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“So this is heaven, he thought, and he had to smile at himself. It was hardly respectful to analyze heaven in the very moment that one flies up to enter it.” – Richard Bach (Jonathan Livingston Seagull)

Bryan J. Townsend, 67, of Nashua, NH, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1953, in Boston, MA, to Robert J. Townsend, and Doris A. (Miller) Townsend.

Bryan served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1971-1974. He worked as a Local 7, Union Ironworker in Boston for 35 years. Over the years, Bryan enjoyed camping; fishing; playing and coaching baseball; skiing; and golfing. Above all, Bryan loved spending time with his family.

Bryan is survived by his wife of 37 years, Anna M. Townsend, whom he cherished and adored; four children, Sharron Conneely, of Nashua, Bryan Townsend, II, of Merrimack, Lisa Townsend, of Inverness, FL, and Michelle Mersereau, of Calais, ME; and ten grandchildren, Fallon, Adelyn, Bryan (III), Alex, Wyatt, Quinn, Levi, Alexandra, MacKenzie, and Zachary. He is also survived by his caring siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law. He was recently predeceased by a brother, Elvin Richard Arnold.

Bryan, a funny, charming, and generous man, will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th at 10 a.m. in ST. LOUIS DE GONZAGUE CHURCH, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua. Friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Home, Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 https://www.hhhc.org/how-to-help/memorial-gifts/. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Richard Andre Hall, 74, of Sierra Vista, AZ former longtime resident of Nashua, NH and Ogden, UT, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 25, 1947 in Boston, MA to his late parents, Richard Nelson and Theresa P. (Levesque) Hall, and was raised and educated in Nashua.  After graduating from Woburn High School with the Class of 1965, Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.

After his service to the country, Richard’s career path took him in the direction of computer sciences.  He worked for many years as an Information Technology consultant, TCIM and TSIEM administrator for IBM and as an IT deployment systems administrator with State Street Global Investors.  Richard obtained his Bachelor’s degree in computer science with Trinity College graduating with the Class of 2001.

Richard enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures; he loved photography, classic cars, aviation and trains.  He was also certified in aviation mechanics and from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration.  Richard was the beloved patriarch of his family, who will fondly be loved, cherished, and missed by all.

Richard is survived by his dear wife Nancy (Armstrong) Cleaver-Hall of Sierra Vista, AZ and formerly of Nashua.  He is also survived by his beloved children; his daughter Jessica Jones of Ogden, UT, his daughter Carrie Hall of Las Vegas, NV, his son Richard Hall of Sierra Vista, AZ, and his daughter Katie Hall of Nashua.  Richard is also the loving grandfather to his seven grandchildren; Raven, Anissa, Wesoly, Zenith, Tristen, Ethan and Abigail, and great-grandfather to Aria and Willow.  He is also survived by his step-daughter Diane Cleaver.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Nancy A. Delany.

Visitation for Richard will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 4 – 7 PM at the Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10 AM at Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Richard’s memory to either the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Rd, Nashua, NH 03064.

Arrangements under the direction of FARWELL Funeral Service.

    Blanche A. “Bianca” Farwell, 93, formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, July 31, 2021 at The Inn at Fairview in Hudson.  Bianca was the widow of Charles H. Farwell, Jr.

   Born in Nashua on December 26, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Auguste J. and Rose Anna (Hudon) Soucy.  Bianca attended St. Louis de Gonzague school and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1946 and furthered her education at Rivier College. Prior to her marriage in 1951, she had worked for the former Miller’s clothing store and in the office of the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company.   

    Bianca devoted much of her life to her husband, four children and three grandchildren.  She served as an officer of the Farwell Funeral Service, Inc. for many years and assisted in answering the phone, hospitality and interior decorating.  

   She had been a longtime volunteer of both St. Joseph Hospital and Nashua Memorial Hospital now Southern New Hampshire Medical Center as a messenger, delivering mail, and in the gift shop.  Bianca served on the board of directors of the Nashua YWCA; was an active communicant of St. Christopher Church and was Eucharistic Minister. She also sang with the Nashua Choral Group in the 1960s.

    A woman of deep faith, Bianca had an accepting, nurturing personality.  She initiated conversations and made friends easily.  Bianca fashioned a beautiful, inviting home and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends.  Her home was always filled with music.  She played the piano and loved dancing with Charlie. They attended concerts and live theater.  Some of her favorite past times were playing cards, especially bridge and cribbage; completing crossword puzzles and word jumbles; sewing and knitting; tending her outdoor flowers and floral designing.   In retirement, Bianca and Charlie enjoyed many winters at Daytona Beach Shores, Florida.

