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Judith Alice Fussell Dionne, 75, of Nashua, NH, passed away at home by her daughter’s side, Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born in Nashua on March 13, 1949, the daughter of Marcelline and Roscoe Fussell.
Judi was a proud entrepreneur of Smart Paving and Bippity Boppity Baby. Between owning these two businesses, Judi dedicated over 20 years to Brox Industries, where her hard work earned her the prestigious Employee of the Year award. After retiring, Judi followed her passion for helping children and worked as a paraprofessional, supporting students with learning disabilities.
Judi’s many passions included cooking, quilting, sewing, and creating beautiful memories for her family. She loved preparing large meals, hosting her family on holidays, and cooking elaborate Sunday dinners, always making far too much food—just the way she liked it.
Judi’s talent for sewing and quilting began at a young age, creating cherished quilts and intricate Halloween costumes for her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Above all, she will be remembered for her compassion, kindness, and unwavering dedication to helping others.
Judi is predeceased by her parents, Roscoe and Marcelline Fussell; her son, Dana Smart; her husband, Robert Dionne; and her brother, Dennis Fussell.
She is survived by her brother, Russell Fussell and his wife Dawn; her daughter, Jillian Smart Benoit, and her husband, Steven; as well as her ex-husband and close friend, Scott Smart. Judi leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, who were her heart and soul: Aaron Smart and his significant other, Tara LaFlamme; Katie Smart, Ashley Miles, Julia Prince, Dylan Dionne, Nikki Dionne, Brady Benoit, Bryson Smart, and Teegan Benoit; she also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Judi was overjoyed to recently welcome her newest great-granddaughter, Amelia, born just three months ago.
Judi’s legacy of love, generosity, and devotion to her family and community will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday, January 21^st from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Wednesday, January 22^nd at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to meet at the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralserivce.com

David William Giles, son of the late Harold and Elizabeth Goddeau Giles died January 9, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, New Hampshire.  Mr. Giles was born July 28, 1947 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua,.  He was educated in Nashua schools and attended Nashua High School.

Upon finishing his education in Nashua, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud American and a proud Marine.  When Mr. Giles served in the Marines he was stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one star.  He was honorably discharged in 1972 with the rank of Corporal.

When Mr. Giles returned from serving his country with the Marines he worked for CalComp in Hudson, NH for a number of years. He then worked for the International Paper Box Machine Company in Nashua as a field service technician traveling to many states in the US, Canada, and Europe.  He ended his working career with Sanders Associates in Nashua. Upon retiring he made his home in The Villages, Florida, for many years and recently returned to Nashua. Mr. Giles was a member of the American Legion Post 347 while in Florida. He was a lifetime member of the National Club in Nashua.

Mr. Giles is survived by one son, Jason D. Guilmain of Addison, Maine. His second son, Brian D. Giles, predeceased David on June 5, 2023. Mr. Giles has two grandchildren, Landon and Abigail Giles of Raymond, NH.  He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Wayne H. and Virginia M. Sweeney Giles of The Villages, Florida, a sister and brother-in-law, Cathy E. and Michael W. Pelletier of Fruitland Park, Florida; four nieces, Elizabeth  (Joshua) Zellers of Nashua, Katherine (Carsten) Van Vuren of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Drs. Mary (Nicholas) Roy of Laurel Springs, New Jersey, Amy (Chad) Lavoie of Amherst, NH and one nephew, Gregory (Kate) Pelletier of Barrington, RI. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Erin Whittaker Giles of Raymond, NH and several grandnieces and grandnephews, many cousins and friends.

Following cremation, Mr. Giles will be buried with military honors at the convenience of the family, in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements.

   Bertha Carol Ashford, 78, of Hudson, NH, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

   Born on August 29, 1946, Bertha was a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Bertha (Aksten) Skliutas. She was a lifelong resident of Hudson and cherished her community deeply. Bertha was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1964 and earned an associate’s degree from Nashua Business College.

   For many years, Bertha worked at Sweatheart Plastics in Manchester, NH, where she was a dedicated and valued employee until the facility closed in 2001. Her work ethic and commitment left a lasting impression on those who worked alongside her.

