Author Archives: Dana Farwell

   Well-known Nashua native Donald C. Davidson, 82, former Nashua Mayor, airline Captain and businessman, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 28, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.           

   Born in Nashua on April 15, 1939, he was a son of the late Leon N. and Irene A. (Shea) Davidson. Don was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1956. His first love was aviation and he soloed at Nashua Airport in 1955 at the age of 16. An Air Force veteran, Mr. Davidson was a graduate of the USAF Aviation Cadets program at Reese AFB, Texas. He was commissioned as an Air Force pilot in 1960 where he flew transports around the world including Vietnam.  

   Don began his 32 year-career as a pilot with the former Eastern Airlines in 1963. He became a Captain in 1971 and later was the Vice President of Flight Operations.  After Eastern, he was a Captain at USAfrica Airways until his retirement from aviation in 1995.

   Don was very active in Nashua politics throughout the years as Ward 8 Alderman, Alderman-at-Large, acting Mayor of Nashua in 1977 and elected Mayor from 1996 -2000. During his administration in 1997, Nashua was voted as the “Best Place To Live” by Money Magazine for the second time. He later also served as a Nashua Fire Commissioner and was a member of the Nashua Airport Authority.

    Active in the business community, Don founded Davidson Travel Service, Davidson Flight Service, The Captain’s Corner and several other small businesses. He was also a member of the NH Civil Air Patrol for many years and was Wing Commander from 2006 -2010.      

   In his leisure time, Don loved flying – especially his P51 Mustang “Double Trouble II”, working on his antique cars, playing golf and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was a member of the Disney Vacation Club and enjoyed spending time with his family at Disney World in Florida.  He was a longtime member of the Nashua Country Club and had made his home at The Villages in Florida for the past year before returning to Nashua.

    Members of his family include his wife, Pauline “Chip” (Denault) Davidson, whom he married on November 17, 1962 and shared over 58 years together; his three children, Donald C. Davidson Jr. and his fiancée MeLinda, Donna C. Clarkson and her husband Chris, and Daniel C. Davidson and his wife Susan; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Richard L. “Dick” Davidson and his wife Rita, and William N. “Bill” Davidson and his late wife Shirley, all of Florida; also several nieces and nephews.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, June 3^rd at 11 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 10 o’clock. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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

    Rita F. (Waterhouse) Levesque, 76, of Nashua, wife of Rene P. Levesque, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2021.             

    A resident of Nashua for over 50 years, Rita was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Lester and Philomena (Baeynes) Waterhouse. Educated in Lowell schools, she was a graduate of St. Michael’s School and continued her education at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned a certificate as a medical records technician.

    Rita had been employed with the Federal Aviation Administration and later BAE Systems as an Administrative Assistant for ten years.

   In her leisure time, she enjoyed pressing flowers, crocheting, cooking and playing the organ. Most of all, Rita loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends.

   Members of her family include her husband Rene, whom she married on August 8, 1965 in Lowell, MA and shared over 55 years together; a daughter, Cheryl Houle and her husband, Christopher L. Houle, Jr; twelve grandchildren, Tiffany D’Amico, Julianne D’Amico, Richard D’Amico III, Kayleigh D’Amico, James D’Amico, Connor D’Amico, Kevin D’Amico, Isabelle D’Amico, Ryan Houle, Kayleigh Houle, Kellsie Houle and Karra Houle; sister-in-law, Dottie Waterhouse; brother-in-law, Robert Levesque and his wife Alice; and sister-in-law, Linda Steriti and her husband Peter; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by her brother, Lester Waterhouse; and her sisters, Marie Maniatakos and Lillian Stott.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 25^th from 5 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, Wednesday, May 26^th at 11 a.m. Friends and family are invited to attend. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen on Thursday. Donations may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Stephen A. Soucy, 79, of Hudson and formerly of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, May 20, 2021, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Kittery, Maine on April 1, 1942, he was a son of the late Roger and Jeanette (LaRose) Soucy. Steve grew up in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1960. He began his career working with his father at the former Roger Soucy Motors, a Lincoln / Mercury dealership on the corner of Main and East Hollis Streets in Nashua. After the business closed, Steve was employed at the International Paper Box Machine Company in Nashua for many years as manager of manufacturing. Following his retirement, he worked part-time at Robbins Auto Parts.