    Bianca was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Charlie, on March 19, 2020; and her eldest son, Kevin on January 5, 2021. The youngest of nine children, she was also predeceased by her eight siblings, Jeanne A. Labine and her husband Joseph, Germaine C., Therese I. and Beatrice M. Soucy, Lionel G. “Speed” Soucy, Robert J. Soucy and his wife Beatrice, Paul E. Soucy and his wife Phyllis, and Armand L. Soucy and his wife Mary.

     Members of her family include her children, Dana J. Farwell, Judith A. McDonald and her husband Richard, and Holly E. Kaminski and her husband Thomas; her three grandchildren, Chad M. Kaminski, Taryn E. Kaminski and Emily C. McDonald; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    The family would like to thank the entire staff at Fairview Healthcare for all their wonderful care, support and kindness for Bianca, Charlie, their children and grandchildren.

   A private graveside service will be held for her family at Edgewood Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

     Kevin Hanley, 59, of Nashua and formerly of Burlington, MA, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 31, 2021 at the Boston Medical Center from injuries sustained in a car crash in Nashua on July 19^th.

     A resident of Nashua for the past 15 years, Kevin was born in Medford, Massachusetts on September 25, 1961, a son of the late John J. and Marguerite E. (Lawlor) Hanley. Kevin grew up in Burlington and was a graduate of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica, MA Class of 1979.

     Kevin had been employed with Keola Commuter Rail of Somerville, MA for the past 22 years.

     In his leisure time, Kevin loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle; was a sports fan of the Boston teams especially the Bruins and Patriots; taking long scenic drives for food all over and dreams of shiny cars; for most of his days were spent with family.

     Members of his family include his wife of 10 years; introduced the year 1999, Linda (Hirsh) Hanley; “I love you babe”. Nana and Papa (Hirsh); step daughter, Renea McCullough and Miles; step son, Sean McCullough and Sarah; five grandchildren, Teagan, Korbyn, Everly, Thea and Odan. Plus all the family in-betweens. Whom he truly adored. Two brothers and their wives, William and Deborah Hanley of Billerica, MA and John and Maria Hanley of Burlington, MA; a sister and her husband, Karen and Thomas Carlson of Burlington, MA; also many more nieces and nephews. Whom he also spoke highly of. So many memories. Please, together or far verse to Our Father’s passage. 

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street Nashua, NH on Sunday afternoon, August 8^th from 2 to 5 p.m. With a brief reading from the Bible 4:30 pm. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Ida M. Keith, 94, of Nashua, former longtime resident of Merrimack, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2021, with her daughter and caretaker Rebecca by her side. She was born on March 27, 1927 in the small town of Sherburne, Louisiana. Her parents, the late Calton and Gertrude (Bourgeois) Frazee, raised Ida and her three younger sisters in Sherburne; she graduated from nearby Livonia High School in 1944. 

While attending a dance held at a small local military base, Ida met Donald Keith, the man who would become her husband of nearly seven decades. The two were married on July 10th, 1946, and settled in Merrimack, NH, where they built their own house and raised their two daughters.

Ida was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Nashua, and dedicated countless hours volunteering for the church. She was known for her excellent homemade jams and jellies, and for knitting hundreds of prayer shawls for donation.

Ida enjoyed spending time with her family: she had five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, and loved to gather everyone together to share holiday meals or, occasionally, her beloved southern recipes, particularly her famous gumbo. In addition to her volunteer work for her church, she enjoyed knitting and was a gifted seamstress. Over the years, Ida touched many lives in many different circles, and she will truly be missed. 

Ida is survived by her two daughters: Kathleen K. Villeneuve and her husband Thomas of Hancock, NH, and Rebecca D. Belonga of Nashua. Additionally, she is survived by her sister Tamra Frazee of Louisiana and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and two of her sisters, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald W. Keith, who passed on March 15, 2015, as well as granddaughter Lauren Villeneuve, great-granddaughter Rylea Belonga, and son-in-law Benjamin Q. Belonga III. 

In accordance with Ida’s wishes, all services will be privately held. Arrangements under the direction of FARWELL Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

After living a full life, Meri passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, July 23, 2021 at the age of 95 in Nashua N.H. The only child of Joseph and Angelina Zanleoni, Mary (who legally changed her name to Meri while a teenager) was born and raised in Barre Vt. where she met and fell in love with her future husband Charles H. Goyette M.D.

