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   Leo O. Marquis, Jr, 74, of Nashua, passed away early Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief period of declining health.         

    A lifelong Nashua resident, Leo was born on July 17, 1947, a son of Leo O. Marquis and Priscilla (Lajoie) Landry Marquis. Educated in local schools, Mr. Marquis was an Army veteran and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.

    Leo was a longtime employee of Beebe Rubber Company, where he worked as a rubber compounder until his retirement

    A member of the Community Christian Church of New Ipswich, Leo was a former member of the New Testament Church in Nashua and was active in its soup kitchen.  

    In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening around his home and spending time with his loved ones.

   Members of his family include his wife of 48 years, Brenda C. (Lambert) Marquis, whom he married on June 23, 1973; his son and daughter-in-law, Joshua J. and Courtney Marquis of Wilton; his granddaughter, MacKenzie Marquis; three sisters, Flora McClure of San Markis, TX, Hilda Bebirian of Nashua and Sharon LaPiana and her husband John of Rochester, NY; three brothers and their wives, Duane and Claire Landry of Nashua, Paul and Arlene Landry of Hudson and Gene and Denise Landry of Nashua; brother-in-law, John Montanez of Dublin; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Leo was also predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Montanez; and brother and sister-in-law, Donald A. and Eleanor (Cowgill) Landry.   

    There are no calling hours or formal services at this time. The family is planning a Celebration of His Life at a later date. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Christian Church, 32 Main Street, New Ipswich, NH 03071. 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.

Mary Alice (Ghilardi) Grallo, 96, a longtime resident of Nashua, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones and her 15 year old “baby” daschund Chas.

She is fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a full-time homemaker while raising her children.  After that, there was no stopping her! She was a top-producing “Avon Lady” who pedaled her bike throughout the neighborhood for over 15 years. She also was a monitor at Charlotte Avenue school for 25 years, reluctantly retiring at 87 years young! She was generous with both her hugs and the candy in her pockets and was lovingly known as Mrs. “G” to thousands of students. For decades, she was an active member and top fundraiser for the Nashua Senior Activity Center and was a fixture in the Annual Senior Citizens Show singing and dancing in one of her many outrageous costumes every year. She loved her aerobics, dance and yoga up until the age of 94!

She was always active and loved working in her vegetable garden and was raking and mowing her lawn well into her 90’s. And this, from a city gal!

She was born on October 13, 1925, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Leo and Catherine Ghilardi and was predeceased by the love of her life, Anthony Grallo, whom she was married to for 50 years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Emma Stewart and her brothers Leo and John Ghilardi.

Survivors include her daughters and their spouses, Sandra and Jean-Paul Lanctot, Joyce McGrath and her buddies, Paul Young and James Weltzer (Mary’s “adopted” sons) and Linda and Kirk Pomeroy. Her grandchildren include Bruce Lanctot, Paula Gathright, Bret Pomeroy, Brianna Beam as well as two great-grandchildren, Jayla Gathright and Ambrose Beam.  She had many nieces and nephews, and she was considered a second Mom by her niece Katey Barbaro and her husband Frank and her nephew Steven Ghilardi.

Mary was also blessed with a second family, Melissa and Al Martin, their daughter Ashleigh and her son Grayson and Allan Jr. and his family.

Mom’s beautiful face, her laughter and her indomitable spirit will always live on through those who were privileged to know and love her. She will always be loved from the moon and back a million times.

Visiting hours will be on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, followed by a Celebration of Life at Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua, NH 03063. A Funeral Mass will take place on the following Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 E Dunstable Rd, Nashua, NH 03062. Friends and family are cordially invited to meet directly at the church. Service will be livestreamed starting at 10:00 am www.iccnashuanh.org/media-library Interment to follow at Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03064.

In lieu of flowers, for those planning an expression of sympathy, the family asks that donations honoring the life of Mary Grallo be made to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054, Attention: Development or online at www. hhhc.org or to The Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St, Nashua, NH 03060.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE (603) 882-0591. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Neil Curtis Guild, 88, of Nashua, NH and formerly of Hyannis, MA, passed away at his home, early Thursday morning, February 10, 2022 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Chatham, Massachusetts on August 25, 1933, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth (O’Neill) Guild.  Neil grew up in Hyannis and was a graduate of Barnstable High School and attended Boston University for a year. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Neil was an Air Traffic Controller and held the rank of Staff Sergeant.

