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   Mary Frances (McDonnell) Petropulos, 87, of Hudson, NH, wife of George N. Petropulos, passed away Friday evening, February 26, 2021 at the Windham Terrace Senior Care facility after a brief illness.            

   Mrs. Petropulos was born in Adams, Massachusetts on August 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Dr. Patrick J. and Emma (Steuer) McDonnell. Mary was a graduate of Adams High School Class of 1951 where she was a member of the Crimson Key society, senior class play cast, sophomore reception committee and twirling team. She continued her education at the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, MA, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and minored in education, graduating with the Class of 1955. During her college years, Mary was senior class marshal at the annual Class day exercises, a member of the senior class play cast, staff member of the Elmscript and member of the glee club and athletic association.  

    Mary began her teaching career for the North Adams School System in September 1955. After two years, she then devoted her life as a wife and mother to her five children. Serving as their #1 fan, she was a constant presence at her childens’ sporting events and school functions. She later continued her teaching career at Greylock School in North Adams, MA.

    In 1994, she and her husband relocated to Florida where they resided for over twenty years before moving to Hudson, NH in July of 2017. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mary loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was a communicant of St. Kathryn Church in Hudson.

     Members of her family include her husband George, whom she married on August 10, 1957 and shared over 63 years together; her 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 her parents, Mary was predeceased by her infant brother, Joseph and infant sister, Joanne.

    There are no calling hours. A memorial Mass is being planned and will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to the St. John Paul Charity Center, c/o St. John Paul II Parish, 21 Maple Street, P.O. Box 231, Adams, MA 01220.

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

   Margaret Helen Fallon, 94, of Nashua, widow of John W. Fallon, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021.             

   Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on March 25, 1926, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Julia (Walsh) Ford. “Peg” was raised in and proud to have been from South Lawrence, where she attended St. Patrick School. She furthered her education at Emmanuel College in Boston, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with the Class of 1947.

   Peg was a dedicated teacher for many years for the City of Lawrence. Her family was her greatest joy. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to so many. Peg was also a faithful communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua and was a member of the Merrimack Valley Right to Life.

    She traveled extensively with her husband, family and friends, including several pilgrimages which brought her great joy.

    Peg and her husband Jack were married on June 9, 1951 at St. Patrick Church in Lawrence, MA and shared nearly 64 years together until his passing on April 10, 2015.

     Members of her family include her six children and their spouses, John and Jane Fallon, Daniel Fallon, MaryBeth and Bill Choquette, Matthew Fallon, Julie and Richard Cotton, and Margaret Fallon and John McCormick; five grandchildren and their spouses, Julie and Sean Hennigan, Danielle and Adam Mayo, Theresa Fallon and Jon Gott, Patrick Fallon and Nicholas and Kourtney Fallon; five great-grandchildren, Joseph and Abigail Mayo, Maeve and Timothy Hennigan and Luke Fallon; a niece, Carolyn; and nephews, Michael and Mark. In addition to her husband and parents, Peg was predeceased by her siblings, James, Mary and John.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Rte. 130, Nashua, Monday, March 1^st at 11 a.m. followed by interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.  The mass will be live streamed and also recorded on the church’s website at www.parishoftheresurrection.org     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Unborn, or any charity that has meaning to you. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Cynthia Catherine Beaulieu, 84, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Greenbriar Healthcare, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.             

   Born in Nashua on November 25, 1936, Cynthia was educated through the Nashua School System and graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1955.

    Cynthia began her career with the former J.F. McElwain Company working as a secretary. She finished her career as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Nashua Board of Public Works. Her time with the City of Nashua was her fondest and she loved being part of the Snow Dogs.

    Cynthia was predeceased by her beloved mother and father, Agnes (Birchall) and Romeo P. Levesque; and her loving sister, Thomasine Lenfest. She is survived by her son, Mark R. Beaulieu and his wife Kathryn; her grandchildren, Gabrielle, Karly and William; her brother, Richard Levesque and his wife Lynda and their daughter Sarah Garner and her family; her brother-in-law, William F. Lenfest, his son, William S. Lenfest and his wife Lynn and their daughter and husband, Kristine and Kevin Tonkin and their family.

     The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Greenbriar Healthcare and Home Health and Hospice for their care, kindness and support.

     Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic and safety concerns, a private funeral service will be held for her immediate family. Cynthia will be laid to rest at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Rachel J. (Dube) Gamache, 98, of Nashua, widow of Elmer R. Gamache, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side, early Thursday morning, February 18, 2021.            

