Author Archives: Dana Farwell

  Rolande J. Duquette, of Hudson and formerly of Nashua, widow of Albert C. Duquette, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019.        

   Known by her family and friends as “Rol”, she was born in Hudson, NH on September 1, 1925, the youngest of nine children of the late Eustache and Lumina (Guilmain) Chomard.

   Mrs. Duquette was a graduate of the former St. Aloysius High School, Class of 1944 and was the poet of her class. She worked part-time at W.T. Grant’s all through high school, later at Nashua Corporation in the Tabulating Department for several years. After raising her family, Rol worked for the former Miller’s department store for 23 years. First as a bridal consultant for 13 years and then in the Boutique until the store closed in 1990.  

   She was an avid reader and loved to play Scrabble and Cribbage. Rol was a six- year volunteer at the Grey Nun’s Thrift Shop and was a member of the Bereavement Committee at Infant Jesus Church for many years.

   Rolande and her husband Al, were married in 1948 and shared 55 years together until his passing in 2003. She was predeceased by her eight sisters and brothers-in-law, Antonia and Alfred Couturier, Lillian and James Slattery, Blaise “Bob” Gamache, Blanche and Bernard Holmes, Cecile and Joseph Caron, Jeannette and Ronald LeBlanc, her twin Fernande and Dearborn Wingate, as well as Rita and Therese Chomard, who both died in infancy.

    Members of her family include her four children and their spouses, David Duquette and Ann Romenesko, Dennis and Nancy Duquette, Diane and James Cooper and Donna and Donald Crane; four grandchildren and spouses, Deirdre (Duquette) and Benjamin Imagire, Clinton and Jessica Cooper, Caitlin (Cooper) and Michael Aho,  and Audrey (Crane) and Jesse Cargill; five great-grandchildren, Kahlil Imagire, Elon Imagire, Cooper Aho, Carly Aho and Maizy Grace Aho; also many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.       

   There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus Church) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, November 16^th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to: Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Arthur Paul Beaudoin, 75, of Nashua, husband of Pauline J. (Pelletier) Beaudoin, passed away Tuesday morning, November 5, 2019 after a period of declining health.       

   A native and lifelong resident of this city, Artie was born on April 5, 1944, son of the late Valmore D. and Anita (Richard) Beaudoin. Educated in Nashua schools, he attended Bishop Guertin High School and then served with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from April 20, 1961 to April 19, 1965. Artie was honorably discharged with the rank of Lance Corporal.  

   Artie was an automotive technician and had been employed at the Sunoco Service Station on Broad Street in Nashua for several years.  

   He was an active outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, archery and horseshoes. Artie was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua and held membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5791 of Hudson.

    Members of his family include his wife Pauline, whom he married on June 5, 1982 and shared 37 years together; three children and their spouses, Michel and Cheryl Descoteaux of Milford, Cecile and Thomas Ogle of Nashua and Ericca and William O’Brien of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren, Joshua Ogle, Cameron Descoteaux, Ashley Caron, Zach Caron, Tyler Descoteaux, William O’Brien and Abigail O’Brien. In addition to his parents, Artie was predeceased by his sister, Doris M. Beaudoin.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Sunday, November 17^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Monday, November 18^th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

    Doris C. (Buzzell) Gagnon, 94, formerly of Hudson, widow of Leo M. Gagnon,

passed away Sunday morning, November 3, 2019 at American House in Keene after a brief illness.  She was surrounded by family and many of the Staff at American House whom she also considered family for the past 4 years.

    Mrs. Gagnon was born in Greenville, New Hampshire on November 8, 1924, a daughter of the late Elmer and Corinne (Duval) Buzzell.

   A resident of Nashua and Hudson for over 68 years, Doris had been employed in the scribing and inspection departments of Sprague Electric Company for over 30 years.

   Doris was a longtime communicant of St. John The Evangelist Church in Hudson and held membership in the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

   She was a beautiful lady whose greatest gift in life was her warm smile, cheerful ways, and lovely singing voice.  She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her smile warmed many hearts and her passion to sing will long be remembered, especially by the Staff and Residents at American House, as she greeted them many early mornings over their communication system by singing “You are my Sunshine”.

