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Susan Pynn Snow, 67, of Nashua and former longtime resident of Amherst and Bedford, NH, passed away on July 21, 2021 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Boston, MA on March 26, 1954 to her late parents, Walter H. And Bernice (Hall) Pynn.

Susan was raised in Ashland, MA until her sophomore year of high school, attending Ashland High School and moved to Camden, ME, where she graduated from Camden-Rockport High School with the Class of 1972.  After high school, she began her lifelong career in serving others, by attending the Framingham Hospital School of Nursing graduating with the Class of 1975.  After working for many years as a registered nurse, she retired from Bedford Hills Center in March 2020.

Susan was a cherished woman who had many different passions in her life.  She was a devout Christian and a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd for many years.  Susan, who was the beloved matriarch of her family, enjoyed many simple pleasures; she loved traveling, a good novel, music, the company of animals, especially her beloved golden retriever Dublin, being blessed with a green thumb, and was a devoted Boston sports fan, especially the Celtics. She also loved sharing her husband’s passion for golf by accompanying him when he played many famous courses.  She touched and impacted many lives in many different circles and she will fondly be remembered, loved and missed by all.

Susan is survived by her dear husband, Brian E. Snow of Nashua, with whom she celebrated 38 years of marriage together.  She was the beloved mother to her daughter, Carsten Snow-Eikelberg and her husband Ash Eikelberg of Weymouth, MA and the doting grandmother to her granddaughter Kensley Eikelberg.  Susan is also survived by her sister, Sandra Ferris and her husband Thomas of Ashland, MA and her two nieces Heather Korpi and Amy DeMeglio, both of Milford, MA.

Visitation for Susan will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 5 – 7 PM at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11 AM at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main St, Nashua, NH.  To honor Susan’s wishes, interment will be privately held.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Susan’s memory to the Renal Transplantation Fund C/O Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 or online at https://www.brighamandwomens.org/medicine/renal/support-our-work.  To leave an online condolence, please visit www.Farwellfunerealservice.com.  Arrangements under the direction of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

Hudson, NH – Josephine Marie “Josie” (Pelletier) Soucy, age 91, daughter of the late Napoleon and Josephine (Labbe) Pelletier, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on July 19 at the Windham Terrace.  She was born on June 25, 1930 in Van Buren, Maine and moved with her family to the Nashua/Hudson area when she was 10 years old. She was married to Andrew J. Soucy of Nashua on Nov. 24, 1949, for 58 years, who predeceased her in November 2007.

Josie was a loving and proud mother of 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.  In her early years she worked for Sprague Electric Co., Nashua, and later on worked for the Hudson school system in the cafeteria at Dr. H. O. Smith school until she retired in 1986. She was a sweet, thoughtful, and devoted wife and mother. Her family meant everything to her, and she loved having her children nearby.

Josie is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters: Andrew J. Soucy, Jr. and his wife Kim, and children Sarah Marcoux (Daniel), Joseph, and Malei; Daniel P. Soucy and his wife Sandy, and daughters Holly Howes (Brandon), and Heather Cook (Daniel); Cindy Landolt and her husband Ray, and children Matthew and Christina; Diane Francoeur and her husband Leo, and daughters Katie Stella (Michael) and Jessica Small (Tyler); and son Robert Soucy and his wife Holly, and children Robert, Jr. (Tyra), Amy, and Nicholas. In addition to her husband and parents, Josie was predeceased by her siblings, Archibald, Lawrence, and Roland Pelletier, and Theresa (Pelletier) Cote.

The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation to the wonderful staff at Windham Terrace for the outstanding care and love given to Josie over the years.

Calling hours will be 9-11 am on Friday morning, July 23, at FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 am at St. Aloysius of Gonzaga Church, with interment to follow at St. Louis Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephine’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/) or a charity of your choice. Covid-19 Restrictions have been relaxed, however, at the family’s request, visitors at the funeral home are still asked to observe social distancing wherever possible during services. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Norine Patricia (Gosselin) Hall passed away on July 12, 2021 after a lengthy battle with vascular dementia.  She was 84 years old.

