Author Archives: Dana Farwell

  Alice E. (Amburg) Cote, 79, of Nashua, widow of Normand M. Cote, passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 after a brief illness.    

   A native of Rumford, Maine, she was born on March 26, 1941, a daughter of the late Robert and Jeannette A. (Peare) Amburg. After moving to Nashua in the early 1950s, Alice was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1959.  

   She was a homemaker, loved caring for her family and especially adored her twin great-granddaughters. Earlier in her life, Alice enjoyed playing card games with her friends.

    Alice and her husband Normand were married on June 17, 1961 and shared nearly 39 years together until his passing on February 20, 2000. Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara J. and Marc Bouley; two grandchildren, Brian Bouley and his wife Amy, and Danielle Bouley and her fiancé Mgo Kassabian; her twin great-granddaughters, Aubree and Catherine; three sisters and a brother, Carol Fraser of Deep River, CT, Robert Amburg of Inverness, FL, Nancy Sawyer and her husband William of Nashua, and Linda Cooke and her husband Elliott of Scranton, PA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.     

   Private calling hours and funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Susan B. (Johnson) Salisbury, 55, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Saturday morning, May 9, 2020.        

   Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on February 21, 1965, she was the daughter of Sandra (Cookson) Johnson Zimburean and the late Alfred Johnson. Susan grew up in Windham, NH where she was educated and graduated from Castle Junior College.  

   A resident of Nashua for several years, she previously made her home in Auburn, NH for 30 years.

   Members of her family include her loving partner of twenty years, Arvid Dahlbloom; three children, Stephen DeCarolis, Alicia Salisbury and Nicholas Mann; three grandchildren, Eric and Adriah DeCarolis and Lilly Salisbury; her mother and step-father, Sandra and John Zimburean; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father, Susan was also predeceased by her brother Eric Johnson.   

   A private graveside service will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Milford.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

  Alice Therese (Silver) Morton, 87, of Milford and formerly of Nashua, widow of Charles G. “Buddy” Morton, passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2020 at the Hackett Hill Center in Manchester, after a period of declining health.

    One of eight children, Mrs. Morton was born in Merrimack on December 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Edmond and Lucy (Cyr) Silver. She grew up in Nashua and was educated in the Nashua School System. Alice had been employed with the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company and later with Advanced Circuit Technology both in Nashua.

   Alice was an avid reader and liked the challenge of solving crossword puzzles. Earlier in her life, she enjoyed roller skating at Canobie Lake Park in Salem and the Turnpike Rollaway in Nashua. She especially loved travelling to Florida, Chicago, Illinois and California to visit family and also took a cruise to Bermuda.

    In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband Buddy, who passed away August 25, 2005; her son, Bruce Allen Morton on August 4, 1995; and her seven siblings, Edmond, Peter, Harold, Arthur, Lucy, Dolly and Dorothy.

    Members of her family include four children, Linda Smith and her husband Brian, of Milford, with whom she made her home for many years, Steven Morton and his wife Timmerie of Murrieta, CA, David Morton of Milford and Susan Wyatt and her partner Robert Tweedy of Mason; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews,  cousins and a very close friend, Therese Charest of Nashua.    

   A private graveside service will take place at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. Donations may be made in her memory to Hackett Hill Center, 191 Hackett Hill Road, Manchester, NH 03102.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Constance C. (Douville) Hendrickson Shimkonis, 95, of Nashua, widow of Richard A. Hendrickson and Julius Shimkonis, passed away early Thursday morning, May 7, 2020 at Greenbriar Healthcare after a period of declining health.

   A lifelong resident of this city, “Connie” was born on August 5, 1924, daughter of the late Emile Edward and Diana C. (Morin) Douville. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1942 and then began her 38-year career with the New England Telephone Company. Connie started as an operator and later was group chief operator. Following her retirement, Connie worked part-time at the former Nashua Trust Company.

   Connie was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Nashua Senior Activity Center. In her leisure time, she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading, knitting, and playing card games, especially cribbage. She also loved to travel, and enjoyed her trips to Japan, Hawaii, and many other destinations in the USA. She made a lasting impression on all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

   In addition to her parents, Connie was predeceased by her husbands, Richard in June 1974 and Julius in February 2000; her son, Karl R. Hendrickson; her brother and sister-in-law, Lucien and Iona (Jordan) Douville; and her niece Paula Douville.

