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   William J. “Jim” Leonard, III, 81, of Nashua, a retired Nashua Firefighter, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, August 6, 2019.      

    A lifelong resident of this city, Jim was born on June 7, 1938 a son of the late William J. Jr. and Gertrude E. (Heaps) Leonard. Educated in Nashua schools, he served with the Army as a Private First Class from August 23, 1961 to August 17, 1963.

     Jim began his career with the Nashua Fire Department in 1968 at the Amherst Street Fire Station and later worked at all of the Nashua Fire Stations until he retired in 1988. He also worked as a driver for Northern Foreign Car Parts, Inc. in Nashua and the Auto Auction of New England in Londonderry for a number of years.      

     An avid outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, gardening and camping. One of his favorite pastimes was spending time with his beloved Beagle “Ricky”.

     In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn J. (Gorman) Leonard, who passed away in November 1994 and his daughter, Kellie A. Leonard, who passed away June 26^th of this year.

    Members of his family include his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine J. “Cathy” and Derek Bouley of Wilton; three grandchildren, Aleah, Jessie and Taylor; his brother, Richard C. Leonard of Bradenton, FL; his sister, Judith Labrecque of Nashua; his longtime companion, Carol Fluet; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon, August 11^th from 2 to 4 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Nashua Street in Milford, Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the cemetery. Donations may be made in his 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 

Anita Perreault (87) of Nashua, NH passed away on August 6, 2019, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness. Anita was predeceased by

her husband Arthur Perreault and her mother & brother Geraldine & Edmond Levesque. Her survivors include: her daughter & son-in-law Debbra & Robert

Uttero, a granddaughter & her husband Christina & William Miller and the light of her life, a great-grandson, Owen Miller. Anita is also survived by many other

family members, including her sisters-in-law Corrinne Conlon & Denise Levesque, and several nieces & nephews: Robert & Linda Conlon, Julie & Daniel

Parmenter, Lisa Gamache, Patricia & Raymond Berry, and James & Tammy Levesque, and also many cousins, great-nieces, & great-nephews.

Anita had a lengthy employment & community involvement history. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Chelmsford, MA Public Schools, where

she worked in the business office. She was also a Selectman, an election official assisting voters, at the polling location in Nashua’s Ward 4. For many years, Anita

was a volunteer for the acquisition of quality medical care, for the senior citizens of both Nashua & all of New Hampshire, by serving on various committees at both

the local and state levels.

During her life, Anita had many hobbies & interests. She enjoyed: cooking for & spending time with her family, volunteering to help others, travelling with

her family, eighteenth century architecture & home furnishings, cake decorating, & amp; camping in the family’s trailer accompanied by other members of a local camping

organization.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hospice Group of Home Health & Hospice, an organization that comforted her during her illness.

Donations, in Anita’s name, may be sent to: Home Health & Hospice; Attention: Hospice Development; 7 Executive Park Drive; Merrimack, NH 03054.

The family would like to thank the friends and family members who supported us throughout Anita’s prolonged illness. We very much appreciate your kind deeds,

thoughts, & prayers!  Her private funeral arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Linda Louise Majore, 76, of Nashua, wife of Larry Majore, passed away Tuesday evening, August 6, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.      

   A resident of Nashua since 1988, Mrs. Majore was born in San Francisco, California on April 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (McPherson) Alexander. Linda was a high school graduate and worked as a bank manager and accountant while residing in California.     

   An avid golfer, Linda also enjoyed camping, traveling and loved food.  

   Members of her family include her beloved husband, Larry; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Bob Boyce; son, Jeffrey Majore;  four grandchildren, Connor Boyce, Jordyn Boyce, Abigayle Majore and Garrett Majore; two sisters, Jeannie Costagli and Ellen Griffin and her husband Jim; sister-in-law, Marty Komitopolous; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda was predeceased by a sister, Sally Alexander; and a brother, James Mainini.