   Mrs. Gamache was born in Nashua on March 14, 1922. She was educated in local schools and had been employed with Sprague Electric Company and McQuade’s department store at the former Simoneau Plaza.   

   In her leisure time, Rachel loved to knit and crochet, enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards and was an avid walker. She also had a passion for travel, joining friends for coffee after exercising and would never miss her monthly luncheons.

   Rachel and her husband Elmer were married in 1942 and shared 54 years together until his passing on June 20, 1996.

   Members of her family are: a son, Raymond Gamache and his wife Jane Benesch; three daughters, Geline Hagerty and her husband Richard, Jackie Lawler and Aline Gamache; four granddaughters and their husbands, Kristin Pearce, Kerri and Marc Arnold, Nicole and Chuck Croteau, Melissa Lawler and Garrett Seiple; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan Pearce, Megan and Garrett Arnold, Brooks, Rhys and Stella Croteau, Teagan and Pierson Seiple; her special niece Gael Jeffrey and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Rachel was predeceased by her brothers, Maurice and Robert Dube; and her sister, Betty Dube.      

   There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday February 24^th at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Donations may be made in her memory to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

On Christmas Day our community lost Theresa M. Romano.

Terry believed she was truly blessed, born to a family with great love and devotion to each other.  She knew it was a gift for which she was always grateful.  Terry was raised to put others first, to see those frequently overlooked, and to help make lives better for those in need.

Terry was well known for her philanthropic work.  Her generous gifts to organizations and institutions whose work she believed in are well known.  In addition to her monetary contributions, she gave her time, wisdom and endless kindness. She served on and chaired many community boards both here and in Massachusetts. Her empathy often found her sharing the pain of those she thought were suffering.

Education was of great value to her and she believed everyone should have access regardless of their financial ability.  She loved history, the sciences and thought everyone should be an active citizen in their community, their country and our world.  She found great joy in simple things; children’s laughter, music, dancing, art and history, all of which were best when shared.

From Europe to Boston, her family roots run deep. Her 88 years of life’s experiences were nothing short of remarkable.  Somehow, although one would think it couldn’t compare, her adopted small yet dearly loved city of Nashua, gave her great joy. Her “family” of friends each had a treasured and special relationship with her.

Terry was pre-deceased by far too many loved ones to count, and is survived by so very many lives she touched.  Terry was a woman of deep faith and believed things were meant to be. Terry woke to a balmy 60 degrees on Christmas Day with the knowledge that the Christmas Star last seen in the year 1226 graced the sky and that it was her day to leave this earth in peace.

In honor of Terry, please consider the gift of an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for some poor unfortunate soul. This time of year in particular, she was overcome with concern for those that are homeless and hungry.

Please join us for a memorial Mass on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 11 o’clock at St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Ramona Lucille Flynn of Nashua, died Thursday morning, February 11, 2021 from pancreatic cancer. Through her determination, inner strength and sound medical care, she survived longer than expected.

   Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 15, 1948, Ramona was a daughter of Bernadine L. (Yeadon) Flynn and the late James E. Flynn. She graduated from Lowell High School in 1966. After high school, Ramona enlisted in the Army and spent a total of 7 ½ years, serving both state side, in Ethiopia and Vietnam. She was the recipient of a Bronze star for meritorious service.   

   Ramona used the G.I. bill to further her education, graduating from the University of Massachusetts with degrees in economics and history. Professionally, she worked in the computer and technical field.

   She enjoyed gardening, cooking, caring for rescued cats and the daily newspaper puzzles.

    Ramona is survived by her mother, Bernadine Flynn of Lowell, MA; her sister and brother-in-law, Aleta and Evans Charles of Medford, MA; and her partner, Maggie Radziewicz of Nashua, NH.

    Funeral services will be private. Anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory, please consider Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060 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

John D. Parolin formerly of Billerica, MA and most recently Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years old on Wednesday, February 10, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua of natural causes.

John was born August 3, 1932, in Fitchburg, MA to his late parents Angelo and Matilda (Lago) Parolin, who had emigrated from Tezze, Italy just prior to his birth. A proud graduating member of the Villanova University Class of 1954, he maintained a strong connection to the school and a passion for Villanova basketball throughout his life.