Together, they settled in Nashua NH and built a wonderful life filled with family, friends, and work that was important to each of them.  For Charles (Doc), opening the city’s first OB-GYN practice and delivering thousands of babies; for Meri, a life focused on raising her six children and supporting the arts.  In the 1960’s Meri was one of the founding leaders of the Arts and Science Center. In the 1980’s, she established the Salon des Artists at the Hotel Meridien in Boston where she introduced new artists and their work in the hotel’s grand lobby.  Following the sudden death of her youngest son Robie in 1991, Meri returned home to Nashua, determined to enliven and enrich the downtown.  From installing tree lights along Main street, to restoring the Hunt, saving the Chandler Library, and serving as Mrs. Claus at the annual Holiday Stroll, Meri always had vision, passion and determination to make Nashua shine.  In 2008 she co-founded the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, an annual event designed to elevate the awareness and appreciation of public art in Nashua. Artists from all over the world spend 3 weeks in Nashua creating sculptures placed throughout the City for all to enjoy.  Meri was also actively involved with City Arts Nashua and founded the Meri Goyette Champagne Art Awards Luncheon to raise funds for the arts. In 2020, she received the Wall Street Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award for being a Patron of the Arts.  Most recently, Meri was inspired to create a series of collages entitled Cut and Paste that was featured in the Telegraph and prominently displayed in their Main Street storefront windows.

Meri joins the love of her life, Charles, her husband of 71 years; her beloved son Robie, and leaves her five children and their spouses: Charles and Shirley Goyette; J and Judi Goyette; Meri and Don Reid; Carole and David Murphy; Ellen Goyette; Robin and David Whitman; her caregiver Darlene; twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  She also leaves many dear friends who brought much joy to her, especially in her final months.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, July 28^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, at 1:00 pm on Thursday July 29, 2021, followed by a “Meri parade” to the Rotary Common Park (315 Main Street).  A Celebration of Meri will be held at the sculpture she and Charles commissioned entitled TOGETHER.

Contributions can be made in her honor to the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium or Nashua City Arts. The FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Carol (Fuller) Webster, 78, a lifelong Hudson resident, passed away Thursday evening, July 22, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, following complications from surgery.

    The daughter of the late George A. and Virginia (Mitchell) Fuller, she was born in Nashua on December 16, 1942. Carol was educated in Hudson schools and was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1960.

    Carol had worked as a pharmacist’s assistant at CVS in Nashua and earlier in her life worked as a waitress at the former China Village restaurant in Hudson.

     In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening and caring for her house plants. Carol especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and summers at the family camp in Maine. She was regarded as a ‘second mother’ to many family members and friends, as she was always kind with her words and generous with her famous hugs.  More recently, Carol was blessed with the companionship of her neighbors Scott and Michele , who were always there to lend a helping hand.

     Carol was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth I. Walter, who passed away on July 26, 2015; her son and daughter-in-law, Carl C. Webster Jr. and Diana Simonetti in 2019; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph W. and Margaret (Mooney) Fuller, Donald M. Fuller, and Joyce (Carroll) Fuller.

      Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and David Clark of Hudson; two grandchildren, Courtney L. Clark of Conway and Christopher D. Clark of Hudson; two brothers, George A. Fuller, Jr. and his companion Roberta Richards of Hudson, and Gordon A. Fuller (who sadly passed away 3 days later on July 25, 2021) and his wife Celeste of Maine; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, August 7^th from 2 to 5 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

     Dorraine F. “Do” Ouellette, 89, of Nashua, widow of Maurice A. Ouellette, passed away Thursday evening, July 22, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, after a period of declining health.

     A lifelong resident of this city, Do was born on May 4, 1932, a daughter of the late Alfred W. and Lorraine E. St. Onge. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1950. Do had worked for a time as a receptionist at the old St. Joseph Hospital.

    In her leisure time, Do enjoyed dancing, playing poker and trips to the casino’s. After her husband retired, the couple enjoyed many winters in Florida.

    “Do” and “Mo” were married on April 26, 1952 at St. Francis Xavier Church. They shared 66 years wonderful years together until his passing on February 19, 2019.

     Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Denise M. and Andre Montminy, DMD of Pelham; two grandsons, Marc Montminy and Christian Montminy and his wife Nicole; four great-grandchildren, Honorae, Owen, Addalyn and Charlie; her sister, Estelle C. Boucher, widow of Robert L. Boucher of Nashua; a niece, Kathleen L. Busby and her husband Stephen of Merrimack ; also other nieces, nephews and cousins.

     There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held for her family at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to a favorite charity of one’s choice.    

  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

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