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   Judith Ann Jackson, 86, of Nashua, wife of Roy W. Jackson, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 31, 2025 at The Huntington of Nashua.           

   Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gerard Leo and Florence Muriel (Larder) Morgan. “Judy” grew up in Allston, MA.  

   Judy and her husband Roy were married on January 26, 1957 and made their home in Woburn for many years. In addition to raising her family, she worked as director of reservations for the Woburn Racquet and Tennis Club.

   A resident of Naples, Florida for over twenty years, Judy enjoyed cruises and Caribbean travel. In her leisure time, Judy loved playing tennis.     

   Members of her family include her husband Roy, with whom she shared 68 years together; her sons, Roy A. Jackson and his wife Diane, and Richard S. Jackson; four grandchildren, Christopher, Kerry, Allison and Matthew Jackson; and her niece,  Dawn Morgan.

   Her memorial service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua, Thursday afternoon, June 5^th at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit HYPERLINK http://www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Reverend David E. Svenson passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in his sleep after a long battle with old age. David was born August 19, 1940, in New York City, the youngest of four children born to the late Brigadiers Sven Eric Svenson and Alice Marie (Bodvar) Svenson. As he was growing up, the family served churches in Brooklyn, Jamestown, and Manhattan, NY, and Providence, RI. David was predeceased by his sister Joanne and his brother Carl. His is survived by his brother Robert and the widow of his brother Carl, Barbara Svenson.

David married Linda (Heyl) Svenson, the love of his life, on October 19, 1963, at Trinity Baptist Church in Brockton, MA, and they enjoyed 61 years together. Together, they had four children—he was an amazing father to all of them, and they are grateful to have had him as their father: Lisa Svenson and her spouse Mark Thompson of Amherst, NH; David Eric Svenson, who predeceased him; Kirsten Svenson and her spouse Jeffery Carter of Salem, NY; and Bethany Svenson of Nashua, NH. They have six grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Morfar”: Rachel Rumohr, Claudia Henningsen, Carlos Sebastian Henningsen, and Thalia Henningsen of Nashua, NH; Tyler Carter of Royal Oak, MI; and Annika Carter of Macon, GA.

David served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962, serving in Germany during the construction of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He obtained a BA in Philosophy from St. Anselm’s College in 1972, and he received his MDiv from Bangor Theological Seminary in 1979.

Pastor Dave served in ministry with care, compassion, kindness, warmth, love, and his signature sense of humor. He and the family were blessed to be welcomed into the following faith communities: Orrington Corner United Methodist Church, Orrington, ME (1967-1969); Mont Vernon Congregational Church, Mont Vernon, NH (1969-1974); Sunapee UMC, Sunapee, NH; Georges Mills UMC, Georges Mills, NH; and West Springfield UMC, Springfield, NH (1974-1979); Durrell Memorial UMC, Bethlehem, NH, and Trinity UMC, Whitefield, NH (1979-1985); Moultonboro UMC, Moultonboro, NH (1985-1992); Main Street UMC, Nashua, NH (1992-2000); Mid-Maine District Superintendent (2000-2008); Retired (2008); Interim Pastor at Moultonboro UMC; Interim Pastor at Main Street UMC; Interim Pastor at Peru UMC, Peru, NY; Interim Pastor at North Salem UMC, North Salem, NH; and Interim Pastor at Arlington Street UMC, Nashua, NH.

David served as a volunteer firefighter on the Mont Vernon, Sunapee, Bethlehem, and Moultonboro fire departments. He had a passion for reading, crosswords, and Caribbean cruises with his beloved Linda.

A memorial service for David will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church, Nashua, NH. Memorial donations may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church or to the Salvation Army. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    George E. Boucher, 92, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Monday evening, November 18, 2024 after a brief period of declining health.           

   Born in Nashua on August 29, 1932, he was the son of the late George J. and Albertine M. (Landry) Boucher. Educated in local schools, George attended Assumption College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in business from Saint Anselm College. An Air Force veteran, Mr. Boucher served during the Korean Conflict as a radar operator from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1956.  