Norine was born in Nashua, NH on August 20, 1936 to Alfred and Helen (Daly) Gosselin.  She graduated from Nashua High School and married Gilbert Hall in 1957.  Their marriage was a happy one, and Norine is survived by the three children they had together:  Kevin Hall of Nashua, Trish Ballantyne (and husband Jeff) of Sandown, NH, and Randy Hall (and wife Liberty) of Atlanta, GA.  Norine is also survived by six grandchildren who adored her:  Rosemary, Ted, Lucas, Gregory, Violet and Ruby.

Norine was predeceased by her husband Gil, who died in 1994, her sister Barbara Wyer, and her brother Richard Gosselin.  She is additionally survived by her brother Donald Gosselin (and wife Grace) of Barboursville, WV, brother Alfred Gosselin (and wife Carole) of Uncasville, CT, and brother William Gosselin of Jupiter, FL, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Norine worked for decades for RDF Corporation of Hudson, NH, starting on the line and eventually becoming a beloved group leader.  She was a die-hard fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, a passionate player of card games (especially whist), a devoted connoisseur of Paul Newman movies, and an enthusiastic chef who loved baking treats to share with her family over the holidays.

Norine’s ashes will be buried in St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua, NH, next to her husband Gil.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Norine’s memory to the Dementia Society of America by mail to P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.  Arrangements are under the direction of Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  To leave an online condolence, please visit Farwellfuneralservice.com.

NASHUA – Dr. Richard Frank Heitmiller, 92, of Nashua died peacefully on July 10, 2021, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack. He was the beloved husband of Janet (née Maurer) Heitmiller for 40 years.

Richard was born on October 2, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Edward Frank Heitmiller and Letitia Elizabeth (née Wolf) Heitmiller.  Richard received his A.B. and M.S. degrees in chemistry from the University of Delaware, and a Ph.D. in the same field from the University of Illinois.   He also completed the Advanced Management Program at the Graduate School of Business Administration at Harvard University.

In 1982, Richard attained his lifelong dream of owning his own consulting company Richard F. Heitmiller, Inc.   Prior to forming his own consulting firm, Richard was a senior member of the professional staff of Arthur D. Little, Inc., a vice president of its Decision Resources subsidiary, and a member of the advisory board of ADL Enterprises.  During his twelve-year association with Arthur D. Little, Inc., Richard consulted on various management issues in major chemical companies involving strategic planning, manufacturing cost analysis, investment option analysis (new plants and/or equipment, acquisitions and divestitures) and product and process technology assessments in North America, West Europe and in Japan.

Richard and Janet frequently went on business trips together to New York City where they enjoyed the culture, theatre, restaurants and most especially masses at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan with John Cardinal O’Connor presiding.

Richard was a devout Roman Catholic and was a parishioner at the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua at the time of his passing.  He served as a trustee of The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts where he was the Board Treasurer.  He was the chairman of the Finance Committee at St. Patrick’s Parish in Nashua.

Surviving family members include his beloved wife Janet; his children Pamela Freeze, Richard F. Heitmiller II, Susan Busch, Courtney Heitmiller, Scott Heitmiller, James Heitmiller and his wife Debra; and his 14 grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00AM at the Parish of the Resurrection on 449 Broad Street, Nashua. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s name may be made to:   Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH  03054;  www.hhhc.org.  Richard and Janet would like to thank all the loving caregivers at the Community Hospice House. The FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements.

   Lionel E. Bedard, 95, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Nashua on December 21, 1925, Lionel was the only child of the late Edward and Camille (Migneault) Bedard. He made his home in the French Hill neighborhood his entire life and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1944.  Mr. Bedard was an Army veteran of World War II.

   Lionel began his career working with his father at the former Bedard’s Market on Chandler and Morgan Streets for many years and then worked at the former Dugas’ Superette on Broad Street for over 40 years.

   An avid reader of history books, Lionel also enjoyed traveling with his wife Lucille to Canada and to Dennis Port on Cape Cod.