    Steve was a member of Club National and served on its Board of Directors. In his leisure time, he enjoyed taking care of his cars and lawns at his home, that he took great pride in. Steve also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    Members of his family include his wife, Madlyn C. (Lozeau) Soucy, whom he married on October 26, 1963 and shared over 57 wonderful years together; his daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and George MacDonald of Milford and Kimberly and David DeCarolis of Litchfield; eight grandchildren, Courtney, Trevor and Brooke Palladino, McKayla Buckley and her husband Tyler, Kendra DeCarolis and her fiancé Joe Figlioli, Hope and Logan DeCarolis, and Corinne Miller; four great-grandchildren, Ryker and Kaysen Buckley, Julian Palladino and Killian Collins; a brother, Peter Soucy of Portland, ME; three sisters, Patricia Ravenelle and her husband Ted of Burke, VA, Brenda Anastasoff of Saco, ME and the late Sylvia M. McKay, who passed away in July of 2001; also many nieces and nephews.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 27^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday, May 28^th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Nashua Children’s Home, 125 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservic.com

   Doris Mariana Duclos, 49, of Nashua, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born in Puerto Rico on December 14, 1971, daughter of Aurora Vega Cruz and Luis M. Figueroa.

    Her family includes six children, Michael Lozada, Jonathan Lozada, Crystal Lozada, Rodney Curtis, Jasmine Curtis and Jason Duclos; twenty grandchildren; four sisters, Migdalia Rodriguez, Rosa Figueroa, Carmen Figueroa and Janette Figueroa; and three brothers, David Rodriguez Jr., Luis Figueroa and Asdruval Figueroa.

    Doris was a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was the type of person who would go without if you needed whatever she had. Doris would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. She loved music, singing and dancing and spending time with her friends and family. No matter what life threw at her, she always had a smile on her face and had a heart of gold. Everyone that met her liked her and those who got to know her loved her. Doris got along well with everyone and always saw the good in everyone.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, May 19^th from 4 to 6 p.m.      

    Kenneth J. York, 57, of Nashua, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Georgetown, SC.            

    Born on October 1, 1963 in Nashua, NH, Kenny was the youngest son of the late Jesse A. York Jr. and Elizabeth M. (Sweeney) York. A lifelong resident of Nashua, Ken was a former owner of Bob’s Pizza.

    Ken loved playing tennis and bowling and was an avid New England sports fan, especially the Boston Bruins. He loved listening to and following the Grateful Dead. Ken was a former Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 3 of Nashua, which he used as a platform to raise money for many charities. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by his brother, William R. York. He will be missed by his surviving family and friends.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, June 3^rd from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Friday, June 4^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

  Christine L. (Ackley) Boucher, 74, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Nashua on October 13, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Frederick J. and Helen C. (Lee) Ackley. Christine was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1964 and furthered her education at Northern Essex Community College, where she earned a degree as a registered nurse.

   Christine began her career as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital in Nashua now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, and continued at the Courville at Nashua, The Plus Company and Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson until she retired.

    She enjoyed bingo and gardening and especially loved time with her family.

Members of her family include her three children, Lisa Tremblay and her husband Marc, and Tina Reeves all of Nashua, and Frederick Boucher and his wife Nicole of Windham; six grandchildren, Branden Lilley and his wife Christine, Bryant Lilley and his wife Lessly, Matthew Lilley, Justin Reeves and his wife Heidi, Donovan Reeves and Logan Ella Boucher; three great-grandchildren, Dante, Veda and Hazel Reeves; her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Roland Caron of Hudson; and nephews, Christopher Caron and his wife Jess of Hudson, NH and Scott Caron of Chicago, IL.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 11^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1^st Street, Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131. phone: 1-800-473-4636.  

   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

John A. Worthen III, son of John A. Worthen Jr. and Mary Singleton Worthen, Died May 7, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Nashua, N.H. on May 17, 1928. Graduated from Nashua High School in 1945 and from UNH in 1950 with a BS degree in Business Administration. He pursued graduate studies in Business at UNH and at Harvard University.

John was a veteran of WWII, serving in Germany as a Sergeant with the 25^th Constabulary Squadron. During the Korean War, he was recalled from the Air Force Reserve and served as First Lieutenant with the 4707the Defense Wing at Otis Air Field in Massachusetts.

He spent 38 years with John Hancock Insurance Company, retiring as a Senior Vice President in Mortgage Investments. John served as Director of Maritime Life Insurance Company of Halifax, Novia Scotia, of Treasure Masters Inc. of Derry, N.H., and of Real Estate Investment Trust of Clinton, N.J.