John married his high school sweetheart Lucille Dextraze in 1955 and the couple raised 6 children in Billerica during their 30-year marriage before Lucille passed away in 1985. John supported his family as a successful agent with Allstate Insurance in Reading, MA for over 20 years and received the company’s Gold Record Award as the top life insurance producer in the country on multiple occasions.

John married Katherine (Root) Parolin in 1999 and spent 21 years with her, residing in both northern Massachusetts and in the Foxfire community of Naples, FL before relocating in 2017 to Hunt Community in Nashua.

A devoted family man and accomplished professional, John was passionate about his Catholic faith and serving his community. A lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, he was a proud supporter of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Jude’s Hospital, St. Theresa’s Parish in Billerica, Austin Preparatory School in Reading and Merrimack College of North Andover, MA. John served these causes in both official and unofficial capacities for most of his life.

A gentleman’s gentleman, John was defined by his care for others and a manner that encouraged all to never be too busy for kindness. John also loved simple pleasures – his morning coffee and a good breakfast conversation, Scrabble, Cribbage, other board games, a good game of cards and the sport of golf. He’d have been far too modest to tell you about his hole-in-one, but he’d show no such restraint talking about his 15 grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Katherine, John is survived by his five children and their spouses – John and wife Julie of Nashua, NH, Michael and wife Denise of Saco, ME, James and wife Nancy of Amherst, NH, Scott and wife Pauline of Windham, ME, and Luanne Neves of Holyoke, MA. John was predeceased by a son, Mark Parolin and his son-in-law Jorge Neves.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of The Hunt Community and St. Joseph Hospital for their care, kindness and support.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for immediate family only due to Covid 19 Protocols on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelmsford, MA. All in all, he would’ve rather been golfing.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the employee scholarship fund at the Hunt Community, 10 Allds Street, Nashua NH 03060 or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements were entrusted to Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street Nashua, NH.

Walter W. Lambert, 73, of Milford and formerly of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday evening, February 9, 2021.     

   A resident of Milford for the past 21 years, he was born in Nashua on September 16, 1947, a son of the late Ernest A. Lambert and Patricia (Morton) Hanson. “Walt” was predeceased by his step-mother, Claire E. (Grandmaison) Lambert; his step-father, Jerry Hanson; his brother, Brian R. Lambert; and his sister, Sandra Nadeau.   

   Members of his family include his beloved wife of 37 years, Rosanne L. (Salamone) Lambert; his three children, Brian W. Lambert and his wife Nicole of Oakdale, NY, Lauren R. Lambert of Milford, and Darren Lambert of Oklahoma City, OK; three grandchildren, Savanah, Lacie and Landon Lambert; four brothers, Alan Lambert and his wife Debra of Severn, MD, Earl Lambert and his wife Denise of Mechanicsville, VA, Edward Lambert of Merrimack and Wayne Hanson and his wife Carlene of Nashua; two sisters, Pat Desboisbriand and her husband Gary, and Janet Hanson all of Milford; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    A graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1965, Walt continued his education at the University of Tennessee where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. An Air Force veteran, he served a tour of duty during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s.

    After his military service, Walt began his 37 – year career at Sanders Associates, Inc. in Nashua, NH and also in Rockville, MD for four years as a Contracts Administrator. He continued with the company’s successors, Lockheed Sanders and BAE Systems.

     In his leisure time, Walt enjoyed photography, cooking, playing Bingo with his sisters, and boating on Lock Lake. A friendly and outgoing person, Walt loved spending time with his grandchildren.

   Walt loved to travel. One of his goals was to travel to all 50 states. He achieved his goal four years ago when he and Rosanne went on an Alaskan cruise. Although he didn’t drink, Walt enjoyed trips to California. Rosanne, Brian, Lauren and Nicole would wine taste while Walt took beautiful pictures of his family and the wineries.

     His Walk-Through visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, February 13^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a service in the funeral home at 1:00 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to kindly wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Donations can be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Humane Society of 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

   Patricia Isabella (Haire) Jenkins, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Melrose, MA, passed away Wednesday evening, January 27, 2021 at her home at Aynsley Place.

   One of five children of the late Dr. Paul G. and Irene V. (Eaton) Haire, she was born on February 10, 1930.  She grew up in Malden, MA and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro, MA, Class of 1947, where she resided for four years and was President of her Senior Class. Pat furthered her education at Emmanuel College in Boston, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Education.

   Pat met the Love of her life, Robert J. “Bob” Jenkins at Wells Beach, Maine, at age 14 and were married on Valentine’s Day in 1953. The couple made their home in Melrose, MA where they raised their family and spent 32 wonderful years. Pat and Bob moved to Nashua in 1987.