    After his honorable discharge in January 1957, Neil continued a long career as an Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration in Columbus, Ohio and Boston, Massachusetts before moving to Nashua in 1964. He furthered his education at Rivier University where earned a Bachelor’s degree.

    Earlier in his life, Neil played minor league baseball with the Air Force in Montana. He was a longtime left-handed golfer and fan of all the Boston sports teams. While residing in Hyannis, Neil was a Trumpet player in high school and later with the Air Force. He attended the Federated Church of Hyannis and sang in the choir and the Air Force.

   Members of his family include his brother, Eugene Guild of Pelham, NH; a nephew, Matthew Guild of Billerica, MA; his dear companion, Patricia Clark of Nashua, NH; also many nieces and nephews residing on Cape Cod; and many friends. In addition to his parents, Neil was also predeceased by a brother, Edward Guild of Hyannis, MA.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, February 16^th from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a prayer service. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Thursday, February 17th at 1:30 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, Nashua, NH.

   Claire A. (Provencher) Marsolais, 93, of Hudson, passed away at her home, with her beloved family and her precious cat by her side early Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022 after a short period of declining health.         

    Mrs. Marsolais was born in Manchester on January 22, 1929, a daughter of the late Athanase and Bernadette (Pelletier) Provencher. She attended St. Augustine Parochial School and was a graduate of Central High School.

    A longtime resident of Hudson, Claire had been employed at St. John the Evangelist School and later worked at the former Indian Head National Bank in Nashua. After she retired, Claire made her home at Buttercup Hill on Webster Street in Hudson for many years, and developed many longtime friendships. For the last two years she lived with her family.

   Claire was a loving and devoted mother, who always put her children first. She enjoyed attending her son’s sports activities; playing cards with her family; spent many hours cooking, sewing and loved reading to her kids and grandkids. She had a great sense of humor. Some of her favorite pastimes were going out for long shore rides for ice cream and lobster rolls, trips to the lake and beaches; making her famous Christmas treat “Nuts & Bolts”, buying scratch tickets, watching game shows and she also learned how to text on her phone at 89. She and her cat Nike were inseparable and she often sang “You are my Sunshine” to Nike. She was always a very kind and compassionate person that put others’ needs in front of her own.

   One of seven children, she was predeceased by her brothers, Emile Provencher and his wife Jesse, Leon Provencher, and George W. Provencher and his wives, Lucille (Cote) Provencher and Rita (St. Pierre) Provencher; two sisters and their husbands, Marcelle and Raymond LaMontagne and Therese and Harold Tremblay; her brother-in-law, Joseph Girard; and her former husband, Paul R. Marsolais.  

    Members of her family include her three children, Paula Tate, Pamela Brodeur and Brian Marsolais; three grandchildren, Mike Peters, Kyle Tate and Scott Thompson; four great-grandchildren, Eddie, Billy and Charlie Thompson, and Paisley Tate; her sister, Irene Girard of Plaistow, NH; her sister-in-law, Priscilla Provencher of Vernon, Conn.; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, February 15^th from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a prayer service at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservicecom . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   Shirley G. Nason, 86, of Hudson, widow of Richard C. Nason, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2022 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua after a period of declining health.

    A resident of Hudson for over 60 years, Mrs. Nason was born in Nashua on September 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Edward C. and Gladys M. (Raymond) Grant.  Shirley grew up in Merrimack and was a graduate of Nashua High School.

    Shirley was employed at the former Smith Flower Shop in downtown Nashua from 1956 to 1964.  She later served as the secretary at the First Baptist Church of Hudson for over twenty years. Shirley also worked as a paralegal and bank customer service representative.

    She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson and BAFTA Fellowship; held membership in Pilgrim Chapter #55, Order of Eastern Star; and was a former member of Nashua Assembly #9 Rainbow for Girls.  

    Shirley and her husband “Dick” were married on June 21, 1957 and shared 47 years together until his passing on February 10, 2005.  Devoted to her family, Shirley always made herself available and hosted creative, fabulous family gatherings.  She was talented in art and writing and loved square dancing. 

    In addition to her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by her daughter Diane E. Nason in February 2019; great grandson, Zypher M. Thompson in 2017; her sister and brother-in-law, Marion Louise “Tiny” and Horace Knights; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald E. and Barbara Grant and William P. and Eleanor Grant.