   In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her husband Leo, who passed away in 2002. They were married on Columbus Day of 1943 and shared 59 years together. She was also predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Wilfred and Helen Buzzell; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Beatrice and Maurice Langelier and Rita and Raymond Bougie.

   Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Allen L. and Mary Jane Gagnon of The Villages, FL; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Lougee of Jaffrey; two grandchildren, Steven Gagnon and his wife Trisha of Hudson, and Sarah (Gagnon) Madsen and her husband Mark of Hooksett; four great-grandchildren, Kyle and Dylan Gagnon, and Emma and Mitchell Madsen; her sister, Helen St. Onge widow of Theodore St. Onge of Londonderry; her niece, Sally (Duquette) Durand of Hudson with whom she sang in a Nashua chorale group for several years as well as several other nieces and nephews.      

    There are no calling hours. A private Graveside Service will be held for the family.  In lieu of contributions, please remember in life to share a smile and a song to those in need.

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

Patricia was the daughter of K.V. Coombes and Cecile MacMurray Coombes. She passed away on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born in Port Jarvis, New Jersey on October 1, 1929. She graduated from Richwood high School in 1946 and from UNH in 1951 with a BS in Business Administration.

She was a strong believer in volunteer work, having served as a Girl Scout leader and Coordinator of the Red Cross Bloodmobiles of Needham and Boston, Massachusetts. She was a Director for Wild Care in Brewster, Massachusetts, providing care for injured wild animals. While living in Florida, she volunteered at the Florida Oceanographic Society working with injured sea turtles and Stingrays. Most recently, she volunteered at Restore, part of Habitat for Humanity and the Front Door Home for young women sponsored by The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd of Nashua.

Patricia was very happily married to the love of her life, John A. Worthen III for 69 years. They live together in Needham, Massachusetts, Brewster, Massachusetts, Stuart, Florida, and Nashua, New Hampshire.  She enjoyed traveling, through Europe and the US, crafting, sailing, reading mysteries, playing tennis, and a good game of bridge.

She is survived by her husband John, her children Jack Coombes Worthen and Cynthia Worthen Vascak, and her grandchildren Brian, Laura, and Julie Worthen.

A private family service will be held at The Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd.

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

  Katherine Anne “Kate” Morman, 83, of Bedford, NH and formerly of Nashua, wife of Kenneth F. Morman, passed away Tuesday morning, October 29, 2019 at her home at  Bedford Falls, after a brief illness.        

   Mrs. Morman was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 12, 1936, a daughter of the late John M. and Annabell (McCready) Gallagher. Kate grew up in Holyoke, MA and graduated from Holyoke High School in 1954. She continued her education at New England College in Henniker, NH where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree and then went onto Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Springfield, MA for three years, graduating as a Registered Nurse.

  After college, Kate worked as a Pediatric Nurse at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, MA for several years. She then entered Private Duty Nursing and loved the one on one difference she made in the lives of her patients. One special boy was Michael Berry whom she cared for almost ten years and whom was a great source of inspiration; almost as like a 2^nd son as well.

   Kate never met a good cookbook or gardening book she did not love! She had a great collection. Kate loved to cook and plant flowers, especially Sunflowers in her garden. Neighbors called her an artistic landscaper! Traveling was a passion with her husband, Ken. Favorite locations included the Midwest, California, Ireland and lounging around the pool, Margarita in hand with best friend Doris, at The Cape.

    A lifetime member of The Catholic Daughters of The Americas, she supported many local charities as well.

    Members of her family include her husband Ken, whom she married in Holyoke, MA on June 6, 1964 and shared 55 years together; her son and daughter-in-law, Neal and Hali of Santa Monica, CA; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Ned “James” and Terry Gallagher; and Lucy Gallagher. She was predeceased by two brothers, John and Patrick Gallagher.    

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Monday, November 4^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to Muscular Dystrophy in honor of Michael Berry; or to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Mary E. (Colletta) Dirubbo, 91, of Nashua, widow of Ralph T. “Ted” Dirubbo, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.        

