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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.

   Marilyn Mae (Stevens) Schofield, 84, was born and raised in Nashua, and once she married moved to Merrimack where she raised her own family. After 40 years in Merrimack, Marilyn recently moved to Barrington to live with some of her family. Marilyn passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022, at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover.        

   Born in Nashua on November 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Mervin E. and Evelyn Mae (Haskell) Stevens. Marilyn was the widow of Ralph J. “Buddy” Schofield, who passed away on February 15, 1997. They had shared 40 years together.

    Members of her family include six children and their spouses, Mark and Gloria Schofield of Merrimack, Cindi Cookinham of Brewer, ME, Michael and Darlene Schofield and Matthew and Karen Schofield all of Merrimack, Todd Schofield of New Ipswich, and Judd Schofield-Savo and David Schofield-Savo of Barrington; her adopted daughter, Debra Ryan and her husband Dan of Merrimack; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mervin E. Stevens Jr. of Walpole, NH and David A. Stevens of Georgia; a sister, Barbara J. Katsiaficas of Nashua; closest friends Meredith Carter of Manchester, and Charlotte Davis of Nashua, also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Marilyn was also predeceased by her brothers, Donald W. Stevens and Henry Stevens, and her sister, Carol L. Berry.

     Educated in local schools, Marilyn attended Nashua High School and later was a proud graduate of the Merrimack Police Citizen Academy. Marilyn was known for her quick wit, positive outlook on life, and mantra of ‘Keep Smiling’.  Marilyn was a wonderful positive role model for her family and friends.  Marilyn was a lifetime member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Nashua and sang in the junior choir. Marilyn and her husband attended and headed Bible studies in the Nashua area and were actively involved with the Billy Graham Crusade. She was a member of the Joyful Notes in Nashua.

     Marilyn operated a small daycare “Nana’s Day Care” in Merrimack and was a member of the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce.

     She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. The spirit and light of Marilyn have gone on to be with her best friends and our Savior Jesus Christ. In her leisure time, she enjoyed hosting family parties, home decorating, crafts, reading, and was a collector of Christian books. Marilyn was a caregiver most of her life and loved her family and friends.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, April 28^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, Friday, April 29^th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and are required to wear face masks at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Marilyn to: Family Hospice House in Dover, NH. https://friendsofhyderfamilyhospicehouse.org/donation or St. Jude’s Research Center ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service in Nashua.

   Carol Ann (Morse) Leigh, died peacefully on Monday morning, April 18, 2022 in the loving care of family in Hudson.         

   Born in Nashua on December 26, 1939, Carol was a daughter of the late Veronica L. (Owens) Morse and Raymond F. Morse. She was given the name “Christmas Carol” by the church on her baptism, which always held special meaning to her.

   She was immersed in the Hudson community serving as a Cafeteria employee in the Hudson Elementary School, and participating in local events. Carol spent many years of employment at Benson’s Animal Farm, and Centronics. In the 1990’s you could find her welcoming smile at Bradlees in Nashua where she served as a cashier.

    Carol will be most remembered for her love of the Red Sox, Patriots, Scat, Bingo, parties and family. She raised her four daughters with love, patience, grace, and fierce independence. She spoiled her family with McDonald’s outings, crocheted blankets, and the best homemade cookies and banana bread. At all events, big or small, you could always find her behind the camera documenting her family’s memories. Her holiday cards with handwritten messages of love, and her ability to remember everyone’s birthday will be sorely missed. She was kind, loving, and welcomed all with open arms. If you were fortunate enough to call her friend or family, you felt her deep love.

     Carol is survived by her daughters, Tammy Rackliff and her husband Joseph, Sheila Fauteux and her husband Guy, Sharyl Desruisseau and her husband Steven, Jodi Boutin and her husband David; grandchildren, Kymberlee Leigh, Jolene Damon, Heather Pereira, Derek McCrum, Shannon Fauteux, Brittany DeFlumeri, Cory Boutin, the late Tabitha Fauteux, Dylan Boutin, Trevor Fauteux, Katrina Rackliff, Hannah Albanese, Makayla Fauteux, Makenzie Fauteux, their spouses and many great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Carol was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Simard; and her brothers, Raymond G. Morse, Harry Chesnulevich and Ralph Chesnulevich.

      We pray “She calls us when she gets home”. A Graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, April 23^rd at 10 o’clock at St. Patrick Cemetery, 71 Derry Road in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. There are no calling hours. 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.

   Lois May Duffina, 86, of Nashua and formerly of Merrimack for many years, wife of Harry F. Duffina, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2022 at Maple Leaf Health Care Center in Manchester, after a period of declining health.    

   Mrs. Duffina was born in Proctor, Vermont on April 9, 1936, a daughter of the late Peter and Violet (LaPan) Fredette. Lois moved to Nashua at an early age and was educated in the Nashua School System. In addition to raising her family, she was employed at Hampshire Manufacturing in Nashua, Centronics in Hudson and later worked as a lunch lady at a Florida school.