    Members of his family include his wife of 72 years, Lucille (Rioux) Bedard, whom he married on April 30, 1949; a son, Gerard L. Bedard; a daughter, Lorraine Frappier; six grandchildren, Matthew Bedard, Adam Bedard, Michael Bedard, Tracy Frappier, Tammy Hurd and Timothy Frappier; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Lionel was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Patricia Ann (Gibson) Bedard.

     There will be no formal services. He will be laid to rest at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Nashua. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Patricia A. Narducci, 80, of Nashua, passed away Friday evening, July 9, 2021 at Greenbriar Healthcare after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on June 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Perry and Florence (Longo) Narducci. Patricia was a graduate of Villa Maria College in Buffalo, New York, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1963. She would later go on to teach abroad for the Department of Defense in Germany in 1965. Oh, the stories she could tell you of her time over there. Patricia became a mom and later continued her education earning her Master’s degree in Business from Rivier College in Nashua in 1986.   

    A lifetime of learning, Patricia was a woman of the utmost intelligence. She was a little Eccentric at times, but was a rare breed. Patricia lived a full life and now she rests comfortably with her Lord and Savior.

    In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Perry Narducci, Jr.

    Patricia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Katie Narducci of Nashua, NH; her daughter, Sherri Streuffert; two grandsons, Bruce Poliquin III and Brandon Poliquin of Nashua, NH; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Theresa Narducci of Lakeworth, Florida; three nephews and two nieces, Michael Narducci, Kenny Narducci, Ann Marie Irwin, David Narducci and Lisa Olofson; a cousin, Arnold Zirolli and his wife Mary Grace of Medina, Ohio; her “Sister of the Heart” Tressa Goode of Lowell, MA; and last but not least, her Pugs, Spike DiPomeii Narducci, Maximus DiRoma Narducci and Luna DiNapoli Narducci.

     There are no formal services at this time. Donations may be made in her memory to ASPCA. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Brendan Craig Lavoie, 30, of Nashua, former longtime resident of Hudson, passed away at his home on July 7, 2021 from the Opioid epidemic.   He was born in Jamestown, NY on June 22, 1991 to his hardworking parents, Scott Barker of Greene, OH and Jacqueline Lavoie of Lowell, MA.  Brendan was raised and educated in Hudson, NH, graduating from Alvirne High School with the Class of 2010.

Brendan lived his life on his terms and lived for the moment.  He had a deep love for the great outdoors and immensely enjoyed spending time hiking.  As a man who had many different passions; he enjoyed building fireworks displays for his friends and family, loved going on random weekend adventures to places he never visited before and spending time on the air with his ham radio.  Brendan was employed as a wireless communications technician for Wave Guide.  Brendan touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

In addition to his parents, Brendan is survived by his soulmate Amy Marsh, also of Nashua and his dear siblings; his sister Corinne Sousa, his brother Aidan Sousa, both of Lowell, MA, and his brother Christian Cody Barker of Ohio.  He was the beloved stepson of Clifford Hibbard of Hudson, NH, and the cherished stepbrother to Brent Hibbard of Barnstead, NH, Miranda Hibbard of Antrim, NH, and Mariah Hibbard of Florida.  Brendan is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Jacques Lavoie and his wife Katherine of Merrimack, NH and his paternal grandmother, Vicky Acquisto of Jamestown, NY.  He is also survived by his uncles, Justin Lavoie and Brian Barker; and aunts, Autumn (Barker) Boardman and Molly (Barker) Mathis; and several cousins.  Brendan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Diane Craig Lavoie and his paternal grandfather Timothy Barker; his aunt, Corrie (Barker) Anderson; his uncle Gary Craig; and best friends, Matthew O’Regan and David Dunn.

Calling hours for Brendan will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 5 – 8 PM at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  To leave an online condolence please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

   Claire I. Beebie, 94, a longtime Litchfield resident, widow of Russell J. Beebie, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021 in the company of her loving family.            