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

Christine Marie Deborah Caron-Situmorang, 49, of Manchester, NH passed away August 4, 2019 surrounded by her family, following complications from heart surgery. Christine was born on August 15, 1969 in Nashua, NH, the daughter of Philip and Bernadette (Prunier) Caron. She was predeceased by her father, Philip Caron. Christine was married to her one true love, Henry Situmorang July 30, 2005 in Merrimack NH. Christine and Henry welcomed their beautiful daughter and miracle, Lilyanna Situmorang into the world in 2006. Christine attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated with her degree in Nursing, BSN. She later completed her Masters of Education at Southern NH University. Christine worked as a Public Health nurse for the City of Nashua for 20 years. She loved people, God, her family and being of service to others. Her heart was of pure gold and unwavering faith. Her kindness brought hope and comfort to the lives she touched. Christine is survived by her mother, Bernadette Caron of Nashua; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Michelle and John O’Brien of Bedford NH, and Suzanne and Jeffrey Cerrone of Plymouth MA, Ferry and Rosma Butar of Huntsville TX, Tiur, Leo, Johnny, Toto; her beloved nieces and nephews, Andrew, Artha, Belinda, Connor, Cornell, Graciela, Joshua, Joy, Katelyn, Liam, Megan, Richard, Roy and Theresa; and so many more aunts, uncles, cousins, loved ones and friends.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. The celebration of Christine’s life will be held at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday, August 8th with viewing at 10am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Christine’s name to the American Heart Association or a cause of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Clayton A. Veno, 98, of Nashua, passed away Saturday evening, August 3, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack with the company of his loving family.    

   Born in Bangor, Maine on April 16, 1921, he was a son of the late Edward and Beulah May Veno. Educated in Bangor schools, Clayton served with the US Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945 as an Aviation Metalsmith First Class. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged with the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

     After the war, Mr. Veno attended Husson College in Bangor, where he led the basketball team to the #1 semi pro team in the state. He later continued his education at the University of Maine at Orono, graduating with the Class of 1962.

     Clayton began his career with Good Year Tires and Leen Electric before moving to Nashua in 1962 to lead the sales division at NimCor, Inc., where he became Vice President, retiring in 1986.   

      Mr. Veno served on the Board of Directors for several local companies. The one he was most proud of was the Nashua Children’s Home from 1983 to 1987.     

     Clayton married Phyllis A. Hersom of Somerville, MA on December 12, 1942. The couple shared 66 years together until her passing in December 2008.  He was also predeceased by his son, Gary who received the Bronze Star while serving 5 tours during the Vietnam War; his grandson, William; and great-granddaughter, Maddison.  

    Members of his family include a daughter, Laraine Norwood; two granddaughters, Karen McLaughlin and her husband Robert, and Kristen DeLuca and her husband Frank; five great-grandchildren, Erin McLaughlin and her fiancé Dominic Mirabelle, Emily McLaughlin, Jonathan DeLuca and his wife Brianna, Geoffrey DeLuca and Bradford DeLuca; three great-great-grandchildren, Jaidyn, Paisley and Hadley DeLuca. He also leaves behind special friends, Patrick Flaherty, John Carver, Michael Virginia, and Billy Lok from Randolph, MA.

    Clayton will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and his uncanny sense of humor. He was truly loved by all who knew him, and will be remembered fondly, especially by his extended family at Cannongate III, Market Basket at Somerset Plaza, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic and Santander Bank.

    There are no calling hours. However, A Celebration of His Life and a luncheon will take place on Saturday, August 10^th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 2 Somerset Parkway in Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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

It is with loving memories that we celebrate the life of Ross W. Jordan, 92 of Merrimack and formerly Nashua, who passed peacefully away on July 29^th, 2019 at Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center in Manchester after a period of declining health.   

Ross was born in Floral Park, NY on Sept 1, 1926, the son of the late William and Estell (Powell) Jordan. He will be reunited in heaven with his wife Patricia E. (Busch) Jordan with whom he shared 46 years of marriage before she passed away suddenly on May 13, 1994. 

Ross was a Navy veteran of World War II serving as a Seaman First Class from August 19, 1944 to June 13, 1946. After the war he continued his education at Hofstra University, graduating with a BS in Business Administration.  He was offered a contract to play Minor League baseball but declined, opting to pursue a business career. 

