Author Archives: Dana Farwell

  Douglas Alan Carroll, 89, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the house he and his high school sweetheart, Lillian D. (Landry) Carroll purchased in 1957. They created a warm and friendly environment for all.        

   Born in Nashua on March 24, 1930, he was a son of the late Mark Dunbar Carroll and Esther Johanna (Peterson) Carroll. Douglas resided on Reed Street in Hudson with is parents, siblings, uncles and his favorite dog Buster. The family moved to Nashua when Doug was in his early teens. He worked at the former Tremont Theater where met the loved of his life, Lillian Dorothy Landry, whom he married on June 12, 1948.

    A graduate of Nashua High School, Doug furthered his education in Electrical Engineering at Lowell Tech (now University of Massachusetts at Lowell). In his early years he worked as a TV repairman then secured a position with the former Deluxe Radio Sales & Service on East Pearl Street in Nashua as a TV serviceman. He was promoted to Manager and worked there until he retired at the age of 62. He opened Carroll’s VCR repair service and ran the part-time business venture from home. Doug produced the Carroll-Dunbar Genealogy collection after Lillian’s death in 1995. His work was submitted to the Peterborough, NH Historical Society in 1997 and cataloged for research.  

   Doug had many hobbies: he was a skilled wood-worker and created miniature replicas of local attractions. In addition to feeding birds daily, Douglas hand-crafted bird houses. Fishing, bowling, playing pool and horseshoeing were among his other interests. His artistic expression as an organist still plays in our minds. Douglas was an avid Boston sports fan who enjoyed watching the games with his friends and family. He spent many hours recording friends and family then created CD’s for all to enjoy.

Doug was an admirable man who will be remembered as always lending a helping hand, his great sense of humor, kindness, and love. God speed you on your journey and we picture you getting to the Gates of Heaven and wiping your brow with a sly smile and saying ”no sweat”.

   In addition to his wife and parents, Doug was predeceased by his four brothers and their wives: Mark D. Jr. and Margery Carroll, John E. and Loretta (Shepard) Carroll, David W. and Virginia M. (Robinson) Carroll, Lawrence D. and Noella C. (Roberge) Carroll, Walter Dunbar, and all the Landry in-laws. His great-granddaughter, Savannah Carroll; his nieces, Debra (Carroll) Simard and Diane McMullen; his nephews, Jon Carroll, James Carroll and John Miller.

  Members of his family include a son, Lawrence D. and his wife Donna (Markham) Carroll of Redondo Beach, CA; his three daughters, Linda Carroll, Mary J. (Carroll) Banks of Nashua and Cindy E. (Carroll) and her husband David Dillavou, Sr. of Hudson; also 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Monday, September 16^th beginning at 9 a.m. until his funeral service at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend.

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

Jane Frances (Henry) Colby, 92, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Colby; also preceded in death by her parents, Walter J. Henry, Sr. and Mary E. (Farrelly) Henry of Worcester, MA, as well as two sisters, Mary and Loretta. Cherished mother of Mary Colby (Mark Brohan) of Naperville, IL.; Michael Colby and daughter-in-law Maura Colby of Nashua; treasured grandmother of Meaghan, Bryan, Catherine and Conner; sister of Anne Lynch, Walter J. Henry, Jr. and Theresa Whouley; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A graduate of South High Community School in Worcester, Jane married her husband Raymond (Mike) in 1948 and followed his peripatetic career to many locations across the country, including five years in Southern California, ultimately settling in Nashua for more than 45 years. With a flair for fashion and an eye for the finer things in life, Jane was a certified gemologist who sold fine jewelry at Jordan Marsh (now Macy’s) at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua for 22 years. Jane loved to shop and was a devoted viewer (and consumer) of the QVC shopping network.

In addition to her passion for her family and her religion, Jane was an accomplished cook and baker who was most at home in the kitchen, an avid golfer and long-standing member with her husband of the Nashua Country Club, and dedicated gardener who cared for her lawn with great pride. Jane lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed.

The family would like to thank the team at The Courville of Nashua and Jane’s hospice nurses for the wonderful and loving care that they provided.