   Mrs. Dirubbo was born in Milford on March 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Reveane) Colletta. She and her family moved to the French Hill neighborhood of Nashua in 1935. Mary was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1946.  

   Mary began her career as secretary to the director of nursing at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing.  She then worked at the former Hammar Hardware at the store in Railroad Square and then on Amherst Street as an accounts receivable clerk for over 25 years.     

   She loved music and attended many concerts and parades. Mary also enjoyed knitting, baking and going on walks with the Mine Falls Seniors. An avid Boston sports fan, Mary especially enjoyed summers at Wells, Maine for 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church.

    Mary and her husband “Ted” were married September 1, 1951 and shared 61 wonderful years together until his passing on December 3, 2012. She was also predeceased by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael K. and Karon J. Dirubbo; her sister, Rita Dulgarian; and her sister-in-law, Doris R. Colletta.

    Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen B. and Daniel Cronin; two grandchildren, Kaitlin E. Cronin and Ryan D. Cronin; her brother, Charles T. Colletta, all of Nashua; her brother-in-law, John Dulgarian of Tewksbury, MA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.    

   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. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Milford. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Carl Cunningham “Chip” Webster Jr; 54, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday evening, October 19, 2019.

Born in Nashua on December 26, 1964; Carl is the son of Carol (Fuller) Webster and Carl C Webster Sr. During his youth, Carl grew up in Hudson and attended Hudson schools. He graduated from Alvirne High School Class of 1982. He furthered his education at NHVTC in Berlin, NH for culinary arts.

Carl had worked as a corporate chef for Compass Group, Inc.  In his leisure time, he loved cooking and creating delicious dinners and desserts for his family and friends. He had a passion for music of all types and enjoyed attending concerts with those he cared about. Carl will be remembered for his gentle, kind spirit and infectious laugh that filled a room.

Members of his family include his wife, Diana Simonetti; his mother, Carol F Webster of Hudson; his father Carl C Webster Sr and wife Cynthia Webster of Hudson; a sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and David Clark of Hudson; a brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Shannon Webster of Canterbury, NH; his niece, Courtney Clark of Conway, NH; his nephew Christopher Clark of Hudson; a niece and nephew, Brooklyn and Eric of Canterbury, NH; his uncles, George A Fuller Jr and his companion Roberta Richards of Hudson and Gordon “Jigger” Fuller and his wife Celeste of Denmark, Me; and many cousins.

There are no calling hours. A Celebration of His Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Farwell Funeral Service. (603)882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

CAROLE V. (DEGASIS) McCANN, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2019, surrounded by family. Born on January 9, 1935, she was the daughter of Bolic A. Degasis and Marjorie A. Clough.

In 1956, Carole graduated from Rivier College and married the love of her life, Charles J. McCann. They had three children: Lisa, Matthew and Stephen. After Charlie died in 1985, Carole continued an active life, spending a great deal of time with her many close friends in the Nashua area, and traveling with friends and family on trips in the U.S. and abroad. Her favorite roommate on many of these trips was Victoria, her beloved granddaughter.

A marvelous wife, mother and friend, Carole was patient, thoughtful and loyal. Her home was in many ways the center of her life. She loved entertaining family and friends and cooking delicious meals. Music was a constant presence, especially jazz and Frank Sinatra. Carole had a real talent for decorating and enjoyed playing cards and Scrabble and dining out. She was a deeply caring person and a long-time volunteer at the Nashua Soup Kitchen, where she always had a smile for the people she served. Carole faced her many health challenges with strength and grace.

Carole is survived by her daughter, Lisa McCann and her husband Jamie Nemiah of Boston, MA,  her son Matthew McCann and his wife Andrea Varano of Newburyport, MA, her son Stephen and his wife Bobbie McCann of Charlotte, NC, and her granddaughter Victoria Nemiah and her husband Ethan Ananny of San Francisco, CA. She is also survived by treasured in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Carole was predeceased by her half-brother Theodore Degasis and step-sister Roxanne Dane Tuttle.