    Family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark E. and Fran Hendrickson and Eric J. and Theresa Hendrickson all of Nashua; two granddaughters, Lynn Hendrickson and her husband Zachary Lippert of Boston, MA and Erin (Hendrickson) and her husband Jeramie Freda of Nashua, NH; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.   

   Due to public health concerns, funeral arrangements will be scheduled at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, https://nsks.org, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Pauline Madeline (Vacca) Miller, 93, a longtime Hudson resident, widow of Ernest J. Miller, passed away Thursday morning, April 30, 2020 at Hanover Hill Nursing Home in Manchester, after a period of declining health.        

   Mrs. Miller was born in Nashua on March 16, 1927, one of eight children of the late Domenic and Madeline (Mastricola) Vacca. Pauline attended Thornton’s Ferry Elementary School, Spring Street Junior High School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1945. Pauline had been employed for many years at Nashua Plastics.

   Pauline and her husband Ernie were married on July 1, 1948 at St. Patrick Church in Nashua and made their home on Ridge Road in Hudson for a number of years. The couple shared 60 years together until his passing on July 20, 2008.

   She was a communicant of St. John The Evangelist Church now known as St. John XXIII Parish and held membership in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5791 both of Hudson. Pauline was the recipient of a certificate of appreciation from the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in 2009 and was honored by the Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club in 2011 for her generosity.

    In her leisure time, Pauline enjoyed camping, traveling, playing cards and Thoroughbred races at Rockingham Park and Greyhound races at Seabrook. She was also a Boston Celtics fan. One of Pauline’s favorite sayings to her nieces and nephews was “Sweet, Kind and Lovable”.

    Members of her family include her sister, Jeanne Richter of Adair, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers, Maurice and Thomas Vacca; and four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Christine and John Hanley, Maria and Anthony Dewey Arcano Sr., Yolanda C. and Reginald R. Santerre, and Dorothy L. Vacca.

  Private funeral service will be held for her immediate family and interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Carolyn F. Cote, 89, of Tilton, NH and formerly of Peach Drive in Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, April 30, 2020 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home after a period of declining health.        

  Mrs. Cote was born in Everett, Pennsylvania on September 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Otis E. and Maude L. (Kagarise) Wigfield. Educated in Everett, PA schools, Carolyn was an Air Force veteran, serving with the military transport squadron in Europe and North Africa during the Korean War.

   A resident of Nashua for many years, she had been employed with the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company; worked in the office of Johnson’s Electric Company and later for the New Hampshire Turnpike Authority.

   Members of her family include her three children and their spouses, Kevin N. and Janet Cote, Sharon and John Araujo, and Sandra and Darin Ouellette; six grandchildren, Deven and Corey Ouellette, Ian and Shayne Araujo, Nina Cote and Benjamin Cote and his wife Alicia; two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Jaxson Cote. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her sisters, Doris Kay Wigfield, Phyllis Ann Wigfield and Mary Alice Washabaugh; and her former husband, Ronald L. Cote.   

  There are no calling hours or services at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Eleanor M. (Kenney) Coneys, 97, of Reading, MA and formerly of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully at her home at The Residence at Pearl Street, Wednesday afternoon, April 29, 2020.   She happily joins her husband Frank in Eternal Life after a long life, building a beloved family and many happy memories.  She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.  

Mrs. Coneys was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on December 17, 1922, middle daughter of the late John and Emma (McManus) Kenney. She grew up in Dorchester, MA raised by her mother and uncle, Roger McManus. She graduated St. Gregory’s High School in1940 followed by Boston Clerical School.    

She married the love of her life Francis Coneys in 1951 and began raising a family in Weymouth, MA.  Moving to Nashua in 1962, in addition to raising their family, Eleanor worked for the Head Start Kindergarten Program; Nashua School Department; and later at Environmental Health at the Nashua Health Department. 

Throughout her life, she was an active communicant of St. Christopher Parish and later St. Joseph The Worker Parish in Nashua. She and Frank travelled to Ireland many times, spending their trips visiting family (Ann and Martin Connolly), tracing his ancestry and (her favorite) shopping. 

Eleanor and Frank shared 43 years together until his passing on September 16, 1994. She was predeceased by a beloved grandson, Matthew Hillier; and a sister, Madeline Mahoney. 

