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    Marie Theresa Christian, 92, of Nashua, widow of Henri R. Christian, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 20, 2021 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, after a brief illness.           

    A lifelong resident of this city, Marie was born on July 9, 1929, the only child of the late Henri and Regina (Dionne) Girouard. In addition to raising her family, Marie had been employed with the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company, Sprague Electric Company, and St. Joseph Hospital, where she worked for twenty-one years.

     Some of her favorite pastimes were playing bingo and cards, going to lunch with her friends and loved shopping with her cousins at Christmas Tree Shops.

     Marie and her husband Henri, were married September 7, 1953 and shared 19 years together until his passing on October 13, 1972. They are now reunited after 49 years. She was also predeceased by two sons, Robert A. Christian in February 1995 and Henry R. Christian Jr. in December 2020; a granddaughter, Laura M. Christian; and great-granddaughter, Brooklyn E. Marquardt.   

     Members of her family include six children and their spouses, Dennis R. and Margot Christian of Nashua, Susan Marie and Andrew Poliquin of Nashua, Linda Ann and William Stowell of Concord, Donna Lee Brigham of Merrimack, Laurie Jean Christian of Nashua, and William K. Christian of Nashua; her six grandchildren,   Jessica and Jason Poliquin, Todd Brigham, Hillary Marquardt, Gerard Christian and Victoria Stowell; and five great-grandchildren, Kayden Rivers, Blake and Noah Marquardt, Kassandra and Hannah Cupin.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Monday morning, October 25^th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to 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, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Dube, 54, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Saturday morning, October 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, after a brief illness.      

    Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 8, 1967, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Stickney and Joann T. (Natarelli) Stickney Dobens. Liz attended local schools and earned an Associate’s Degree in business from Nashua Community College.  

    Liz enjoyed music, watching movies, playing bingo and cards. She was an Elvis Presley fan and loved lions. She especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

     Members of her family include three children, Sarah Dube and her significant other Rob, Anthony Natarelli, and Nicholas Surdam and his significant other Stephanie; five grandchildren, Akasha, Arndrea, Michael, Kayden and Jackson; her sister, Barbara Wilkins and her significant other Bruce Lemay; a niece and nephew, Dagny and Peter; and Liz’s significant other, Eric Parker.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, October 23^rd from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a service at 4 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Frank Stoncius, 89, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a brief period of declining health.             

   A native of Lithuania, Frank was born on November 21, 1931. Frank and his family left Lithuania and lived in Germany until immigrating to the United States in 1949.  An Army veteran, he served a tour of duty during the Korean War.

   Members of his family include his wife of 59 years , Marilyn J. (Zedalis) Stoncius; his four children, Anne Stoncius, Ruth Morrissette, Joan Fitzgerald and her husband Peter, and Frank J. Stoncius and his wife Renee; seven grandchildren, Kathryn, Michaela, Seth, Adam, Emily, Kate and Brooke; two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Austin; two brothers, Stanley A. Stoncius and Vito Stoncius and his wife Jeannine; two sisters, Aldona Sarpnickiene and the late Bertha Savickas; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

   There are no calling hours and funeral services will be private. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Frank’s memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.  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.

Deborah Marie “Debbie” (Frorillo) Dango, 68, longtime resident of Wilmington MA, passed away with family by her side on October 3rd, 2021 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington MA.  She was born on October 23rd, 1952 to her late parents, Michael F “Mickey” and Doris (Pease) Frorillo of Somerville MA.  Debbie cherished her parents and siblings. She attended Cambridge Ringe and Latin High School.  Following High School, she met and married the love of her life, Frank. They were married on June 9th, 1972.

Debbie soon followed Frank overseas to Naples Italy, living there while he was in the Navy.  Upon her husband’s discharge, they returned to the states, settling in Medford MA.  There they started their family having two boys, Frankie and Jason, and later moved to Wilmington, MA.  Debbie raised her boys with absolute and unconditional love.  She worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Woburn Nursing Center.  Debbie loved caring for her elderly patients, which she did with unwavering devotion.  She also loved working alongside her amazing co-workers.