    A longtime educator, Pat began her teaching career at an elementary school in Malden. Once her four children were in school, she returned to teaching at their school, Horace Mann Elementary School in Melrose, MA. She taught there for more than twenty years, retiring in 1987.

     She spent time with many crafts. Her summers were full of knitting and quilting baby blankets for her nine grandchildren and later afghans for their college dorms and first homes. Pat loved her New England travels with her husband and attended The Highland Games in the fall at Loon Mountain for many years.

     Pat’s favorite memories were her summers at Wells Beach, where she was “Nana” to nine grandchildren born within eight years. She could calm an infant, hush a cry, rock a baby to sleep and read to a toddler without a fluster. She could serve grilled cheese sandwiches to wet sandy kids on the beach and her special chocolate chip cookies and ice cream Hoodsie’s on the porch after all were bathed and shined up, at the end of the day. Her greatest joy were her children and grandchildren. She took great pride in guiding them throughout their school years and watching them achieve their own goals. She taught them all her great love of books, reading to them from birth. Pat taught them the true value of family. Her home was always full of love and comfort, a place they would all gather, sharing laughs and great joy. She will be so deeply missed and will live forever in their hearts.

     The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Aynsley Place and The Courville of Nashua for all the care and compassion they gave to Pat and her family.

     Members of her family include her husband Bob, with whom she shared 68 wonderful years together; her four children and their spouses, Bob and Janet Jenkins of Southbridge, MA, Paula and Don Humen of Nashua, NH, Greg and Cindi Jenkins of Ashland, NH and Andrea and Mark Drugan of Salem, NH; nine grandchildren, Gregory Jenkins and his wife Natali, Julie Jenkins, Aubrey Rice, Daniel Jenkins and his wife Stephanie, Molly Corbett and her husband Gary, Michael Jenkins and his wife Allison, Laura Humen, Bobby Humen and his wife Lilly, and Phoebe Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Griffin, Avery and Nora; and two on the way; a sister, Reenie Alie of Hampton, NH; sister-in-law, Gail Jenkins of Nashua, NH; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased by three siblings, Joan Quinn and her husband Don, Paul Haire, and Paula Perry and her husband Bob; brother-in-law, Andy Jenkins and his wife Franny.

    Donations may be made in her memory to the Marginal Way Preservation Fund, PO Box 1455, Ogunquit, ME 03907 or the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 cst.dav.org. A private funeral and burial will be held for her family.

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

   Richard P. “Dick” Diggins, 77, of Bedford, known for his thoughtfulness and quick wit, passed away at his home, Monday, January 25, 2021.            

   A Nashua native, Dick was born on November 8, 1943, one of ten children of the late Albert and Delima (Levesque) Diggins. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1962. Nicknamed the “Rocket” in high school, he was an outstanding track star and was honored as Nashua High’s Athlete of the Year and was inducted into the Nashua Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997. Dick was awarded a full four-year track and field scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. He was the first student from Nashua High School to receive a scholarship as a result of track and field.

   Dick enjoyed a long career with Anheuser-Busch, Inc. as a manager for 30 years.

   A perfect day for Dick would be good food, an ice-cold Budweiser, and a lineup of NFL games. He also loved a good party and to be surrounded by friends and family.

   He was a loving husband to Ellen M. (Dion) Diggins, whom he married in 1968; caring father of Scott Diggins of Portsmouth and Todd Diggins and his partner Krystin Ward of Dover; three sisters, Doris Dupont and her husband Wilfred of Nashua, Gloria Savage of Goffstown and Patricia Rodgers and her husband Kenneth of Stuart, FL; two brothers, Roger Diggins and his wife Treva, and Roland Diggins and his wife Bernice all of Nashua; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.

    In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by a sister, Lucille G. Clark; and three brothers, Albert Diggins, Jr., Daniel Diggins and Thomas Diggins.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday, February 5^th at 9:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.    

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

   Roger E. Gagnon, 91, a native and lifelong Nashua resident, passed away, Sunday afternoon, January 24, 2021 at the Courville at Nashua, after a brief period of declining health.            

   One of thirteen children, Roger was born on January 14, 1930, a son of the late Alphonse and Maria (Gendron) Gagnon. He grew up in the French Hill neighborhood and attended the former St. Francis Xavier School. An Army veteran, Mr. Gagnon served during the Korean War and held the rank of Staff Sergeant.