    George had an extensive retail clothing career. He was Vice President of Avard’s Clothing Store in Nashua for many years. He was also principal owner of Britches of Concord, Inc. for over 41 years. George always had a keen eye for men’s as well as women’s fashions. He was well regarded in the fashion trade as a quality merchant.  

    In his leisure time, George enjoyed golf and curling and was a former member of the Nashua Country Club. He was a longtime member of the Nashua Rotary Club.

    George was predeceased by his wife, Lucille T. (Avard) Boucher, who passed away November 10, 2017. They were married on November 22, 1958 and shared over 58 years together.

    Members of his family include his son, Ray Boucher; his grandchildren, Olivia and Cooper; his nieces. Carol Avard of Ipswich, MA and Joanne Avard of Fort Myers, FL; and his nephew, Richard Avard of Nashua, NH.

    The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful care the doctors, nurses, EMT’s, Home Health & Hospice staff provided him.

     A service of remembrance will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday, June 7^th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a small contribution in George’s memory either to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, 8 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Elizabeth F. “Beth” Grenier, 70, of Hudson, widow of Kenneth P. Grenier, and formerly of Leominster, MA and Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 25, 2025 at Fairview Nursing Home, after a period of declining health.           

   Born in Nashua on December 10, 1954, she was a daughter of the late H. Luther and Arlene (Marshall) Geer. Educated in local schools, Beth was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1972. She furthered her education at Plymouth State College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and her Master’s degree in Library Science.  

   Beth began her career as a teacher at Mount Pleasant School in Nashua and continued as a business librarian for Digital Equipment Corporation. Beth later worked in the same capacity for Saint-Gobain, a design and manufacturing company in Massachusetts until she retired.

    In addition to her husband and parents, Beth was also predeceased by two brothers, David G. Geer and Philip S. Geer and his wife Penny.     

   Members of her family include two stepchildren, Michael Grenier and his wife Lilia and Christine Grenier; a step-granddaughter, Sophia Grenier; two brothers, Bruce M. Geer and his wife Patricia, and Donald T. Geer and his partner, Carolann; sister-in-law, Judith Geer; and nieces and nephews.  

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 30^th from 10 a.m. to Noon followed by a Graveside service at Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua at 12:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Patrick Edward Jamieson, affectionately known as “Wagner,” passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 73.

Patrick was born in Chicago and raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, the seventh son of ten spirited siblings. As a boy, he spent winter days skating on Prince Pond, and even more time recounting the stories of those days with dramatic flair.

He began his career in construction, with a passion for keeping others safe on the job. That dedication led him from Illinois to New Hampshire in 1991, where he led safety operations on the Big Dig and other major tunnel projects in the Boston area—though he was always more interested in the people than the blueprints.

A lover of Oldies music, dancing, and a good backgammon match, Patrick had a natural wit, gift for conversation and storytelling (accurate or not). He greeted friends and strangers alike with his signature, “Top o’ the morning to you,” always pausing to make sure they replied correctly: “And the rest of the day to you.” He adored spending time with his children’s friends, sharing tales and laughter; many of them lovingly referred to him as “Mr. J.” And although he spent nearly half his life in New England, he never wavered for his devotion for Chicago sports teams and Notre Dame football.

More than the game itself, Patrick loved the tradition of gathering people together for the annual Thanksgiving morning football game—known as The Toilet Bowl. What began in the 1960s as a backyard scrimmage among siblings and neighbors in Illinois became a cherished ritual. When Patrick later moved to New Hampshire, he brought the tradition with him, turning it into a beloved community event. To this day, the tradition continues in the town of Hudson—a lasting legacy of Patrick’s love for family, friendship, and a little friendly competition.

His go-to toast, inherited from his father, was as irreverent as it was classic: “To hell with poverty!”

Pat shared 50 years of marriage with the love of his life, Colette (Zeier) Jamieson. Their relationship was marked by devotion, laughter, and a steady, unmistakable bond that only deepened with time. After Pat suffered a stroke in June 2016, Colette cared for him at home with unwavering compassion and grace—a true testament to the life they built together.