As the beloved matriarch of her family, Debbie gave unconditional love and support throughout her entire life.  Although she loved every moment of being a wife and mother, nothing brought her more joy than becoming a Grandmother.  She loved attending all of her grandkids sporting and school events. It was her grandkids that gave her the most joy in life.  Debbie loved her older sister Carole.  She was always so grateful for their lifelong friendship and all their time together. They had a special bond and talked about their lives on a daily basis.  Debbie also cherished spending time with her best friends Marie and Charlie, going out to breakfast, shopping and especially the occasional trip to the casinos.

Debbie was a selfless person who would help any of her friends without hesitation.  Best stated by her loving husband, she had a smile that would light up a room and had an amazing sense of humor.  Everyone that knew her would completely agree.  She was truly a beautiful person inside and out and will be forever loved, cherished, and missed by all.

Debbie is survived by her beloved husband Francis “Frank” J. Dango and her two dear sons; Francis J. “Frankie” Dango III and his wife Lisa of Waltham, and Jason J. Dango and his wife Jennie-Ann of Dracut.  She was the cherished Nana to her six grandchildren: Alexis, Mikayla, Gessica, Michael, Jason Jr. and Samantha and the loving sister of Carole Frorillo of Watertown.  Debbie is also survived by many friends, nieces, nephews, cousins and her cat Lucky.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Michael Frorillo Jr and her cat Blackie.

Visitation for Debbie will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 4 – 8 PM at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 11 AM at the Wildwood Cemetery, 233 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington.  To honor the wishes of the Dango family, please meet directly at the cemetery prior to the start of the graveside service.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Debbie’s memory to either the Nevins MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen. MA 01844 or to the Wilmington Food Pantry, 142 Chestnut St, Wilmington, MA 01887.  Arrangements under the direction of the FARWELL Funeral Service.

   Christopher Leonard Houle, Jr., 52, of Nashua, went home to be with The Lord, Saturday evening, September 25, 2021.         

   Born in Nashua on March 16, 1969, he is a son of Lorrain (Oliver) Houle Deveaux and the late Christopher L. Houle, Sr. who passed away in 2011. Chris was educated in local schools and served with the Army National Guard from 1986 to 1994.   

   Chris had been employed as a truck driver, traveling to forty-nine states during his thirty years in the transportation business.

    Some of his favorite hobbies were fishing, hunting, rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. Chris was affiliated with the Salvation Army in Nashua, where he dressed as Santa Claus during the Christmas season. He held membership in Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks.

   In addition to his mother, Lorrain Deveaux; Chris is survived by his wife, Cheryl A. (Levesque) Houle, whom he married on July 11, 2020; four children, Ryan Houle, Kayleigh Houle, Kellsie Houle and Karra Houle; four grandchildren; step-children, Tiffany, Julianne, Richard, Kayleigh, James, Connor, Kevin and Isabelle D’Amico; four brothers, Jason Houle, Jeremy Houle, Anthony Deveaux and Nicholas Houle; step-brothers, Bobbie, Steven and David; his father-in-law, Rene P. Levesque of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     A Graveside service and Army Honors will take place in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning, October 5th at 11 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Avenue, Nashua. NH 03060.  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.                       

  Jacqueline Cecile Niquette, 88, a longtime Nashua resident and more recently of Peterborough, passed away early Friday morning, September 24, 2021 at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Irenee G. “Rene” Niquette.         

   Born in Moosup, Connecticut on February 2, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Georgianna (Desjardins) Courcy. “Jackie” and her family moved to Nashua in the late 1930s and made her home here for many years. For the past six years, she has resided in Peterborough with her daughter, Cecile.   

    Mrs. Niquette attended the former St. Louis de Gonzague Parochial School. In addition to raising her family, she was a sales lady for Avon; and house cleaning for several Nashua families. Jackie also worked for Irwin Toy, Sprague Electric Company and Bemis Bag, until her retirement.