Ross had a lengthy career in the Retail Grocery industry. In 1960, he was recruited by the firm Supermarkets International and helped to bring the first American supermarket to Paris and Amsterdam. The family returned to the U.S where he worked for Elm Farm Foods and Richdale Stores managing retail operations throughout New England. Ross and Patricia moved the family to Nashua in 1966. They were long time members of Nashua Country Club, active in Golf and Curling.

In 1973, Ross purchased Reeds Ferry Market in Merrimack where Ross knew most patrons by first name, shared the sports news of the day, reserved their newspapers and served the community for 20 years. Ross and Patricia retired to Naples, FL in 1993 to enjoy the Florida lifestyle together, but that was sadly cut short with Patricia’s passing. Ross returned to live in Merrimack full time in 2010.

Known to many as “Roscoe”, during his retirement years, Ross worked at The Overlook Golf Club in Hollis NH as a starter for 20 years. His love of golf, baseball, the New York Yankees, the NY Giants, horse racing and all college and professional sports made for easy conversation with everyone he greeted.

He is survived by his five children and their spouses, Michael and Karen Jordan of Gold Canyon, AZ,  Christine and Norman Boudreau of Merrimack, NH, Maureen and Kenneth Cusack of SanTan Valley, AZ, Patrick and Michelle Jordan of Nashua, NH and Meghan Jordan and Alan Stewart of Port St, Lucie, FL. Ross will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren Ross and Kevin Jordan, Kenneth and Michael Cusack, and Chelsea Nickerson and by his three great-grandchildren Jordyn Cusack, Jack Jordan, and Jamis Jordan.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, August 8^th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Friday, August 9^th at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center, 235 Myrtle Street, Manchester, NH 03104.

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

   Sylvio R. Rioux, 90, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away, Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 at the Boston Medical Center, after a period of declining health.      

    Born in Nashua on July 15, 1929, he was a son of the late Octave and Edna (Lavoie) Rioux. During his youth, Sylvio and his family resided in Nashua, NH and Manville, New Jersey. Educated in New Jersey and Nashua schools, Mr. Rioux was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.     

    In 1954, Sylvio began his career at Nashua Corporation as a Gum slitter and worked his way up to the position of head foreman of the shipping department. He retired in the mid-1990s after 40 years there. Mr. Rioux served as treasurer of the local Gum Slitters Union.

    A communicant of St. Joseph The Worker Parish, Sylvio was a member and Past President of the Holy Name Society. He held membership in the American Legion James E. Coffey Post #3 of Nashua.

    In his leisure time, he enjoyed Model Trains, Antique Cars was a fan of the New York Yankees and New England Patriots.

    Sylvio married his beloved wife, Lucille A. Tremblay on July 14, 1956 and shared 46 years together until her passing on December 26, 2002.

    Members of his family include a son, Michael S. Rioux and his wife Debbie of Nashua; a daughter, Deborah A. Monroe, widow of C. Scott Monroe of Nashua; a granddaughter, Kim Rondeau and her husband Russ; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Alexa and Scarlett; his six siblings and their spouses, Lorraine Rioux of Plant City, FL, Leonard and Fleurette Rioux and Bernice and Roland Diggins all of Nashua, Ronald and Jane Rioux of East Kingston, NH, Gerry and Joanne Rioux of Florida, and Richard Rioux of Rochester, NH; special friends, Norman, Claude and Charles; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, August 2^nd from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Parish, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Saturday, August 3rd at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to meet at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the St. Joseph Indian School, 1301 North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325.  

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

Philip Victor Schofield 71 of Nashua, NH passed away, Monday, July 22^nd surrounded by his loving family.

Philip was born April 4^th, 1948 in Nashua, NH to Jeanne (Biron) and Victor Schofield. On September 24^th, 1968 he married his best friend and love of his life Donna (Deering) Schofield.  Philip was most recently employed at Pine Motors in Nashua, NH.  Philip loved riding his motorcycle and raised pigeons as a hobby. His truest love was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. . Philip is survived by his wife and best friend Donna (Deering) Schofield three sons, Steven Schofield and his wife Rachel Schofield of Merrimack, NH, Scott Schofield and his wife Kerry Schofield of Merrimack, NH and Jason Schofield of Nashua, NH. 7 grandchildren Jessica, Chris, Matt, Devin, Collin, Brady and Brody and 4 great grandchildren Abel, Jayce, Jazlynn and Jaxson. Brothers Ronnie Schofield, Jerry Schofield and step father Merton Johnston. Phil will forever be remembered for his love of life, fierce loyalty to his family, his charismatic personality, and larger than life belly laughs  .