Patrick is survived by Colette; his children, Colleen, Sean, and Claire Jamieson; his son-in law Justin Baron, his daughter-in-law Brittany Jamieson, his grandchildren; Liam Jamieson-Rana, Patrick Rana, and Brayden Jamieson; his siblings, Robert, John, Michael, William, Thomas, Anne and Katherine Jamieson, and Mary Katerinis; along with many beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and friends.

He now joins his parents, Patricia (Keane) and Robert Jamieson, and his brother David. He is no doubt organizing a family football game now.

To those who knew him, Patrick was a storyteller, a toastmaster, a history enthusiast (especially of his own family), and above all, someone who made life a little lighter and funnier just by being in the room.

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

Mary E. (Murphy) Farina of Nashua, widow of Robert A. Farina, passed away peacefully on her 98^th birthday, Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at Langdon Place in Nashua.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on May 17, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Elsie (McCarthy) Murphy. Mary grew up and attended schools in  Peabody and Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn English High School.

Mary worked for General Electric in Lynn for many years.  She met her future husband Bob Farina on a blind date at a cookout on Nahant Beach. Mary and Bob were married on Memorial Day of 1954 in Lynn, MA and moved to Nashua in October of 1960.

Mary was a devoted wife and mother.  There was nothing more important than family.  Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life.

In addition to raising her family, Mary held several retail positions in downtown Nashua, including Tiny Tot Land, Discount Town and Jordan’s Luggage.  She enjoyed talking with and helping people.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to Italy, Ireland and Hawaii. Mary was a longtime communicant of St. Christopher Church.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Bob, who passed away January 2, 2014.

Members of her family include her five children, Mari-Jane Farina and her husband Robert Skladany of Wellesley, MA, Robert A. Farina Jr. and his wife Rebecca, John Farina, and Susan Farina all of Nashua, and James Farina and his wife Fran of Essex Junction, VT; fifteen grandchildren, Michael Farina and husband Brian Farina-Connors and partner Taylor Goodman, Emily Wilson and her husband Brian, Kathryn Turnbloom and her husband David, Andrew Skladany, Margaret Carney and her husband Chris, Anthony Farina, Bobby Farina, Elizabeth Skladany, Lindsay Keppler and her partner Jorel Archer and Kyle Keppler; five great-grandchildren, Wesley and Carly Wilson, Lily Carney, August Turnbloom and Tayen Archer and two sisters-in-law, Janis Murphy and Carol Farina; Goddaughter Kathleen Cook Richard, also nieces, nephews and cousins.    Besides her husband and parents, Mary was also predeceased by her brother, Omer Murphy Jr.,  sister Elsie Harney and granddaughter Mikayla Keppler.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 27^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Wednesday, May 28^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and asked to meet at church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, 2 Quincy 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.

   Jeanette Petit Renna, 82, of Nashua, widow of Richard M. Renna, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, with her loving family by her side after a period of declining health.  

   A native of Queens, New York, Jeanette was born on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Leopold and Lena (Lombardi) Petit. Jeanette grew up in Queens and attended Saint Clements Parochial School. She graduated from Jamaica Vocational High School with the class of 1959.   

   In addition to raising her five children, Jeanette was employed at General Electric in New York City and after moving to Nashua in September of 1979, she worked in the Human Resource office of Digital Equipment Corporation in Merrimack. Jeanette also worked for Oxford Health Plans and United Healthcare.

    Jeanette loved music and played the Accordian. She especially loved spending time with her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection.

    On June 8, 1963, Jeanette and her husband “Richie” were married in Queens, NY and shared 42 wonderful years together until his passing on December 20, 2005.

