. Claire was educated in Nashua schools, was a high school graduate and graduated college at Pima Medical Institute of Tucson, Arizona, where she resided for seven years and was employed as a medical assistant. Upon returning to Nashua, NH, she was employed at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. 

   Claire loved the beach and spent her vacations at Hampton Beach.  In her leisure time, Claire enjoyed macramé, puzzles, word games, and playing bingo. 

   Members of her family include her husband Walter, whom she married on September 10, 1988; a son, Jason Tate and wife Penny; four grandchildren, Syney Paige Davis-Tate, Bailey Rain Davis-Tate, Jayden Sky Davis-Tate and Brandon William Schamehorn; four great-grandchildren, Ireland Rose Wagner, Alizae Nicole Lafitte, Jamison Pierre Gray Lafitte, and Joseph Edward Drow; her brother and sister-in-law, Michael E. LeBlanc and wife Jane.  Her son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, where Claire’s joy and heart.  

 A graveside service will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, 32 Pine Hill Avenue, Nashua, Monday, August 22^nd at 10:30 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. 

   Edward M. Yanco, 85, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Brookline, Massachusetts on August 30, 1936, he was a son of the late Albert and Norma L. (Maguire) Yanco. Ed grew up in Newton, MA and was a graduate of Newton High School Class of 1955. He furthered his education at Newton Community College and graduated from Boston University in 1960 with a Bachelor’s degree in communications. After college, Mr. Yanco served with the Army for 4 years in Fort San Houston, Texas.

     Ed began his career in Pharmaceutical sales and then worked in automotive sales with his brother, Frank Yanco at Queen City Toyota in Manchester. He later was a partner with his brother Phil Yanco at Yipes Stripes on Elm Street in Manchester (an automotive-accessories business).

    In his leisure time, Ed loved boating at Lake Winnipesaukee and traveling on his boat with his brother and sister-in-law, Phil and Christine to many destinations including Lake Champlain, the Hudson River to New York City and the St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada.

   Ed enjoyed Classical music and was a fan of the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony for many years.

   The family is especially grateful to Ed’s brother Philip and sister-in-law Christine, who assisted him with his healthcare needs during the past few years.

    In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by three brothers, William H. Yanco, Charles “Frank” Yanco and Philip J. Yanco.

    Members of his family include a brother, Richard M. Yanco, of Nashua; and four sisters-in-law, Christine Yanco of Nashua, Margaret Yanco of Manchester, Joanne Yanco of Nashua and Pamela Yanco of Medway, MA; also many nieces and nephews.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua Friday, August 19^th from 4 to 6 p.m. A Prayer service will be held at the funeral home, Saturday, August 20^th at 9 a.m. followed by interment in Evergreen Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.