John was a beloved husband and father who was very happily married to the love of his life, Patricia, and was proud of the sixty -eight great years they spent together. He leaves their son Jack Coombes Worthen of Parkland, Florida, their daughter, Cynthia Worthen Vascak of Campton, N.H. and three grandchildren, Brian, Laura, and Julie Worthen.

He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, sailing, traveling through Europe, and a good game of bridge.

The service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua, NH. at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 5^th. Committal prayers and Army honors will follow at the Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in John’s memory to be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd to support their service work with the Front Door Agency and their Community Action projects.

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

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  Friday, May 21, 2021,  at 1:00 pm at Gibson Cemetery, Marsh Road, Pelham, NH.   Friends are invited to attend.

  Robert Francis Field, 61, of Londonderry, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 13, 2020 and has gone to be with the Lord.        

  Born in Nashua on April 14, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert A. Field and Corey A. (Scale) Field Fletcher. During his youth, Bobby resided in Pelham where he attended St. Patrick Parochial School and then Alvirne High School in Hudson.  A longtime resident of Londonderry, Bobby began his career with his father at Field Water Wells, working as a driller of Artesian Wells. He then worked in the trucking industry in Florida for a time and later was a driver for Continental Paving.  

   An avid car enthusiast, Bobby enjoyed building hot rods, attending car shows and won many 1^st place awards for his show cars including a Chevrolet El Camino and Chevrolet pick-up truck. He also loved working on engines, motor cross racing, Go-carts, riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and snowmobiling. Bobby was also a talented drawer, especially drawing automobiles. As a Facebook blogger, Bobby brought many smiles with his daily “Good Morning” posts.

    Members of his family include his sisters and brother-in-law, Debora L. and John Vien of Manchester and Donna L. Field of Concord; a niece, Jessica M. Field of Derry; aunts and uncles, Louis G. and Marianne Field of Hooksett and Patricia A. and Donald McAndrew of Nashua; and many cousins.

    A Graveside Service will take place on Friday, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Gibson Cemetery, Marsh Road in Pelham, NH. Friends are invited to attend.  

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Iris Eastwick, beloved and cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother closed her eyes in Nashua NH on April 29^th and when she opened them, she was in Heaven. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her!

Iris above all else loved the Lord Jesus Christ and lived her faith out daily. She always had an encouraging word, a bible verse, and a prayer to offer.  She treasured God’s Word and would often quote Scripture like Proverbs 3: 5-8 that says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not unto your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. He certainly did direct her life’s path in so many ways – she lived a long and full life.

Born in Barking, Essex, England on May 19, 1929, she was raised by Ruby and William Comte, along with two siblings Olive and David.  They all lived through the ravages of WW II as children.  It is rumored she met the love of her life Maurice, while they were still in their baby carriages, or so the story goes. At the age of 24 she married Maurice and began a 68-year romance that would see them live around the world. She had citizenship in England, Canada, the United States, and now has most importantly in Heaven.  Homemaker, secretary, missionary, pastor’s wife, bible study leader, counselor, and a loving mother who raised three children: Suzanne, Simon, and Sarah. She adored and loved her ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren so much.

An avid cook she was often seen in the kitchen making meals and desserts like scones and raspberry trifles to serve at afternoon teas.  Around the holidays, she would make British treats like Christmas pudding, mincemeat pies, and fruit cake that would rival any.  She loved to host people, share cups of tea, and most importantly, share her faith in God.  We will miss her sweet smile, optimistic outlook, and her lingering warm embraces. 
She will be buried on Friday May 7, 2021 and a celebration of her life will be held at Pepperell Christian Fellowship (PCF) in Pepperell MA.  Due to Covid regulations, in person attendance is limited and by invitation only.  However, there will be a live stream of the service, details at pcfchurch.org. Instead of flowers the family requests you consider donating in her name to Real Options Nashua at realoptionsNh.org or to the Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission at hope4nashua.org, two of her favorite local charities.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Andre Arthur Morneau, 76, of Londonderry, passed on to His Father in heaven on Saturday, April 17^th surrounded by love.            

   Born in Greenville, New Hampshire on September 12, 1944, he was a son of the late Arthur and Aline (Caron) Morneau. “Andy” graduated from Appleton Academy in 1963 and went on to serve in the US Air Force as a communications specialist from 1963 to 1967. After his military service, he attended the University of Lowell and went on to work for Sanders Associates in Nashua, Lockheed Martin, and finally BAE Systems as an engineer for over 40 years.