    Members of her family include her five daughters, Grace A. Martin and her husband Brian, Pamela A. Renna and her partner Eve DeGrazia, Rochelle M. Renna and her partner Jennifer Gibbs, Jeanette L. Caron and her husband Brian, and Melissa A. Sprague and her husband Christopher; five grandchildren, Joshua, Jacqueline, Julia, Sofia and Edward; three great-grandchildren, Colton, Myles and Cameron; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. One of nine children, Jeanette was predeceased by her eight brothers and sisters.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, May 14^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday, May 15^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeanette’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, https//danafarber.jimmyfund.org. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Theresa G. (Doucet) Drouin, 84, of Nashua, widow of Eugene H. “Red” Drouin, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 3, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a courageous battle with cancer.            

   Born in Hudson on May 16, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Gabrielle (Lachance) Doucet. Educated in Hudson schools, Terry was a graduate of Alvirne High School class of 1959.  

   Terry worked at the Hunt Community for twenty years as a dietary supervisor. She also cleaned homes for some prominent Nashua families.

    In her leisure time, Terry enjoyed bingo, traveling, watching crime tv and taking long walks. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved attending their many sporting events. She hated to miss an event and she was their biggest cheerleader. Terry was an avid Boston Celtics fan and enjoyed watching games on TV. Earlier in her life, Terry played guitar in a band with her sisters. They sang on radio station WSMN in Nashua and the former Lone Star Ranch in Merrimack.

    Terry and her husband “Red” were married on July 30, 1961 and shared 39 years together until his passing on July 30, 2000,  

   Members of her family include a son, Kevin E. Drouin and his significant other of 30 years, Tabitha; a daughter, Tammie L. Jarry and her husband Brad; eight grandchildren, Kurtis Drouin, Katie Shepard, Alexandria Hoskins, Owen Hoskins, Trevor Drouin, Payton Jarry, Savannah Drouin and Sophia Jarry; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Drouin, Alea Drouin and Myla Robillard; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

     In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanne I. Doucet and Lorraine I. Guay.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 9^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John III Parish (Infant Jesus Church) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and asked to kindly meet at church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

June Ives (Bouley) beloved mother and nana passed away on April 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Daughter of the late Harry and Molly Bouley (Martin) she was born on August 10, 1931

June and her late husband Earl were married 74 years and were long time residents of Merrimack, NH before moving to Port Richey, Florida in 2017. She lived a life filled with love, and genuine kindness that touched all that knew her. Her greatest joy was being around her extended family. She also enjoyed reading and painting.  She was a longstanding member of the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation of Merrimack.

She was predeceased by her husband Earl Ives and son Earl Ives Jr. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and Danny Lyford of Nashua, NH,  daughter Kathy Miner of Port Richey, FL, son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Barbara Ives of Nashua NH, son Gregory Ives of Concord NH, daughter Mary McCarthy of Port Richey, FL, son and daughter-in-law Mark and Cindy Ives of Hernando Beach, FL, daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Tom Russell of Port Richey, FL, daughter Crystal Ives  of Amherst, MA, daughter Cheryl Hill of Bellingham, WA, daughter and son-in-law Beth and Paul Hemenway of Hudson, FL and dozens of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 59 Wire Road Merrimack, NH on Saturday, May 10, 2025 2:00 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Estelle C. (St. Onge) Boucher, 95, of Nashua, widow of Robert L. Boucher, passed away at her home, Thursday morning, May 1, 2025.          

   A lifelong resident of Nashua, she was born on July 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Alfred W. and Lorraine E. (Ackerman) St. Onge. Estelle and her family resided in the French Hill neighborhood of this city and was a graduate of Nashua High School class of 1948.  

   Estelle was a communicant of St. Patrick Church for many years. She enjoyed listening to Opera music.

   In addition to her parents, Estelle was predeceased by her husband Bob, with whom she shared 61 years together; her sister and brother-in-law, Dorraine F. “Do” and Maurice A. Ouellette.     

   Members of her family include a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen “Kathy” and Stephen Busby of Merrimack; two grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas Busby; her niece, Denise M. Montminy of Pelham; her husband Bob’s aunt, Virginia McQuarrie of Bath, ME; and her longtime caregiver and friend, Anzhelika B.

    The family wishes to express special thanks to Estelle’s neighbors for their care and kindness.

   Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 9^th beginning at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Prayer service in the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Private interment will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery on Monday. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Harry Edward Russell, Sr, of Goffstown NH passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at the age of 87, after a brief illness.  He was born in Woburn, MA on June 5, 1937 to Samson and Bessie (McKenzie) Russell.  After high school, Harry’s love for the military led him to the Air Force at the age of 17 where he received his GED and stations in both Madrid and the Azores.

While on leave from the Air Force, Harry met his first wife Edith (Guest) Russell. They were later married and had five children, Janet (Francisco) Ginja, Deborah Morrisette, Sandra (Daniel) Riedy, Harry Russell Jr, and John (Nicole) Russell.

After Harry’s tour in the Air Force, he was hired to work alongside his father Samson in Boston at a local fish market.  Harry was later hired at Anheuser-Busch in 1972 where he worked as a maintenance supervisor for over 20 years.  Harry’s dedication to Anheuser-Busch was clear to anyone who knew him, and his decades of hard work was rewarded with an early retirement from Anheuser-Busch in 1992.

It was during his 20-year career at Anheuser-Busch that Harry met Bonnie (Sico) Russell.  They were married on November 1, 1980, and spent the next 44 years together until Bonnie passed away on March 9, 2025.

In 1983, Harry received his pilot’s license and took great pride in being able to yell “Clear Prop”, turn the key, and zoom off into the sky with family and friends.  Hardly a week went by without Harry visiting Nashua’s Boire Field and taking a Cessna out for a spin.  A flight with Harry was often met with breakfast at a local airfield or maybe even a flight to Martha’s Vinyard if time permitted.  A return to his favorite chair back at home was met with an ice-cold Budweiser and a well-earned nap.

Harry and Bonnie lived together in Nashua, NH until 1994 when they traded the cold New England winters for the warmth of Las Cruces, New Mexico.  It was in New Mexico that Harry and Bonnie enjoyed the warm weather, explored the beauty of New Mexico by car and motorcycle, and traveled to far reaching destinations like Italy and Hawaii.

Harry was an avid walker and spent virtually every morning in Las Cruces under the shadow of the Organ Mountains enjoying the roadrunners and jackrabbits that scampered about.  Harry and Bonnie’s love for animals led to the adoption of dogs Charlie and Sammi and cats Oscar, Felix and Lotti.  Harry also made sure the neighborhood birds were well fed.

In 2022, Harry and Bonnie moved back to New Hampshire settling in Goffstown to be closer to family and friends.  A visit to Goffstown often included a game of checkers and watching military history shows.

Harry was predeceased by his brothers Harold (Margaret) Russell, Samuel (Barbara) Russell, Roderick (Mary) Russell, Everett (Kate) Russell, Herbert (Mary Madonna) Russell, and sister Anne (Don) Paron.  Harry was also a proud grandfather to six grandchildren Ryan, Jordan (late), Evan, Jacquie, Nicholas and Macie and a great grandfather to Luisa.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday evening, May 6^th from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a service. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com.

*A Celebration of Life is being planned, please check back for updates for this event.

   Sally A. (Hall) Hudon, 91, a long time Nashua resident, widow of Leo Hudon, Jr., passed away early Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025 at Langdon Place, after a period of declining health.           

   Born in Holden, Massachusetts on July 13, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Albert V. and Jessie W. (Foster) Hall. During her early years, Sally and family made their home in Hudson for a time before moving to Nashua. She was educated in Hudson and Nashua schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School.

   In addition to raising her family, Sally was employed as an operator for the former New England Telephone Company and continued her career at Sanders Associates and BAE Systems.  She later worked in the cafeteria of Main Dunstable Elementary School in Nashua.