A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, September 7th at 12 Old Blood Rd Merrimack, NH. All are welcome. Please bring your favorite picture and fond memories to share with all who loved Philip.

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

Macy (Elkins) Morse, longtime resident of Nashua and Portsmouth, NH died Thursday, July 18^th at the home of one of her 13 children. Macy has often been described as a force of nature and even though she had thirteen children of her own, many others saw her as a mother figure and sought her out for advice in difficult times. Macy was born on January 25, 1921, in Molalla, Oregon.  She is the daughter of Bob and Nina (Dunton) Elkins and was raised on the family farm in Molalla.   Macy graduated from Monmouth College and in 1944 married Paul H. Morse (1920-1971).  They and their seven children travelled by car to Paul’s hometown of Nashua in 1953 where they raised eleven sons and two daughters.

In 1960 Macy was bitten by the political bug and worked to help elect JFK in 1960.  She subsequently worked on various local, state and national campaigns. Governor John King, Senator Thomas McIntyre, congressional candidate Chuck Officer and presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy were a few of the campaigns which Macy worked. After the start of the Vietnam War, Macy became a political activist.  With her three oldest sons in the military, one serving in Vietnam, Macy decided that this war was not just and eventually came to realize that no war is just.  Over the years Macy has worked for peace and an end to nuclear proliferation doing such things as splashing blood in Alexander Haig’s office destroying equipment in the Wilmington-MA-based AVCO offices and most recently in 2003, “trespassing” in Judd Gregg’s office.  She served jail time for all of these actions.

Macy was only 5’2” but she packed a lot of love and strength into that small frame.  Macy’s children and spouses are Michael and Joan Morse, Paul Morse and Linda Edelstein, Rod Morse (deceased), Suzanne and William Hodge, Greg Morse, Loren and Dina Morse, Bill (deceased) and Celeste Morse, John Morse, Bobby and Linda Morse, Nina Morse, Peter Morse and Carol Hollis, Jim and Sara Morse and Matt and Lisa Morse.  Macy also has 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH, Tuesday, July 23^rd from 4-7 p.m.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to AFSC-NH, Beyond Nuclear, VNA-Manchester. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Colonel Nickolas F. Monteforte, Esquire, US Army (ret.) of Nashua, passed away Tuesday,  July 16, 2019 on his 73^rd birthday.       

    Born in Hoboken, New Jersey on July 16, 1946 he was a son of the late Salvatore F. and Hedwig (Martinowitz) Monteforte. Nick graduated from St. Peter’s Preparatory School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey. He then graduated from Seton Hall Law School in 1970 with his Juris Doctor.       

     Colonel Monteforte proudly served with the Army for 33 years, retiring in 2000. He was deployed to Sarajevo, Egypt, England and Germany. Nick was also a practicing lawyer for many years and served as Deputy Attorney General in New Jersey. He was a member of the American Bar Association, and licensed in Massachusetts and New Jersey.

     Nick moved to Nashua from Florida with his wife, Cathy, so the two could be closer to skiing, hiking and the cold weather that Nick loved. He single-handedly renovated their house, and his garage was filled with tools, saws, and scrap wood that he found a use for in the vineyard he built outside. In his down time, Nick was a crossword puzzle aficionado, made his own cards to send on special occasions, loved a good cigar and German beer, and was famous for his delicious meatballs and spaghetti sauce.

    In their retirement years, Nick and Cathy traveled extensively, choosing the military cargo planes to cross the Atlantic before winding their way through the back roads of their favorite European countries. Nick researched his family history and connected with his roots in Naples, Italy; took Cathy on an extensive Baltic cruise and tour for her birthday, and spoke fluent German with old friends in Bavaria, to name just a few of their overseas trips. One of their happiest trips was when Nick and Cathy found both their families in Poland, some of whom had survived the Great War and World War II, and lived only a few miles apart.