    Andy had a lifelong passion for ham radio and for so many will be remembered as K1YMH. He reached out to and made friends all over the world. After retirement, Andy served in Londonderry on the Beautify Londonderry Committee.

    One of his greatest joys was joining the Harmonica Saints and performing for those who needed smiles the most in nursing homes and assisted living communities. Shy Andy would absolutely nail Elvis as he sang many of his songs to an appreciative audience.

     He was also proud of his French-Canadian heritage belonging to the French Coterie in Nashua. Andy was a communicant of St. Mark the Evangelist Church in Londonderry and a member of the Men of St. Joseph.

     Andy was a wonderful husband of 46 years to his loving wife Pamela and devoted and loving Dad to his son Daniel Morneau of Londonderry, and daughter Mary and son-in-law Samuel Chase of Rochester, NH. Most of all, God gave him the special gift of a beautiful granddaughter, Gemma, that was the sunshine of his life. He is also survived by his much-loved sisters, Constance Levesque of Nashua and Sr. Gloria Morneau of St. Hyacinthe, Canada. He was predeceased by his parents, a baby brother, and his dear friend and brother-in-law, Raymond Levesque. Andy leaves behind his sweet buddy, “Moose” the cat.

    His legacy is one of caring, compassion and love to all those who knew him and those whom he prayed for every day. He prayed daily for everyone in the world who was suffering and that is what made him so special. Andy had a deep faith in God in Whose Hands he is now resting. He will be so missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him so much.

    The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 1 South Road in Londonderry on Thursday, April 22^nd from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at eleven thirty. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Greenville on Saturday. Donations may be made in his memory to the New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109 or the Nashua Senior Center, 70 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   George N. Petropulos, 88, of Hudson, NH, passed away Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH after a brief illness.

    Born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 29, 1932, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Loretta (Chenail) Petropulos. A graduate of Drury High School, Class of 1950, George was a football, track and basketball standout, and was recruited to play football for Boston University on a full athletic scholarship. He later transferred to North Adams Teachers College, where he played basketball and received his bachelor’s degree in 1954.

    He entered the Army in September 1954 and served as a supply specialist with the 10^th transport group of the 7^th Army in Germany and held the rank of Private First Class. While in Germany, George became a top football official with the American forces in that country. In 1955, as a member of the US Army Europe Athletic Officials Association, he officiated at several high-profile championship games in both Frankfurt and Mannheim, Germany, attended by more than 20,000 fans.

   After serving his country, he furthered his education and earned a master’s degree in education from North Adams State College. George became a teacher and spent the next 35 years educating students in the North Adams school system, retiring in 1991. Over this time, he taught at Freeman School, Brayton Junior High School, where he was also the vice-principal and Drury High School. Beloved by his students, he was also the high school golf coach for 20 years. His teams won two Western Massachusetts Championships in 1992 and 1993.

    An avid golfer, George loved hitting the links at Waubeeka Springs Golf Course with his sons and friends where he was a former club champion. He had multiple “holes-in-ones”, multiple double-eagles and held the amateur course record for years, shooting a 7 under par 65.

    In 1994, George and his wife, Mary relocated to Florida, where they resided for over twenty years before moving to Hudson, NH in July of 2017. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, George loved spending time with family, and especially loved “bragging” about his grandchildren. He was a communicant of St. Kathryn Church in Hudson.

    He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Mary (McDonnell) Petropulos, who passed away on February 26^th of this year; and his brother, Stephen Petropulos.

    Members of his family include his five children and their spouses, David and Maren Petropulos of Amherst, NH and their children, Tyler and David Jr. and his wife, Marguerite; James and Lynda Petropulos of Hollis, NH and their children, Christopher and his fiancé Rosalind Barrett, Alexander and Olivia; Karen and Thomas Coffey of Merrimack, NH and their daughters, Jennifer and Joanne; Sara and John Muckstadt of Dover, MA and their children, Dana and John; and Nicholas and Elizabeth Petropulos of Hancock, MA and their sons, Andrew and Owen. In addition to his children, he leaves behind a sister, Catherine Foster of North Adams, MA.