Members of her family include her children and their partners; Kathleen (Don) Guertin, Richard (Mia) Coneys, Maureen (Bob Monzione) Hillier, Geraldine (Yvon) Rousseau and Charlene Coneys; grandchildren Erin (John) Riccio, Stephanie (Victor) Brunini, Gregory Hillier, Peter (Dana) Guertin, Joseph Coneys, David (Kelly) Coneys and Robert Coneys; great-grandchildren Cameron and Jack Riccio, Abigail Guertin and Eleanor Coneys; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Thomas and Shirley Coneys, Cecelia Coneys and Bridget Coneys; and many nieces and nephews. 

She leaves her dear friends in Nashua, Maureen and Frank Stoddard and the DuPonts; Vail Bartholet from Melrose and from Pearl Street, Jean Quinzio (Karen, Laurie, Kathy) and Kay O’Loughlin (Diane).  The family would also like to recognize the kind staff of Residence at Pearl Street, especially Catherine, Romancee, Esther, Michael, Edna and Beverly.    

Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Coneys will be laid to rest next to her husband Frank at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua.  Donations may be made in her memory to nokidhungry.org/donate (877) 780-5660. 

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

    Robert John Lang, 97, of Nashua, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  

    A resident of Nashua since 1964, he was born in Utica, New York on January 25, 1923, a son of the late John G. and Margaret C. (Lanz) Lang. After graduating from high school, Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served as a Medic in the South Pacific, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal and Bougainville from 1942 to 1944 and held the rank of Pharmacist Mate.   

    Mr. Lang was a Registered Nurse and was employed with the United States Air Force as an industrial logistics engineer for twenty-five years. During his career he resided in Whittier and Redlands, California and Rome, NY.

    Robert held memberships in the Knights of Columbus and the Disabled American Veterans.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Elinor (Adey) Lang, whom he married on March 11, 1943 and shared 65 years together until her passing on August 3, 2008.

    Members of his family include his wife, Martha V. “Marti” (Covey) Lang, whom he married on September 17, 2009; his daughter and son-in-law, Sharen A. and Al Lentsch of Goffstown, NH; two grandchildren, Ryan Lentsch and his wife, JaNeen of Weare, NH, and Scott Lentsch of Goffstown, NH; two great-grandchildren, Cassandra and Dwight Lentsch of Weare, NH; a brother, Richard Lang; a sister, Joan Schwertfager; also survived by Marti’s three sons, Herbert, Jonathan and Daniel Covey; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Boucher.

     Mr. Lang will be buried at Rome Cemetery in Rome, New York next to his first wife Jean. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

  Pauline G. Russo, 87, of Nashua, formerly of Lowell, MA and Lakeland, FL, widow of John N. Russo, passed away at her home, Thursday morning, April 23, 2020 after a period of declining health.        

   Mrs. Russo was born in Lowell on July 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Eugene and Gabriel (Brouder) Poisson. She was educated in Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1950.

   Pauline had been employed with Digital Equipment Corporation in Salem, NH as a stock room clerk for several years.

    She enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo, making puzzles, travelling in her RV with her husband John and dog, Pudgy. Pauline also enjoyed playing the slot machines at Foxwoods and buying scratch lottery tickets.

   In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John, who passed away May 30, 2007 in Lakeland, Florida. Pauline was also predeceased by her first husband, Edward Ducharme in 1975; and step-daughter, Susan Cochran.

    Members of her family include four children, Denise Hartnett and her husband Dana of Brookline, NH, Russell Ducharme and his significant other, Ellen of Nashua, Jeannie Pelletier of Hudson, NH and Rachel Bouchard of Nashua; six grandchildren, Brenda Ducharme, Scott Hartnett, Danielle Gardiner, Jason Pelletier, Russell Ducharme Jr. and Justin Pelletier; three great-grandchildren, Oliana Grace Hartnett, Moira- Riley Hartnett and Ian Reese Hartnett; four step-children,  Lawrence Russo, Nicholas Russo, Loretta Gauthier and Daniel Russo; two brothers, Louis Poisson of Tyngsboro, MA and Paul Poisson of Hudson, NH; a sister, Joanne Grenier of Dracut, MA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

  A Graveside service for Pauline was held on Wednesday, July 8th at 10 a.m. at Fox Hill Cemetery in Billerica, MA.  Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Leah (Rush) MacKnight, 93, of Hudson, widow of Alexander MacKnight, passed away Thursday morning, April 23, 2020 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson.         

