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   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.

   Richard William Flisak, 91, of Nashua passed away Tuesday morning, June 21, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a period of declining health.      

    A resident of Nashua for many years, he was born in Salem, Massachusetts on September 6, 1930, a son of the late Anthony and Honora (Meisser) Flisak. Richard was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1947 and furthered his education through college courses, EMT training and was a CPR instructor.    

    Richard worked as a chemist for UPACO Adhesives in Nashua, NH and continued his career at Union Specialty of Newburyport, MA until his retirement.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 5472, a communicate of Parish of the Resurrection, and enjoyed 20 years of volunteer work at St. Joseph’s hospital in Nashua, gardening, traveling, dancing and cooking.

   Members of his family include his wife of 38 years, Patricia C. (Miller) Jenness Flisak; two step-sons, Stephen R. Jenness, Jr. and his wife Amy and Ernest W. Jenness and his wife Marychris; step-son-in-law, Christopher Hutchins; six grandchildren,  Kate, Sam, Abby, Amy, Sarah, and Kyle; three great-grandchildren, Oliver, Sawyer and Theodore. He leaves many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by a brother Edmund Flisak; two sisters, Louise Deacon and Aline Zmijewski; and step-daughter, Laura (Jenness) Hutchins.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Tuesday, July 12^th at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to Catholic Charities of  Manchester, NH 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.

   Martha A. LePage, 72, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Friday, June 17, 2022.         

   Born in Nashua on September 9, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Norman A. and Frances M. (Keenan) LePage. Educated in local schools, Martha graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1967 and Moore General Hospital.

   A registered nurse, Martha worked for many years at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (formerly Nashua Memorial Hospital) both as a unit nurse and then a Dialysis Nurse. She retired from DaVita Dialysis in 2012.

   Traveling was one of Martha’s great pleasures. She enjoyed planning trips to far flung places and brought her mom to China, Russia and Egypt as well and on many cruise vacations. A love of the ocean led her to scuba diving and she earned the status of Dive Master. She greatly enjoyed the Maine seacoast and frequently dove at the Nubble Lighthouse and whenever possible in the Caribbean Islands. Martha took her only nephew and niece on trips as well, introducing them to some of their first travel experiences.

    Compromised health issues prevented Martha from the travel and diving trips she so loved in recent years. Filling in that gap was her devotion to her rescue poodle who was her steadfast companion until passing last year.

    Members of her family include James and Debra LePage of Camano Island, WA, Adam LePage of Shoreline, WA, Aimee LePage and her husband Jaimy Waters, and her beloved great niece, Elsie, also of Shoreline, WA. Martha also leaves behind her dear friend, Linda Dannewitz of Hudson, NH, a long-time nurse colleague, diving partner and travel companion.

    There will be a private graveside service at the convenience of her family in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Home Health & Hospice (www.hhhc.org). We thank the nurses, OT and PT for their kind and professional care of Martha over the years. Martha loved going to Shorty’s with her friends. To celebrate Martha’s life, please raise a Margarita in her memory. She would love that. 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.

Carol Estelle (Gamble) Innes passed away June 17th, 2022, at her home in Nashua NH.  She was born January 9th, 1948, in Boston Mass, the daughter of William and Mary Estelle Gamble.  She was the wife of William J Innes.  They were married June 27th, 1970, in Boston Mass.

Carol attended Dorchester High School and Eastern Nazarene College.  She held various jobs, the most important to her was that of homemaker.  Carol enjoyed reading, knitting and spending time on Bear Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. She was a caring, giving woman who always put others first.  She was Mother and Grandmother to more than just her own children and grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her husband, William Innes, Children, James Innes and wife, Kristen Innes, Michelle Innes and partner, Justin Atwood, Grandchildren, Marissa Innes, Jonathan Innes, Olivia Innes, Madison Owen, Great-Granddaughter Adeline Innes as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces.  Carol was loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting her and will be missed greater than words can express.

Services will be held from 3-6 PM on Sunday, June 26th at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. Family and Friends are invited to attend.  In lieu of flowers, Carol asked that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  Donations to the family can be sent through Venmo. @michelle-innes-1

Jimmie C Leonard, 78, more affectionately known as Jim, passed away Wednesday evening, June 15, 2022 at the Bedford Hills Center after a long period of declining health.

