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   Joan L. Rouleau, 70, of Nashua, wife of Paul R. Rouleau, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 22, 2024 after a period of declining health.         

   A longtime resident of Nashua, Joan was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on August 21, 1954, a daughter of Gerard J. Jutras and the late Helen A. (Berube) Jutras. During her youth, she grew up in Chelmsford and attended schools in Lowell, MA. Joan was a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson with the Class of 1972, where she was also an assistant Art teacher.  She then furthered her education at Rivier College, now Rivier University.

    Joan was employed at the former Kollsman Instruments in Merrimack for many years where she worked as an optical technician.

     In her free time, Joan found joy in painting and exploring various forms of art. Also, she had a love for cooking, baking, and sharing that gift with others.

     Members of her family include her husband Paul, whom she married in 1978 and shared 46 years together; her sons, Keith Rouleau and his wife Lauren of Columbia, SC and Eric Rouleau of Nashua, NH; two grandsons, Tyler and Cole Rouleau; her father, Gerard J. Jutras of New Boston, NH; her seven siblings, Susan Pelski (widow of Paul Pelski) of Nashua, NH, Paul Jutras and his wife Nancy of Salem, NH, Russ Jutras and his wife Debbie of Aubrey, TX, Carl Jutras and his wife Lisa of Milford, NH, Linda Madsen and her husband Mark of New Boston, NH, Karen Salvi and her husband Michael of Hudson, NH and the late Carol M. Jutras; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, January 26^th, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. followed a service at 12 noon. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Philip A. Doris, 74, of Milford passed away suddenly on Monday, December 9^th, after a brief illness. Phil will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, his accepting nature and his killer sense of humor. Born in Nashua and a 1968 graduate of Nashua High School, Phil lived in Milford with his wife of 54 years, Jeanie, and their beloved German Shepherd.

Phil was a very talented manufacturing engineer who led a storied career of 27 years at Bose Corporation, where he won two President’s Awards. His retirement from Bose was short-lived and his love of work lead him to conclude his career at Merrimack Manufacturing and DEKA earlier this year.

Phil began his education at the Nashua Vocational Technical College, eventually earning his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Lowell Tech and a Master’s in Business Administration from Rivier University.

Phil was a Vietnam-Era Air Force Veteran who had a zest for life. He enjoyed camping, working on his cars, his many dogs, time on his tractor and time with his family. Anyone who met Phil liked him.

Phil is survived by his wife, Jeanie (Stearns), sons Jamie and Nathan, grandson Jack, sister and brother-in-law Jackie and Ray Noel; sister-in-law, Cathi (Stearns) Prunier; brother-in-law, Tim and his wife Roni; as well as many nephews and a niece. Phil is predeceased by his parents, Marguerite (Gauthier) and Arthur Sr., and his brother, Arthur Jr.

Services were held for the immediate family with a celebration of life to be planned in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Philip A. Doris’ name to the Animal Rescue League of NH 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110.

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Sandra Louise Pelletier, 69, of Weare, NH, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday morning, Dec 5, 2024.

Sandi was born in Hamilton. Ontario, Canada on November 15, 1955, daughter of the late William D. and Lois R. (Neal) Hobden. Sandi and her family moved to the United States in 1958, where they settled in Nashua, NH. After graduating from Milford High School in 1973 she began working at Sanders in Nashua, as an electronics technician, when she graduated from NHTI Concord. She then moved into engineering, eventually becoming a Senior Principal Systems Engineer.

Sandi applied her technical prowess, stellar organizational skills, can-do attitude, and incredible flexibility to many successful defense products developed by Sanders, Lockheed Martin, and finally BAE Systems, finishing her career in the Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area. She contributed to the Common Missile Warning System, the F-22 electronic warfare system, the Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) countermeasures system, the Common Carriage dispenser system, and a multitude of other avionics products.

Sandi was also a long-time mentor in the Women in Technology program, sparking interest in engineering careers within hundreds of high school students. Sandi retired in 2023 after 50+ years of dedicated service to the warfighter and her community.

In her spare time and recent retirement Sandi was an avid reader who loved to get lost in a good book. She also shared her love of gardening with her son and found joy in going camping with her family. Sandi was a fantastic cook and enjoyed sharing her passion and recipes with everyone in her life.