  Mrs. MacKnight was born in Benedicta, Maine on April 30, 1926, one of eleven children of the late Daniel and Ora (Theriault) Rush.  Leah was educated in Benedicta schools and graduated from St. Benedict’s High School. She furthered her education at Madigan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1948. In the 1960s, Leah earned her certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), a unique qualification in this advanced practice in the nursing profession.

    A resident of Framingham, Massachusetts for many years, Leah worked at several medical centers in the Boston area during her long career.

    Leah enjoyed travelling, visiting Paris, Florida, Cape Cod and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Leah and Alex were married in 1978 and shared 37 happy years together until his passing in September 2015. A communicant of St. Bridget Parish in Framingham, she was a woman of great faith and had a special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. She was also predeceased by five siblings, Mary Harding, Bernadine Morris, Theresa Landers, Edward Rush and Donald Rush.

    Members of her family include four sisters, Evelyn McLaughlin of Hudson, Evangeline “Lynn” Peters and Donna Puckett both of Nashua and Jeannette (Jean) Crouse of Great Bend, KS; a brother, Richard Rush and his wife, Celine of Arundel, ME; also many nieces and nephews.  A memorial mass will be scheduled at a future date. Donations in Leah’s memory may be made to America Needs Fatima, P.O. Box 341, Hanover, PA 17331 or via website at americaneedsfatima.org

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

  David L. Charron, 68, of Moultonborough and formerly of Nashua, passed away Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 after a brief illness.        

   A longtime Nashua resident, Dave was born here on January 27, 1952, one of five sons of the late Paul L. and Theresa A. (Lavoie) Charron. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1970 and attended the Vocational Technical College now the Nashua Community College.  

   Dave had been employed with Public Service Company of New Hampshire for 36 years until he retired.

   A resident of Moultonborough for the past five years, Dave was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a licensed real Beard Santa for L.L. Bean in Freeport, Maine.  

    Members of his family include his wife, Mary Lou (LeBrun) Charron, whom he married on August 4, 1973 and shared over 46 years together; two daughters, Amy True and her husband Edward of Manchester and Casey Charron of Milford; two grandchildren, Edward and Maxwell True; four brothers and their wives, Donald Charron and Nancy Derocco of Nashua, Robert Charron and Jen Lamonday of Deerfield, Steven and Doreen Charron of Hollis and Marc Charron of Nashua; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Donald and Joyce LeBrun of Keene and Jim and Karen LeBrun of Manchester; also many nieces and nephews.   

   There are no calling hours or formal services at this time. Friends wishing to express their sympathy, may send a donation in his memory to Toys for Tots, 200 Main Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784.

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

   Joyce Ann (Blow) Rea, 70, of Nashua, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital after a period of declining health.     

   A daughter of the late Phyllis E. Morton and Robert W. Blow, Jr., she was born in Nashua on July 19, 1949. Joyce was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1967 and furthered her education at Southern New Hampshire College.

    Joyce had been employed with SRB Tech Transport as a bookkeeper and later worked for Harbor Homes as an accountant.

    Joyce had a love for the Lord, her family and friends.  In her leisure time, Joyce loved spending time with friends and family, especially with her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She also loved keeping track of everyone’s activities on Facebook, loved all the photos and the inspirational and comical posts shared by all.  Past hobbies included quilting and crocheting.

    Members of her family included her best friend, Rich Cutter; a step-daughter, Tracy Rea Hackney and her husband Michael of NC; two step-grandchildren Kristi and Brandon; her brothers, William R. Bleau and his wife Carol, of CO; Robert W. Bleau III and his wife Gina, of Nashua; and her sister, Karen M. Blow and her partner, Liz Snell, of Milford; her nephews and nieces, Scott and Laura Bleau of TN, and Brian and Sarah Bleau of CO, Matthew and Kathleen Bleau of FL, Joshua and Emily Bleau of NC, Benjamin and Lynn Bleau, of RI; her uncle, Robert Morton of Milford; several grandnieces and grandnephews; and many loving cousins.   

    Due to public safety concerns, a graveside service and celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

 Albert Paul St. Amant, 86, of Leominster, MA, formerly of Nashua and Hudson, passed away on Friday evening, April 10, 2020 at the UMass Memorial Health Alliance in Leominster, after a period of declining health.        

