Author Archives: Dana Farwell

   Kellie A. Leonard, 49, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.      

    A lifelong resident of Nashua, Kellie was born on May 3, 1970, a daughter of William J. Leonard III and the late Carolyn J. (Gorman) Leonard, who passed away in November 1994. She was educated in the Nashua School System and had been employed as a waitress at Dunkin Donuts in Hudson and later as a cook at Christopher’s Subs & Pizza in Nashua.    

    Kellie will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She especially loved her cats and enjoyed watching movies.  

    Members of her family include her father, William J. Leonard III; her sister and brother-in-law, Catherine J. “Cathy” and Derek Bouley; three nieces, Aleah, Jessie and Taylor; also many aunts, uncles and cousins.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Nashua Street in Milford, Saturday morning, July 6^th at 11 o’clock.  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, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Robert Rockwell Smith, 73, of Merrimack, husband of Linda M. (Boudreau) Smith, passed away Tuesday morning, June 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua after a period of declining health.      

    A longtime resident of Merrimack, he was born in Alabama on June 12, 1946, the son of the late Maurice and Mary (Algee) Smith. “Bob” was raised in Bangor, Maine and was a graduate of Bangor High School Class of 1964. He furthered his education at the University of Maine at Orono and earned his Master’s degree in engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

     Bob was employed as a software engineer with Sanders Associates, Inc. and their successor BAE Systems for many years.    

     In his leisure time, Bob loved riding motorcycles, camping, photography, going to theater productions and watching movies.  

    Members of his family include his beloved wife Linda,  whom he married June 20, 1970 and recently celebrated their 49^th wedding anniversary; his sister, Mary Lou Dixon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Bill MacArthur of Manchester, NH; nieces, Melissa Ward; Christine Randall and her husband David of Amesbury, MA; and Brenda Boudreau; grandnieces, Cassandra  Lewis, Katherine Denham of Amesbury, MA, Lauren Randall of Philadelphia, PA,  and Savannah Breen of Manchester.

    A private service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME on Sunday.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

   Gertrude A. Jean, 85, of Nashua, widow of Henry L. Jean, passed at her home, Thursday, June 20, 2019 after a period of declining health.      

    Mrs. Jean was born in Nashua on February 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles and Germaine (Fournier) Lanoie. Educated in local schools, Gert had been employed at Sprague Electric Company for 35 years.    

     A resident of Nashua for the greater part of her life, Gert also made her home in West Palm Beach, Tarpon Springs and Weeki Wachee, Florida. She enjoyed trips to Lake Winnipesaukee, going on cruises and traveling to Canada.  

    Gert was predeceased by her husband Henry, who passed away June 19, 2005. The couple had shared over 50 years together. Members of her family include six children and their spouses, Linda and David Gagnon of Milford, Ronnie Jean and his partner Michael of Tarpon Springs, FL, Leonard and Nicole Jean of Derry, Michael and Doreen Jean of Nashua, with whom she made her home, Brian and Kathy Jean of Hancock and Bruce and Elaine Jean of Nashua; ten grandchildren, Valarie, Christopher, Jesse, Tracy, Sara, Adam, Samantha, Brandon, Lindsey and Allie; and ten great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Danielle, Stephen, Nicole, Kiley, CJ, Nicki, RJ, Elyse and Camila.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Monday, July 15^th at 11 a.m. followed by interment in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. A luncheon will take place at the Nashua Lodge of Elks, 12 Murphy Drive, Nashua, following the burial.

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

   Richard Robert Thiboutot, 71, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away at his home, Monday morning, June 17, 2019 after a period of declining health.      

   Born in Nashua on July 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert Jean Baptiste and Florence Sylvia (Sigouin) Thiboutot.  Richard was educated in Nashua schools.  He entered the Navy in September 1964, earned his GED and attended radio school in Maryland and also served aboard the USS Chara in Olympia, Washington. During his second tour, Richard was stationed in Danang, South Vietnam as a Radioman.  Mr. Thiboutot was honorably discharged in July 1968 with the rank of Petty Officer. He was the recipient of the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.      

    Richard was employed as a yogi, polarity therapist and holistic care practitioner.  He also worked as a printer and engraver at Zax Corporation in Nashua and later worked as a ground’s keeper for the Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson.

    In his leisure time, Richard enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, kayaking, and music.  He played, composed and jammed with his nephew and friends.  Richard will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous person, who helped family and friends in their time of need.

     Richard was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Slosek) Thiboutot; and his nephew, Steven Deschenes.

    Members of his family include his companion of ten years, Sandra Foster; his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Wil Deschenes of Sunapee, NH, his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Hilda Slosek, and Kathy Slosek; an aunt, Lorraine Leveille and her husband Raoul of Sanford, ME; an uncle, Ronald Jenkins of Nashua; also several nieces and nephews.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service and Navy Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, Friday morning, June 21^st at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery Association, Inc., PO Box 626, Concord, NH 03302-0626.  

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

   Evelyn Paulette (Stewart) Holden, 76, widow of Gordon A. “Sonny” Holden, Jr., passed away February 15, 2019 in Zephyrhills, Florida, with her family by her side.      