   Mrs. Beebie was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on Valentine’s Day in 1927, a daughter of the late Joseph and Yvonne (Comeau) Beliveau. A graduate of St. Anne’s High School in Lawrence, Claire joined the Nurse’s Cadet Corps through St. Joseph Hospital in Lowell near the end of World War II. She attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1948.

    Claire began her career in nursing at St. Joseph Hospital in Lowell from 1948 to 1986 and then worked for the late Drs. Charles Goyette, Normand Cote and Joseph Duval, Professional Association of Nashua.

     A resident of Litchfield for the past 58 years, Claire previously made her home in Nashua from 1950 to 1963. She and her husband Russ, were married on October 14, 1950 and shared 48 years together until his passing on November 4, 1998.

    Members of her family include her three children, Elaine L. Elliott and her husband Garry of Haverhill, NH, and twins, Karen M. Beebie and Russell J. Beebie, Jr. of Litchfield; three grandchildren, Ben Elliott and his wife Maria of Vieques, Puerto Rico, Carol Elliott of Buzzards Bay, MA and Hannah Elliott of Dover, NH; a great-grandson, Benny Elliott; special friends, Doreen Weiss and Barbara Strickland; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends of the Annandale on the River Community in Litchfield. In addition to her husband and parents, Claire was predeceased by her beloved brother, Eugene Beliveau and his wife Theresa and their family; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon L. Beebie.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 15^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis Way in Litchfield, Friday morning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Gail P. (Lambert) Nichols, 74, of Nashua, wife of George A. Nichols, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, July 4, 2021.            

   A lifelong resident of this city, Gail was born on January 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Armand G. Lambert Sr. and Ruth Louise (Pohlman) Lambert Peters. She was educated in the Nashua School System and had been employed with Nashua Corporation in its computer products division for over 40 years.

    In her leisure time, Gail enjoyed taking care of flower gardens and landscape at her home; traveling on many cruises and camping in her RV. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.

     Members of her family include her husband George, whom she married on June 4, 1966 and shared over 55 years together; her children, Shawn Nichols and his significant other Vanessa McDevitt,  and Robin Nichols – Cruz and her husband Luis Cruz Jr; two grandchildren, Joshua Eric Nichols and Mia Alexandra Cruz; three sisters, Kathleen Ashe, Bertha Scyoc, and Brenda Marquis and her husband Leo; three brothers, Armand G. Lambert Jr. and his wife Cynthia, Clifford W. Lambert and his wife Robin, and John E. Lambert; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Gail was predeceased by her step-father, Howard Peters; and her brother-in-law, Gary Ashe.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, July 9^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Saturday afternoon at 12:45 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road, Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Yvette M. Blanchette, 92, of Nashua, widow of Andrew J. Blanchette, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 4, 2021 at the Ridgewood Center in Bedford, after a period of declining health.            

   Mrs. Blanchette was born in Nashua on January 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Hughes and Alice (Gauthier) Bergeron. A graduate of the former St. Louis de Gonzague High School, Yvette was employed as an Operator with New England Telephone & Telegraph for 30 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

    She was a longtime communicant of Infant Jesus Parish and held membership in the Senior Citizens. Yvette will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

    Yvette was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Andrew Blanchette, a retired Captain of the Nashua Fire Department, who passed away December 15, 2000.

    Members of her family include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Denise and Ralph Appleby, Aurielle Judi and Dr. David Nazro, and Diane Blanchette; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Edward and Lyn Blanchette; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Donald Blanchette; sister-in-law, Georgia Blanchette; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Yvette was predeceased by her brother and his wife, Norman and Carmen Bergeron; brother-in-law, Richard Blanchette; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Aline and Ovila “Blondie” Beaudry; and step-sister Yolande Provencher and her husband Ralph.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, July 9^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Infant Jesus Church (St. John XXIII Parish) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Old St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to kindly meet at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Hannah Marie Brown passed away on July 3, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was born June 26, 1932 in East Orange, New Jersey to Irish immigrant parents, the late Thomas and May (Scott) Kelly. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and Seton Hall University. She began her career in the finance department of General Motors.