    Members of her family include her daughter, Nancy L. Nason of Hudson; son-in-law, George Roehl of Bridgewater; four grandchildren, Nichole Kyrychok and her husband, Andri of Antrim, Karen Black of Rumney, Christopher Black and his fiancée, Lydia Cooley of Pembroke and Elizabeth Ann Luna of Tampa Bay, FL.; great-grandchildren, Private Collin Nason , US Army; Adin Kyrychok,  Noella Black, Loki Normandin, Felix Thompson, and Analea Nichols; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, February 15^th from 2 to 4 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street in Hudson, Wednesday morning at 10 am.   Interment will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.  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.  

    Leo William Soucy, Sr., 69, of Nashua, passed away Thursday evening, February 3, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital after a period of declining health.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Leo was born on July 9, 1952, son of the late Leo P. and Bertha (Durand) Soucy. He attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and Nashua public schools.

    Leo began working as a teenager at Maynard & Lesieur, Inc. in Nashua from 1968 to 1983; then as a maintenance man at the McDonald’s restaurant on Derry Road in Hudson from 1983 to 1988. He continued his career at Kollsman Instruments in Merrimack as an HVAC technician from 1988 to 1992 and later worked at Costco until his retirement in 2012.

    In his leisure time, Leo loved drag racing and collected Hot Rod magazines. He and his wife Carol, visited 180 breweries around the country and traveled to Lake Placid, NY where they enjoyed riding on a 4-man bobsled and dog sled. Leo also loved spending time with his family at his camp at Shapleigh on Treasure Island in Maine for many years. A very religious person, Leo read his bible every day.

    Members of his family include his wife, Carol L. (Casey) Soucy, whom he married on May 8, 1971, and celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary last year; his son, Leo W. Soucy, Jr; his daughter, Christine L. Soucy and her dog “Royal”; two grandchildren, Evan and Elena Soucy; two sisters and their husbands, Susan and Carbo Sauls of Sutton, NH and Paula and Bruce Sawyer of Moultonborough, NH; brother-in-law, Paul A. Desrosiers of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Leo was predeceased by two sisters, Laurette Desrosiers and Lucille Baker; and his beloved cat “Puss”.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, February 11^th from 6 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 242 Derry Road in Litchfield, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, Nashua, NH.

   Gerard R. “Chick” Desrosiers, 96, a longtime resident of Hollis and formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday evening, February 1, 2022.               

   A resident of Hollis since 1968, he was born in Nashua on September 29, 1925, the son of the late Charles E. and Marie (April) Desrosiers. Educated in local schools, Chick was a graduate of Nashua High School. An Army veteran, he served during World War II with Troop A of the 121^st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron in the European, African, Middle Eastern Theatre of operations and held the rank of Private First Class. After the war, Mr. Desrosiers continued his education at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1950.

   Mr. Desrosiers enjoyed a long career as a surveyor for the State of New Hampshire.

  An active sportsman, he was an avid mountain climber and held membership in Appalachian Mountain Club. A longtime member of the Nashua Country Club, Chick enjoyed golf, curling and squash. He was also a fan of the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots.

    Chick was the beloved husband of Nancy M. (Bellavance) Desrosiers, who passed away on September 15, 2019. The couple shared 52 years together.

    He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Christopher Bonaventura of Milton Mills, NH; his granddaughter, Amanda Bonaventura of Milton Mills; a nephew, Daniel Bondonis of Nashua; two nieces, Diane Kisting of Cape Coral, FL and Marea Santos of Kingston, MA. In addition to his wife and parents, Chick was also predeceased by his sister, Irene M. Bondonis.

     A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, February 9^th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial in the Parish of the Resurrection at 11 o’clock. Interment and Army Honors will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice can be made in Chicks memory. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   Leslie L. (Bordeau) Holstein Ziegler, 63, of Durham, NC and Kennebunk, ME, and formerly of Nashua, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, after a brief illness.          

   Born in Nashua on November 29, 1958, she is a daughter of Wallace Bordeau and Bette (Bellisle) Roy. Educated in local schools, Leslie was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1976 and furthered her education at Daniel Webster College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree.

   Leslie had been employed with Fidelity Investments for several years and was currently working for the University of North Carolina Healthcare and was planning to retire in May of this year.