     There are no calling hours. A memorial Mass is being planned and will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice House, c/o Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Robert L. Boucher, 89, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away Saturday evening, April 3, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Bath, Maine on August 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Leo Joseph and Mildred Alice (McQuarrie) Boucher. “Bob” was a graduate of Morse High School in Bath, Class of 1949. Following his graduation, he served in Air Force during the Korean War from 1949 to 1953 and was stationed in The Philippines from 1950 to 1952.

   A resident of Nashua since the mid 1950’s, Bob was employed with the Bemis Company in East Pepperell, MA for 40 years in its graphic arts department.

    Bob held memberships in the Knights of Columbus, Nashua Council 11907 and the American Legion, James E. Coffey Post 3. He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and was a former usher at the 4 o’clock mass on Saturday for many years.

     In his leisure time, Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife Estelle, throughout New England and his home state of Maine where they loved to dine at seafood restaurants. He also enjoyed trips to Lake George, NY, attending agricultural and church fairs and watching game shows. Bob was well liked by his co-workers and friends from church.

     Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia E. and Edward Young Jr.; an uncle, James McQuarrie; an aunt, Eva Koski; and brother-in-law, Maurice Ouellette.

     Members of his family include his wife of 61 years, Estelle C. (St. Onge) Boucher, whom he married at the former St. Francis Xavier Church on August 22, 1959; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen L. and Stephen Busby of Merrimack; two grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas Busby of Merrimack; a nephew, Edward V. Young, III; two aunts, Virginia McQuarrie of Bath, ME and Sylvia Boucher of Nashua; sister-in-law, Dorraine “Do” Ouellette of Nashua; and several cousins.

    The family wishes to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Bob’s caregivers, Denise, Anzheliza, Warren and Josh for their care, kindness and support.

    Family and friends are invited to call at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, April 12^th from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a prayer service at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Dorothy L. “Doty” Henderson, 84, of Nashua, widow of William L. Henderson, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 2021 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Even though a failing heart took her away from this world, her loving heart left a beacon of light for all who knew her.           

   Mrs. Henderson was born in Pittsfield, NH on July 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucienne (Genest) St. George. A longtime resident of Nashua, Dorothy also made her home in Milford, NH and Gilman, VT. She attended St. Francis Xavier and St. Louis de Gonzague Parochial Schools and was a graduate of St. Louis High School for Girls.   

   Dorothy had worked in various manufacturing positions and been employed with Sanders Associates, Inc.in Nashua for several years.

   She enjoyed travelling as much as possible to places like Hawaii, Aruba, Arizona, Virginia and Florida but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Dorothy also was a pet lover and had pets her whole life.

    In addition to her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her husband “Bill” who passed away December 29, 2008. They were married on April 23, 1955 and shared 53 years together. She was also predeceased by a son, Gary S. Henderson, Sr; two grandchildren, Samantha Brown and Kevin Henderson Jr.; a great-grandchild, Damien; and her sister, Dolores Anderson.

    Dorothy is survived by her two brothers, Richard St. George and his wife Carole from Yuma Arizona and Lucien St. George from Nashua.: three sons and three daughters-in-law, William A. and Connie (Moreau) Henderson of Milford, Kevin Henderson, Sr. and Rachel of Florida, and Scott and Tanja (Jewel) Henderson of Lexington, VA.: grandchildren, Gary Jr. and his wife Hilary Henderson, Melissa (Henderson) and her husband Drew Reeves, Richard, William and Christopher Henderson and his wife Shealyn.  Kierstyn (Henderson) and her husband Zachary Williamson.:  great-grandchildren, Hayley, Skye, Xavier, Charlotte, Zachary and Lorelai.  Jade, Madison and Lyra. Hunter and Emma. Vivianne and Ethan Reeves, and Lillian Case; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

     Muriel Jacqueline Francoeur, 95, “The Hat Lady”, left this world on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Muriel was born on August 9, 1925 in Nashua, NH, the daughter of Oscar and Corona (Casavant) Neveu.           

    Muriel attended St. Francis Xavier parochial grammar school and graduated from high school at Our Lady of Angels Academy in Montreal. She received her nursing diploma from Carney Hospital in 1947 and later achieved a Bachelor’s Degree from Rivier College.

   Her working career started out in the Operating Room at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA. After moving back to Nashua to get married, she then was employed as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and the old Memorial Hospital now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

    Muriel was a unique woman with a huge heart, adventurous spirit, and was interested in everything. She read from a variety of books, ranging from history to gardening. She could be seen reading her beloved Nashua Telegraph then dissecting it with her ever-present scissors. Articles of interest were pinned to a cork board for later reference.  Schooling and learning were an obsession to her. She was a student until she completed her formal education in her sixties.