   A Nashua native, he was born on May 29, 1933, a son of the late Hermase and Diane (Lambert) St. Amant. Albert grew up in Nashua and later made his home in Hudson for over 30 years and has resided in Leominster, MA for the past ten years.

   He had been employed as an autobody technician and painter with several local businesses including Bailey’s Towing and Autobody in Merrimack.

   Albert enjoyed working on old cars, loved to take long drives, watch old movies, listen to Country music and dining out. He was happiest when he was enjoying good times with his family.

   In addition to his parents, Albert was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Kerouac) St. Amant, who passed away in 1969; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorette St. Amant and Gertrude T. and Leo Caron.  

   Albert is survived by four children, Paul St. Amant and his husband Henry Thibodeau of Seminole, FL, David St. Amant and his wife Linda of St. Petersburg, FL, Mike St. Amant and his wife Cathy of Litchfield, NH and Cathy Steinberg and her husband Ken of Nashua; his longtime companion, Abi Letourneau of Leominster, MA; also six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

  A Graveside service for Albert was held on Wednesday, July 8th at Twelve O’clock Noon at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.    

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

    Annette R. Gilbertson, 73, of Litchfield and formerly of Nashua, wife of James L. Gilbertson, passed away early Thursday morning, April 9, 2020 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester.        

   Mrs. Gilbertson was born in Nashua on April 15, 1946, a daughter of Ernest and Blanche (Lacroix) Therrien. She grew up on Perham Street in the French Hill neighborhood and attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School. She later resided on Palm Street for many years before moving to Litchfield.  

   Annette was employed at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua as a nurse in the OBGYN department for over twenty years, until she retired.

   In her leisure, she loved to paint ceramics and spending time with her friends and family.

    Members of her family include her husband Jim, whom she married on April 24, 1965 and shared nearly 55 years together; her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Jorge E. Campos; she was predeceased by her son, James E. Gilbertson, who passed away February 4, 2008; three grandchildren, Alyssa Burgess Raye and her husband Brady, Jorge E. Campos II and Kirsten Campos; two great-grandchildren, Cayden and Dakota Raye; her sister, Joan Vitale; also nieces, nephews and cousins.    

   Following cremation, the family is planning to have a Funeral Mass at a later date.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Lisa Jean (Kuchinski) Dube, 60, of Nashua, passed away Monday afternoon, April 6, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a period of declining health.        

   A Nashua native, Lisa was born on October 27, 1959, a daughter of Carla (Emerton) Keeler and the late Fabian Kuchinski. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1977.

   Lisa was a loving mother and homemaker and had previously been employed by Brockway Plastics for a time. She loved dancing and music and enjoyed going to the beach.

   Members of her family include her sons, Tyler R. Cummings and Brandon Dube and his wife Alison Plamondon all of Nashua; her mother and step-father, Carla and Ernest Keeler of Nashua; four grandchildren, Michael, Leon and Layla Dube and Adriana Plamondon; two sisters and two brothers, Karen Cyr, Butch Davis, Deborah Davis and Jeffrey Davis; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   There are no calling hours and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Martha Fitzgerald Sackovich, 78, of Hockessin, Delaware and formerly of Nashua, NH, wife of Randal F. Sackovich, passed away Monday morning, April 6, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.        

   A Nashua native, Martha was born on October 13, 1941 a daughter of the late Frederick and Gloria (Coates) Fitzgerald. She was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary High School Class of 1959 and graduated from Rivier University in 1963. Following her graduation, she taught elementary school in Phillipsburg, New Jersey for several years.

   After moving to Delaware, Martha graduated from Widener University Law School in Wilmington, Delaware in 1984. Martha accepted a position in the Attorney General’s office in Wilmington, DE. Later, she was appointed as Commissioner in Family Court of Delaware, retiring in 2008.  

    Martha attended Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE.

Members of her family include her husband of 53 years, Randal; her two daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth (Sackovich) and Kevin Striepe, and Jane (Sackovich) and Jorge Irigoyen; her grandchildren, Arthur, Belinda and George; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Martha was predeceased by her sisters, Marjorie Hendrickson and Nancy Muldoon.

    The family appreciates the wonderful nursing care provided and all the doctors and medical staff. A funeral service will be held later. Private burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson, NH. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com