Visitation is Saturday Sept. 14, 2019, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in Edgewood Cemetery.  

You can remember Jane with flowers or memorial contributions may be made in her name to Senior Home Sharing, 1910 S. Highland Ave., Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148-4934, where she spent several happy months in the organization’s shared Naperville home.

To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Ana M. Nunez, 70, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019 in Nashua, NH after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic on August 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Ana Maria (Reyes) and Rosendo DeJesus Nunez. Ana was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She lived in Nashua for almost two decades after residing in New York City, where she birthed and raised her three sons.

Ana is survived by her three children, David Vasquez, Victor Vasquez and Jerry Vasquez. In addition to her children she is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Milly and Elizabeth; her grandchildren, Kayla, Mason, Max, Aliyah, Adalia, Elijah and Jason. Ana will be missed by her siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles and many other family and friends.

Ana was loved and will always be remembered for being a doting mother, for her delicious cooking, her charismatic storytelling, her great sense of humor, her love of family (especially family gatherings in her home on Good Friday which she loved to host) and her dislike of Facebook and her picture taken.  Ana was always smiling, always willing to lend a sympathetic ear and never afraid to speak her mind.

Visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Friday, September 6th from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, September 7th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

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

  Doris N. (Laflamme) Rousselle Spencer, 93, of Milford and formerly of Nashua, NH and Spring Hill, FL, passed away Saturday morning, August 31, 2019 after a brief illness at her home at Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living, where she has made her home for the past eleven years.         

   Doris was born in Hudson on November 27, 1925, a daughter of the late George and Emma (Laforest) Laflamme. She moved to Nashua at an early age and was educated in local schools.  

   Doris and been employed with Sprague Electric Company in Nashua and later assisted her husband Ken in the operation of Spencer Janitorial Service for many years.

     In her leisure time, Doris loved gardening, was an avid reader, especially biographies, and enjoyed crocheting and quilting. A talented cook, she was known for her outstanding spaghetti sauce and homemade baked beans. Doris will be remembered as a most loving and kind person.  

     Doris was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Kenneth E. Spencer, who passed away in November 2007; and her former husband, Richard Rousselle, who passed away in December 1989. One of eight children, she was predeceased by three sisters and four brothers, Norman, Connie, Rita, Lorraine, Donald, Gerard and Roger.   

   Members of her family include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary R. and Nancy Rousselle and Edward G. and Sally Rousselle; three grandchildren, Heather, Jessica and Lisa; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Justin; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Her family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living, for their care and kindness extended to Doris.

   There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, 32 Pine Hill Avenue, Nashua, Friday morning, September 6^th at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend.

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

  Ambrose King, Jr., 86, of Nashua, NH, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2019 at Greenbriar Healthcare in Nashua after a brief illness.        

   Born in Everett, Massachusetts on January 10, 1933, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Rachel (Russell) King. Ambrose grew up in Chelsea, MA and graduated from Chelsea High School Class of 1951. He furthered his education at the University of Hartford, CT and later attended Salisbury State University in Maryland.  

   He began his career as a printer in the business forms division with Burroughs and their successor Standard Register Company in Salisbury, MD for many years.

   Ambrose married Shirley F. Dean of Chelsea, MA on April 16, 1955. The couple resided in Newburyport, MA, Ellington, CT and Salisbury, MD and have made their home in Nashua for the past 25 years.

   Mr. King was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 817 of Salisbury, MD. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golf and bowling.

   Members of his family include his wife of 64 years, Shirley D. King of Nashua; a daughter, Nancy E. King of Milton, MA; a son, Donald W. King and his wife Tijana of Salisbury, MD; two sisters, Blanche Burke of Revere, MA and Evelyn Cummings of Cape Cod, MA; a brother, George King of Bishopville, MD; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Ambrose was predeceased by a brother, William King who passed away earlier this year.    

   His funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday afternoon, September 4^th at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12 noon until the service at 1 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or www.hhhc.org  

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

Christopher Ross Purinton, 62, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2019, while hiking with his wife, Rachael in the White Mountains.       