    A resident of North Carolina since 2006, Leslie had also resided at her summer home in Kennebunk, ME since 2017. She previously made her home in Weare, NH for many years.

    In her leisure time, Leslie was an avid reader, loved traveling, walking the beach in Maine, sewing, arts and crafts and visiting wineries. She was very proud of her girls and especially loved spending time with her family and was fondly known as “GiGi” to her grandchildren.

    Members of her family include her husband Carl Ziegler, whom she met in 2006; her daughters, Jamie Lovering and her husband Travis of Weare, NH and Kelly Holstein and her significant other Ryan Archambault of Manchester; three grandchildren, Austin and Joshua Lovering, and Gavin Archambault; her mother, Bette Roy of Bow; her father, Wallace Bordeau and his wife Florence of Nashua;her sister, Deborah Bordeau of Kennebunk, ME, who lived just around the corner from her; her brother William Bordeau and his wife Laurie of Nashua; a nephew, Corey-Allen Bordeau; a step-sister, Cori Kenney of East Haven, CT; and many cousins.  Leslie was predeceased by her first husband, James M. Holstein, who passed away May 9, 2002.

   Family and friends are invited to her calling hours at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, February 11^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a prayer service. Donations may be made in Leslie’s memory to AWS (Animal Welfare Society) P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   Frank Paul Cortez, 69, of Nashua and formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away at his home, Thursday evening, January 13, 2022 after a courageous battle from Muscular Dystrophy.              

   A resident of Nashua for the past 38 years, Frank was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 16, 1952, a son of the late Frank Paul and Rita (Morrison) Cortez. Educated in local schools, Frank was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1969 and earned an Associates Degree from Middlesex College. During the Vietnam War, Mr. Cortez served with the Air Force Reserves.  

   Frank began his career as a welder with BTU Engineering of Billerica, MA and later worked as Director for Catholic Charities Food Pantry in Lowell. Frank provided help to many families of the Lowell Community, which was so very gratifying to him.

   In his leisure time, he enjoyed golf, watching all sports and especially loved spending time with his family.

  Members of his family include his wife, Pamela (Oliver) Cortez, whom he married on October 13, 1973 and shared 48 years together; his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Keith Girouard of Nashua; two grandchildren, Isabella and Gavin Girouard; sister and brother-in-law, Corrinne and Ted Jabczanka of Londonderry, NH; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Anne Cortez of Tewksbury, MA; an aunt, Alice Beaulieu of Nashua; three uncles, James Morrison of Florida, Robert Morrison and his wife Happy of Dover, NH and Arthur Morrison of Florida; and his beloved dog, Gracie Rose. Frank will be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

  Family and friends are invited to his calling hours at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, January 22^nd beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 12 Noon. Frank will be laid to rest in the Mausoleum of Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas 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.   

   Robert Harold Foster, 80, of Nashua, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a period of declining health. His immediate family was by his side.            

   Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 17, 1941, he was a son of the late George and Ida E. (Barron) Foster. During his youth, Bob grew up in Ellsworth, Maine and was a graduate of The Ellsworth High School Senior Class of 1959, where he participated in many clubs including Band, Chorus and Drama. He served faithfully his entire life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was an elder with the congregation since 1972.  

   Bob was a man of many talents who worked a variety of occupations including being an EMT and radio announcer, working at radio stations in Maine and later in Peterborough, NH. He also was employed at Teradyne, Inc. of Nashua for several years. Bob also coordinated training and videography for the State of New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management.

    In his leisure time, Bob was active with the Nashua Theater Guild, where he directed Shakespeare in the Park, as well as composed musical scores for several plays. He had a keen love for music, playing in several bands, and had a knack for teaching those around him to develop an appreciation for all things music as well. Bob was a classic film buff and had an intense love of travel, poetry, and the beauty of nature. Bob was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the games with his good friend Tim. He always had a twinkle in his eye, a listening ear, and an open heart.

    Members of his family include his beloved wife and light of his life of 56 years, Faithe N. (Turner) Foster; a son, Michael A. Foster of Biddeford, ME; a daughter, Melodie L. Busche and her husband Jake of Largo, FL; three grandchildren, Dylan, Wyatt and Abigail Foster; three step-grandchildren, Taylor, Kylie and Kassidy Busche; a brother, Rick Foster and his wife Rebecca of Ellsworth, ME; and cousins Tait and Helen of Phoenix, AZ.