   Mrs. Holden was born in Pepperell, Massachusetts on March 24, 1942, a daughter of the late Calvin Austin and Evelyn Mae (Neagle) Stewart.     

    A resident of Nashua for many years, Paulette moved with her family to Zephyrhills, FL in 1986 She will be lovingly remembered as devoted Grandma to everyone.  

   Paulette and Sonny were married in Nashua on May 20, 1962 and shared over 37 years together until his passing in October of 1999. 

    Members of her family include her daughter, Coral (Holden) Voorhees and her husband Thomas; her son, Stewart Holden Sr. and his wife Melissa; six grandchildren, Stewart Holden Jr., Gordon “Spencer” Holden, Mara Rice, Sarah Holden, Holden Voorhees and Sonny Voorhees; also survived by Roberta Fernandez and her husband Walter, Madalaine Shank, Sheryl Soutra, Robert Fitch and his wife Patricia, Susan Brooks and her husband David; and many nieces and nephews.  

    In addition to her husband and parents, Paulette was predeceased by a son, Gordon A. Holden III; and her siblings, Calvin Stewart, G. Daniel Stewart and Sherry Moody. 

    Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, June 23^rd from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by a Celebration Service from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Monday, June 24^th at 11 a.m.

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

   Genevieve B. “Ginger” Pietuch, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019, following a lengthy illness.     

   Born in Nashua on June 29, 1925, Ginger was the last surviving child of Jan and Bronislawa Pietuch. Educated in local schools, Ginger was a graduate of Nashua Senior High School Class of 1942 and graduated from Nashua Business College.

    Ginger was employed as the office manager of Royal Business Forms in Nashua for over 25 years. She previously worked for the former Nashua Manufacturing Company and Textron.    

     She was a communicant of the former Saint Stanislaus Polish Church, and later became a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church. Ginger was a very creative person, designing clothing and many pieces of enameled on copper artwork.

    An avid reader and accomplished cooked, Ginger pleased her many friends with Polish foods and prepared special holiday food gift packages for her friends. She always searched for new recipes and compiled a library of 300 cookbooks, which she donated to Southern New Hampshire University Library.

Ginger was a very well groomed and stylish person. She always made a stunning and charming appearance at all events she attended.

   Ginger travelled throughout the United States and to all the continents of the world. She often returned to places of particular interest.

   She is survived by a niece, Barbara Pietuch of Helena, Montana. Ginger was close to John and Louise Deschenes of Nashua, Bobbie Decker and Buddy Saupe of San Mateo, CA, Ann Richardson of Lake Placid, NY and care givers, Fred and Natalie Dobrowolski of Manchester, NH.

    In addition to her parents, Ginger was predeceased by her sister, Mary Ann Pietuch; and her brother and sister-in-law, Dominick “Daniel” and Rosalie Pietuch of Billings, Montana.

    We wish to thank the Administration, Staff, Nurses and Aides who gave kind and compassionate care to Ginger while at Bedford Falls, Harbor Care Unit in Bedford, NH and to Brookhaven Hospice.      

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Monday morning, June 17^th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Felician Sisters, Our Lady of Angels Convent, 1315 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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

   Peter T. Maynard, 59, of Malden, MA, a native and former Nashua resident, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.      

    Born in Nashua on September 27, 1959, Peter was one of ten children of the late Lucien J. and Ellen A. (Ganos) Maynard. Educated in local schools, Peter was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1977 and earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire.     

    Peter was employed as a chemist and Principal Management Consultant at CDM Smith in Boston for 35 years.

   Peter will be remembered and missed for his intelligence, wit, compassion and joyful experience of life.

   Members of his family include his wife, Vicki L. (Howell) Maynard; two sons, Jacob L. Maynard of San Francisco, CA and Henry P. Maynard of Burbank, CA; eight siblings and their spouses, Steven and Kathleen Maynard, Mary and Russell Arrowsmith, David and Patricia Maynard, James Maynard and his significant other, Sharon Elliott, Susan and James Babineau, Elizabeth and Fred Lamb, Kevin Maynard and Cindy Mugnier, and Mark Maynard; also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter was predeceased by his brother, Christopher P. Maynard, who passed away in September 2014.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday afternoon, June 17^th from 4 to 6 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will take place at Crossway Christian Church, 503 Main Dunstable Road, Nashua on Tuesday, June 18^th at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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

   Lorraine E. (Demers) Richard, 86, of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Nashua, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Overland Park.      

    Mrs. Richard was born in Manchester, NH on July 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Lesmerises) Demers. The family moved to Nashua, NH in 1933 where Lorraine made her home until she moved to Overland Park, KS in 2016.     

   Lorraine is the widow of Roger W. Richard, a longtime Nashua barber, whom she married on May 28, 1955. They shared 58 years of marriage until his death in 2013.

   Educated in local schools, Lorraine graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1951. She worked in the Transcribing Department at Nashua Corporation until she left to raise two children. Later, she continued her career for 23 years as a secretary for the Nashua School Department.