   Bertha is lovingly remembered by her family. She is survived by her brother, Anthony J. “Tony” Skliutas, Jr.; her son and his wife, Richard and Nicole Ashford; her daughter, Christine Ashford and James Noury; four grandchildren, Ryleigh Ashford and Emily Ashford, Jessica Verfaillie and Nicholas Verfaillie; two great-grandchildren, Maverick Hutchinson and Malcom Hutchinson. Her family brought immense joy to her life, and she treasured the time spent with them.

   Bertha’s  memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. May her legacy bring comfort to her loved ones during this time of loss.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Tuesday, January 14^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street in Hudson, Wednesday, January 15^th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Kevin R. Griffin, 69, of Nashua and formerly of Merrimack, passed away Monday morning, January 6, 2025 at Premier Rehab and Healthcare after a period of declining health.          

   Born in Nashua on July 6, 1955, he was a son of the late Owen F. and Lillian P. (Mireault) Griffin Worrell, and stepson of the late James Worrell.  

   Members of his family include his son, Scott Griffin, a brother, Steven Worrell and his wife Justine Leary; two sisters, Maureen A. (Griffin) Croteau and her husband Russell, and Debra Merrill and her companion Kevin Drouin; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Kevin was also predeceased by his brothers, Christopher Worrell and Robert James Griffin.

     His family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, January 11^th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

On Sunday January 5, 2025, John Robert Scoggins, 84,  faithful servant of God went home to join his parents William Albert and Sadie Mae Scoggins, his brother Victor Scoggins and sisters Helen Hill, Barbara Hudgens, daughter Brenda Kay Fauls and son John Eric Scoggins.

John had many passions fueled by his avid interest in etymology which led to his thorough analysis and research of bats, building fly rods and tying flies. John attended courses in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Christopher Newport College in Newport News, Virginia.  John’s brilliant mind channeled his keen observations into many classified projects and developments for the Air Force where he served for 21 yrs and achieved the rank of Senior Master Sargent, followed by a career in Engineering Management for over 20 years before retiring from BAE Systems.

John developed a special fondness for Thai food after spending a year in Thailand. He loved sharing this culinary craft with family and friends. Military life afforded John the chance to hunt, fly fish and trap all over North America. He also enjoyed skeet shooting and fly fishing.

However, the talent most treasured by those who loved John was his teaching and service. John was always teaching us to love God, serve, show mercy, and love those in need. He led his church through example by his years of leadership to church deacons, Sunday school teacher and most notably his service and mentorship with his wife Anne as a Mission Service Corp Coordinators. What many people do not know about is John’s tireless work educating, training and serving the Baptist Convention of New England Disaster Relief Program for over 20 years. His efforts helped so many lives devastated by disaster including those affected by 911, hurricane Katrina and countless towns all over New England. All of this work earned John and Anne the Northeast Impact Soldier Award. John was recently awarded the 2025 Robert E Dixon Disaster Relief Award through the North American Mission Board.

John passed away while surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne; daughter Cheryl, her husband Tommy Rowe and grandsons: Daniel Rowe and Brian Rowe; daughter Donna Wargo, her husband Chris Wargo and grandchildren: Christopher Wargo, Margaret Wargo, Sarah Ross and husband Fred and great-grand-daughter Adaline; Daughter-in-law Sheila Scoggins, grandchildren Stephen Scoggins, Tyla England, her husband Jason England and great-granddaughter Teslie.  His family will cherish his memory and pass on all that he taught us.

We invite those who knew and loved John to his Celebration of Life Wednesday January 8,2025, visitation at 10am followed by a service at 11 am Nashua Baptist Church 555 Broad Street, Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in John’s name to the Baptist Convention of New England Disaster Relief Program: BCNE Foundation Disaster Relief

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   John Vincent Kasper, 91, a native and longtime Nashua resident and more recently of Billerica, MA, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2025 at Billerica Crossings after a period of declining health.          

   Born in Nashua on Christmas, December 25, 1933, he was the son of the late John W. and Mary H. (Gumbus) Kasper. Educated in local schools, John was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1951. During the Korean War, Mr. Kasper served in the Air Force reserves.

   John began his career in the electronics industry at the former Sanders Associates in Nashua and continued as an Administrator with Raytheon for many years at several locations in Massachusetts.

    In his leisure time, John enjoyed working in his yard, swimming, fishing and was a New England Patriots fan.