The family is profoundly grateful for the exceptional care Carole received from Home Health & Hospice Care and the Courville at Nashua. Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Nashua at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 9^th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Nashua Soup Kitchen or to Home Health & Hospice Care in Merrimack.

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

Cecile (Demers) Mitchell, 88, a long time resident of Nashua, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Nashua, NH. Cecile was born in Manchester, NH on April 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Paul F. Demers and Alma (Lesmerises) Demers.  The family moved to Nashua, NH in 1933 where Cecile made her home. Cecile was educated at local parochial schools and Nashua High School.  She worked at Nashua Plastics, International Shoe, Simoneau Oil Company and Fred Fuller Oil Company.

Cecile was a devoted, caring and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed.  She was active in the church, enjoyed traveling, taking trips to Mohegan Sun, playing cards and bingo weekly with her friends.  She also enjoyed walking the beach and spending time with her family and friends. 

Cecile was predeceased by her companion Gerald Garnham who passed away in January 1997.

Besides her parents, Cecile was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Julien and Ruth Demers, Marcel and Claire Demers, and Andre and Edith Demers; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorette and Leo Lavoie, Pauline and Robert Latour, Jeanne and Thomas O’Loughlin Jr., and Lorraine and Roger Richard.

Members of her family include her three children, Rebecca (Mitchell) Heath and husband Jeffrey of Mont Vernon, NH, Brian Mitchell and wife Claudette of Fredericksburg, VA, and Jennifer (Mitchell) Palmer and husband Edward of Scarborough, ME.  Along with seven grandchildren Courtney Heath of Tucson, AZ, Brianne (Mitchell) Diehl and husband Josh of Fredericksburg, VA, Matthew Mitchell and wife Valerie of Fredericksburg, VA, Abigail (Palmer) Giuliano and husband John of North Granby, CT, Edward Palmer Jr. of Dunedin, FL, Margaret Palmer of Scarborough, ME, and Madeline Palmer of Scarborough, ME.  Five great-grandchildren Alexis, Michael and Bristol Diehl of Fredericksburg, VA, Isabelle and Elisabeth Mitchell of Fredericksburg, VA; her brother, Guy Demers and wife Carol; and many nieces and nephews and one cousin, Robert Lesmerises.

Family and friends are welcome to call at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 8am – 10am.  Burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Peterborough, NH on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11am. Donations in Cecile’s memory may be made to:  Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack NH 03054.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com.

   Susan Michelle (Plamondon) Buxton, 56, of Hudson, wife of Timothy F. Buxton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 10, 2019.        

   A lifelong resident of Hudson, Susan was born in Nashua on April 22, 1963, a daughter of Constance (Levesque) Plamondon and the late Robert W. Plamondon. She was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1981 and furthered her education at Keene State College where she studied abroad and traveled to Laval University in Quebec City, PQ, Canada for a degree in French and minor in music; then continued her studies at Rivier College, where she earned Master’s degrees in education and school administration.  

   Susan began her career as a paraprofessional in the Hudson school district while earning her two master’s degrees. After obtaining her hard-earned master’s degrees, Susan ended her career as a Londonderry Lancer, with the Londonderry school district. Susan touched many lives throughout her career as a special education case coordinator. Susan strived to guide and improve the lives of her students while growing with them through all 4 years of high school. Susan loved her job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else than teaching.

   She was active with the American Legion Post 48 of Hudson. Susan was a yearly counselor of Granite Girls State, which she enjoyed sharing her love of patriotism. Susan had a love for music and was a talented musician. As an animal lover, she was very fond of her “Grandpuppies” and enjoyed helping to add to her ever growing zoo.

    Members of her family include her husband Tim, whom she married on June 21, 1986 and shared the past 33 years together; a daughter, Sarah Buxton and her fiancé David Linstad; a son, Michael Buxton and his wife Gilyan; her mother, Constance Plamondon of Hudson; a brother, Marc W. Plamondon of Nashua; a sister, Lisa Spanos and her husband Nick of Tyngsborough, MA; and her nephews, Alexander and Christopher Spanos.     