    Lois and her husband Harry, also made their home in Bradenton, Florida for many years before returning to Nashua. In her leisure time, she loved shopping with her sister Charlotte Trudel, spending time with her family and especially loved big family gatherings.   

   Members of her family include her husband of 68 years, Harry F. Duffina, whom she married on November 23, 1953 at St. Christopher Church in Nashua; a daughter and son-in-law, Shelly M. and Bruce McLaughlin of Nashua; a son, Brian F. Duffina and his fiancée Diana Stiegler of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren, Stephanie Duffina, Nicole Arnold, Dakota Duffina and Joel Duffina; six great-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    In addition to her parents, Lois was predeceased by her sisters, Charlotte M. Trudel and her husband Patrick, and Mary D. Kenna; her brothers, Frank V. Fredette Sr. and his wife Anna, and Joseph P. Fredette; and her infant granddaughter, Kattigen McLaughlin.

     The family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date. There are no formal services at this time. Donations may be made in her memory to Parkinson’s Disease Research.  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.

Vincent Nadeau Lu, 33, passed away on April 16, 2022.  Vincent was born to Elizabeth Nadeau Lu and Michael Lu on May 28, 1988.  He was raised in Nashua, where he participated in youth sports, and theater.  Vin was a voracious reader and he loved poetry and philosophy. He was also a songwriter and created music through a combination of craftsmanship and flourishing creativity. He graduated from Kenyon College in 2010.

After college he launched and managed a successful Austin-based entertainment company until he fell ill.  Vinnie’s plans and efforts were interrupted by the emergence of mental illness in his late twenties.  The effort to obtain treatment for his illness required more strength and determination than he had left.  His passing leaves us grieving deeply at the loss of a gentle, compassionate soul whose presence was a comfort and joy to those who knew him.

Vinnie leaves behind his parents and step-father, Matthew Plante, his sister and her husband, Juliet Lu and Olivier Celhay, and his nephew, Arsène, as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, step-siblings, nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider becoming an advocate for equal access to medical treatment for those with mental illness.  You may also donate to the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Hampshire at www.NAMINH.org/get-involved/donate

Family and friends are invited to his calling hours on Thursday April 21, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. A celebration of Vinnie’s life will be held at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service in Nashua.

   Jane (Alexander) Solomon Bangert, 86, of Amherst, NH and formerly of Nashua for many years, passed away Friday afternoon, April 8, 2022 after a brief illness. Jane was the widow of Robert M. Solomon and Dale P. Bangert.       

    A native of Chicago, Illinois, Jane was born on April 24, 1935, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille (Frank) Alexander. She grew up on the Southside of Chicago and graduated from Kirsch High School Class of 1952. She furthered her education at the University of Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1956 and later graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, earning her M.B.A.

     Jane’s professional career spanned four decades, beginning at General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana as a market research statistician, and ending in Nashua, New Hampshire where she was the Director of Personnel and Special Services for the Nashua public schools until her retirement in 1995. Along the way, she taught kindergarten at the White Wing School from 1966-1968 and was an Associate Professor and Director of Extended Education at New England Aeronautical Institute from 1968-1975. From 1970-1975, Jane also worked part time as education director for radio station WSMN and covered the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami, Florida.

     Always active in her community, Jane has served as vice chairperson of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III State Advisory Board, the advisory board of the New Hampshire Voucher Project, was active with the New Hampshire Council for Better Schools, and served on the Board of Directors of several organizations. After retirement, she served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, giving the state’s abused children a voice in court.

     Politics was one of Jane’s passions. In addition to running several political campaigns, Jane was the Hillsborough County Democratic Committee chairman and co-chair of the 1972 Democratic State Convention. She was elected to serve as a representative to the New Hampshire General Court, 1975-1976.

    Among her honors is membership in the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. In 1970, she was chosen one of the Outstanding Young Women of America and an Outstanding Educator in America (awarded to her again in 1973.) Jane received the Nashua Junior Women’s Club Award in 1972. She was also named Woman of Achievement for 1975 by the Nashua Business and Professional Women’s Club.

    Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Dean R. and Frances Solomon of Boyne City, MI; her daughter, Lori L. Solomon of Amherst, NH; two step-children, David P. Bangert and his wife Monica of Ouray, CO and Susan E. Murphy and her husband Henry of Old Saybrook, CT; her grandchildren, Keith, Paul and Jill Solomon, McKenna Huynh, Stephanie Gagne, Cara Marcionek, Ryan, Michael and Mary Kate Murphy; eighteen great-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husbands and parents, Jane was predeceased by her sisters, Esther Lamb and Barbara Naiditch; and her step-daughter, Holly A. Bangert.

   The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to her special care-givers, Jim Clarke, Nicole Lagueux and Darlene Currier for their kindness, compassion and care of Jane.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 12^th from 4 to 6 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the Shaw Chapel of The First Church, One Concord Street, Nashua, Wednesday at Noon. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Casa of New Hampshire, casanh.org. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service in Nashua.

   Larry R. Case, 66, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, April 4, 2022 after a brief illness.         