She was the widow of Donald E. Brown. She met Don at the Jersey shore and they married April 28, 1962. They made their home in Maplewood, New Jersey until Don’s job took them to Mexico City, Mexico and Nashua, New Hampshire where they lived for over 45 years. Family was Marie’s priority. She was very active with her children’s activities and schools. She planned annual vacations with extended family that provided wonderful memories and were cherished by all. Every Christmas was made special for her grandchildren as they were treated to Christmas fun at Nanny’s Workshop.

Once her children were older, Marie returned to school in her forties and received her LPN from Saint Joseph School of Nursing. She worked many years for Dr. Richard Dai’s office and then as the school nurse for Mount Pleasant School. Marie also received her realtor’s license and worked in real estate. In her retirement, she became a docent for the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord, New Hampshire and doted on her children and grandkids.

She was a devout Catholic and for many years was a Eucharistic Minister and active parishioner at Saint Christopher’s church.

Marie loved the ocean and she and Don enjoyed their summer home in South Chatham with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Monomoy Yacht Club in Chatham, Massachusetts.

Marie was the devoted and loved mother of Maureen Galaid of Millis, MA; Anne Flynn and her husband Paul of Bedford, MA; Thomas Brown and his wife, Vanessa of Carlisle, MA; and Michael Brown and his wife Jocelyn of Raleigh, NC. She is survived by five grandchildren: Madeline, Meredith, Brendan, Michael and Ryan. She leaves behind one brother, Thomas Kelly (Della) of Buffalo Grove, Il and one sister, Florence Kelly of Wayland, MA. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to Mount Pleasant Family Assistance Fund, 10 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH 03064.

Marie’s family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, July 14^th from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua at 9 o’clock. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Jules C. Langlais, 63, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021 at the Derry Center for Rehab and Nursing, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Nashua on August 18, 1957, he was a son of the late Paul and Laurette (Soucy) Langlais. Jules was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1975.    

   Jules had been employed as a travel agent and had made his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for ten years before returning to Nashua in 2001.

    In his leisure time, Jules loved traveling around the world, especially to the beaches. He was very proud of his French heritage and enjoyed spending time with his family.

    Members of his family include his brothers and their wives, Peter P. and Donna Langlais and Charles R. and Marta Langlais; four nephews, Joseph Langlais, David Langlais and his wife Michele and their children, Brazen and Rio;  Robert Langlais and his wife Ashley; and Jeffrey Langlais; special friends, Mark Sawtelle, Pixie Renshaw and Cathy Steinberg; and several cousins.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday, July 7^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to kindly meet at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Barry J. Silva, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Salem, NH after a lengthy illness. He spent his final days in this life cared for by his loving family and friends. Barry was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Carol Ann (LaChance) Silva and is survived by his wife of 17 years, Constance (Womersley) Silva.            

   Born in Danvers, Massachusetts on April 29, 1944, he was the only child of parents, James and Wilhelmina “Billie” (Nunes) Silva. Barry graduated from Bishop Fenwick of Peabody, Massachusetts in 1963, and after high school he enlisted in the US Navy and trained as a naval Marine corpsman on active duty from 1966 to 1967. After his military service, Barry earned an Associates degree in business from Hesser College.

    Barry was employed as a property manager with Poorvu Construction from 1978 to his retirement in 2015. Though the majority of his working years were spent as a property manager, he owned various businesses over his working career. Prior to moving to Bennington, Vermont, he lived in Litchfield, NH for 26 years.

    Among his many interests were skiing in Vermont with his family and friends, golfing, spending summer vacations in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and traveling to places like the US Virgin Islands, Normandy, France, Azores, Portugal and the Bay area of California. Barry was a passionate Boston sports fan, attending numerous Patriots Super Bowls and many Celtics and Red Sox games. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Bennington.