    Some of her favorite hobbies were gardening, especially growing Rhubard and tomatoes. Jackie enjoyed watching Dancing with the Stars. A very religious woman, she was a communicant of the former St. Francis Xavier Church and then St. Louis de Gonzague Church, and was active in the various activities of both parishes.

    Jackie and Rene were married on September 12, 1953 and made their home on Shattuck Street for many years. The couple shared 38 years together until his passing on December 6, 1991. She was also predeceased by an infant son, Maurice N. Niquette in February 1959; two brothers, Patrick and Joe Courcy; and a sister, Doris A. Bartosiewicz.

     Members of her family include three daughters, Cecile Niquette of Peterborough, Therese D. Gammell and her husband Everett, and Gertrude M. Hebert and her husband Glen, all of Nashua; seven grandchildren, Jason W. Cote, Jeremy G. Cote, Joshua T. Cote, Jennifer Haggett, Jacob A. Gammell, Scott T. Hebert and Karissa Hebert; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Claire M. Peddle of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, September 28^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and are asked to meet 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, Nashua.

   Philip Jerome Yanco, 78, of Nashua, husband of Christine C. (Messier) Yanco, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.             

   Born in Newton, Massachusetts on June 1, 1943, he was a son of the late Albert and Norma L. (Maguire) Yanco.  Phil was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Newton Center, Class of 1962.  He earned an Associate’s degree from Newton Junior College in Newtonville.  Mr. Yanco served in the National Guard for seven years.

   Phil began his career at Puritan Fashions of Waltham, MA; worked for his brother Frank Yanco at AAMCO Transmissions and salesman at Queen City Toyota in Manchester.  He and Ed Yanco opened Yipes Stripes on Elm Street in Manchester (an automotive-accessories business) from 1976 to 1987. His love of technology continued at PC Connections and Radio Shack. Phil’s impact in technology continued as he became an integral part of information technology for the Nashua School District where he was well-liked and respected.

    In his leisure time, Phil loved boating, playing golf with friends at Whip Poor Will Golf Course in Hudson and candlepin bowling at Leda Lanes in Nashua. He was a member of Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks.  Phil and Christine enjoyed traveling throughout the USA; along the St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada; also France and Belgium, the Caribbean and Trans-Atlantic. The couple  also enjoyed a thirty-day cruise to Europe and celebrated their 40^th wedding anniversary in Versailles, France.  

    Members of his family include his wife Christine, whom he shared 52 years wonderful years together; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Richard and Joanne Yanco and Edward Yanco all of Nashua, Peggy Yanco of Manchester and Pamela Yanco of Medway, MA; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family in Belgium.

   In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and William Yanco.

   Family and friends are invited to his calling hours at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, October 22^nd from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday, October 23^rd at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, Nashua, NH.

   Denny G. Park, 75, of Nashua, a well-known local barber, passed away at his home, Saturday morning, September 18, 2021, after a brief illness.             

   Born in Bennington, Vermont on August 17, 1946, he was a son of the late William and Lula M. (Hollis) Park. Denny grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Mount Greylock High School, where he played on the “Mounties” varsity football team. An Army veteran, Mr. Park served during the Vietnam War from February 1968 to February 1971.

    Shortly after his honorable discharge, Denny moved to Nashua and made his home for a time with his aunt, Virginia Rugg. A licensed barber and cosmetologist for over forty years, he owned and operated Denny G. Park Hair Salon in downtown Nashua.

     Denny held memberships in Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks and the Nashua Fish and Game Club. In his leisure time, he enjoyed camping, fishing, watching football and loved animals.

     Members of his family include his wife, Bonnie G. (Welch) Park, whom he married on Valentine’s Day in 1981 and shared over 40 years together; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Richard Sharland; two grandsons, Shane and Logan Sharland; a sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Carl Wolf of Williamstown, MA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Sarah Park of Grand Isle, VT and Scott and Kathy Park of Williamstown, MA; sister-in-law, Lucinda Rynne of Lowell, MA; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, September 23^rd from 5 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service and Army Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway (Rte. 3) in Boscawen, Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, Nashua, NH.

