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   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.

   Dennis A. Marchand, 75, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022 at the Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, after a period of declining health.

    Born in Nashua on May 18, 1947, he was a son of the late Clarence and Anne (Rudak) Marchand. Educated in local schools, Dennis was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1965.

    Dennis married Michelle A. Lavoie on May 12, 1984 at Christian Bible Church in Nashua. They made their home in Antrim for ten years and together founded “Get A Life Ministry”. The couple shared 29 years together until Michelle’s passing on July 1, 2013.

   Members of his family include his three children, Sarah Marchand and James Marchand both of Hillsboro, NH and Hannah Hardwick of Francestown, NH; a granddaughter, Kylee Hardwick; three sisters, Jeanie Kaskewicz and her husband Paul of Nashua, Janie Narejo and her husband Guy of Florida and Cheryl Thompson of Nashua; a brother, Bruce Marchand and his wife Nancy of Merrimack; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

   There are no formal services planned 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.

   Otilia Margarita Arguello, 72, of Nashua, NH, passed away at her home, early Monday morning, July 25, 2022 after a period of declining health.        

   A native of Coatepeque, Guatemala, she was born on May 14, 1950, a daughter of Carlos and Maria Angela (Gonzalez) Arguello. Otilia grew up in Guatemala and as a young woman immigrated to the United States, where she made her home in Maryland, California and Saugus, Massachusetts  before moving to Nashua.

   Fondly known as “Chiqui”, she was a loving mother and grandmother. She was adventurous and loved to travel the world with her loved ones. Chiqui loved to spend time with her friends, loved to cook; loved her job and loved her pets. She touched so many people with her sincere friendship, love and beautiful smile. Chiqui was so funny that many would say she was the life of the party. She was strong, loving and proud. These are just a few words to describe her. She will be missed by so many whom she touched over the years. Chiqui was and will continue to be our source of inspiration.  

   Members of her family include four children, Tania Carolina Funes Arguello and her husband Jonathan Flores, Carlos Antonio Funes Arguello and his wife Alejandra Funes Perez, Rene Mauricio Arguello and his wife Lisa Vukosa, and Jose Manuel Funes Arguello and his wife Christina Mace; her ten grandchildren, Jose Alvarado Funes, Emilio Flores Funes, Natalia Flores Funes, Claudio Jose Funes Perez, Mariana Funes Perez, Luca Funes Perez, Alessandro Arguello, Maksim Arguello, William Mace and Jovanny Jiminez.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, July 30^th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Philip Adam “Skip” Jacques took his last breath on Friday July 22nd, 2022 at exactly 7pm at the Brigham and Women’s hospital located in Boston, Massachusetts.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, his presence will be missed by the many communities he was a part of including the Army reserves he served in, the Horse Pond Fish and Game, the Millsfield ATV club and the Elks Lodge #720 where he was the heart and soul of and an active member in the kitchen, as well as outside of it with a box of Klem’s Doughnuts to share.

Skip joins his mother Elsie and father Philip Alexander along with three of his sisters Joyce E Goodspeed, Christine F Cote and Phyllis Zajaceskowski in the great beyond.

His charming and hard-working nature lives on in his wife of 52 years Annette Jacques, his son Philip (Judith) Jacques, his granddaughter Antoinette Jacques and his sister Barbara Justason.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday morning, July 29^th at 9:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, NH following the ceremony, the attendees will be heading to St. Louis Cemetery, and then to the Horse Pond Fish and Game for refreshments. Philip “Grampy” will also be having a gathering of friends and family held in his honor at the Horse Pond Fish and Game from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 14. “See a moose and think of me”.

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.

   Joyce S. (Russell) Seyer, 84, of Nashua, widow of Roland E. Seyer, passed away Friday morning, July 15, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

   Born in Goffstown, New Hampshire on April 3, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Dow) Russell. Joyce attended schools in Greenfield, NH and  made her home in the Nashua area most of  her life.

    Joyce had been employed as an assembler with Batesville Casket Company in Nashua for several years, before retiring. 

    Joyce enjoyed reading, embroidery and crocheting hats for the homeless. She also loved to travel, walking, and taking care of kindergarten children at the Adult Learning Center.

    Joyce was predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Roland, who passed away September 24, 2008. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Fred Bohaker who passed away in 1985.

    Members of her family include a son, Tracy Bohaker of Vancouver, WA; two daughters, Sandra Allard of Milford and April Bohaker of Exeter; a step-daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” MacDonald and her husband Joseph of Nashua; her grandchildren, Kelly West and Josh of Leadville, CO, and Kimberly MacDonald of Nashua; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands and parents, Joyce was predeceased by four siblings.

     A celebration of her life will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, July 24^th from 2 to 5 p.m.  A private Graveside service will take place Monday, July 25^th. Donations may be made in her memory to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Lillian P. Cherkes, 94, of Hudson, NH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.        

    A daughter of the late Julian and Anna (Krugla) Cherkes, she was born in Hudson on January 26, 1928. Lillian grew up in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1946.

   Lillian was employed as a secretary with the former Improved Machinery, Inc. and their successor Ingersoll Rand for 45 years.

   She made her home at Buttercup Hill in Hudson for more than twenty years, where she made many friends. Lillian especially enjoyed spending time with her closest friends Mary Alice, Diana and Maureen Hayford.

    In her leisure time, Lillian was an avid reader and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed family gatherings at Christmas and other special occasions as well as many summers at Salisbury Beach with her family.

   Lillian was a longtime communicant of St. Stanislaus Church in Nashua and St. John The Evangelist Church and later attended St. Kathryn Church in Hudson.