    Members of his family include his wife of 61 years, Beverly A. (Grigas) Kasper, whom he married on June 1, 1963; his son and daughter-in-law, Lance M. and Marilyn Kasper; two granddaughters, Michelle A. Kasper and Kristen M. Vartabedian and her husband Tyler; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sister, Alice C. Burke.

    In honoring John’s wishes, no formal services will be held at this time. He will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements.

David Allen Stevens, 91 of Powder Springs, GA passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, November 28, 1933 to the late Mervin Stevens, Sr. and the late Evelyn Haskell Stevens.

Mr. Stevens was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force having served in Japan from 1951-1954. He loved to tinker with cars and do his own home repairs. He loved being outside, working in the yard & gardening. He grilled out most weekends and would picnic in the backyard. He loved camping & the white mountains. He has a family camp in Harrisville N. H. where he spent every summer after retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Katsiaficas, Marilyn Schofield and Carol L. Dunn; and two brothers, Henry Stevens and Donald Stevens.

He is survived by four daughters, Pamela (Robin) Broyles, Lori Harrison (Sven Aunapu), Melissa Barnes and Cathy Collins; two sons, David (Dena) Stevens, Jr. and Craig (Cindy) Stevens; brother, Mervin Stevens, Jr.; 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was always so proud of his large family!

Funeral services for Mr. Stevens will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Sam Clark Chapel with Rev. Darin Cochran officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are his grandsons, Kevin Broyles, Jake Stevens, Chase Stevens, Joshua Harrison, Tyler Collins and Andrew Barnes.

He moved his family to the south in 1968, but his home and his heart was always in New Hampshire, which will be his final resting place. Mr. Stevens will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery of Nashua, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity Hospice Care of Georgia, 3660 Cedarcrest Rd., Ste 120, Acworth, GA 30101 in memory of Mr. Stevens.

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH is assisting the family with local arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Dorothy Jean (Levesque) Lessard, 77, of Manchester and formerly of Nashua, passed away at her home, Saturday morning, December 28, 2024.

   A resident of Manchester for the past ten years, Dorothy was born in Nashua on October 28, 1947, a daughter of the late Gerard J. and Barbara E. (Sirrell) Levesque. Dorothy was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1965.  

   In addition to raising her family, Dorothy had been employed with XL Corporation, BJ’s and Teledyne Technologies, Inc. She later worked as a bookkeeper for her son Steve, at Silver View Contracting, LLC.

   In her leisure time, Dorothy enjoyed reading, cooking and fishing. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

   Members of her family include five children, Patrick A. Lessard Jr. of Weare, NH, Lori A. Quinno of Northwood, NH, Joseph G. Lessard of Merrimack, NH, Stephen R. Lessard of Weare, NH and Andrew B. Lessard of Manchester, NH; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Peter and Jessica Levesque, Richard and Cynthia Levesque, and Gerard and Connie Levesque; two sisters and their husbands, Linda and Steven Piche and Michelle and Patrick Jordan; also several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

   Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. followed by a service at 2 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Joan L. Rouleau, 70, of Nashua, wife of Paul R. Rouleau, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 22, 2024 after a period of declining health.         

   A longtime resident of Nashua, Joan was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on August 21, 1954, a daughter of Gerard J. Jutras and the late Helen A. (Berube) Jutras. During her youth, she grew up in Chelmsford and attended schools in Lowell, MA. Joan was a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson with the Class of 1972, where she was also an assistant Art teacher.  She then furthered her education at Rivier College, now Rivier University.

    Joan was employed at the former Kollsman Instruments in Merrimack for many years where she worked as an optical technician.

     In her free time, Joan found joy in painting and exploring various forms of art. Also, she had a love for cooking, baking, and sharing that gift with others.