With their friends Don and Lynn Carrara, Sandi and Mike donated their time and talents each Christmas by collecting “turkey certificates” from her BAE Systems co-workers. Then making canvas tote bags and filling them with food then donating them to dozens of local families in need.

Sandi was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother leaving behind quite a legacy that includes her husband Michael Pelletier whom she shared 41 years of marriage together; her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Catherine Pelletier; two grandchildren, Gillyan and Genevieve Pelletier.

Calling Hours to be held on Saturday, December 14^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Kevin B. Boulia, 71, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Friday morning, November 29, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health.

One of five of the late Kenneth R. and Theresa C. (Mason) Boulia, he was born in Nashua on February 7, 1953. Educated in local schools, Kevin attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and Nashua High School.

Kevin began his career working with the Department of Public Works for the City of Nashua. He then went on to work with Highland Tool Company in Nashua for over 45 years. His career there began as a machinist, and through dedication and hard work, he transitioned into sales, ultimately rising to the position of Operations Manager for many years before his retirement.

An active outdoorsman, Kevin found joy in activities such as golf, fishing, skiing, and camping. His love for nature and adventure was matched only by his enthusiasm for sports. A true fan of all the Boston sports teams and car racing.

Above all, Kevin was a devoted husband, father, and “Grampy.” His family was the center of his world, with his grandson Ry being his pride and joy. Kevin was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends, treasuring every moment spent together.

Kevin’s life was marked by professional success, a love for the outdoors, and deep familial bonds, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Members of his family include his wife, Desiree V. “Desi” (Sebek) Boulia, whom he married on November 25, 1972 and recently observed their 52nd anniversary; his daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Eric Buckawicki; a grandson, Riley Buckawicki; his brothers and sisters, Christopher Boulia and his wife Marsha, the late David A. Boulia and his wife Cynthia, Mary Boulia and Anne Cassidy and her husband Mike.; a brother-in-law, the late Keith Sebek and his wife Janice and two sisters-in-law, Dianne Hoyt and her late husband Denis and Valerie Sebek; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, December 5 th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday, December 6^th at 9:00 a.m. Family and friends are asked to kindly meet at the church. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations in Kevin’s name to the American Lung Association https://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31272&mfc_pref=T&31272.donation=form1&topic=2024GT2X

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Claude Russell “Russ” Baldwin, 68, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester after a period of declining health.           

Russ was the oldest of four children of the late Harold L. and Shirley (Bourdon) Baldwin; he was born in Nashua on February 12, 1956.

  Russ and his family resided in Nebraska for over seven years, where he attended junior high and high school. After moving back to Nashua, Russ attended his senior year at Nashua High School.   

   A finished carpenter, Russ and his brother owned and operated Baldwin Builders for many years.  In his leisure time, Russ enjoyed woodworking and woodcarving and was very artistic.  Russ was a sweet, kind and loving person.

   Members of his family and loved ones include, his life-long partner, Cathy West, his sons, Lonnie Baldwin, Jason Baldwin, Russell Baldwin and daughter, Britni Baldwin; his sister, Cindy Lee Loranger; his brothers, Daniel L. Baldwin, and the late Michael C. Baldwin; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

   There will be no formal services at this time and a celebration of his life will be planned by family at a future time.  Russ will be laid to rest in Edgewood Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  

   Douglas M. Hill, 63, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 16, 2024 after a period of declining health.           

   Born in Nashua on April 22, 1961, he is a son of Rachel S. (Jambard) Hill and the late Richard F. Hill. Doug was a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School Class of 1979 and furthered his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1983.  

   Doug has been employed with the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, MA as a customer service representative for the past thirty-nine years.

   In his younger years, Doug was a drummer with Elks Trojans and the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps for many years. Doug enjoyed traveling around the USA to visit family and loved renovating his home, that was his pride and joy. Doug was a devoted and loving caregiver to his mother He was a sports fan of the Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox.

   Doug was a lifelong communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church in Nashua.

   Members of his family include his mother, Rachel S. Hill; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard F. Jr. and Narcisa Hill; a niece, Narissa Hill; aunts, Pauline (Berthiaume) Jambard and Doris Webb; and cousins, Peter Jambard, Susan (Jambard) Matthews, Michael Dion, Michelle and Pamela. In addition to his father, Doug was predeceased by his uncle, Norman C. Jambard; and his aunt and uncle, Pauline (Jambard) Dion and Robert E. Dion.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Monday, November 25^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Old St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and asked to kindly meet at the church. Donations may be made in Doug’s memory to St. Aloysius Parish c/o Father Marcos, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

  Donald H. Lachance, 88, a well-known Nashua native and lifelong resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.          