A resident of Nashua since January 1981, Jim was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 3, 1944. the 10th of eleven children of the late Arthur and Annie Mae (Childs) Leonard. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating from the Shreveport school system. Jim earned a Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi Valley State University in 1966 and a Master’s degree in music from the University of New York.

Jim began his career as a Music teacher/Band Director in Mississippi, then relocated to New York City as a District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America. After returning to teaching briefly in New York City and Leonia, NJ. Jim and his family relocated to New Hampshire, where he spent fourteen years in Human Resources with Digital Equipment Corporation. After leaving Digital, Jim continued in HR at Children’s Hospital in Boston and later retired from Lahey Clinic in 2006.

Jim had many talents and interests and was very active in the community.  A French Horn player, he performed with the Hollis Town Band, Nashua Chamber Orchestra, other bands and orchestras and a brass quartet.  He also gave private lessons for varied instruments. When he could no longer play due to health reasons, he turned to singing and joined the church choir, the Souhegan Valley Chorus and the Nashua Interfaith chorus. Jim was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church of Nashua, serving on the Diaconate and was honored as Man of the Year. He served as co-chair of the Annual First Baptist Martin Luther King Celebration for many years. Jim also was a member of the Nashua Interfaith Council, and served as a regular volunteer for Anne Marie House, a transitional housing program for families. He served on the boards of the American Baptist of NH/Vermont, and the Emmanus Org.  Jim was always willing to help others short and long term. He was often described as ‘funny’ , ‘gentle’ and ‘caring’ , and a ‘sharp’ dresser.

Jim leaves his wife of fifty and a half years , Julia E. Brown Leonard;  two sons, Shanon J. Leonard, wife, (Becca), of Lucas, TX, and Jamel D. Leonard of Nashua, NH; a grandson, Ryan Leonard of Lucas, Texas; a brother, O.C. Leonard, of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Elizabeth Mann-McCarthy of Rochester, NY; A sister, Rosemary Guss of Rochester, NY. ; many nieces, nephews, cousins throughout the country.

A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester St.  Nashua, NH, followed by fellowship refreshments. Donations may be made in his memory to the First Baptist Church of Nashua or the Dementia Society of America, PO. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. 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.

Bridget Jane (Grogan) Gigliotti, 49, of Nashua, NH, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, following a brief illness. She passed peacefully, with her husband of nearly 21 years, Thomas C. Gigliotti, by her side.

A resident of Nashua since 2006, she was born in El Paso, Texas on April 23, 1973,  Bridget grew up in Bedford, NH and was a graduate of Manchester West High School Class of 1991. She furthered her education at Stonehill College in Easton, MA where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1995 and her Master’s degree in Education from Lesley University in Boston.

Bridget was a dedicated educator having taught kindergarten, first and second grade throughout her over 25-year career. She served as kindergarten teacher at Stratton Elementary School in Arlington, MA for over 16 years and most recently a teacher at the Greenhalge Elementary School in Lowell, MA. She loved teaching and was a tremendous advocate and supporter to children with special needs.

Bridget was a beautiful friend to all she met and truly loved her family and friends with all of her heart. Bridget was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece, putting her family first in all she did. She cherished opportunities to spend time with friends and family, especially her trips to Mirror Lake, Pennsylvania, and New York and weekends spent with her friends from Stonehill. When she couldn’t spend time with her family and friends, she was the first one to pick up the phone and call. Her husband Tom was truly the love of her life. They met at Stonehill College and were inseparable ever since. On October 13, 2001, they held their wedding in the Stonehill chapel. Bridget and Tom loved going to concerts, cheering on the Patriots and the Red Sox, watching old movies and laughing together. Ever the devoted mother, Michael was Bridget’s greatest pride and joy. She was so proud of all he achieved in school and track and cross country. Bridget loved being a part of the communities at both St. Christopher school and Bishop Guertin High School and beyond excited for Michael to attend Keene State College.