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Thursday, October 17^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday morning, October 18^th at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend and asked to gather at the church. Donations may be made in Susan’s memory to: Granite Girls State Program, American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Hampshire, 121 South Fruit Street, Suite 103, Concord, NH 03301.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

    Barry Charles Quimby, 52, died Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019. Born in Nashua on February 6, 1967, he is a son of Dr. Carl A. Quimby and the late Evelyn F. (Bruce) Quimby.        

    Barry attended Nashua public schools, Rivier College, and graduated from Keene State College with a degree in Psychology. He spent his entire adult life working in the social services field advocating for the homeless and mentally ill.

    In his most recent years, he was employed by the Center of Life Management in Derry, NH. Ill health forced his retirement in 2019.

    Barry is survived by Amy Charron, a very close companion and her extensive family. He is also survived by his father, Carl Quimby; his sister, Sherri Ann; his brother, Bruce and his wife Andrea, and his brother, David; sister-in-law, Mary Jane; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.     

     A celebration of his life will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua on Saturday, October 19^th at 2:00 p.m. All wishing to honor his memory are urged to attend this and the reception following this service.

A lifelong connoisseur of concert music, Barry often travelled far to hear favorite groups. Also a prolific reader, Barry has agreed that a Library Memorial Fund be made in his name. Donations may be sent to the Barry Quimby Memorial Fund, Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054, or to a charity of one’s choice.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Kathleen M. Horn, 57, of New York City, where she worked as a publicist, and formerly of Amherst, NH, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.        

   She was born in Nashua on May 10, 1962, and spent her formative years in Amherst, NH and was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary High School in Nashua, NH.    

    Kathleen was the loving daughter of Mary (Lockard) Horn and the late Richard “Dick” Horn. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Stuart Katz of Naperville, Illinois, Patricia and Patrick Dion of Milford, NH and her brother, Jeffrey Horn of Amherst, NH; and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. May she rest in peace. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Irene S. Labrecque, 97, of Nashua, widow of Roland A. Labrecque, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019 at the Courville at Nashua.     

    A lifelong resident of this city, Mrs. Labrecque was born on September 11, 1922, a daughter of the late Louis and Lilly (Demanche) Vallee. She was educated in Nashua schools and graduated from the former St. Louis High School for Girls in 1940.     

    She had been employed with the former Jackson Mills and then worked for many years at Nashua Corporation.

     Irene was a longtime communicant of St. Christopher Church. She was very devoted to her family and friends and was fondly known to many as “Aunt Irene”. She especially enjoyed traveling to Paris, France in her 70s, and also loved dogs, including her nephew’s dog “Tucker”.

      In addition to her parents, Irene was predeceased by her husband Roland, whom she married in April of 1948 and shared over 40 years together until his passing on November 29, 1988. The youngest of five children, she was predeceased by her brother, Arthur Vallee; and sisters, Eva Rose Duclos, Yvonne Potry and Jeannette Baldwin.

    Members of her family include her beloved nephew, Raymond L. Baldwin and his wife Carol of Nashua; nephew, Arthur Potry and his wife Beverly of Orford, NH; and a cousin, Camille Boisseau of Nashua.

    Her funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday morning, October 7^th at 10 o’clock followed by interment in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Christopher Parish, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH 03064 or the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064.   

   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Priscilla R. Slatunas, 76, a lifelong Nashua resident and retired school teacher, passed away early Friday morning, September 27, 2019 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, after a period of declining health.        

   Born in Nashua on July 28, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Frances (Walentukevich) and Staff Sergeant Stanley Slatunas. Priscilla was also predeceased by an infant sister, Katherine Slatunas and her step-fathers, Edmund Wolodzko and William T.R. Ward.  

   Educated in local schools, Priscilla was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1961 and furthered her education at Keene Teachers College, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1965.

    Priscilla was a teacher in the Nashua School District for over thirty years. She taught 5^th and 6^th grades at Broad Street Elementary School, Birch Hill Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School. She was a member of the Nashua School Teacher’s Association. In her leisure time, she loved taking care of her flower gardens.