   Born in Nashua on December 5, 1955, he was a son of the late Royal E. and Louise (Lavoie) Case. Educated in local schools, Larry was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1974.  An Army veteran, he proudly served his country.

    Larry was employed as a maintenance supervisor at the Nashua Public Library for over 33 years.  In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, hiking, kayaking, traveling, and was an avid sports fan.  Larry will be remembered for his very sociable personality and was the most loving and caring person. He had a wonderful way of making people feel special, and he always thought of others before himself.  Larry was a constant source of laughter and fun for all, he was always the life of the party.  He was truly a special person that will be forever missed by everyone he met.

    Members of his family include his wife, Mary “Ethel” (Touchette) Case, whom he married on July 17, 1982 and would have celebrated their 40^th anniversary this summer; he is survived by his children, Benjamin “Dill” Case and his wife, Kathleen, and Jessica “Baloob” Blazka and her husband Andrew; a grandson, Lucas “Pasqual” Blazka; four sisters, Betty Cernuda and her husband George, Linda Rainey, Patty Turman and Mary McLaughlin and her husband Paul; his brother, William Case; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, April 11^th from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.  There will be an after-funeral reception at The Event Center, Courtyard by Marriot at 12:30pm on Tuesday at 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH 03063. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Facial Pain Association, 7778 McGinnis Ferry Road, #256, Suwanee, GA 30024. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE in Nashua.

The Reverend Dr. Kenneth A. Fiery, 88, longtime Nashua resident, passed away at his home, Sunday morning, April 3, 2022, after a brief illness.        

    Born in Washington, DC on March 21, 1934, he was a son of the late Robert and Elinor (Bowker) Fiery. An Air Force veteran, Dr. Fiery served from 1954 to 1957.

Ken married Rosemary Bagwell, also of Washington, DC on May 14, 1955 at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church in University Park, Maryland.

    A graduate of Andover – Newton Theological School, Dr. Fiery was an American Baptist Minister and served as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Natick, MA and the First Baptist Church in West Boylston, MA. In 1967, Ken and his family moved to Nashua, where he served as pastor of the First Baptist Church until 1976. He then began a second career as a psychotherapist in Nashua for many years.

     Ken trained as an airplane mechanic in the Air Force, but the commanders realized he was a better painter than mechanic. From then on he was the designated painter, and he ran the base coffee shop even though he didn’t drink coffee at that time.

     Later on, Rosemary saved enough money out of the family budget to pay for tuition for art classes for Ken. That began his true love of painting. Ken later took many classes and began painting “full time” in retirement.

     Ken enjoyed riding as a child and after he retired as pastor, he bought his first horse “Julie.” He continued to enjoy riding and driving for the remainder of his life. Ken’s current Registered Morgan is “Tiger” (Final Judgment).

     In 1991, Ken began a new spiritual journey, as part of this, he started the local group for “A Course in Miracles.” The group continues to meet weekly.

     In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Rosemary, who passed away November 27, 2021.

     Members of his family include his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Danielle Fiery of Amherst, NH and William Evan and Dorothy Fiery of Spotsylvania, VA; his grandchildren, Lauren and Matthew Fiery; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Everett Earl and Tess Fiery, and Wayne and Cecelia Fiery. He was also predeceased by his sister, Jeanne.

     In honor of Ken’s wishes, all services will be private. Please consider a donation in his memory to Harborcare, 77 Northeastern Boulevard, 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, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Steven L. Maynard, a longtime resident of the greater Nashua area, age 74, died peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022 after a brief illness, with his beloved wife, daughter and family holding his hands.

   Steve was born and raised in Nashua, NH, as the eldest of ten children of Lucien and Ellen Maynard. He was a proud graduate of the University of New Hampshire in 1970 and an even prouder graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder Law School in 1974.

   Having lived in Amherst for over 20 years, he had recently relocated to Portsmouth, NH. He was a respected member of the New Hampshire bar and a well-liked and esteemed lawyer based in Nashua for many years.

   Steve was much too modest to have wanted others to read of his many achievements, adventures and escapades. He was a good and decent man with a sharp intellect, a playful sense of humor, a spirited love of sports, a fondness for very strong coffee, and a lot of soul.  He leaves many friends, former colleagues and family members to grieve his death but also to feel privileged and grateful for having known and loved him.

   He is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen Casey Maynard of Portsmouth, NH; his daughter and son-in-law, Callan and Tim Sullivan of Lee, NH and his granddaughter Zoe. Steve is also survived by siblings Jim Maynard (and Sharon Elliot) of Nashua, NH, David and Patricia Maynard of Hollis, NH, Mary and Russell Arrowsmith of Amherst, NH, Sue and Jim Babineau of Lisbon Falls, ME, Kevin Maynard and Cindy Mugnier of Belchertown, MA, Beth and Fred Lamb of Nashua, NH; niece Danielle Casey and Sam Alsop, and also many many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Steve was predeceased by his parents; his son Jonathan; and his brothers, Peter, Mark and Christopher.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon, April 10^th from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford, NH, Monday morning, April 11^th at 11 o’clock. 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 in Nashua.