   Born in Nashua on February 21, 1936, Don was a son of the late Henry J. and Juliette (Fecteau) Lachance. Educated in local schools, Don was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1954. An Air Force veteran, he enlisted in September of 1954 and served at Manhattan Beach Air Force Station in Brooklyn, NY until his honorable discharge in April 1958.

     In 1956, Don married Lorraine R. Beaudet of Nashua. The couple shared 66 wonderful years together until her passing on October 3, 2022.

     Upon his return from serving in the Air Force, he began working at the former Theriault’s Men Shop in downtown Nashua before becoming a insurance agent and underwriter for several agencies eventually owning his own agency Lachance Northwest Insurance for several years. In his retirement years. Don was a driver and funeral attendant for the Rochette Funeral Home and the Farwell Funeral Service for several years, where his warm and friendly personality was a comfort to many people.

     Don was always up for a new venture where his love of people and traveling were always put to good use. He was a longtime member and Past President of the Exchange Club of Nashua and served the City of Nashua as Moderator of Ward 7 for many years.  Don was a long-time communicant of Infant Jesus Parish where he and Lorraine were active in the church community. In his leisure time, Don enjoyed working in his yard and washing and waxing his cars. Don was always up for an adventure and would happily jump in the car for either a quick trip to the casino or a long road-trip to Florida, but Don’s most favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends and enjoying many laughs and good times.   

     Members of his family include his five children, Donna M. Lachance and her husband Arthur Lachance, Daniel Lachance, Susan Hammond, David Lachance and Julie Morris and her husband John Morris; ten grandchildren Wendy and her husband Brian, Arthur and his wife Kara, Andrea, Carl and his wife Abbie, Keith and his wife Katie, Jillian, Eric, Megan and her husband Jordan, Rachel and Abigail; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

      In addition to his wife and parents, Don was predeceased by his sisters and their husbands, Estelle and Roger Berube, and Claire and Robert Wright.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 21^st from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus Church), 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, November 22^nd at 10 a.m. Air Force Funeral Honors and interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to kindly meet at the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Albert Paul Mueller, 95, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2024 after a period of declining health. 

    A native of Adliswill-Zurich, Switzerland, he was born on November 26, 1928, one of three children of the late Albert and Flora (Kundig) Mueller. Albert was educated in Swiss schools and graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Abend Technikum Zurich in Switzerland in March 1955, where he attended evening classes while working full time. 

    Since knowledge of foreign languages was, and continues to be, very important in Switzerland, he spent a year in the French-speaking part of the country during his adolescence. At the age of 28, Albert came to the United States with the intention of spending two years working in Orange, MA while taking evening courses to learn English at University of Massachusetts Amherst. However, he took a liking to this country, and a permanent work opportunity, plus the fortuitous meeting of his future wife, Frances, at the wedding of a coworker, resulted in a change of plans. He became a United States citizen on September 11, 1963 and made his home in Nashua for nearly sixty years. 

     Albert was employed as a mechanical engineer with the former Improved Machinery (IMPCO) and their successor Ingersoll Rand for many years. After he retired, Albert was a substitute teacher for the Nashua School System. 

    He held memberships in the Swiss Clubs of New Hampshire and Boston; loved listening to Swiss music and played the accordion in his younger years. Albert enjoyed Alpine and Cross-country skiing and hiking in the mountains of New Hampshire. In his leisure time, Albert enjoyed reading (especially French-language novels to maintain his French skills); sudoku puzzles to keep the brain sharp; and most of all, gardening. In addition to meticulously caring for his own garden, he took pleasure in helping neighbors and friends across town with cleaning up and beautifying their yards. Moreover, these past few years he also looked forward to the weekly outings for lunch with his group of friends (affectionately referred to as “the gang”), who enriched his life. 

    Albert’s Catholic faith was very important to him. He was a member of St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus campus) in Nashua, and was also a communicant of St. Christopher, St. Patrick, and St. Stanislaus parishes in Nashua. 

