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   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.

AIR FORCE HONORS AND INTERMENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD AT 1:30 p.m. at THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE VETERANS CEMETERY, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. Friends are invited to attend.

Richard F. “Doc” Davis Jr., 69, lifelong resident of Nashua, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH.  He was born in Nashua on October 29, 1952 to his late parents, Richard F. and Eleanor (Lynn) Davis, and graduated from Nashua High School with the Class of 1969.

After graduating from high school, like so many of his generation, Doc enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.  After his honorable discharge, he returned home and starting working in a career that lasted many years. Doc worked in auto parts sales at several of the local dealers, finally retiring from New England Transit Sales.  Itching to get out of the house after his retirement he took employment at Rivier University working in the cafeteria, where he was affectionately known as the “King of Crumbs”.

Doc was a selfless and generous man who was known for his amazing sense of humor and was self-described as a slave to fashion.  He fashioned his own impromptu uniform for working at the college.   As with any New England native, Doc was a devoted Boston sports fan who immensely enjoyed the outdoors: he was happy spending time at his camp in Conway, visiting the beach, golfing and fishing.  He touched many lives in many circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all. Doc was a member and volunteer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 483 and the American Legion James E. Coffey Post 3, both of Nashua. Doc and Darcy roasted pigs for many fundraisers.

Doc is survived by his beloved bride, Darcy Langdon Davis, with whom he shared over 22 years of marriage together.  They were wed in a simple ceremony on March 19, 1999 in Las Vegas and having originally met in 1976, fate brought them together in 1988 and they’ve been inseparable ever since.  Doc is also survived by his stepson, Scott David Elliot and his fiancée Ashley Gibbons of Pataskala, OH and their 9 dogs.  He was the dear brother to Ron B. Davis and his wife Joyce of Newbury, NH and is the uncle to several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and many cousins.  He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Joanne Langdon of Dover, NH; sisters-in-law, Kathi Davis of Boonton, NJ and Dawn Langdon of Dover, NH; and his  brother-in-law, Douglas Langdon and his wife, Gina of Barrington, NH.  In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by his brother, James R. Davis; and his father-in-law, David Langdon. .

To honor Doc’s wishes, a graveside service with military rites will be held at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH, Friday, June 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Doc’s memory to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation in memory to assist New England cancer patients and their families with much needed financial support. Gifts may be mailed to: Joe Andruzzi Foundation, 49 Plain Street, Suite 500, North Attleboro, MA 02760 or donate online at www.joeandruzzifoundation.org.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.   To leave an online condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Robert J. Jenkins, 94, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Lowell and Melrose, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 21, 2022 at Aynsley Place in Nashua.         

    Born in Lowell on April 25, 1928, he was a son of the late Andrew C. and Anne (Lowney) Jenkins. Bob attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Keith Academy. He furthered his education at Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University, where he earned degrees in Electrical Engineering. During the Korean War, Mr. Jenkins served with the Army Signals Corp.

    Bob began his career with General Electric in Schenectady, NY; was an Aerospace Engineer for the US Government Research Staff at Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University. He continued with the Air Force Cambridge Research Center in Bedford, MA and Geophysics Corporation of America in Burlington, MA all the while conducting research in the upper atmosphere under Government contracts. During these years of employment, Bob’s responsibilities involved much travel to missile launching and observational sites at White Sands and Holloman Air
Force base in New Mexico, Wallops, VA and in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

     An accomplished photographer, Bob both designed and modified military cameras for use in upper atmospheric studies. On October 4, 1957, he was part of a team to be the first in New England to successfully track and photograph the Russian satellite, Sputnik I. During the latter part of his career, he was employed as a marketing engineer for Scully Electronics of Wilmington, MA.

    Mr. Jenkins was a communicant of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Nashua. He was very active during his adult life serving on church committees, Habitat programs and as a trustee for Austin Preparatory School in Reading, MA. After his retirement, Bob devoted much of his time to using his computer skills while volunteering over 15 years at Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua and over 20 years at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

     Bob met the Love of his life, Patricia I. Haire of Malden, MA at Wells Beach, Maine and were married on Valentine’s Day in 1953. The couple made their home in Melrose, MA where they raised their family and spent 32 wonderful years while continuing to Summer at their home in Wells Beach. Bob and Pat moved to Nashua in 1987. Patricia passed away on January 27, 2021 after sharing 68 wonderful years of marriage.

     The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Aynsley Place for all their care and compassion they gave to Bob and his family.