   A resident of Nashua for the past five years, Christopher was born in Hanover, NH on June 1, 1957, a son of Herbert Ross Purinton and the late Althea (Primeaux) Purinton. During his youth, Chris resided in Lebanon and was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Class of 1975, where he enjoyed soccer and basketball. After graduation, Chris served 4 years with the US Marine Corps.

   Chris has been employed as an inside sales representative for Nordson Medical of Salem, NH for the past eight years.

    In his leisure time, Chris enjoyed hiking, Jazz, nature, books and animals.

    Members of his family include his wife, Rachael A. Caron-Purinton; a son, Nathan Ross Purinton of Claremont; a daughter Sara Guaraldi, his father, Herbert R. Purinton of NH; two brothers, Daniel Purinton of Florida and Jeff Purinton of Arizona; two sisters, Kim Purinton of Enfield, NH and Sherry Purinton of S. Strafford, VT, also nieces, nephews and cousins.   

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday, September 7^th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. followed  by a service in the funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PEMIGEWASSET VALLEY SEARCH & RESCUE ASSOCIATION at https://www.crowdrise.com/pemisar.

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

Corwin William “Cory” Barka , 49, passed away peacefully at his home in Meredith, NH on Sunday morning, August 25^th surrounded by family and friends after battling a lengthy illness.

Cory was born in Nashua on April 26, 1970, son of Diane (Levesque) Barka Bibeau and the late Robert Alan Barka. He was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1989 and worked for many years in construction, managing cottage rentals, and most recently as a water filtration engineer.

A longtime resident of Nashua, Cory moved to Meredith in 2010. He enjoyed camping in the White Mountains, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, watching football, working on his house, and spending time with his dog, Mookie.

Cory is survived by his children, Amelia and Kyle Barka;  his mother, Diane Bibeau; step-father, Rick Bibeau; his sister, Stacey Morrow; his live-in girlfriend, Kimberly Sterndale; and his nieces and nephew, Sarah, Avery, Lauren and Tucker Morrow.

As requested by Cory, no funeral services will be held. A celebration of his life will be held at Alpine Grove, 19 South Depot Road, Route 111-A, Hollis, NH on Saturday, September 14^th from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Donations may be sent to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/end-of-life-services-for-cory-barka?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.

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

  Jupiter, Florida – Bobbie Kathryn Louise Nash, 64, of Jupiter, Florida, and formerly of Nashua, died August 22, 2019 at her home in Florida.

   Born and raised in Nashua, NH, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Waldo Emerson Nash and the late Bobbie Kathryn (Rickels) Nash. She had lived in Chester, NH for many years before residing in Florida for over the past 20 years.

   Kathryn was a graduate of Nashua High School and was a Patent Attorney. In her leisure time, she loved skiing and photography.

   She is survived by her aunt, Lucille P. Nash; and several cousins including, Q. Peter Nash, Debra A. Nash, Mark A. Nash, Priscilla L. Clegg and Rebecca J. Mitchell.     

   Visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday, September 11^th from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a Graveside Service at 11:15 a.m. in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua.

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

Louise (Manahan) Guilmette, 77, widow of Richard A. Guilmette, died at her Hudson home on Wednesday,  August 21, 2019, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Guilmette was born in Dracut, Ma on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the Late Walter and Aurore (Laforge) Manahan. Louise made her home in North Chelmsford, MA for a time before moving to Hudson in 1971. In addition to raising her family, she was the organist at St. Kathryn Church in Hudson for many years.

Louise and her husband loved traveling, visiting Europe, The Caribbean and Hawaii. She was predeceased by husband Richard, who passed away on January 8^th of this year. They were married on May 5, 1962 and shared over 56 years together.

Members of her family include three sons, Gary Guilmette and his wife Beth, Brian Guilmette and his wife Song, and Dennis Guilmette; five grandchildren, David, Audrey, Megan, Amanda and Jennifer; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Charlotte, Jonah, Joel and Adrien; three brothers, Roger Manahan, Michael Manahan and Charles Manahan and his wife Helen; two sisters, Susan Fratus and her husband Ray, and Anita Nichols and her husband, Gordon; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

Per Louise’ wishes, there will be no calling or services at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Barbara Rinaldi, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 18th after valiantly battling breast cancer for over two years.