    In addition to her parents, Lillian was predeceased by four sisters, Stacia Marcucci, Anna Vassar, Ann Blanchette and Janice L. Turmel; and two brothers, Eugene Charkis and Julian Charkis.

    Members of her family include her brother-in-law, Robert L. Turmel of Hudson; also many nieces and nephews.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Road in Hudson, Friday morning, July 22^nd at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Nashua. Everyone is invited to meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her 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 Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Erna C. Laing of Nashua, NH, widow of William Laing, passed away at the Hunt Community, Tuesday morning, July 6, 2022 on her 92^nd birthday.         

   Mrs. Laing was born in New York City on July 6, 1930 a daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret Piek. Erna resided on Long Island, NY and was a graduate of Bayside High School Class of 1948. She furthered her education at Hope College, where she earned a degree in education in 1952.

    After making her home on Long Island for many years, Erna later resided in Vermont and New Hampshire. She was a member of the Community Church of Douglaston in Queens, NY, the Central Presbyterian Church in Huntington, NY and Main Street United Methodist Church in Nashua, NH.

   Erna was an active volunteer at the Holiday House, Women’s Christian Council as leader and secretary, and held many other positions in her churches.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed sailing and knitting.

   Members of her family include her daughters and their husbands, Margaret and John VanDeursen, Katherine and Greg Cardin and Virginia and Michael Bontje; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey, Scott, Philip, Bill, Mathew, Julie, Ken, Tim and Anne; seventeen great-grandchildren, Ryder, Marie, Audrey, Gregory, Colin, Carter, Bristol, Bentliegh, Bradley, Norah, William, Clara, Olive, Penny, William, Mary and Evelyn; and her sister, Vera Payne.

   Her memorial service will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua in early September. (The date and time will be announced). Donations may be made in her memory to the Bayada Hospice or the Main Street United Methodist Church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Lucille P. (LaFontaine) Nash, 97, a lifelong resident of Hudson, widow of Gerald Q. Nash, passed away Monday evening, June 27, 2022 after a brief period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on January 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Louis P. and Florette (Jean) LaFontaine. Lucille was a graduate of Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson and furthered her education at Rivier College, now known as Rivier University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in 1948. During the 1940s, she had been employed with the former Old Colony Furniture Company in Nashua. She sang in the local USO during World War II.

    Lucille was a loving wife and mother and devoted to her family. In her leisure time, she loved to travel, was an avid reader, enjoyed the challenge of solving crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed watching football, especially the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lucille was a wonderful cook, especially her soups. 

   Lucille and her husband “Gerry” were married on May 26, 1950 and shared 64 years wonderful years together until his passing on July 25, 2014.

    Members of her family include her children, Q. Peter Nash and his fiancée Kathleen A. Brown, Debra A. Nash and her husband Matthew Bosowski, Mark A. Nash and his wife Paula (Boilard) Nash, Priscilla L. Clegg and her husband Robert E. Clegg, Rebecca J. Mitchell and her husband Scott S. Mitchell, and the late Jeffrey L. Nash; her grandchildren, Jessica L. Clegg and her husband Justin Gouldin, Jeffrey L. Clegg his wife Jessica,  Benjamin M. Bosowski, Jacob J. Mitchell, Ethan L. Mitchell and his wife Lindsey, Vanessa Boilard, Stephen Boilard and Jesse Boilard; her great-grandchildren, Troy S. Mitchell, Mason N. Mitchell, Lorelai Dejackome, Elsbeth Clegg, Jasmine Presutti  and Sophia Boilard; and her beloved cat of eighteen years, Nomi

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, July 5^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery, 71 Derry Road in Hudson, Wednesday morning, July 6^th at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be in Lucille’s memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   John H. “Jack” Boland, Jr., 90, of Nashua, passed away Thursday evening, June 23, 2022 after a brief period of declining health.         

    Born in Concord, NH on January 22, 1932, he was the son of the late John Henry and Elma (Wallace) Boland. Jack was a graduate of the Concord High School Class of 1949 and served with the US Navy for four years during the Korean War. Following his military service, he continued his education at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

    After moving to Nashua in 1958, Jack began his career with the former Edgcomb Steel of New England, where he served as Treasurer, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for 26 years. He continued working at Law Motor Freight and Law Warehouses as their Chief Financial Officer for 8 years until his retirement in 1992.

    Jack was a longtime member and past president of the Exchange Club of Nashua. He served on the board of directors of the National Association of Accountants; the Hunt Community, and Northstar Steel. He was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection.

    On March 22, 1952, Jack married M. Joanne Guilbault and together raised their three children in Nashua.  They spent 64 years in Nashua in several different locations and have resided at The Huntington at Nashua Retirement Community for the past nine years.  Jack and Joanne enjoyed escaping the New England winters for many years at their second home in Delray Beach, Florida. The couple recently celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary.

    In his spare time, Jack enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling with Joanne, reading, fixing things around the house, lunch at Wendy’s before golf, and, most of all, making people laugh.

    In addition to his wife Joanne, members of his family include three children, Debra L. Baletsa and her husband Gregory of Methuen and Edgartown, MA, John M. Boland and his wife Mary of Bedford, NH and Thomas W. Boland and his wife Ruth of Merrimack, NH; seven grandchildren, Steven and David Baletsa, Jessica Barnes, J.T. Boland, Kelly Valentin-Perez, Lauren Boynton and Megan Boland; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Boland) and Eugene Kilgore of Delray Beach, FL and Patricia (Boland) and Robert Malcolm of Boscawen, NH.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, June 29^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to The Huntington Scholarship Fund or The Huntington Employee’s Appreciation Fund, 55 Kent Lane, Nashua, NH 03062. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.