    In addition to his wife Constance, members of his family also include; his three children, Scott Silva and his wife Sandra of Nashua, NH, Glenn Silva and his wife Jennifer of Salem, NH and Erin Silva of Winchester, VA; his stepson, Sean Logan and his partner Sabrina of North Carolina; and stepdaughter, Vera Logan of Bennington, VT; his grandchildren, Samantha Silva of Salem, Allison Silva of Nashua, Kobbey Silva of Salem, Carson Silva of Winchester, Cyrus McCaw and Adrian Logan both of North Carolina; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was an animal lover his whole life, which included many dogs, cats, horses, and most recently his Labradoodle, Jasper.

      Visiting hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 8^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Matthew Church, 2 Searles Road, Windham, NH on Friday, July 9^th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. Barry volunteered at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Food Shelf in Bennington, VT. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the SJB Food Shelf, PO Box 219, N. Bennington, VT 05257 or https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/st835288. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, Nashua, NH. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven J. Latvis of Nashua, NH on June 27, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital, just three weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He is the son of Maida M. (Baumgardner) Latvis and the late John W. Latvis of Nashua, NH.  

   Steve was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 18, 1950. He attended St. Christopher Catholic School in Nashua, Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH and Nashua High’s class of 1971.

   He took the UNH Merrimack Valley Branch Course in Fundamentals of Fire and Casualty and became an insurance salesman for the family business of Latvis Insurance and Real Estate. He also secured his Real Estate license and eventually became a broker. He spent forty-five years in business and retired in 2016.

    Steve married the love of his life in 1989 and enjoyed 25 years of marriage before being predeceased by his wife Louise M. (Lafond) Latvis. The three things Steve was most proud of were his wife Louise and his two children, John and Stephanie. He was known to many as Steven, Steve, Lats and to the favorite two as Dad.

    Steve cultivated relationships everywhere he went which is exemplified by the many Friday afternoon gatherings for over twenty-five years on his porch, the early morning “pre-game” with Bloody Mary’s on Thanksgiving Day, the summer rentals at Seabrook Beach with his various friends whom he considered family and the North End Golf League.

     Steve coached The Nashua Royals little league and went to ski club with his son John, was involved in Actorsingers, attended many swim meets and competitions for both John and Stephanie at The Nashua Swim and Tennis Club where they were members for many years, and attended many dance recitals with Stephanie, even as recent as a few weeks ago. He was also the official “head referee” for many years at the Thanksgiving football games between the North End Neighbors where East meets West at Clarks Field in Nashua, NH.

     He grew up an avid fan of the Boston Bruins and attended many games with his childhood friends Brink and Scratchy. He enjoyed taking his wife and children on many vacations including Central Europe, Aruba, Hawaii, Jamaica, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Puerto Rico and one of his favorite places, Anna Maria Island in Florida.

      Steve always showed up to every event at least fifteen minutes early and it was his custom to have a properly set table as his mother insisted and pay his bills on the day they were due, not the day before and not the day after. Steven was a gentleman in the true sense of the word. He was the first to reach out to help someone or raise money for a good cause, and he was always the first to grab the check. He collected many contributions for Nashua PAL and organized many fundraisers for friends and their families.

    Lats headlined the marquee when it came to his one-liners and quick wit and he had a contagious laugh that will be dearly, but sorely missed. He was the best! He was the best father, best son, best brother, best husband and most definitely, a best friend. Nobody hung out with Lats with “time to kill”, it was always “a time to live” and, live he did! Life was so much better with him in it. Lats was a lifelong friend and follower of Nashua’s Aces & Eights but even his love of Aces couldn’t compare to the true musical love of his life. Time spent with Steve wasn’t complete unless the Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard circuit was completed… at least twice. “His heroes have always been cowboys”.

     He loved and appreciated every one of his relationships and celebrations with the Lafond family and considered them blood relatives from the very start. Steven was forever thankful for the continued love and support they showed him and his children after the death of Louise.

     Steven is survived by his two children John of Manchester, NH and Stephanie and her fiancé Tyler Costa of Nashua, NH, his Mother Maida M. Latvis, sisters Lynda (Cos Marandos), Tina, Maida K. (George W. Hickey IV), his brother Jeffrey (Deb Valcourt), sisters-in-law Betty (Mark Larrabee), Lynne Paul (Tom Garner), Judy Lafond, brothers-in-law Robert Lafond (Pammy) and Michael Lafond (Gretchen), his many nieces and nephews and his god-daughter.