Originally from New Jersey, Barbara moved north with her husband, Michael, 34 years ago and eventually settled in Nashua, NH. She was a talented and innovative educator with a natural instinct for connecting with even the most troubled students.  She took great pride in being a stay-at-home mom to two children, Lindsay and Alex.  When they were grown, she worked in special education as a tutor for the Nashua School District alongside other private contracts.

Barbara was a kind, selfless, and thoughtful person who was fiercely dedicated to her family and close friends.  Although she was shy and naturally introverted, she often found herself forced out of her shell when volunteering for local school and community initiatives.  She was an avid learner and an actively creative soul who was always on the hunt for her next big project.  Her caring and compassionate spirit was always focused on creating a warm and welcoming home.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Michael, her two children, Lindsay and Alex and their spouses, and a large, boisterous, and truly wonderful extended family.

Shiva will be observed at the family home from 4-8pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday followed by a private memorial for immediate family at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Barbara’s name to support the good work of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and their network of amazing doctors and medical professionals.

Donation Link: https://giving.massgeneral.org/cancer/donate

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

   John A. Picano, 86, of Nashua, and formerly of Centerville, MA, passed away Thursday morning, August 15, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a brief illness.       

   Born in Emerson, New Jersey on May 18, 1933, he was a son of the late John and Antoinette (Pepe) Picano. John was a graduate of Westwood High School, Class of 1951 where he lettered in baseball and football.

   Following his honorable service with the Air Force during the Korean War, he began his career in advertising at the Bergan Record as Advertising Sales Manager  Later becoming Vice President  of Advertising at Sayer Ferguson Walker in New York City then finishing his career as Senior Vice President at Times Mirror in NY and Chicago.

    In his leisure time, John enjoyed reading American history, watching college  football, the Cubs, Yankees, Giants and Bears.

John was an engaging and charming gentleman with a deep, captivating voice. He always had a great story to tell and showed a sincere interest in everyone he came in contact with. 

   John is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Sieswerda) Borenstein, his two sons of predeceased mother Kathy Picano, Douglas Picano and Paulette Vicsik of Yarmouth, MA and Richard Picano of Chelmsford, MA; daughter-in-law, Lori Picano; two step-daughters, Meredith and Johanna Borenstein; four grandchildren, Pam, Theresa, Katie and Nicholas all of New Jersey; a great-granddaughter, Kayla Thompson; three brothers, Robert Picano of Virginia, Donald Picano and Raymond Picano both of New Jersey.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, August 25^th from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital if desired.

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

   Jeffrey A. Plourde of Nashua, loving son and partner, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 37.       

   Born in Nashua on May 19, 1982, Jeffrey was the son of Maria and Pete. He worked for Gliddens Auto Service for 19 years and bought the business last year with his partner Paul DeLuca.    

   Jeff had a passion for traveling the world with his best friends PJ Tallini and Paul. He also loved to spend time with family and friends, and he combined his two favorite hobbies to create extraordinary memories. His love for cooking was always an amazing experience. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

    Members of his family include his parents, Maria and Pete; his partner, Paul; his brother, Nick and his girlfriend Kassandra; his nephews, Ryan, Logan, Owen, Ian and Kyle; his brother-in-law, Jimmy and his wife Sarah; also many friends, nieces and cousins.     

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, August 19^th from 5 to 8 p.m.  A Graveside Service will be held at St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Tuesday, August 20^th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that donations may be made in his memory to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (800) 273-8255.   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

  Glen Wayne Shepard, 64, of Nashua, passed away at his home on Monday, August 12, 2019, after a period of declining health.       

   A lifelong resident of this city, Glen was born on June 25, 1955, the son of the late Donald E. and Jeannette B. (Gaudette) Shepard. Educated in local schools, Glen was a graduate of Nashua High School and served with the Air Force as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War Era.