     There will be no formal in-person services. A virtual memorial is being planned for Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2 p.m., with additional details forthcoming. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Albert A. Nadeau, 96, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday evening, January 9, 2022, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Nashua on June 1, 1925, he was one of seven children of the late Alfred and Louise (Renaud) Nadeau. “Al” attended St. Louis de Gonzague parochial school and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1944. An Army veteran, Mr. Nadeau served during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952.

    Al was employed with Nashua Corporation in it’s traffic department for 46 years.

In his leisure time, Uncle Al, as he was known to most was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He enjoyed playing cribbage and other card games and watching Westerns on television.

    On September 14, 1968, Al married Jeanne T. Morin of Nashua, and they shared 46 years together until her passing on May 11, 2015.

   Members of his family include a special niece, Paula M. (Nadeau) Reynolds and her husband Wayne; extended family, Carol and Michael Mullan and their sons, Michael Jr. and James; special cousins, Priscilla Morin and Tom Morin; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Al was also predeceased by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Mary Nadeau, Roland and Andrea Nadeau; and four sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Winston Carter, Ida and William Rodonis, Irene and Pat Goyait and Cecile and Gerard Paice.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Infant Jesus Church (St. John III Parish) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, January 21^st at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his 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.

   Douglas Edward Jennings, 61, of Brookline, NH, passed away early Thursday morning, January 6, 2022 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, after a brief illness.           

   One of twelve children, he was born in Nashua on August 12, 1960, a son of the late Richard A. and Nancy J. (Farland) Jennings. Raised and educated in Nashua, Doug owned and operated Jennings Drywall in Nashua for many years.  

   His favorite hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, four wheeling, riding his motorcycle and playing pool.  According to many who knew him, Doug was a selfless man who had a great heart and would do anything for others who less fortunate than himself.

   Members of his family include his three children, Tony D. Jennings, Shane R. Jennings, and Katilynn Anderson; two grandsons,  Mason J. Jennings and Hayden C. Jennings; four brothers, Ronald W. Jennings and his wife Linda, David J. Jennings, Derick Jennings and Edward J. Paquin; two sisters, Patricia A. Jennings and Maryann Paquin; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Doug was also predeceased by three brothers, William Jennings, Richard A. Jennings Jr. and Donald E. Jennings Sr, two sisters, Barbara R. Lachance and Diane M. Trombly; two nephews, Michael and Nicholas Jennings; and his step-parents, Helen M. (Gladson) Jennings and Edward Paquin.

    Doug through various long term relationships has also claimed many step-children (7) and grandchildren. This includes his special little buddy Jaiden Johnson.

   There will be no formal services at this time. The family is planning a celebration of his life in the summer of this year. 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.

Barbara A. (Wojtowicz) Whitmore, 80, longtime resident of Nashua, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022 at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.  She was born in Lowell, MA on March 6, 1941 to the late Andrew and Libby (Panagopoulos) Wojtowicz.  Raised and educated in Billerica, MA, Barbara graduated from Billerica High School with the Class of 1958.  After her graduation, she attended Salem State University graduating with the Class of 1962 earning her bachelor’s degree in education.

Barbara married the love of her life in a simple ceremony in 1962 and settled in Nashua with her husband to raise their family.  She had a career that lasted nearly 4 decades teaching in the business program at Nashua High School.  Barbara was not only a teacher but she was many other things as well; daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. 

Barbara was the beloved matriarch of her family where she enjoyed spending time with them, reading, travelling, gardening and watching western classics.  She continued her service to the community as the board secretary for the Board of Trustees of Woodlawn and Pinewood Cemeteries.  Barbara was also the first woman president of the Nashua Lions Club.  She touched countless lives over the years and she will fondly be remembered, cherished and missed by all.