     Members of her family include her husband Paul, whom she married in 1978 and shared 46 years together; her sons, Keith Rouleau and his wife Lauren of Columbia, SC and Eric Rouleau of Nashua, NH; two grandsons, Tyler and Cole Rouleau; her father, Gerard J. Jutras of New Boston, NH; her seven siblings, Susan Pelski (widow of Paul Pelski) of Nashua, NH, Paul Jutras and his wife Nancy of Salem, NH, Russ Jutras and his wife Debbie of Aubrey, TX, Carl Jutras and his wife Lisa of Milford, NH, Linda Madsen and her husband Mark of New Boston, NH, Karen Salvi and her husband Michael of Hudson, NH and the late Carol M. Jutras; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, January 26^th, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. followed a service at 12 noon. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Philip A. Doris, 74, of Milford passed away suddenly on Monday, December 9^th, after a brief illness. Phil will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, his accepting nature and his killer sense of humor. Born in Nashua and a 1968 graduate of Nashua High School, Phil lived in Milford with his wife of 54 years, Jeanie, and their beloved German Shepherd.

Phil was a very talented manufacturing engineer who led a storied career of 27 years at Bose Corporation, where he won two President’s Awards. His retirement from Bose was short-lived and his love of work lead him to conclude his career at Merrimack Manufacturing and DEKA earlier this year.

Phil began his education at the Nashua Vocational Technical College, eventually earning his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Lowell Tech and a Master’s in Business Administration from Rivier University.

Phil was a Vietnam-Era Air Force Veteran who had a zest for life. He enjoyed camping, working on his cars, his many dogs, time on his tractor and time with his family. Anyone who met Phil liked him.

Phil is survived by his wife, Jeanie (Stearns), sons Jamie and Nathan, grandson Jack, sister and brother-in-law Jackie and Ray Noel; sister-in-law, Cathi (Stearns) Prunier; brother-in-law, Tim and his wife Roni; as well as many nephews and a niece. Phil is predeceased by his parents, Marguerite (Gauthier) and Arthur Sr., and his brother, Arthur Jr.

Services were held for the immediate family with a celebration of life to be planned in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Philip A. Doris’ name to the Animal Rescue League of NH 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110.

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Sandra Louise Pelletier, 69, of Weare, NH, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday morning, Dec 5, 2024.

Sandi was born in Hamilton. Ontario, Canada on November 15, 1955, daughter of the late William D. and Lois R. (Neal) Hobden. Sandi and her family moved to the United States in 1958, where they settled in Nashua, NH. After graduating from Milford High School in 1973 she began working at Sanders in Nashua, as an electronics technician, when she graduated from NHTI Concord. She then moved into engineering, eventually becoming a Senior Principal Systems Engineer.

Sandi applied her technical prowess, stellar organizational skills, can-do attitude, and incredible flexibility to many successful defense products developed by Sanders, Lockheed Martin, and finally BAE Systems, finishing her career in the Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area. She contributed to the Common Missile Warning System, the F-22 electronic warfare system, the Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) countermeasures system, the Common Carriage dispenser system, and a multitude of other avionics products.

Sandi was also a long-time mentor in the Women in Technology program, sparking interest in engineering careers within hundreds of high school students. Sandi retired in 2023 after 50+ years of dedicated service to the warfighter and her community.

In her spare time and recent retirement Sandi was an avid reader who loved to get lost in a good book. She also shared her love of gardening with her son and found joy in going camping with her family. Sandi was a fantastic cook and enjoyed sharing her passion and recipes with everyone in her life.

With their friends Don and Lynn Carrara, Sandi and Mike donated their time and talents each Christmas by collecting “turkey certificates” from her BAE Systems co-workers. Then making canvas tote bags and filling them with food then donating them to dozens of local families in need.

Sandi was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother leaving behind quite a legacy that includes her husband Michael Pelletier whom she shared 41 years of marriage together; her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Catherine Pelletier; two grandchildren, Gillyan and Genevieve Pelletier.

Calling Hours to be held on Saturday, December 14^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Kevin B. Boulia, 71, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Friday morning, November 29, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health.

One of five of the late Kenneth R. and Theresa C. (Mason) Boulia, he was born in Nashua on February 7, 1953. Educated in local schools, Kevin attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and Nashua High School.

Kevin began his career working with the Department of Public Works for the City of Nashua. He then went on to work with Highland Tool Company in Nashua for over 45 years. His career there began as a machinist, and through dedication and hard work, he transitioned into sales, ultimately rising to the position of Operations Manager for many years before his retirement.

An active outdoorsman, Kevin found joy in activities such as golf, fishing, skiing, and camping. His love for nature and adventure was matched only by his enthusiasm for sports. A true fan of all the Boston sports teams and car racing.