      Members of his family include four children and their spouses, Bob and Janet Jenkins of Southbridge, MA, Paula and Don Humen of Nashua, NH, Greg and Cindi Jenkins of Ashland, NH and Andrea and Mark Drugan of Salem, NH; nine grandchildren, Gregory Jenkins and his wife Natali, Julie Jenkins, Aubrey Bridges and her husband Beau, Daniel Jenkins and his wife Stephanie, Molly Corbett and her husband Gary, Michael Jenkins and his wife Allison, Laura Humen, Bobby Humen and his wife Lilly and Phoebe Jenkins; five great-grandchildren, Griffin, Avery, Nora, Emerson and Niall, with two more on the way; a sister, Gail Jenkins of Nashua; sister-in-law, Renie Alie of Hampton, NH; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was also predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Andrew C. and Franny Jenkins.

    Donations may be made in his memory to the Marginal Way Preservation Fund, PO Box 1455, Ogunquit, ME 03907 or online @marginalwayfund.org or the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online @dav.org.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph the Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua Friday, May 27^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the 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.   

Dora Emilia Camino, 91, of Nashua, widow of Bernardo A. Camino passed away Friday evening, May 20, 2022, at Premier Rehab and Healthcare, after two years of declining health.

Dora was a resident of Nashua for the past decade. She was born in Cuba and migrated to the United States in the early 1960s. She lived in the Boston area for approximately 30 years before moving to Florida with her husband Bernardo in 1995. Dora and Bernardo enjoyed reconnecting with family and friends in Miami, Florida until Bernardo’s passing in 1998.

Dora moved to Nashua in 2005 to spend more time with her children and grandchildren. Members of her family include her three sons, Alfredo Camino and his wife Kathy of Nashua, Daniel Camino, his wife Anne DeBenedictis of Woburn, MA and his son Daniel Camino of Salem NH, and Gonzalo Camino, his wife Susan and their sons Michael and Anthony of Nashua.

Dora will be flown to Miami, Florida to reunite with her late husband, Bernardo. Her service will be held in the Mausoleum at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, 8215 Bird Road, Miami, Florida 33155 on Saturday, May 28th at 9 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Local arrangements were in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH.

   Susan L. (Ford) Guarino, 78, of Nashua, widow of Gerald J. Guarino, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 12, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.          

   A resident of Nashua for the past 60 years, she was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 6, 1943, a daughter of the late William A. and Mary E. (Walsh) Ford. Susan grew up in Dorchester and was educated in schools there.

    Susan and Jerry enjoyed spending winters in Naples, Florida and traveling together. She also enjoyed playing Bunco and ten pin bowling with the Wednesday morning coffee league. She was a member of the Nashua Emblem Club.  Susan especially loved spending time with her family and was always available for a cup of tea!

    In addition to her parents, Susan was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Jerry who passed away May 19, 2018. They were married on September 19, 1961 and shared, 56 years together.

    Members of her family include her three children, Gerald J. Guarino Jr. of Nashua, David Guarino and his wife Suzanne of Litchfield, and Donna Hemond and her husband Robert of Nashua; ten grandchildren, Tyler and Jake Guarino, Meghan Hemond, Molly Hemond and her significant other, Nicholas Coffey, Jeremy, Jaila, Jasmine, Jacie, John and Jay Guarino; and her neighbors, Leo and  Linda Driscoll who are like her family.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday evening, May 16^th from 5 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. 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.

Louise M. (Grafton) Renaud, 83, died peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Courville Nursing Home in Nashua.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Renaud who predeceased her on July 5, 2000.

Louise was born December 10, 1938 in Nashua NH to the late Guy F. Grafton and Jeanne (Fredette) Grafton.  Louise grew up in Nashua attended local schools and graduated from Nashua High School in 1957. Louise was predeceased by her sister-in-laws Patricia Grafton and Lorraine Landry and her brother-in-laws Richard Landry and James Joyce.

Louise is survived by her son Robert A. Marchenonis Jr. of Nashua, NH and her two granddaughters Amaila Marchenonis of Raymond NH and Jennifer and her husband Randy Sakamoto of Manchester, NH.  She is also survived by her brother John Grafton of Nashua and a sister-in-law Theresa Joyce of Concord, NH, several nieces and nephews and her Godson David Fredette of Nashua.

Louise was a kind and generous person who helped many people over the years.  Louise was a lover of animals and always had at least one pet usually a cat.  Louise had many good friends throughout Nashua and Florida.

Louise worked for several companies over the years and her favorite was working at BAE formally Sanders Associates, but most importantly Louise was a devoted wife and mother where she always took care of her family with love and compassion.

Louise’s special interests included family and friends, gardening for many years, baking, reading and politics both local and national. She devoted much of her time and energy helping others over the years, whether it was in Florida or Nashua.  She volunteered for several non-profit organizations in Nashua.