    Sally and Leo were married on September 25, 1953 and made their home on Harris Road for many years. The couple shared over 37 years together until his passing on in February 1991,  

   Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Alan L. and Jean M. Hudon of Westminster, CO; her daughter and son-in-law, Karen S. “Kay” and Brian Fierley of Nashua; three grandchildren, Nathan Fierley and his wife Kerri, Daniel Fierley of Nashua and Nichole Hudon of Denver, CO; two great-grandchildren, Mason Fierley and Piper Fierley both of Nashua; also many nieces and nephews. One of eight children, Sally was predeceased by her brothers, Kenneth, Jack, James, Douglas, Gilbert and Rufus Hall; and her sister, Lillian Beland.

   A private celebration of her life will be held for her family. Sally will be laid to rest next to her husband in St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua. Donations may be made in her memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 or the Alzheimers Assocation, MA/Nh Chapter, 166 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110. 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. 

Stephen (Steve) Alexander Kozsan of Hollis, NH died peacefully on April 29, 2025, at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH; two days shy of his 63′ birthday. His wife, Regina, was by his side. Rich in life and love, Steve lived out his mantra of “family, faith, friends” daily.

Steve was born in Massena, NY on May 1, 1962 to Alexander Kozsan and Claire (Lantry) Kozsan. He attended Sacred Heart School and the Massena School System. He graduated from Massena High School in 1980 in the top of his class. He was a member of the National Honor Society and class Vice President. He played soccer and hockey.

In 1984, Steve graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse where he met his wife Regina and made many lifelong friends. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and was a member of the Hockey Club and the Jesuit Honor Society Alpha Sigma Nu. Upon graduation, Steve was recruited by Price Waterhouse to work in their Syracuse, NY office; eventually relocating to the NYC/NJ office to be closer to Regina.

Steve adored his family. Regina and Steve were a great team, together for more than 40 years and married 36 years this August. They loved each other deeply and were the best of friends. Together they built a beautiful family with three children: Sarah (Kozsan) Fazio (husband Paul Fazio), Matthew Kozsan and Kaitlyn Kozsan. Steve loved being a father and was incredibly proud of his children. He was thrilled when he became “Papa” to his granddaughters Isabelle and Adeline.

Family time was always Steve’s priority; he particularly enjoyed spending time together on Lake Winnipesaukee and traveling. Steve also cherished his close relationship with siblings Cynthia (Kozsan) Ott (husband James Ott), Mark Kozsan and James Kozsan (wife Brenda).

Friendships held significant meaning for Steve as he maintained many long-term relationships from all aspects of his life: Massena, Le Moyne, Hollis, Lake Winnipesaukee, church and work. Everyone loved his fun spirit, smile, positive energy and spirituality.

Steve had an illustrious career in finance and was a Certified Public Accountant. His most recent role was Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Shrink Packaging Systems in Nashua, NH. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Dynex Technologies. A significant part of his career was at C.R. Bard. Through acquisitions he moved to Boston Scientific and Becton Dickenson (BD). Prior to retiring from Becton Dickinson, he was Vice President of Finance and Controller of Global Manufacturing Operations. Many of his former colleagues have remarked on what a wonderful, kind person Steve was, mentoring countless people over the years. He remained close with many of his colleagues.

In September 2022, Steve was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and fatal brain cancer. He was determined to beat the odds, which average less than 14 months. Always an overachiever, he lived more than two and a half years from diagnosis with great quality of life. Steve raised awareness for glioblastoma research over the past two years by participating in the Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Walk on “Team Steve: Survive and Thrive.”

Steve never let the tumor deter him from the activities he loved. He would often be seen paddleboarding on Lake Winnipesaukee, coffee mug in hand and the family dog Riley along for the ride (sometimes Tucker too). He also loved to be outdoors; boating, walking, gardening and working out whenever possible. A talented water skier, Steve was up on one ski first try as recently as last summer. With a seemingly endless supply of energy, friends and family joked that he logged more steps in an average morning than most people do in days. He also never missed an opportunity to break out ‘the twist’ on the dance floor at weddings.

When many people face hardship, they turn away from their faith. Instead, Steve leaned into it and found great strength. He was an active member of Parish of The Resurrection, where he attended daily mass and rosary, and developed wonderful friendships through the men’s group.