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that Royce A. “Lefty” Fowler, 75, of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 12, 2021. Lefty was predeceased by his loving wife, Sheila M. (Gilpatrick) Fowler with whom he shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Lefty was a longtime resident of Nashua, NH and was born in Franklin on May 29, 1946.  He was a graduate of Nashua Senior High School and served our Country in the US Navy for a short time. For 40 years, Lefty worked as a machinist at W.H. Bagshaw until his retirement.

An avid candlepin bowler at Leda Lanes Bowling Alley, Lefty was a member of several leagues until the recent years when he no longer had the physical strength to play but you would still find him attending and cheering on his friends that were like family to him. Lefty is known and loved by many for his little league and basketball coaching which lasted long after his sons were grown. His passions other than being a great role model was his love of New England sports teams. He could roll off all the stats about many players and loved to have a good argument with anyone who didn’t agree with these stats.

Lefty is survived by his four sons, Shawn Fowler and his wife Jennifer, Eric Fowler and his companion Melissa Simard, Marc Fowler and his wife Tina, all of Nashua, and Bruce Gora of Washington State; seven grandchildren, Travis, Shad, Bayleigh, Brittney, Eli, MacKenzie and Christian; two sisters, Dolly Mailloux and Betty Dubois; as well as several nieces, nephews and countless “adopted children”.

Besides his wife Sheila, who passed away in February 2020; he was predeceased by his parents, Arthur R. and Frances (Emerson) Fowler; his firstborn child, Royce Fowler, Jr.; and his brother, Ralph Fowler.

Calling hours will be held at FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, to do an act of kindness for your loved ones. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service.

    Olivette A. “Ollie” Lefebvre, 94, of Nashua, widow of Roland Lefebvre, passed away Saturday morning, April 10, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, after a period of declining health.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Mrs. Lefebvre was born on July 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Marie Louise (Levesque) Levesque. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate of the former St. Louis de Gonzague High School for Girls.

    “Ollie” had been employed at Doehla Greeting Card Company for several years and later worked at Cellu Plastics until her retirement.

     In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Roland, who passed away October 1, 2002. They were married on September 4, 1948 and shared 54 years together. Ollie was also predeceased by her son, Donald W. Lefebvre on June 7, 2018; three brothers, Armand, Noel and Joseph Levesque; and two sisters, Rachel Laliberte and Alice Despres.

     Members of her family include her son, Roland E. Lefebvre and his wife, Mary; six grandchildren, Roland Thomas, Nicole Elizabeth, Keith, Donna, Michelle and Julie; eight great-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Saturday, September 18th from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a Graveside service at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. The Rev. Deacon John J. Martin, will officiate. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Eleanor Mary (Montagna) DiRusso, 92, or as many of her friends and family knew her affectionately as “Ma”, lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021 at home surrounded by the love and compassion of her family.  She was born on July 1, 1929 in Cambridge, MA to her hardworking parents, the late Thomas and Florence (Siccone) Montagna.

Ma was a woman who was small in stature but was always larger than life.  She was the beloved matriarch of her family and was a true inspiration to all.  Ma was a proud woman that stood fast to her convictions.  During an age and time when women didn’t usually work outside of the home, Ma flourished working as a personal care assistant for the elderly.  Always a selfless woman, she would put the needs of others before herself.  Ma enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures; spending time with family, sharing a meal, trying her hand of luck at Vegas and the local casinos, collecting dolls and shopping.