    Nick loved the opera, his favorite souvenir was a new hat from each country, had a great sense of humor and lived his life by a “lock and load” attitude. He could tell stories with the best of them, and laughter was his good friend. He will be missed.

    Members of his family include his beloved wife of 23 years, Catherine “Cathy” Wojtkun of Nashua; four daughters, Susan Linkoski, Lauren and Katherine Monteforte, the late Janice Monteforte; two step-children, Jonathan Wojtkun and Lauren Wojtkun; a brother Gary Monteforte; a sister, Hedviga; also grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Nick was especially close to his granddaughter, Paige, with whom he was rung aboard the Constitution in Boston Harbor where the ship’s flag was raised and lowered and presented to Paige.  

   There are no calling hours. A Graveside service and Army Honors will be conducted at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, Tuesday, July 23^rd at 11:30 a.m. The NH Patriot Guard will escort the cortege. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick’s memory to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276 or the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.

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

   Janet L. Largy, 72, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away early Monday morning, July 15, 2019 in the presence of her “favorite” (only) daughter, setting her free of a lifetime of health issues.       

   Ms. Largy was in Nashua on January 17, 1947, a daughter of the Roland and Lucille (Plourde) Kennedy. Janet attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1965. She also attended  cosmetology school and worked as a cosmetologist early in her career.     

    Janet worked at A.P.W. and Premier Industries in Hudson as a machine operator for several years. Her work ethic is a characteristic that will continue to be passed on through successive generations.

     Prior to her declining health status, she enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales. The greatest source of Janet’s happiness was watching her daughter and granddaughter build upon the foundation she laid. Janet’s family will always remember her as being selfless, strong, and sarcastic.

    Members of her family include her daughter, Kelly Azarowski and her husband Sean, and her granddaughter, Ashley, all from Nashua; her brother, Robert Kennedy of Mesa, AZ; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Janet was predeceased by her brother, Donald Kennedy and her sister, Nancy Cardin.

     Friends and family would like to express their gratitude toward the many healthcare professionals that battled tenaciously for Janet’s health throughout the years.

    There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

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

   Patricia L. Carlin, 78, of Hudson, NH, wife of Robert F. Carlin, passed away at her home, Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 after a period of declining health.      

   Mrs. Carlin was born in Malden, Massachusetts on March 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Paul and Ethel (Cavanaugh) Raymond. During her early years, Patricia and her family resided in Medford and Melrose, MA and was a graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1959.

   Patricia and Robert raised their four daughters in Chelmsford, MA where they lived for 32 years. Upon retiring she and Bob were snowbirds, living 6 months of the year in Port Charlotte, FL. Pat loved being active; walking daily, doing water aerobics and playing bocce. Attending musicals was a favorite pastime. She was an avid reader and impeccable seamstress. Pat was very social and more than anything she loved spending time with family and friends.

   In addition to raising her family, Pat had been employed as a secretary to the Dean of Middlesex Community College for many years.     

   Pat and Bob have been residing in Hudson, NH since 2017. The family would like to thank the staff at Amedysis for their attentive care to their mother over the last year.

   Members of her family include her beloved husband Bob, with whom she would have celebrated their 59^th wedding anniversary on July 16^th; four daughters and their spouses, Donna and Stephen Fitzgibbon of Nashua, Linda J. Carlin of Cape Elizabeth, ME, Gail C. and William Hadley, and Cheryl A. and Robert White all of Londonderry, NH; six grandchildren, Nicole White, Joseph Hadley, Allison Rooney and her husband Samuel, Alexander Hadley, Brayden Crosta and Dani Crosta; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Patricia was predeceased by her sister, Ethel Mae Bagorio.

   Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday morning, July 17^th from 10 to 11 a.m. A Celebration of Her Life will follow in the funeral home at 11 o’clock.   Donations may be made in her memory to the Parkinson’s Disease, Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

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

   Arthur G. “Pete” Farinha, 82, of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, July 6, 2019 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, after a period of declining health.     

    Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on January 8, 1937, he was a son of the late Anthony and Dolores (LaPlante) Farinha. Pete was educated in Lowell schools and served in the Navy as a Seaman Apprentice from December 1954 to January 1958.     

    Pete began his career as a tractor trailer driver with Baker Commodities, Inc. of Lowell and later with Ryder transport company. He retired after working for 45 years.

     A resident of New Hampshire since 1983 and previously of Massachusetts, Pete enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He also loved spending time with his family.

    Members of his family include his beloved wife of 36 years, Judith A. “Judy” (Howe) Farinha of Nashua, whom he married on July 4, 1983; two daughters, Janet Farinha of Reading, MA and Karen Berg and her husband Chad of Kennesaw, GA; two sons, Peter Farinha and his wife Lynn of Taunton, MA and Anthony Farinha of Concord, NH; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; five step-children, thirteen step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Norma Farinha of Connecticut, Joanne Burns of Lowell, MA and Carol Balsamo of Salem, NH; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Pete was also predeceased by a brother, Donald Farinha of Tennessee; and a sister, Dolores Farinha of Lowell, MA.

    There are no calling hours. His funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, July 22^nd at 10 a.m. followed by interment and Navy Honors at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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

Jeffrey R. Levesque of Manchester, NH, and formerly of Nashua, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 43.

Jeff was born in Nashua on July 2, 1976. He was the beloved son of Gary C. and Maryellen (Madden) Levesque, and the fierce and adventurous brother of Becky (Levesque) Jewell.

He grew up in Nashua and graduated from Bishop Guertin in 1994, and Rivier University in 1999. He worked for Centorr Vacuum Industries and was a member of the Associated Sportsmen’s Club in Fitzwilliam, NH, and the Club National in Nashua, NH. Jeff loved camping, fishing, boating, bonfires, marksmanship, and generally being outdoors.  He loved his family, his friends, children and animals; he also loved his freedom of speech, his right to bear arms, and PBR. He was a phone call away for family, friends, and neighbors alike. Always there to lend a hand, an ear or a piece of advice.

Jeffrey is survived by his devoted parents Gary and Maryellen Levesque of Merrimack, NH. His sister Becky Jewell and her husband Tom of Concord, NH. His eternal band of brothers and his longtime companion Cheryl Wolf. His great-aunt, Sr. Margaret Schmitt, OP (Aunt Peggy) of Brooklyn, NY. His aunts and uncles Michelle Levesque of Nashua, NH, Patricia Levesque of Wilder, VT, Denise McPherson and her husband Ron, of Deerfield, NH, Christopher Levesque and his wife Jackie (Twining) of Issaquah, WA, Lt. Col. (ret) David Madden and his wife Linda of Dover, NH, Kathleen (Madden) White and her husband James of Nashua, NH, Margaret (Madden) Jameson, John Jameson, of Nashua, NH, and Amy Madden of Nashua. His cousins, Kyle McPherson of Lynn, MA,  Mike Levesque, his wife Katie and their children Theo and Maggie of Issaquah, WA. Aimee Levesque of Washington, DC, Jared Levesque of Issaquah, WA, Mimi Levesque and her fiancé Keith Hammond of Concord, NH, Madeline Levesque of Belmont, MA, Philip McPherson of Deerfield, NH, Brendan Madden of Dover, NH, Sarah White Royce and her husband Mike of Brighton, MA, Jonathan Madden of Dover, NH, Bridget Jameson and her husband Mike Davidson of Somersworth, NH. Molly Jameson and her fiancé Tom Lundstedt of Goffstown, NH, and Regan Jameson of Nashua. He was predeceased by an uncle, Robert E. Madden.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Wednesday, July 10^th from 4- 7 p.m. Please dress casual, Jeff would want that. A Celebration of Life and luncheon will take place at the Nashua Country Club, 25 Fairway Street, Nashua, Thursday, July 11th at 11 a.m.  Dress remains casual and all are welcome to join us.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the N.H. State Parks online at https://www.nhstateparks.org/about-us/support/donations.aspx

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

   Lorette A. (Burque) Cormier, 93, died peacefully Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Hunt Community in Nashua, NH.      