Steve was the type of man who thanked his wife for dinner, held doors for her, and brought her flowers from his beautiful gardens. He could be silly and always had a smile. He was extremely intelligent and kind. He will be missed beyond words.

Steve is survived by his wife Regina (Moynihan) Kozsan; his children Sarah (Kozsan) Fazio and her husband Paul Fazio, Matthew Kozsan and Kaitlyn Kozsan; his granddaughters Isabelle and Adeline Fazio; his siblings Cynthia (Kozsan) Ott (husband, James Ott), Mark Kozsan and James Kozsan (wife, Brenda Kozsan), and countless other loved ones.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 8^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Friday, May 9^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Steve’s memory to: Parish of the Resurrection, 440 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063; “Team Steve: Survive and Thrive”-Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Walk, http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/TeamSteve; or Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservicce.com

Elaine Dolly (Gagnon) Poulin passed on to her eternal reward on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after a brief illness.   Born in Nashua, NH, she was the daughter of the late Henry “Buster” and Catherine (Dolly) Gagnon.  She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Mount St. Mary Seminary in Nashua.  She worked at Second National Bank, as a dental assistant for Dr. Robert W. Lavallee, First Federal Savings Bank, in safe deposit for Bank of NH, and as a cemeterian for St. Patrick and Holy Cross Cemeteries.   But the job she said she loved the most was that of a wife to the late Victor C. Poulin, and the mother of Catherine E. Poulin of Nashua.

She was predeceased by her brothers-in-laws, Derek Canfield, William Cogger, and Valmor Poulin, Jr., as well as her sister-in-law, Lucille Poulin.   Besides her daughter, she is survived by her sister, Dorothy Cogger, of Newburyport, MA, her brother, Richard “Butch” Gagnon and his wife Diane Gagnon, of Apache Junction, AZ, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

The family wishes to thank the medical teams at Southern NH Medical and Community Home Health and Hospice of Merrimack for their kindness, care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NH Red Cross, 2 Maitland St., Concord, NH 03301 or St. Louis Parish, 48 West Hollis St., Nashua, NH 03060.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, May 1^st at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and kindly asked to meet at church. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Karlene I. (Watkins) McClure, 67, a resident of Merrimac, Massachusetts for over twenty years, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.           

   Born in Chelsea, MA on May 26, 1957, she is a daughter of Carole Louise (Lees) Bolduc and the late Alfred William Watkins. During her early years, Karlene resided in Africa, Portugal, Somerville and Buzzards Bay, MA during her father’s military service.

   A graduate of Somerville High School Class of 1975, Karlene furthered her education at the former Somerville School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse.

    Her 40 years as a registered nurse included work at several hospitals. For many years, Karlene was an emergency room nurse at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA.

    Karlene was an avid reader, enjoyed candlepin bowling, fishing and loved her many dogs, Papa, Murphy, Millie girl, Molly and Chase.

    Members of her family include her mother, Carole L. Bolduc of Nashua; her sister, Louise D. Fici and her husband Cosimo of Nashua; her brothers, Clinton Watkins and his wife Debbie, and Robert Bolduc; also two nieces, three nephews, a grandniece, four grandnephews and many cousins.

    Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, April 26^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a service at 3 o’clock. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Gloria M.J. Giel, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 95.           

   A longtime resident of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Gloria shared forty-eight beautiful years of marriage with her loving and devoted husband Walter.  

   She worked for 18 years at Nashua Corporation in the computer products division where she was known for her hard work and kind spirit. Outside of work, she had a passion for sewing, bird watching and crafting. But above all, Gloria cherished the time spent with her family, which brought her the greatest joy.     

   Gloria was a loving mother to five children, two of whom preceded her in death, Daniel and Gerard Raby. She is survived by her husband “Wally” and three children, Denise Grant, Maurice Raby and Michelle Pellerin; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; all of whom brought her immense pride and happiness and memories she created with them. Gloria’s gentle spirit, strong Catholic faith and creative soul left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. 

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday afternoon, April 28^th from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack, Tuesday, April 29^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com