     He was also a strong believer in the importance of education, appreciating the opportunities it had afforded him, and thus felt compelled to “pay it forward” by donating (generously and quietly) to various educational institutions, as well as to others who were less fortunate, in the community and beyond. 

    Albert was the widower of Frances T. (Milosh) Mueller, who passed away May 20, 1994. They were married on December 11, 1969 and shared nearly 25 years together. He taught her how to ski, and she graced him with her delicious home cooking. 

    Members of his family include his beloved elder sister, Dorli Mueller of Lucerne, Switzerland; his niece, Corinna Mueller Batschmann and her husband Peter; and nephews, Beat (wife Corinne) and Daniel (wife Daniela) Mueller, and Philip Gibbons and his wife Sherri Ann; also several grandnieces, grandnephews, and many friends including his “best best” friend, Judite Ferreira. In addition to his wife and parents, Albert was predeceased by his younger brother, Paul Mueller, in 2009. 

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint John Neumann Parish, 708 Milford Road, Route 101A in Merrimack on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Susan Patricia Kennedy Astone, 68, of Nashua, wife of Joseph John Astone, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a lifetime battle with cancer. As a child, Susan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. She miraculously survived but was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in November 2013 and a glioblastoma in August 2024. Despite all her health issues, she remained a pillar of light, happiness, support, and love to everyone in her life.

   Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Elaine (Woods) Kennedy of Harwich, MA. Susan grew up in Dedham, MA and was a graduate of Dedham High School Class of 1974. She furthered her education at Framingham State College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1978 and her Master’s degree in Education from Notre Dame College in 1989. Susan also graduated from Plymouth State College, where she received a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in 2005.

     Susan was passionate about education and reading. She began her career as a Teacher in the Foxborough (MA) Public School System from September 1978 to June 1981; then as a Teacher and Reading Specialist with the Bedford (NH) Public Schools for 22 years from August 1981 to June 2004. Susan continued as an Assistant Principal and Special Education Coordinator with the Hollis (NH) Public Schools from June 2004 to June 2007. Susan then continued to work for the Burlington (MA) Public Schools as a Principal from July 2007 to June 2013 and District RtI Administrator from July 2013 through June 2021.

     A resident of Nashua since 1981, Susan was a communicant of St. John Neumann’s Church in Merrimack and a former communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St. Christopher’s Church in Nashua. She loved music and sang with both the Manchester and Nashua Choral Groups. She also enjoyed playing the piano, skiing, sailing, gardening, drinking tea, watching General Hospital, and reading to her grandson. Susan and her family loved traveling to Hawaii and spending time at her “happy place” at Red River Beach in South Harwich, MA.

    Members of her family include her husband Joe, whom she married on July 19, 1981 and shared over 43 years together; her three children, the late Joseph Kennedy Astone, Kristina Patrice Astone, Melissa Nicole (Astone) Munro and her husband Patrick and son, Travis Munro. In addition to Susan’s parents and son, she was predeceased by her brother, David Kennedy.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, November 20^th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. John Neumann Church, 708 Milford Road, Route 101-A, Merrimack, NH, Thursday, November 21^st at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. Friends are invited to attend this celebration of Susan’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society, and Joseph Kennedy Astone Fund, c/o Metabolic Research, Boston Children’s Hospital, 330 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 ATTN: Dr. Harvey Levy. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   George Henry Partridge, Jr., 83, of Nashua, passed away Friday morning, November 8, 2024 at Premier Rehab and Healthcare in Nashua.          

   Mr. Partridge was born February 22, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late George H. Sr. and Yvonne (Bolduc) Partridge of Northborough, Massachusetts.

    A graduate of Northborough High School in 1959, George obtained an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA in 1961, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Lowell Technological Institute, Lowell, MA in 1974 and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from New Hampshire College, Manchester, NH in 1990.

     George joined the U.S. Air Force in 1961, had basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, and graduated from communication school at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS; was stationed in France for three years which included Chateauroux Air Station and then Orleans (Joan of Arc birthplace) where he was an audio specialist for the Armed Forces Network (AFN) radio station.

     He came to New Hampshire in 1969 where he began working for Sanders Associates on Canal Street and Spit Brook Road for a couple of years and, eventually, joined Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for 22 years, the 13 as a technical specialist for its Government Systems Group (GSG) located in Merrimack, NH, and retiring in 1992.