Bridget is predeceased by her father-in-law, Thomas L. Gigliotti of Medford, MA and her beloved grandmother Dorothy (Schultz) Ruddy and aunt Marie (Lavan) Harding, both of Wilkes-Barre, PA. She is survived by her husband Tom, her son, Michael T. Gigliotti; her parents, Dennis and Dorothy (Ruddy) Grogan of Whitefield, NH (formerly Bedford and Manchester, NH); her sister, Carrie (Grogan) Abbott, her husband Christopher Abbott and nieces Payton and Madelyn Abbott of Syracuse, NY; mother-in-law Charlotte A. Gigliotti of the Villages, FL (formerly Medford, MA); sister-in-law Michele Gigliotti and her nieces Isabella and Sophia Flores of Florida; her beloved dog, Scout and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family extends their sincerest thanks for the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH for the care they provided.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, June 10 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bishop Guertin High School, 194 Lund Rd, Nashua, NH 03060, www.bghs.org. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Jeanne (Delude) Cote Marshall passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, at the age of 101. Born and raised in Nashua, NH, she was the loving daughter of Alfred and Josephine Delude. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was predeceased by her siblings: Lucien Delude, Cecile Caron, George Delude and Gertrude Lizotte. Jeanne most recently resided at Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA where she made many friends and enjoyed her retirement years.

Jeanne was also predeceased by her husband, Emilio J. Cote, who died in 1957, and Theodore B. Marshall whom she married in 1977 and who passed away in 2003. She is survived by her children: Ronald Cote (Delores) of Melbourne, FL, Gerald Cote of Hooksett, NH, Joanne Grady of Simpsonville, SC, and Claire Thompson (Michael) of Wilbraham, MA.

Jeanne also leaves behind her stepchildren: Susan Andersen (Chuck), Priscilla Watson (Richard), Carl, and Alan Marshall who reside in the New Hampshire area and her special godchild, Carol Trudel, of Louisiana.

Jeanne will be lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren who enjoyed her lively personality and storytelling.

Jeanne lived a life of faith, joy, and happiness, always quick to smile and embrace her friends and family members. Most importantly, Jeanne was born to be a mother and excelled at that most life-affirming of roles.

Calling hours for Jeanne will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Thursday, June 9th from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester St., Nashua, NH, with interment at Edgewood Cemetery on Amherst St. in Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Jeanne’s family wishes to thank the staff at Keystone Commons for providing her with loving care and support for the last 13 years.

Claire A. (Desmarais) Congdon, 90 of Merrimack, formerly of Nashua, peacefully entered into eternal life Thursday evening, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hudson, on July 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert and Lucille (Theriault) Desmarais. She received her early education at Presentation of Mary Academy and was a graduate of Nashua Senior High School class of 1948.

In her early years, she was employed by the former Mt. Hope School in Nashua and was an avid advocate for what was then known as NH Retarded Citizens. Prior to her retirement in 1993, she had been employed by the former Digital Equipment Corporation for over 20 years.

During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, made religious pilgrimages, and was most happy in the company of her family.

She is survived by three children; Bobbie Bowen and her husband Thomas of Dunstable, MA, Karie Boucher and her husband David of Nashua, and Dr. Scott Sullivan-Congdon and his husband William of Merrimack and with whom she resided; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, two God children; and many nieces, nephews, cousins. She was also the mother of the late Craig A. Congdon; grandmother of the late Jason Potter and sister of the late Roger Desmarais.

Friends may call at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, June 6^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday at 9 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 AM in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack, NH. Burial to follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and So. NH 1070 Holt Ave., Manchester, NH 03109. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   George A. St. Laurent, 82, of Nashua, passed away very peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack with his loving family by his side.            

   A native and lifelong Nashua resident, George was born on February 22, 1940, the youngest of four sons of the late Charles and Juliette (LaCroix) St. Laurent. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1957.

   George was employed as produce manager of the former Grand Union Champagne’s supermarket for twenty-five years and continued at Market Basket in Nashua for several years until he retired.

    An active outdoorsman, George loved nature and walking the trails at Mines Falls Park in Nashua three times a week. He was also a sports fan of the New England Patriots.

    Members of his family include his wife, Jacqueline A. (Swift) St. Laurent, whom he married on September 7, 1959 and shared 62 years together; his daughters, Susan St. Laurent and Joan Carter; a grandson, Jeffrey Greenwood; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brothers, Emile St. Laurent, Roland “Moe” St. Laurent and Maurice St. Laurent.

    The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at the Community Hospice House for their care, kindness and support.

    A Graveside Service will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, June 4^th at 10 o’clock. Family and 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.