Barbara is survived by her dear daughter, Deborah Lynch and her husband Kevin, and her daughter-in-law, Sandra L. (Horne) Whitmore, all of Nashua.  She was the proud grandmother to her three grandchildren; Taylor Whitmore of Nashua, Adam Lee and his wife Crystal of Salem, NH and Kevin Lynch and his wife Maureen of Greer, SC, and great grandmother to Grace Helen Lee.  Barbara is also survived by her brother, Francis Wojtowicz and his wife Susan of Dracut, MA and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Whitmore Sr., with whom she shared 33 years of marriage together before his passing in 1995, her son Carl E. Whitmore Jr, in 2018 and several siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10 AM, at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Rd, Nashua.  Friends and family are cordially invited to meet directly at the church.  Encryptment to follow in the Mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley St, Nashua.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara’s memory to either the American Cancer Society, PO Box 10538, Bedford, NH 03110 or to the St. Benedict Abbey, PO Box 778, Harvard, MA 01451.  To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Barbara A. Rood, 85, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, on January 3, 2022.  Born on July 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Treynowich and Eva (Mellon) Caron.  Barbara was raised and educated in Hudson, NH, having graduated from Alvirne High School.

Barbara lived in Nashua throughout her entire life, eventually retiring from Matthew Thornton Health where she was an orthopedic surgeon’s assistant.  She loved to travel, enjoyed her time with her grandchildren, animals and as a bell ringer with the Red Hat Society.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband Herman Rood, who she shared 45 years of marriage with and is survived by her sister Joan Chaput of Twin Mountain, NH, Michael and Danielle Mansfield of Londonderry, NH; William Mansfield and his fiancé, Kendra Peterson, of Nashua, NH; Nicholas Rood and his significant other, Sally Lewis, of Easton, PA; Aggie and Alexander Vlahos of Merrimack, NH and her grandchildren; Wesley Mansfield, Kelsey Mansfield, Ashlyn Mansfield, and Emily Elliott.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Nurses, LNAs’, and volunteers at Home, Health and Hospice for the care they have provided to Barbara over the past seven months and especially to those that assisted her during her final days at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

Family and friends are invited to attend graveside services that will be held at Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH, on Saturday, January 15^th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054.

   Courtney Haynes (Popik) Way, 52, of Palm Harbor, FL, wife of John P. Way, passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022. Heaven has gained another Angel. Though this particular Angel is a feisty one! Courtney will definitely keep St. Peter and everyone else on their toes!              

   Born in Columbus, Georgia on March 4, 1969, she was a daughter of Ret. CW-4 John and Shirley (Arsenault) Popik.   

   Courtney made her home in Florida for a very long time, she never shook off the Yankee accent and her love of anything New England. You could be certain she’d be sporting her favorite team whether by t-shirt or hat or some other apparel. As she was a huge fan of David Bowie and Frank Langella, I’m pretty sure she’ll be hanging out looking for them!

    Her friends from junior and senior high school remember her as the “trend setter”. They said she was quite the funny and endearing friend anyone could ever have. And from the amount of condolence messages her family has received there was well over 100 people Courtney has touched in some fantastic way. Her friends from today have agreed with what was said from years ago. She had “something” that people just wanted to be with her. Courtney will be missed dearly by those friends, as well as her family.

    She leaves behind her husband John P. Way; daughters, Kristine Harvey and Mary Ellen Popik; her son, John P. “JP” Way, Jr.; her grandson Bentley, (whom she doted on like any cool nana ever could); her sister, Joan (Popik) Hussey of Massachusetts; her brothers, John J. Popik of Pennsylvania and Andrew Popik of Florida; her nieces, Jessica Purtz and Megan Popik; and nephews, Logan and Kelan Popik.

    A Graveside service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Monday afternoon, Janaury 31^st at one o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend. A donation in Courtney’s honor to a favorite charity, will be greatly appreciated. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH.

   William M. Christensen, Jr., 84, of Bedford and formerly of Nashua, passed away Sunday evening, January 2, 2022 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, after a period of declining health.          

   Born in Nashua on September 12, 1937, he was a son of the late William M. and Elizabeth (Monahan) Christensen. Educated in local schools, Bill was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1955.  

   Bill was employed as a buyer and furniture salesman with the former C.H. Avery Company of Nashua for many years and later worked for the Nashua School District as a cafeteria monitor.

    A communicant of St. Patrick Church for many years, Bill had also coached CYO Basketball.

     In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his twin brother, Warren M. Christensen and his sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and John Dennen.

    Members of his family include two nieces, Elizabeth Dennen and Ann Kelly and her husband Jim; a nephew, John Dennen, Jr.; and a grandniece, Kara Gallagher and her husband Kode.

     A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, January 7^th beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Bedford, NH. 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, Nashua.