     He was a member of the James E. Coffey Post 3 of The American Legion in Nashua, providing photographs for its newsletter, the “Coffey Cup”; was also a member, in good standing, of the Nashua Elks Lodge #720, Lafayette Athletic Club (LAC) and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Biddeford, Maine; a graduate from the Boston Bartenders School of America.

    George was the husband of Catherine Elizabeth (Smith) Partridge, whom he married on July 31, 1971. They shared over 51 years of marriage until her passing on February 13, 2023.

     He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Ann Partridge Oro and her husband Jonathan Oro; and granddaughters, Catherine Judith Oro and Elizabeth Ann Oro.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Thursday, November 14^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Sylvio David Dion, Jr., 88, of Nashua, NH, passed away on Thursday, November 7^th surrounded by his five loving children.  He was born on May 31, 1936 in Nashua, the son of Sylvio D. Dion Sr. and Rose Yvonne (Morency) Dion and lived his entire life in Nashua.  He graduated from Nashua High School and attended Northeastern University.  “Sy” joined the Army Reserves in 1954 and was so proud to have served his country.

Sy met the love of his life Dorothy (Tsimbidaros) from Lowell, MA in 1953, and they married at St. Louis de Gonzague Church in Nashua on September 5, 1960.  They were married for 64 years and together for 71 years.

He was a die-hard Boston sports fan and excitedly watched as many Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots games as possible.  He loved old movies and cherished the time he could spend listening to music with his wife.  And he loved telling Dad jokes!

Sy was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Nashua for over 50 years.

Sy loved his family and his God.  When he passed peacefully, he was surrounded by his 5 children Kathy (Art) Korn, Mary (Randy) Nicewarner, Jim (Don), Julie (Jim) Dillavou, and John.  He is also survived by his brother Bob (Diane), grandchildren Krista, Jake, Ryan, Jamie, Jason, Michaela, Josh, and Abbie; 6 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his parents Sylvio and Yvonne, his sister Jackie and best friend and brother-in-law Bob, and sister-in-law Lucy.

There will be a funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road in Nashua on Wednesday, November 13^th at 10 AM. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Memorial donations in Sy’s memory may be directed to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the favorite charity of your choice.

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Thomas O. Pelkey, Jr., 62, of Nashua, husband of Sandra E. (Goulet) Pelkey, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024 after a brief illness.           

   A resident of Nashua for many years, Tom was born in Albany, New York on February 12, 1962 a son of Thomas O. Pelkey and the late Barbara (Gagnon) Pelkey. During his youth, Tom and his family resided all around the world, in places such as Norway and Japan during his father’s work with the US Navy. He later made his home in Virginia and Hudson, NH before moving to Nashua. Nashua is where Tom met and later married his wife, Sandy, on June 23^rd 1990.

    Tom has been employed as a masonry foreman with Carrigilio Construction for over 30 years. For many years he would also do residential masonry jobs on the weekends with the help of his sons, friends, and many coworkers.

     In his spare time, he enjoyed riding and wrenching on his motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends. He loved going for long peaceful rides with friends and family to visit beautiful places and people.

   Tom was known to be a very generous and caring man. He was always willing to go out of his way to help his friends, old or new.

   Members of his family include his wife Sandy, whom he shared 36 years with; his sons, Alexander Pelkey, and Mitchell Pelkey and his wife Leah Pelkey; his father and step-mother, Thomas and Beverly Pelkey; a brother, Gregory Pelkey; a sister, Cheryl Fisher; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Susan (Goulet) Joyce and Alan and Joyce (Varney) Goulet; his nieces, Cassandra (Joyce) Elliott and her husband Kevin, Aly Goulet and Olivia Goulet. As well as several aunts uncles and cousins. Tom is pre-deceased by his mother Barbara (Gagnon) Pelkey and nephew Ryan Joyce.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, November 8^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday, November 9^th at 10 a.m.  Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Donations can be made, in Tom’s name, to St Jude’s children’s research hospital.  

   JoAnn (Christie) Grygorcewicz, 71, of Nashua, widow of Edward W. Grygorcewicz, passed away at home, Thursday afternoon, October 24, 2024, after a period of declining health.        