Ma was a spontaneous person with a great sense of humor that lived her life on her terms.  She had no qualms about literally dancing in the street or in the aisle of the supermarket.  Ma, as her social media fame has risen over the past couple of years, would offer advice drawn from her decades of experience on love, relationships and marriage.  Often this advice was given with a sarcastic delivery that only the easily unoffended person could appreciate.   Ma will truly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

Ma’s love will continue to live through her beloved children; her daughter Marie Almas and her husband Carlos “Charlie” of Somerville, her daughter Josephine Balcius and her husband Ron of Holbrook, her late son Frank S. DiRusso, her son Anthony DiRusso and his wife Judith of Chelsea, and her son Thomas DiRusso and his wife Elizabeth of Natick.  She was the ever-cherished grandmother to Ella Dion, Angela Smith, Cynthia Mizen, Josephine Rubino, Michelle Gorman, Ashley Wilichoski, Jessica DiRusso, Steven DiRusso, Tylor Dirusso and Michael DiRusso.  Ma was the proud great-grandmother to her eleven great-grandchildren and great-great grandmother of two.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents and son, Ma was preceded in death by her four siblings; her brother Joseph Montagna, and her sisters Flora Luongo, Isabel Conti and Marie Dinitto.

Visitation for Ma will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11 AM – 2PM at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  A funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours.  Interment will be privately held.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to either the Merrimack Valley Hospice, Home Health Foundation, Attn: Community Engagement ,360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843 (online at https://www.homehealthfoundation.org/donate/donate-online/) or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 (online at https://www.alz.org/ )  Arrangements under the direction of FARWELL Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH 03064.

    It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of John Greenwood of Nashua, NH, with his wife, Sonia Ascher, and his older son, Jeremy, at his side. He was 83.    

     Born in Bradford, England, May 25, 1938 to Wright and Lucy (Robertshaw) Greenwood, John spent his youth in Keighley, England. An exceptional student, he attended Manchester University earning an M.Sc. in Mathematics. He then worked at Lucas Engineering and for British Aerospace on the Concord airplane.

     In 1965, John married Florence Margaret Naylor and moved to Guisborough to start a family fathering two sons, Jeremy and Alastair. He became a college lecturer and then head of the science department at the technical college in Redcar, England.

An avid cricket player, he had trials for Yorkshire county cricket club and played regularly for Guisborough cricket club. He supported Guisborough FC and enjoyed following the sports for the rest of his life.

      After Margaret died from complications arising from Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, John began traveling extensively all over the world. In 2011 whilst on a Road Scholar circumnavigation of South America, he met Sonia Claire Ascher of Nashua. Sonia and John were married in 2012 and John moved permanently to the US. John became step-father to Barry, Nathan and Matthew Sanel and four step grandchildren.

       His life was filled with adventure and a great love of travel. He was a true gentleman, kind, soft-spoken, and exceptionally intelligent. His droll sense of humour often caught people by surprise. He was universally liked and made friends wherever he went.

       John will be deeply missed by his family and many others who loved him so much. We all carry a hole in our heart from his passing.

       The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Funeral services will be private. 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. 

     Fred Edward Turner, 69, of Lowell, MA, passed away Friday afternoon, September 3, 2021 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, after being stricken ill on Tuesday, August 31st.

     Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 9, 1951, he was a son of the late John and Barbara (Clark) Turner. Fred grew up in Dracut, MA and was a graduate of Dracut High School, Class of 1970. He furthered his education, studying culinary arts and electronics.

     Fred was employed in the men’s department of the Target department store at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua.

      He will be remembered as a friendly and fun-loving person. Some of his favorite pastimes were frequent trips and shopping in Salem, MA; going to amusement parks, riding roller coasters, flea markets and celebrating Halloween.     

     Members of his family include his brother, Mark R. Turner of St. Petersburg, FL; and close friends, Kim and Becky; and his cat, “Salem”.

     In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his brother, Daniel Robert Turner, a Vietnam War veteran, who passed away in 1969.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, September 8^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

The Honorable Kenneth Francis McLaughlin, 92, of Nashua, New Hampshire and Cloghane, Ireland, died peacefully at his home Saturday morning, Aug. 28, 2021, with his loving family at his side.

Kenneth, or “Judge,” as he was called by many, was born on September 3, 1928, the son of the late John W. McLaughlin and Alice G. Martin, both of Nashua, New Hampshire. He married the former Mary Elizabeth Barry in 1953 after meeting and falling in love in the 6^th grade at St. Patrick Church Sacred Heart School in Nashua. They raised a family of four children together, sharing 57 years of marriage before her death in 2010. Kenneth was educated at Sacred Heart and Nashua public schools, and graduated Nashua High School with the class of 1946.