     Steve was predeceased by his wife Louise M. Latvis in 2015; his father John W. Latvis in 2016; and his nephew Tory Marandos in 2006.

      There are so many of you whom he loved and cherished and you all loved him back. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity, Nashua PAL, The American Cancer Society or Stepping Stones in Nashua and definitely commit an act of kindness with him in mind. Yessah!

     A graveside ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua, NH. There will not be any calling hours. 

Col. Norman Arthur Lavigne, U.S. Army (Ret.) 83, longtime resident of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Hunt Community in Nashua.  Born in Berlin, NH on November 16, 1937 to his late parents, Alfred and Olive (Boucher) Lavigne, he graduated from Berlin High School with the Class of 1955.  After high school, Norman attended Norwich University on a hockey scholarship graduating with the Class of 1959.  Like many of his generation, he answered the call to service and proudly served his country in a career that lasted many years.  Besides being a man of service and honor, Norman enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures; he was an avid golfer who was a member at the Nashua Country Club for over 25 years, a runner, and at a younger age he enjoyed coaching his son’s football teams.  After retiring from the Army, Norman continued his call to serve and was an economics professor at Rivier University in their Master’s Degree program.  As the beloved patriarch of his family, he touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

Norman is survived by his three dear children; his son, Frederick J. Lavigne and his wife Michele, of Laguna Miguel, CA, his son, SMSgt Michael P. Lavigne USAF (Ret.) of Orange, CA and his daughter, Jillian Corga and her husband Luis of Merrimack, NH.  He was the proud grandfather to his four grandchildren; Olivia and Anna Grace Corga, Bailey Lavigne and Alexandra Lavigne. Norman is also survived by his stepchildren; Joseph Kenny, Jaime Kenny and Amanda Farnsworth, 8 step-grandchildren and 2 great step-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth (Foster) Lavigne and his sister Jeanine Lowe.

To honor Norman’s wishes, a graveside service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 12:30 PM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  Please meet directly at the cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in loving memory of his former spouse, Jane M. Lavigne, to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

William Robert Thomas, 80, of Nashua, NH for many years, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, MA after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1940, he was a son of the late Ivor A. and Gertrude (Wheeler) Thomas. “Bill” grew up in Elmira, New York and graduated from Elmira High School Class of 1958. He enlisted into the US Air Force in September of 1958 and served until his honorable discharge in February 1962.

   Bill began his career as a State Trooper in New York and continued working in law enforcement after moving to Nashua. He later attended nursing school and became a registered nurse.

   In his leisure time, Bill was a licensed pilot and loved flying out of the Nashua Airport He also was a fan of the New England Patriots.

    Bill was the husband of the late Raymonde M. (Dusseault) Thomas, whom he married in June 1963 and shared over 55 years together until her passing on December 3, 2018.

    Members of his family include his three children, William R. Thomas Jr., Kelley L. Lepicier and her husband David, and Kathy Thomas; five grandchildren, Brandon Thomas and his wife Amber, Amanda (Thomas) Ennist and her husband Matt, and Sunayana, Zachari and Samantha Lepicier; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Jackson and Maddison Thomas; a brother, Senior Pastor Frank Thomas and his Viola of Kirkville, NY; sister-in-law, Marsha Thomas of Elmira, NY; nieces and nephews, Junior Pastor Frank Lee Thomas, Stacie Hutchings and her husband Ken, Michael Thomas and his wife Pam, Patrick Thomas and his wife Joanie (Gannon) Thomas, Cindi (Thomas) Scott and Marjorie (Thomas) MacDonald and her husband Rob; many grandnieces and grandnephews; and his beloved dogs, Marshall and Zoey.  Besides his wife and parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother, Ivor E. “Butch” Thomas; and granddaughter, Sarah Rae Thomas.  

    There are no calling hours. Mr. Thomas will be laid to rest at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen with Air Force Honors.      Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com