   A native and lifelong resident of Nashua, she was born on June 20, 1953, a daughter of the late David P. and Jeannette A. (Robertson) Christie. JoAnn attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1971.  

   JoAnn was employed as an aviation engineer with Kollsman Instruments and their successor Elbit Systems for many years until her retirement in 2017.

    She was a communicant of St. Joseph The Worker Parish and taught C.C.D.  (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) at the church for a number of years.

    An active outdoors woman, JoAnn loved playing with the Greater Nashua Softball League; she was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening at her home.

     JoAnn and her husband Ed, were married in October of 1973 and shared over 25 years together until his passing on August 17, 1999. She was also predeceased by her sister, Janet C. Christie, who passed away February 22, 2015.

    Members of her family include a son, Edward W. Grygorcewicz, Jr. and his wife Nicki; two daughters, Karen Tlili and her husband Hamdi, and Vicki Grygorcewicz; six grandchildren, Joshua Grygorcewicz and his wife Megan Fry, Max Grygorcewicz, Sam Grygorcewicz, Kaiden Grygorcewicz, Haitham Tlili and Kais Tlili; two brothers, John Christie and his wife Debbie, and Jay Christie and his wife, Carol; a sister, Jeanne Mithen; a nephew, Brian Mithen; and many cousins.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, November 6^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, November 7^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to help fund Nashua middle schools’ learn to play field hockey program. Please make checks payable to Nashua Athletics and mail to Lisa Gingras at Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH 03063. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Monica Ann Tiedemann, 69, of Nashua, wife of Norman P. Tiedemann, passed away Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.  

   Born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania on October 13, 1955, she was one of ten children of the late William and Elizabeth (Forbes) Lewis. Monica grew up in Glen Gardner, New Jersey where she attended St. Rose of Lima Parochial School and graduated from St. Anthony High School in Trenton, NJ. She furthered her education at Mercer County Community College where she studied Dental Hygiene.  

    Monica worked as a dental assistant for Drs. Vine & Babad in Trenton, NJ and after moving to Nashua, she was the office manager for Amy Stewart Commercial Interiors.

    She was a member of the Souhegan Choir and a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church.

     Members of her family include her husband Norman, whom she married on April 19, 1980 and shared over 44 years together; her children, Norman P. Tiedemann II and his wife Kristina (Sutherland) Tiedemann, and Nicole Tiedemann; a granddaughter, Leiah Tiedemann; her brothers and sisters, Michael Lewis, Marianne Lewis, William Lewis and his wife Patti, Robert Lewis and his wife Rowena, Kenneth Lewis and his wife Theresa, Joanne Lewis, the late Edward Lewis, Helen Dwornitski and her husband Gregory, and Catherine Volponi and her husband Michael; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard Tiedemann, MD and his wife Suzanne, Robert Tiedemann, Douglas Tiedemann,  Mary Oros and her husband Ron, Joseph Tiedemann, and Lucinda Weller and her husband Vann; also many nieces and nephews. Monica was also predeceased by three brothers-in-law, Frederick, John and Edward Tiedemann.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, October 28^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, Tuesday, October 29^th at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

  Gerald Mark Hickox, 65, was born November 13, 1958 in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Dorothy Philbrick Buck and Gerald G. Hickox. Mark passed away suddenly on October 23, 2024.           

   Mark was raised in Nashua, NH, a graduate of Nashua High School South and Daniel Webster College. Mark was a skilled computer technician who thrived to advance the companies that he worked with. Mark would work diligently through Holidays and weekends known to be the employee you could truly depend on.

    Mark was a lover of the outdoors and the environment. Walking sometimes 20 plus miles a week, often seen picking up trash along the way. Mark would recycle, re-use and compost, he wanted to help preserve the White Mountains and Lake Winnisquam as the beautiful places he enjoyed in his youth. Mark was a nostalgic movie watcher and had a passion for History and Politics. You would often find him emersed at the Dover Library. Mark also had a bit of a wild side, attending Grateful Dead concerts and cheering it up with the fans at multiple Celtics games. Mark was even featured on the cover of Time Magazine as a fan of the Celtics.