At age 15, he became an Eagle Scout as a member of the B’nai Brith Troop 256, headed by Scoutmaster Max F. Silber. He was awarded the status of Distinguished Eagle Scout in 1996.

Throughout high school and college Kenneth worked for McLaughlin Moving and Storage Co., as a driver and helped to manage the family business established by his mother and father in 1936.

As an undergraduate, he attended St. Anselm’s College and the University of New Hampshire. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School in 1950. At twenty-one he became the youngest person in New Hampshire admitted to the practice of Law.

At twenty-nine years old, he was appointed Associate Justice of the Nashua District Court. During his tenure, he served on the Governor’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency. He was a steadfast advocate for young people. His belief in the promise of each individual would be a prominent theme in court and throughout his life. He retired from the judgeship in 1973. He authored a two-volume work of legal analysis, Color Me Justice, exploring for general readers and students alike the positive impact of progressive Supreme Court decisions expanding and protecting the civil rights of individuals implied in the US Constitution.

After Law School, Kenneth began flying lessons at the Nashua Airport and become a licensed Private Pilot. He became Wing Commander of the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol and flew numerous search and rescue missions, retiring from the CAP as a full Colonel. An avid aviator, in 1961 he founded Nathaniel Hawthorne College in Antrim, NH, realizing a personal dream of offering a liberal arts or business education to students with a flight training curriculum. He served as president until 1981.

In 1973 Kenneth founded the K.M. Ranch, Inc., in Leon, Iowa fulfilling the dream of owning a land and cattle company raising Black Angus cattle. He and his family shared many summers there over the years.

Civic distinctions include former President of the Nashua Bar Association, service as military aide to Governor Walter Peterson and as Chairman of the New Hampshire Partners for the Alliance for Progress, sponsored by President John F. Kennedy. He served as Ambassador for the Alliance from the State of New Hampshire to the State of Ceará, Brazil. In 1963 he was chosen Outstanding Young Man of New Hampshire by the NH Junior Chamber of Commerce. He received the Outstanding Service Award from the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, the International Conference of Christians and Jews Brotherhood Award, and the FAA Master Pilot Award.

He was a lifetime member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, a generous contributor to the Daniel Webster Council of Scouting, a supporter and lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association, and for several years an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

He has been an integral member of the Nashua Airport community and its development, recognizing its importance as a driver of industry, commerce and recreation to the greater Nashua community.

In 1980, Kenneth and Mary built a family home in Ireland on the Dingle Peninsula enjoying summers with children and grandchildren. He became a naturalized Irish citizen in 2019, sharing dual US-Irish citizenship. He had a passion for music, and loved playing the Bodhran with his musician friends in the local village of Cloghane.

Kenneth will be remembered as a true Renaissance man, a person whose creative vision and zest for life led him to many unique experiences and accomplishments. He fostered a life-long love of aviation, traveling, restoration of vintage cars and aircraft, hunting and sportsmanship, painting, reading, history, and current affairs. He could converse on almost any subject, both sharing his knowledge and asking questions with insatiable curiosity.

He was beloved by his dear friends and family who appreciated his loyalty, wit, and storytelling. He cherished his grandchildren who will remember him for idyllic trips to Ireland, where each learned to drive a stick shift at an early age on the wild and empty beaches; learning to waltz, restoring an old Volkswagen van, making pine bough wreaths, hunting, and time at the ranch.

Kenneth is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary B. McLaughlin and brothers John H. Mclaughlin and Robert M. McLaughlin.

He is survived by Lillye Ramos Spooner, beloved friend, partner, traveling companion, and later caregiver, sharing many years of life together, making his later years rich and meaningful.