    Members of her family include her brother, Edmund Stanley Wolodzko and her nephew, Michael P. Wolodzko both of Nashua; and cousins including Roberta Woitkowski of Nashua, Richard and Sandra Walent of Portsmouth and Martha Walent of Merrimack.     

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place at Pinewood Cemetery (former Lithuanian Cooperative Cemetery), 98 Pine Hill Road, Nashua, Tuesday, October 1^st at 11 a.m. The Rev. Melinda LaMontagne, Ph.D., Pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC will officiate. Friends are invited to attend. 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. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

  Nancy Woodman Wall, 91, of Nashua and formerly of Hollis, widow of Richard D. Wall, passed away September 24, 2019 at the Hunt Community.        

  Mrs. Wall was born in West Lebanon, New Hampshire on February 8, 1928 the only child of Roger French and Claire Meredith (Smith) Woodman. During her youth, she resided in Plymouth, NH and then moved to Weston, MA in 1942 where she graduated from Weston High School with the nickname “Legs.” Nancy graduated Radcliffe College in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

  Nancy entered the Jordan Marsh Executive Training Program in Boston and then served in a number of roles. Ultimately, she was promoted to departmental buyer and she traveled to Europe on many company trips. She later worked for Filene’s in their children’s department.  This prompted her to open a children’s clothing store, Topsy Turvy, in Winchester, MA in 1968, and later a lingerie store, Temptations, both of which she and her partner sold in 1985.

  In 1963, Nancy and her family moved to Arlington, MA and then to Hollis, NH in 1976.  Nancy was a member of the Congregational Church of Hollis, sang in the Nashua Choral Society, and was General Manager of the Nashua Symphony in the 1990’s.  She served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hollis area from 1999-2000.  She was a long-time Treasurer and President of the Anna Keyes Powers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  Over her lifetime, Nancy was an avid genealogist, tracing her family’s lineage back to the 1500’s.

  Nancy grew up spending summers at Newfound Lake, working at the Hillside Inn, a special place to which she returned with her children for many years.  She built a summer home in Bridgewater, NH where she continued to enjoy the Lakes Region with friends and family well into her eighties.  Ultimately, poor health made continued trips to Bridgewater impossible. 

  Members of her family include her three children, Amy Thompson of Bridgewater, NH, Elizabeth (Dressler) Santaus and her husband Darryl of Orange, CT and Frederick “Rick” Dressler and his wife Susan of Leonardtown, MD; and four grandchildren, Meredith Santaus of Brighton, MA, Ben Santaus and his wife Olivia of Medford, MA, and twins Roger and William Dressler of Leonardtown, MD.

  The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at the Hunt Community for their care of, and friendship with, Nancy during these past difficult years.

  There are no calling hours. Her memorial funeral service will be held in The Congregational Church, UCC of Hollis, 3 Monument Square in Hollis, NH, Saturday, November 2^nd at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at East Cemetery in Hollis.  All are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Congregational Church, UCC, 3 Monument Square, Hollis, NH 03049 or the Symphony New Hampshire, Attn. Development, 6 Church Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

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

  Richard James Leavitt, 76, of Nashua, passed away early Saturday morning, September 14, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long illness.        

   Born in Exeter, NH on June 12, 1943, he was a son of the late Harold and Barbara (Horton) Leavitt. A resident of this city for many years, Richard began his career at the Nashua Foundry and then founded his painting business, Leavitt’s Painting, that he owned for a number of years.

   In his leisure time, Richard loved to fish and hunt; snowmobiling; was a NASCAR fan; and loved trips to the ocean. He was loved by his family and was a doting and wonderful grandfather.

    Members of his family include his three children, Mark Leavitt, Scott Leavitt and Julie Leavitt; his former wife, Barbara Leavitt; six grandchildren, Anthony, Jonathan, Krista, Joshua, Cassandra and Amber; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Matthew and Kyra; a fourth great-grandchild Liam, is on the way; many nieces and nephews; and his loving dog, Macho. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by a daughter, Laurie Gagnon Doggett; and his brother, Stanley Leavitt, who passed away this summer.    

   Per the wishes of his family, there will be no services.

   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com