Above all, Kevin was a devoted husband, father, and “Grampy.” His family was the center of his world, with his grandson Ry being his pride and joy. Kevin was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends, treasuring every moment spent together.

Kevin’s life was marked by professional success, a love for the outdoors, and deep familial bonds, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Members of his family include his wife, Desiree V. “Desi” (Sebek) Boulia, whom he married on November 25, 1972 and recently observed their 52nd anniversary; his daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Eric Buckawicki; a grandson, Riley Buckawicki; his brothers and sisters, Christopher Boulia and his wife Marsha, the late David A. Boulia and his wife Cynthia, Mary Boulia and Anne Cassidy and her husband Mike.; a brother-in-law, the late Keith Sebek and his wife Janice and two sisters-in-law, Dianne Hoyt and her late husband Denis and Valerie Sebek; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, December 5 th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday, December 6^th at 9:00 a.m. Family and friends are asked to kindly meet at the church. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations in Kevin’s name to the American Lung Association https://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31272&mfc_pref=T&31272.donation=form1&topic=2024GT2X

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Claude Russell “Russ” Baldwin, 68, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester after a period of declining health.           

Russ was the oldest of four children of the late Harold L. and Shirley (Bourdon) Baldwin; he was born in Nashua on February 12, 1956.

  Russ and his family resided in Nebraska for over seven years, where he attended junior high and high school. After moving back to Nashua, Russ attended his senior year at Nashua High School.   

   A finished carpenter, Russ and his brother owned and operated Baldwin Builders for many years.  In his leisure time, Russ enjoyed woodworking and woodcarving and was very artistic.  Russ was a sweet, kind and loving person.

   Members of his family and loved ones include, his life-long partner, Cathy West, his sons, Lonnie Baldwin, Jason Baldwin, Russell Baldwin and daughter, Britni Baldwin; his sister, Cindy Lee Loranger; his brothers, Daniel L. Baldwin, and the late Michael C. Baldwin; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

   There will be no formal services at this time and a celebration of his life will be planned by family at a future time.  Russ will be laid to rest in Edgewood Cemetery. 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 M. Hill, 63, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 16, 2024 after a period of declining health.           

   Born in Nashua on April 22, 1961, he is a son of Rachel S. (Jambard) Hill and the late Richard F. Hill. Doug was a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School Class of 1979 and furthered his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1983.  

   Doug has been employed with the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, MA as a customer service representative for the past thirty-nine years.

   In his younger years, Doug was a drummer with Elks Trojans and the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps for many years. Doug enjoyed traveling around the USA to visit family and loved renovating his home, that was his pride and joy. Doug was a devoted and loving caregiver to his mother He was a sports fan of the Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox.

   Doug was a lifelong communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church in Nashua.

   Members of his family include his mother, Rachel S. Hill; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard F. Jr. and Narcisa Hill; a niece, Narissa Hill; aunts, Pauline (Berthiaume) Jambard and Doris Webb; and cousins, Peter Jambard, Susan (Jambard) Matthews, Michael Dion, Michelle and Pamela. In addition to his father, Doug was predeceased by his uncle, Norman C. Jambard; and his aunt and uncle, Pauline (Jambard) Dion and Robert E. Dion.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Monday, November 25^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Old St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and asked to kindly meet at the church. Donations may be made in Doug’s memory to St. Aloysius Parish c/o Father Marcos, 48 West Hollis Street, 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.

  Donald H. Lachance, 88, a well-known Nashua native and lifelong resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.          

   Born in Nashua on February 21, 1936, Don was a son of the late Henry J. and Juliette (Fecteau) Lachance. Educated in local schools, Don was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1954. An Air Force veteran, he enlisted in September of 1954 and served at Manhattan Beach Air Force Station in Brooklyn, NY until his honorable discharge in April 1958.

     In 1956, Don married Lorraine R. Beaudet of Nashua. The couple shared 66 wonderful years together until her passing on October 3, 2022.

     Upon his return from serving in the Air Force, he began working at the former Theriault’s Men Shop in downtown Nashua before becoming a insurance agent and underwriter for several agencies eventually owning his own agency Lachance Northwest Insurance for several years. In his retirement years. Don was a driver and funeral attendant for the Rochette Funeral Home and the Farwell Funeral Service for several years, where his warm and friendly personality was a comfort to many people.