     A mother of five, she took time to entertain her children by planning camping trips, a week or two at Hampton Beach and day trips to Silver Lake.

      Muriel never a met a person who she didn’t like or who she wouldn’t help. She was a selflessly dedicated aid to the underprivileged. She was there for them, no matter what languages they spoke, or what color they were. As a result she received a framed certificate from President Richard Nixon for her dedication to the needy of Nashua.

      Muriel was always known as the lady with the hats. Over the years, she collected hundreds of hats, mostly with wide brims decorated with flowers. Her excuse was that she was a redhead and needed protection from the sun. The hats of course, needed to be accompanied by her orange lipstick!

     There was never a day that she was not optimistic and smiling. Gardening was a love that she pursued throughout her life. Her favorite flowers were her roses, from which she was known.  She made many faithful friends in the Nashua Garden Club. Some club members continued to send her cards and notes while she was living at Langdon Place after her husband’s death in 2012.

     Muriel loved shopping, often leaving the house early and returning for dinner with a multitude of bulging bags. She was a bargain hunter extraordinaire, and could often be seen at Rich’s Department Store or Building 19. There wasn’t a coupon that she wouldn’t clip!

   Muriel is survived by her children: Frances Bell and her husband, Robert of Nashua, Norman Francoeur of Jersey City, NJ, Philip Francoeur and his wife, Doris of Milford, George Francoeur and his wife, Sherry of Amherst, and Marguerite and her husband Paul Fuiek of Snellville, GA; grandchildren: Jenna Bell and her husband Mitch of St. Petersburg, FL, Courtney and her husband Robert Lee of Middleton, MA, Lauren and her husband Leo Tecosky of Brooklyn, NY, Amie Winer and her husband Stephen of Goffstown, NH, and George Francoeur Jr. of Amherst, NH; great-grandchildren: Hannah and Lizzy Lee of Middleton, MA, Reeve and Sloan Mortenson of St. Petersburg, FL, Augustus “Augie” Winer of Goffstown, NH and Coretta Tecosky of Brooklyn, NY.

    Muriel was predeceased by her husband, Reginald; her brother, Maurice Neveu; and step-brother, George Grondin.

    We will miss you, Mom and will be reminded of you when the roses bloom. We know that you are now free and enjoying driving again, probably with Memere, heading up to Canada.

    A Graveside Service took place at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Nashua on Tuesday, March 30^th. Arrangements were in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Thomas J. Lones, 83, of Nashua, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, one day after his 83^rd birthday. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Annette J. (Cote) Lones of Nashua, NH and his brother, Clifford Lones.            

   Born in Nashua on March 23, 1938, he was a son of the late Thomas R. and Ruth (Lavoie) Lones. Tom was predeceased by his two brothers, Carl and Linas; and his sister, Shirley Betts. He will be missed by many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and countless nieces and nephews.  

   Thomas attended Nashua High School and later was stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska with the U.S. Air Force as an Airman 2^nd Class. Tommy “The Tiger” also known as “Happy”, worked for Clyde Garfield Oldsmobile-Cadillac in Nashua for twenty years.  

   As a crossing guard, in his retirement years, he brightened the days of students, faculty and parents. When not doing that, he loved spending time with family, his fur babies, and gardening. Tom always had a huge heart for animals and children and cared for them both deeply.

   Tommy was a huge fan of New England sports, and really loved watching the Red Sox and the Patriots, with a big bowl of vanilla ice cream.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN or the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

    Cynthia Ruth Ratoff, 87, of Nashua, widow of Robert R. Ratoff, passed away Sunday evening, March 21, 2021 at The Inn at Fairview, after a period of declining health.           

   A resident of Nashua for many years, she was born in Medford, Massachusetts on January 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Barry) Marshall. Cynthia was a graduate of Medford High School and had been employed as a secretary for Tufts Medical Center in Boston and later at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Nashua.  

   In addition to her parents, Cynthia was predeceased by her husband Bob, who passed away May 27, 2018. They were married in Nashua on July 15, 1985 and shared over 32 years together.

   Members of her family include a daughter, Deborah Kennedy; and a son, Marc Kerouac.       

  Private interment took place at Pinewood Cemetery in Nashua.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com