    Glen had been employed with The Anagnost Companies, Real Estate and Management Development firm of Manchester, NH as a licensed private investigator and bonded courier for several years.    

   Those who knew Glen, know he was a strong, loyal and hard-working man. He was loved by his family, friends and neighbors, and shared his passion for exotic cats and sportsmanship, including hunting and fishing. He was a talented marksman and was a well- respected member of the community.

   In his true fashion, Glen lived on the edge, being the first person in New Hampshire to kill a Moose with a black powder pistol and annually shot a Brass cannon every 4^th of July to celebrate Independence Day.  

   Members of his family include his sister, Dawne (Shepard) Fransen and her husband Gerald; his brother, Brent Shepard and his longtime partner, Sandra Martin; four nieces, Amanda Fransen, Samantha Shepard, Nicole Shepard and Kaitlyn Zaccagnini; and two nephews, Tyler Zaccagnini and Tony Labranche; as well as aunts, uncle and cousins.

    In honoring Glen’s wishes, there are no calling hours and burial will be private. Friends wishing to express their sympathy, may send a donation in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) or the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/)

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

Patricia F. (Sullivan) Despathy, 68, of Freedom, NH and formerly of Nashua, wife of James L. Despathy, passed away Sunday morning, August 11, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a lengthy illness.

   Mrs. Despathy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on December 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Frank R. and Theresa M. (Watts) Sullivan. After her family moved to Nashua in the late 1950s, Patricia attended local schools and was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary High School, Class of 1968. She furthered her education at Rivier College and was a graduate of Nashua Memorial Hospital’s X-Ray Technician program.     

   Patricia was an x-ray technician at Nashua Memorial Hospital now Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for many years. She later was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society at Elliott Hospital in Manchester. Pat also co-owned with her husband Jim and daughter Kristin, Rheault Photography in Manchester.

    A resident of Freedom for the past five years, Pat also loved time at her summer home at White Horse Beach in Plymouth, MA. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Pat was an avid reader and loved to travel. 

   In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Craig Boudreau.  

   Members of her family include her husband, Jim, whom she married on June 9, 1972 and shared the past 47 years together; a son, Michael Despathy and his wife Alison of Danville, VT; three grandchildren, Miles, Nate and Molly Despathy; a brother and sister-in-law, Mark F. and Helen Sullivan of Beaufort, NC; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen F. and Dr. Richard Kaas of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Her family will receive relatives and friends at St. John XXIII Church (Infant Jesus Church) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday morning, August 16^th beginning at 9 o’clock followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o’clock. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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

  Asina Ellen (Karlsen) Alcott, 46, of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a very brief illness.       

   Asina was born in Nashua on November 27, 1972, daughter of Kare and Anne (Loiacono) Karlsen. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1990 and furthered her education at the University of New Hampshire where she earned a Master’s degree in education.

   She began her career as a speech therapist at the Crotched Mountain School in Greenfield, NH, then in Rochester, NH and later as Director of Special Education for the Auburn School District. Asina then began a new career in modeling.

    Asina is survived by her son, Reidar Kelsall of Nashua; her parents, Kare and Anne Karlsen of Nashua; a brother, Roy Karlsen and his wife Veronica; a nephew, Ivan Karlsen; three nieces, Adela Karlsen, Maranda and Mariah Parent; her father-in-law, Robert Kelsall; sister-in-law, Nicole Cullinan; also many aunts, uncles and cousins.    

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday, August 24^th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to 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 

     Clifford L. Soucy, 92, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away at his home, Wednesday, August 7, 2019.       

   A native of Van Buren, Maine, he was born on April 3, 1927, a son of the late Elie J. and Mary D. (Parent) Soucy and was educated in Van Buren schools.

   Cliff had been employed with the former Hammar Hardware in Nashua as manager of the tool department for 27 years.     

   In his leisure time, Cliff enjoyed Classical music and attended Nashua Community Concerts for many years.     

   Members of his family include a sister, Constance D. Lavoie Acquino of Nashua; sister-in-law, Lucille Soucy of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Cliff was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning, August 13^th at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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