  After his military service, Roger was employed as a millwright at Nashua Corporation for 38 years, retiring in 1992.

   He was devoted to his family, loved cruising to the Caribbean and vacationing at Lake Winnipesaukee. Roger enjoyed watching Westerns on television, gardening and woodworking where he built birdhouses and wishing wells.

   Roger married Joan B. Desclos of Nashua in May of 1955 and they shared 58 years together until her passing on September 22, 2013.

   Members of his family include his five children and their spouses, Steven and Theresa Gagnon, James and Mary Ellen Gagnon all of Nashua, William and Tracey Gagnon of Merrimack, Daniel and Brenda Gagnon of Nashua, and Lisa (Gagnon)  and Matthew Willauer of Colchester, CT; 20 grandchildren, Erik Gagnon and his wife Martha of Merrimack, Matthew Gagnon and his wife Kerrie of Nashua, Jenalee Gagnon and her significant other Christopher Fraulo of Middletown, CT, Kali Roy and her husband Ryan of Concord, NH, Steffanie Timpson and her significant other Brendan Sullivan of Nashua, Sara Hoagland and her husband Joshua of Nashua, Scott Burns and his wife Elizabeth of Bunnlevel, NC,  Kyle Gagnon of Great Falls, MT, Joel Gagnon and his wife Natasha of Nashua, Nicholas and Holly Gagnon of Merrimack, Jesse and Alicia Gagnon of Nashua, Jaclyn, Tom, Rachel and Cassidy LaSaracina, and Timothy, Abigail and Samantha Willauer all of Colchester, CT; fifteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeannine Michaud of Hudson; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Roger was predeceased by eleven brothers and sisters.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Monday, February 1^st at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to Home, Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.   

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

   Edwyn L. Dye, 88, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a period of declining health.       

   A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was born on October 5, 1932, a son of the late Wilbur Albert and Fannie Sue (Walker) Dye. Ed was a graduate of Chattanooga High School Class of 1950 and served with the Army during the Korean War. During his tour of duty, Mr. Dye was stationed at Fort Devens in Ayer, MA.   

   Ed had been employed with the former Improved Paper Machinery in Nashua and their successor Ingersoll Rand for 35 years.

   On May 31, 1954, Ed married Lauretta E. Murphy of Pepperell, MA. They made their home in Pepperell and later moved to Nashua in the mid-1960s. The couple shared 54 years together until her passing on June 15, 2008.

    In his leisure time, Ed loved spending time with his family and traveling to the beach and throughout the USA to visit many historical places. He also was a coin collector.

    Members of his family include his three children, Dory Davies and her late husband Chris, Brenda and Dennis, and Tom Dye; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Plante and his wife Candace, Ryan Plante and his wife Rachel, Lindsey Hirschhaut and her husband Jacob, Craig Tremblay, Zach Tremblay, Sean Doyle and Krystopher Doyle; five great-grandchildren, Keller Plante, Isaac Hirschhaut, Ethan Hirschhaut, Evan Plante and Ari Plante; a sister-in-law, Barbara Dye of Ooltewah, TN; also nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Ed was predeceased by his brother, Frank Kenneth Dye.

    Due to the COVID 19 pandemic and safety concerns, a private graveside service will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Pepperell, MA.

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

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Sullivan, 89, long time Nashua resident, passed away January 19, 2021 at Fairview Senior Living in Hudson. Born June 20th, 1931 in Dorchester, MA, the eldest daughter of William D. Gillis and Margaret M. (Lynch) Gillis, she graduated from Belmont (MA) High School in 1948. She was inseparable from husband of nearly 53 years, Daniel J. “Jerry” Sullivan, Jr., who predeceased her in 2006.

Survivors include children Kathleen of New York City and Daniel, Brian, Diane Lamb and Michael, all of Nashua; and grandchildren Christopher and Allison Lamb and Shane and Noah Sullivan. Peggy is survived also by her sister Mary L. Zeiders, brothers in law Glenn Zeiders and John G. Power and several nieces and nephews. Sister Patricia G. Power predeceased her.

Peggy was a faithful communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua, active in the parish’s Women’s Guild and choir. A pretty decent bowler in her younger years, she participated in local recreational leagues. A few more of her favorite things, in no particular order: the New England Patriots, lap cats, dining out, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Brigham’s ice cream. But dearest to her was her family, to whom she gave all and whom she loved unconditionally. A full house, congregated around the kitchen table over which she presided, was her great joy in her later years.