     Don was always up for a new venture where his love of people and traveling were always put to good use. He was a longtime member and Past President of the Exchange Club of Nashua and served the City of Nashua as Moderator of Ward 7 for many years.  Don was a long-time communicant of Infant Jesus Parish where he and Lorraine were active in the church community. In his leisure time, Don enjoyed working in his yard and washing and waxing his cars. Don was always up for an adventure and would happily jump in the car for either a quick trip to the casino or a long road-trip to Florida, but Don’s most favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends and enjoying many laughs and good times.   

     Members of his family include his five children, Donna M. Lachance and her husband Arthur Lachance, Daniel Lachance, Susan Hammond, David Lachance and Julie Morris and her husband John Morris; ten grandchildren Wendy and her husband Brian, Arthur and his wife Kara, Andrea, Carl and his wife Abbie, Keith and his wife Katie, Jillian, Eric, Megan and her husband Jordan, Rachel and Abigail; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

      In addition to his wife and parents, Don was predeceased by his sisters and their husbands, Estelle and Roger Berube, and Claire and Robert Wright.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 21^st from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus Church), 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, November 22^nd at 10 a.m. Air Force Funeral Honors and interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to kindly meet at the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Albert Paul Mueller, 95, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2024 after a period of declining health. 

    A native of Adliswill-Zurich, Switzerland, he was born on November 26, 1928, one of three children of the late Albert and Flora (Kundig) Mueller. Albert was educated in Swiss schools and graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Abend Technikum Zurich in Switzerland in March 1955, where he attended evening classes while working full time. 

    Since knowledge of foreign languages was, and continues to be, very important in Switzerland, he spent a year in the French-speaking part of the country during his adolescence. At the age of 28, Albert came to the United States with the intention of spending two years working in Orange, MA while taking evening courses to learn English at University of Massachusetts Amherst. However, he took a liking to this country, and a permanent work opportunity, plus the fortuitous meeting of his future wife, Frances, at the wedding of a coworker, resulted in a change of plans. He became a United States citizen on September 11, 1963 and made his home in Nashua for nearly sixty years. 

     Albert was employed as a mechanical engineer with the former Improved Machinery (IMPCO) and their successor Ingersoll Rand for many years. After he retired, Albert was a substitute teacher for the Nashua School System. 

    He held memberships in the Swiss Clubs of New Hampshire and Boston; loved listening to Swiss music and played the accordion in his younger years. Albert enjoyed Alpine and Cross-country skiing and hiking in the mountains of New Hampshire. In his leisure time, Albert enjoyed reading (especially French-language novels to maintain his French skills); sudoku puzzles to keep the brain sharp; and most of all, gardening. In addition to meticulously caring for his own garden, he took pleasure in helping neighbors and friends across town with cleaning up and beautifying their yards. Moreover, these past few years he also looked forward to the weekly outings for lunch with his group of friends (affectionately referred to as “the gang”), who enriched his life. 

    Albert’s Catholic faith was very important to him. He was a member of St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus campus) in Nashua, and was also a communicant of St. Christopher, St. Patrick, and St. Stanislaus parishes in Nashua. 

     He was also a strong believer in the importance of education, appreciating the opportunities it had afforded him, and thus felt compelled to “pay it forward” by donating (generously and quietly) to various educational institutions, as well as to others who were less fortunate, in the community and beyond. 

    Albert was the widower of Frances T. (Milosh) Mueller, who passed away May 20, 1994. They were married on December 11, 1969 and shared nearly 25 years together. He taught her how to ski, and she graced him with her delicious home cooking. 

    Members of his family include his beloved elder sister, Dorli Mueller of Lucerne, Switzerland; his niece, Corinna Mueller Batschmann and her husband Peter; and nephews, Beat (wife Corinne) and Daniel (wife Daniela) Mueller, and Philip Gibbons and his wife Sherri Ann; also several grandnieces, grandnephews, and many friends including his “best best” friend, Judite Ferreira. In addition to his wife and parents, Albert was predeceased by his younger brother, Paul Mueller, in 2009. 

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint John Neumann Parish, 708 Milford Road, Route 101A in Merrimack on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com