   She was born in Nashua on July 30, 1925, daughter of the late Auguste and Josephine (LeClair) Burque, who were well known jewelers in Nashua for many years. Lorette was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Cormier and her eldest child, Elaine (Cormier) Coronis, who both died in October 2009, as well as her son-in-law, Thomas Coronis, sister, Elaine (Burque) Pinet and brother, Robert A. Burque. Lorette and Bob married in 1949 and lived their entire lives in Nashua.

    Lorette graduated from St. Louis High School, Nashua in 1943. She worked at Cudahy’s Butcher Shop during World War II, Burque Jewelers, and served as a long-time Secretary for St. Louis de Gonzague Church in Nashua. Lorette was a long-time member of the Ladies of St. Anne’s Guild at St. Louis and served as a Den Leader of Cub Scout Pack 255 at St. Louis as well. She also did volunteer work at St. Joseph Hospital. Lorette possessed a great deal of faith in God and was always there to help someone in need. Lorette was very sociable, always enjoying a game of cards and gatherings with friends. She enjoyed cooking for any and all occasions, vacations at Hampton Beach, and was an avid Red Sox fan. Above all she loved spending time and making memorable gatherings with her family.

    She is survived by her daughter Jeanne (Cormier) McCullough and husband Gary of Mont Vernon, NH; son Robert Cormier and wife Donna (Larose) of Hollis, NH; son Albert Cormier and wife Diane (McConnell) of Salem, NH and daughter Anne (Cormier) Stuer and husband Gary of Norway, ME. Lorette is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Stacy (Coronis) and Zeke Wheeler of Arlington, MA; Jamie (Coronis) and Justin Godin of Merrimack, NH; Ian McCullough of New Boston, NH; Craig McCullough of Washington, DC; Todd and Kerry (Haczyk) Cormier of Mt. Laurel, NJ; Brian and Kristina (Wilson) Cormier of W. Townsend, MA; Scott and Kate (Ryno) Cormier of Vienna, VA; Heather (Cormier) and Sourik Bhowmick of Lawrence, MA; and Nicholas Stuer of Asheville, NC; as well as 6 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Natalie, Mary and Genevieve Cormier; and many nieces nephews and cousins.

    The family owes a debt of gratitude and wishes to thank the Hunt Community, 10 Allds Street, Nashua and its staff for their attentive care to their mother for many years. The Hunt provided peace of mind to the family, knowing that she was well cared for and her needs were always fully attended to with dignity and respect.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, TUESDAY, JULY 30^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a memorial contribution in her name are asked to consider Home, Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054; the Hunt Memorial Scholarship Fund, 10 Allds Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or a charity of your choice.

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

Leonard Ernest Lavoie, 70, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, June 27, 2019.       

He was born on January 1, 1949 and was a son of the late Armand and Laurette Lavoie. Lenny was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1969 and served in the Air Force as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War from November 1969 to September 1973.   

Lenny had been employed at Nashua Corporation for 33 years.    

Lenny was an avid New England sports fan and an amazing cook. When he wasn’t in the kitchen or at the BBQ cooking for a big game, he was talking about what meal he was planning on making next. His family will miss his famous “Gorton”, turkey pot pies, lamb dinners, and so much more. Lenny, also known as Pépé, loved to clown around and spend time with his grandchildren. 

Members of his family include his wife of 35 years, Violet S. (Fredette) Lavoie; five children, Eric Lavoie and his wife Katie, Craig Lavoie and his wife Jenny, Tabitha Sheehan and her fiancé Kevin, Daniel Sheehan and his fiancé Jen, and Timothy Sheehan and his wife Stephanie; ten grandchildren, Aaron, Justin, Eliza, Trever, Maci, Savannah, Grayson, Evie, Landon, and Zackary; three brothers, Jerry Lavoie and his wife Laverne, Ronnie Lavoie and his wife Kathy, and Rick Lavoie and his wife Linda; two sisters, Pat Charest and her husband Bob, and a twin sister,  Linda Thiboutot; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, July 2^nd from 6 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, July 3^rd at 9 a.m. Interment and Air Force Honors will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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