    Mark was loved by a large family including his stepfather, Harry Buck (deceased); devoted sisters, Judy Parzych and husband Kevin, Betty Jane Gault and husband Dave; his dear brothers, David Buck and his wife Harriet and Daniel Buck (deceased). Several nieces and nephews, Matt Parzych, Jennifer Parzych “God Child” (deceased), Ryan Parzych, Amy Provencher, Adam Gault, Christopher Buck and Jonathan Buck; as well as several cousins, great nieces, great nephews and countless friends.

     In honor of Mark’s beliefs, we will be having a simple burial for the immediate family. In lieu of gift/flowers, please consider donating to the White Mountain Nature Center at https://wmnature.org/product-category/donations/or NH Lakes at https://nhlakes.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate.

    The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Patricia Ellen Powell, 74, of Merrimack, NH  passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 after a period of declining health. Patty was born on September 6, 1950.  She was the fifth of eight children born to Max Leon Powell and Madeline Lacasse Powell.  Patty was predeceased by her parents and survived by her seven siblings.

Donald A. Powell (Joyce) of St. Petersburg, FL; Max Leon Powell III (Suzanne) of Southern Pines, NC; Margaret Lawliss (William deceased) South Burlington, VT; David N. Powell, Grand Isle, VT; Thomas K. Powell (Maureen), Casco, ME;  Marilyn Rand (Kenneth), Farmington, NH; and Judith P. Dunn (Anothony Treanor), South Hero, VT.

The Powell Family moved to Redding CT from Vermont when Patty was in 8^th grade.  She attended Art school in Virginia when she finished high school in 1968.  Bur her journey soon changed and in 1971 she returned to Burlington VT with four of her siblings and opened the first of what would be six New England based Mexican restaurants, Tortilla Flat.  After opening a second restaurant in Stowe VT, a third restaurant was opened in Merrimack, NH and in 1974 Patty settled in Merrimack and that became her home.

It was evident from an early age that Patty was blessed with the gift of humor.  If you believe a sense of humor is a sign of intelligence, Patty was a genius.  It was her humor, down to earth laid-back style that helped to establish “The Flats” in Merrimack as a favorite local restaurant (and lounge!) for great food, great drinks and lots of fun.  Her love of art and artistic talent was a huge part of the decor at Tortilla Flat that established it as an inviting and unique restaurant in the early 1970’s.  Patty was the manager of Tortilla Flat in Merrimack for decades and eventually passed on that role to various nieces and nephews.

Patty started her own family in Merrimack.  Her children and grandchildren were the greatest joy of her life.  Her love was unconditional, nonjudgmental and endless.  Whenever asked about one of her children or grandchildren her response was always “they are awesome”.  She was proud of their accomplishments and was supportive when they struggled. There was no limit to what she would do for them.

In addition to her brothers and sisters, Patty is also survived by two children, Amy Demers Fredette (fiancé Jimmy Major) and Max James Belanger and pre-deceased by her daughter, Jennifer Blair Demers. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Talia Tamposi, Camden Fredette, Connor Fredette and Cayden Fredette all from Merrimack, NH. Her extended family includes many nieces, nephews and cousins. Patty also leaves behind her dear cats Skipper (climbed in an open window 12 years ago and never left) and Sadie.  They have been wonderful companions to Patty.

As Patty’s mobility declined over the last few years and she spent more time at home she returned to her love of painting, became a wiz at Jeopardy and anything on Game Show network and most recently became a huge Boston Celtics fan.  She loved watching the Celtics with her son Max.

There are so many people that have crossed paths with Patty over her lifetime.  All of them are part of a very lucky group.  Her full and honest laugh would draw you in and lighten your day. She was selfless and never dwelled on her hardships. Her desires in life were simple.  Being surrounded by her plants, cats and family made her happy and content.  Patty also had a strong faith that brought her peace and comfort.

Patty’s family would like to thank her two friends Sacha and Sandy, and Home Health and Hospice Care for their home care provided to Patty over the last several years.  Your love, kindness and respect made such a difference in the quality of her final years, and you allowed her to continue to live independently.

We would also like to thank Premier Health and Rehab staff, Southern NH Medical Center, and Home Health and Hospice Care for the gentle care provided to Patty in her last days, and the support and guidance provided to her family as we said goodbye to our beloved Patty.  She will be missed beyond words.

The Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Patty’s life on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Tortilla Flat in Merrimack NH starting at 12 noon. Donations may be sent in her memory to the Greater Nashua YMCA www.nmymca   The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com