He is survived by his four children, Atty. Shane A. McLaughlin and his wife Christine, Diane M. Whittemore and former spouse David, Sara M. McGee and her husband Jack, K. Brian McLaughlin and his wife Linda; grandchildren Mary Kathleen (Katie) Whittemore and her husband Alvaro Reig, Kyle D. Whittemore and his wife Alexis Hahalis, Brendan W. McGee, Jillian G. McGee, Hunter D. McLaughlin and Tanner B. McLaughlin; great grandchildren, Diego Reig-Whittemore, Silvia I. Reig-Whittemore, Dessa Mae Whittemore, sister-in-law Sheila McLaughlin; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

There will be a funeral service at St. Patrick’s Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, NH on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at 9:00 am, preceded by calling hours at the church from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. In light of the Covid virus, masks for the unvaccinated are encouraged. Interment will be private, following the service.

Donations in lieu flowers may be made in his memory to Veterans Count, a program of Easter Seals, at vetscount.org; and Home Health and Hospice Care, at hhhc.org. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Patrick Francis McAndrew, 41, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Worcester Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts after awaiting and receiving a Liver Transplant. He passed away after complications due to surgery and cardiac arrest.

    Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 12, 1980, Patrick is the son of Patricia A. (Field) and Donald F. McAndrew of Nashua, NH. He was predeceased by his brother Dan in 2004; as well as his grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Patrick is survived by his parents, Patricia and Donald; many cousins, and many wonderful friends and his cat Posey.

    Patrick was a kind and sincere man who lived life on his own terms with a cheeky irreverence for normality. Pat graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1998, and was a self-taught computer genius and electronic musician. He worked for Sun Microsystems right out of high school and went on to develop many complex systems for many companies in Boston and Manhattan.

    Patrick was serious about electronic music. His knowledge of structure and the emotional response provoked by sound was worthy of a textbook for electronic music. Pat stood out as someone with a rare perspective and knowledge beyond his years; showing compassion, empathy, and always humor. He was truly loved and respected by his family, friends and coworkers. His love of life was infectious to everyone. Those who knew and loved him will never forget him. Rest in peace our dear son and friend as you join your brother in heaven along with all those who have gone before you.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, September 1^st from 6 to 8 p.m. Those attending are asked to kindly wear a face mask and practice social distancing. A Graveside service will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Main Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10:15 a.m. Friends are asked to kindly meet at the cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, (Liver Transplant Department), 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Mary F. Holland, 79, was born on May 1, 1942 to Helen and Stephen Ford of Nashua, NH and passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021. She graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, Nashua, NH with the Class of 1959.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in elementary education at Rivier University, Class of 1963.  Mary earned her Master’s Degree from Rivier University in 1978 with a concentration in Learning Disabilities and Special Education. Teaching was her passion, especially Special Education, where most of her career was spent. Mary taught for over 40 years until her retirement in 2012, spending the majority of those years in Nashua, Hudson, and Wilton-Lyndeborough school districts.

Prior to having children, Mary and her husband, Bill, lived abroad in Toronto, Canada, and Brussels, Belgium from 1968 – 1972 traveling to over seventeen countries. Her time living and traveling across Europe was always a very fond memory. In 1973, Mary was included in “Outstanding Young Women of America”, which recognizes individuals with outstanding abilities, accomplishments and service to the community.

Having three daughters was the greatest joy of Mary’s life. She took great pride in all of their many accomplishments. She especially enjoyed spending time with them and cherished her time with her grandchildren; Caleb, Jacob, Ashley and Gabriel. Mary is predeceased by her husband, William (Bill); her parents Helen and Stephen Ford; and cousins, Nancy and Richard Corson. Mary is survived by her three daughters; Maureen Lemay and her husband, Justin, and their children, Caleb and Jacob, of Merrimack, NH; Megan Moon and her husband, Jarrod, and their children, Ashley and Gabriel of Stoneham, MH; Melissa Holland of Watertown, MA: and four sisters-in-law, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mary will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 9 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Rd, Nashua. Interment to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Rt 102, Hudson. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Mary’s memory to either Bridges by Epoch of Nashua, 575 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063 or to Merrimack Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054. Due to the current global pandemic, the family of Mary requests that all guests to please kindly wear a mask at all events. Arrangements under the direction of FARWELL Funeral Service.