The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff at Fairview for their caring support, particularly during this past difficult year; and to extend special thanks to Heidi, Surina and Kristina, without whose gentle care our mother would have been unable to remain in her own home as long as she did.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Peggy’s memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Due to the current pandemic conditions, interment will be private. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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

Leona M (Wronski) Graboski of Nashua NH passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 83.  She was born on October 10, 1937 and raised in Chelsea MA to William and Mary (Urbaniak)Wronski.  On June 2, 1957, she married Francis (Frank) E Graboski and lived in Burlington MA raising their 4 daughters.

After a brief move to Westport CT, they settled in the Hudson/Nashua NH area where Leona worked as a Real Estate appraiser for several years.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband Frank of 60 years and her brother John (Skippy) Wronski.
She is survived by her brother Richard and his wife Carol Wronski of Stoneham MA, her daughters, Patty and her husband Greg DeFrancesco of Marina Del Rey CA, Linda and her husband Richard Heath of Loudon NH, Maryjane Quimby of Manchester NH, Pamela and her husband Bob Forcier of Nashua NH. Her grandchildren Kristen Ellspermann and her husband Vince, Andrew Quimby, Brian Quimby, William Shinn, Matthew Shinn, Ryan Forcier and Owen Forcier.  Two great grandchildren Scarlett and Victoria Ellspermann and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, January 22^nd from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Patricia Ann Grenier, 76, of Nashua, wife of Donald E. Grenier, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 14, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.

    Mrs. Grenier was born in Portland, Maine on May 15, 1944, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Virginia (Kelley) Fifield. “Pat” grew up on Kellog Street in the Eastern Promenade of Portland where she attended elementary school at Cathedral. After moving to Nashua, she attended junior high school and graduated from Nashua Senior High School, Class of 1962. She furthered her education at Keene State College, graduating in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.

    Pat began her career as a physical education teacher in Jaffrey, NH from 1967 -1968 and then at Nashua High School from 1968-1978. While at Nashua High, she also coached field hockey, basketball and softball. She later worked at Digital Equipment Corporation for eighteen years in production control and also worked at Hadco in Londonderry, NH and Decision One in Marlborough, MA.

    She held memberships in the Nashua Teachers Union, Nashua Senior Activity Center and numerous athletic and officiating groups. Pat was honored by the New Hampshire Sportswriters and Sportscasters as Softball Coach of the Year in 1975-1976. She was the youngest member of the committee to help select officials for the U.S. Olympics. Pat also served as a basketball referee and official for high schools and colleges.

     Pat and her husband Don enjoyed travelling to England, Ireland, France, Italy and Spain. In her leisure time, Pat enjoyed attending sporting events and followed the progress of the Boston teams on television. She enjoyed antiquing and flea markets; and spending time at her cottage in Kennebunk, ME with family and friends.

     Members of her family include her husband Don, whom she married on June 27, 1970 at St. Patrick Church in Nashua and shared over 50 years together; a brother, Eugene Fifield and his wife Elaine of Barnstead, NH; sisters-in-law, Eileen Fifield of Chesapeake, VA and Rita Fifield of Columbia, SC; brother-in-law, Malcolm Grass of Chesapeake, VA; also numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Pat was also predeceased by her sister, Irene Grass of Chesapeake, VA; and her brothers, Charles Fifield and his wife Nancy, and John Fifield.  

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Thursday, January 21^st at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland, ME. Donations may be made in her memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 or 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 

   Mary Frances (nee McLaughlin) Heinle of Nashua, beloved wife of the late Gerald F. Heinle, passed away in peace and love at the Hunt Community on Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021.          

   Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary was a daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Moran) McLaughlin. She was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanne Freeman, Lucille Jackson and Bernice Schneider.

   Mary is the loving mother of Margaret Ann and Jim Milnes, Mary Susan and David Orpin and James F. Heinle. Devoted grandmother to Jackie Coraine and her husband Chip, Michael Orpin and his wife Joy, Ashley and Brad Milnes, Jessica and Matthew Heinle. Loving great-grandmother to Trey, Luke and Serafina Coraine and Colin, Madelyn and Garrett Orpin.

   She was a longstanding and loyal member of the Nashua Country Club where she honed her golfing, bridge and (occasionally) curling skills. A cherished and blessed friend to many. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, on Tuesday, January 19^th at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, 3450 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104.         

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