SERVICES: Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 11^th from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua NH.  Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 12^th at 10 AM in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis St., Nashua.  Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Milford, Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Louise’s name to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua at 24 Ferry Road, Nashua NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Carol L Spiller of Leland, NC, passed away May 2, 2022, having succumbed to cancer.  Carol was born in Nashua, NH, Graduating from Nashua High School, Continental Academy of Hair Design and attending N.H. College.  Carol received her Certified Mortgage Banker Designation in 2007 from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

Carol worked in the banking profession and cosmetology locally for many years.  In 1994, Carol relocated to the metro Atlanta area, working in cosmetology sales and the mortgage industry.  In 1998, she relocated to Reston, VA accepting a position with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).  In 2004, she returned to Nashua to join the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.  In 2010, she moved to her retirement home in Leland, where she worked as an independent contractor in the mortgage industry until the day arrived when she “didn’t want to work anymore”, refusing to “retire”. 

With time on her hands, she reunited with her camera and attended photography courses at a local art museum.  Combining her renewed addiction to photography, love of music and travel, she could be found photographing performing musicians from NC to Myrtle Beach and on cruise ships, with nature photographs in many countries visited along the way.  She’s created promotional materials for musicians and her photos have been published in local TV news broadcasts.  When the Wilson Center of Cape Fear Community College, a state of the art, auditorium hosting popular musical acts and Broadway plays opened in October 2015, she began volunteering at the venue.  Once again, she found herself and her camera photographing events and was particularly proud of being asked to photograph the volunteers, the Gladys Knight performance and a meet and greet with the Pointer Sisters. 

Carol is predeceased by her Angels, George H. and Colette I. Livingston and Kate Marie Spiller.  She is survived by her loving and caring, brother Thomas G. Livingston, who relocated back to the Carolina’s, to be near Carol as she fought this battle.  Her near as can be sister, Ann Rose Simoneau of Fayetteville, NC and her Bestie’s Lynne A. Schubert of Leland NC and Jill Coyne of Gulfport, FL.  She is survived by cousins in NC, FL and NH. 

Many thanks to the wonderful and caring nurses at NHRMC, Coastal Pointe Assisted Living in Shallotte, Hospice of Shallotte and a great
crew of physicians who have allowed her to live her life as desired, to live as normal a life as possible, as long as possible since her diagnosis in July 2019.  

A period of visitation will be held at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua on Monday, May 9^th beginning at 10 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian burial at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.  Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made to Life Care of Wilmington NC or Hospice of Shallotte. 

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

JoAnn S. Worth, 87, of Litchfield, widow of John W. Worth, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday morning, January 31, 2022 after a brief illness.

A resident of Litchfield since the late 1950s, Mrs. Worth was born in Nashua on August 28, 1934, the youngest daughter of the late George E. and Myrtie (Lawrence) Marshall.

JoAnn was educated in local schools and attended Nashua High School. In addition to raising her family, she had been employed in the office of Market Basket at the South Nashua and Somerset Stores for over 30 years.

JoAnn and John were married December 6, 1953 and shared 40 years together until his passing on January 8, 1994. They enjoyed spending time at their camp on Island Pond in Stoddard. JoAnn loved to go on drives, and her grandchildren treasure the memories they have of swimming at camp, playing cards, and taking week-long trips to the White Mountains in the summer.

Members of her family include her sons and daughter-in-law, Bruce J. Worth of Litchfield and William and Ronna Worth of Amherst; five grandchildren, Jocelyn Leroux, Travis (Jennifer) Worth, Cody Worth, Johnna (Jeff) Brown and Marshall (Nicole) Worth; six great-grandchildren, Madeline, Cassidy, Lincoln, Cole, Sean and Liam; a great-great-grandchild, Parker; two sisters, Myrtie M. Burton of Hudson and Alice A. LeClaire of Florida; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her husband and parents, JoAnn was also predeceased by her brothers, George E. Marshall, Lawrence Marshall, and Harry E. Marshall; her sister, Dorothy R. Dube; and brother-in-law, Paul Burton.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice of Bedford, Robby Rollinsworth, Kim Wilkie, and especially Carla Anger for lovingly caring for JoAnn the past few weeks.

HER  GRAVESIDE SERVICE  will take place on Friday morning, May 6th at 11 o’clock at WEST VIEW CEMETERY,  Burnham Road in Hudson. 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.

     Harriett M. Dubuque, 94, of Hudson, widow of Gilbert Dubuque, passed away early Thursday morning, April 21, 2022 at Laurel Place Assisted Living after a period of declining health.

     Mrs. Dubuque was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on July 1, 1927, a daughter of the late William and Julia (Murphy) Desmond. Harriet grew up in Revere, MA where she was educated and graduated from high school. She furthered her education at Boston College. Harriet had been employed with ADP in Waltham, MA.

     Harriet also made her home in Vermont, Billerica, MA and Kentucky before moving to Nashua, NH and later to Hudson.

     Members of her family include her daughter, Kimberly Dubuque of Nashua. In addition to her husband and parents, Harriet was also predeceased by her son, Peter F. Dubuque who passed away in 2009; and her four brothers.

     There are no calling hours or formal services at this time. Harriet will be laid to rest at New Calvary Cemetery in Mattapan, MA at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. 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.