   Lorraine was a lifelong communicant of Infant Jesus Church. In her younger years, she was very active in church organizations, including Catholic War Veterans Association-1700, Ladies of Ste Anne, and the Infant Jesus School Board. Lorraine was also a member of the Nashua area Retired Educators Association and the Nashua Senior Activity Center.

    Lorraine was an excellent cook and was noted for her pork pies and her caramels, which were always popular at Christmas time.

    Besides her parents and husband, Lorraine was predeceased by her daughter, Emily Richard; her beloved granddaughter, Tiffany Richard; 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,  and Jeanne and Thomas O’Loughlin Jr.  

    Members of her family include a son, Marc Richard; granddaughter, Crystal Scott and her husband David Scott; grandson, Ryan Navarro and his wife Sharon; great-grandsons, Benjamin Scott and Abram Scott; her sister, Cecile Mitchell; her brother, Guy Demers and his wife Carol; sister-in-law, Cathy Monbleau; and many nieces and nephews and one cousin, Robert Lesmerises.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus Church) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, June 29^th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations in her memory may be made to The Sisters of the Holy Cross, 377 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109-4811.

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

   Dr. Armand A. “Deke” Duclos, 92, formerly of Bedford and Manchester, passed away early Sunday morning, June 9, 2019 at Care One of Concord, MA after a period of declining health.      

   A native of Nashua, Dr. Duclos was born on July 28, 1926, son of the late Albert O. and Sylvia (Desmarais) Duclos. Deke was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1944 and served with the Navy near the end of World War II. After the war, he attended Saint Anselm College and graduated from the Massachusetts College of Optometry.   

    Dr. Duclos established his optometry practice in Manchester and also had an office in Jaffrey for many years, until his retirement.

    In his younger days, Deke enjoyed skiing, and was an excellent skater.  He was an avid sports fan, closely following all the Boston teams. He especially loved socializing with old and new friends, and spending time with his loved ones.  In later years, he enjoyed traveling with his wife on short trips around New England. 

     Dr. Duclos was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Bedford and previously of St. Catherine Parish in Manchester.

     Deke was predeceased by his wife, Denise L. (Cardin) Duclos, whom he married on June 14, 1952.  They shared 58 years together until her passing in 2010.

    Members of his family include his children, Laure Murray and her husband Charles of Mechanicville, NY, Susan Bowler and her husband Edward of Boxborough, MA, Paul Duclos and his wife Heather of Canoga Park, CA, Mary “Mimi” Fisher and her fiancé Gabe Guglielmo of Midlothian, VA and Lise Malone and her husband Michael of Bridgewater, MA, his grandchildren, Lynn Dombrowski and her husband Henry, Kristen Murray and her fiancé Brendan Nelligan, Michael Bowler and his wife Kate, Kathryn Dargin and her husband Michael, Brian Bowler, Nathan Duclos and his wife Laura, Matthew Duclos and his wife Aubrey, Michelle Duclos and her husband Chris Bradshaw, Kelsey Fisher, Rachel Fisher, Luke Malone, and Jack Malone, as well as five great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his brother Raymond Duclos and granddaughter Hannah Rose Malone.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, June 13^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford, NH, Friday morning at 10:30 a.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 in Deke’s memory to ALS Association Northern New England Chapter, The Concord Center, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 438, Concord, NH  03301.   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Eleanor “Ellie” Hagerty, 98, of Nashua, widow of Frederick J. Hagerty, passed away Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown after a period of declining health.      

    Mrs. Hagerty was born on October 22, 1920 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Joseph Ephrem and Mary Ann (Gallant) DeRoche. She married Frederick Hagerty in 1942 and moved to Nashua. Ellie was employed at Sprague Electric Company for many years and then worked at BAE Systems before her retirement.     

    In her leisure time, she enjoyed going to the beach, line dancing at the Lafayette Club, reading, crocheting, playing cards and doing crafts.

    Ellie was a communicant of St. Christopher Church for many years.

    Members of her family include two daughters, Nancy Hagerty of Nashua and Cindy Ives and her husband Mark of Merrimack; her son, William F. Hagerty and his wife Christine of Nashua; five grandchildren, Sean Hagerty and his wife Lindsey of New Rochelle, NY, Brian Hagerty and his wife Krista of Stamford, CT, Stephanie (Ives) Chandonet and her spouse Brian of Milford, NH, Jennifer Ives of Brooklyn, NY and Matthew Ives of Denton, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Fae Noelle Hagerty of New Rochelle, NY, Peyton Jeanne Hagerty of Stamford, CT and Madison Jennifer Chandonet of Milford, NH; her sister, Angie Sweeney of Haverhill, MA; also many nieces and nephews.

    Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Frederick, who passed away on December 28, 1993.  One of eleven children, she was also predeceased by five sisters and four brothers, Theresa Publicover, Rita LaFleche, Mary St. Onge, Agatha Melanson, Alma DeRoche and Ted, Louis, Joseph and Albin DeRoche.

    Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday morning, June 5^th from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.

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

Patricia Helen Burke, 77, of Sun Lakes, Arizona and formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, wife of John J. “Jack” Burke, peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, after a brief battle with cancer.

A resident of Arizona since 2011, Patricia, “Pat” or “Patty” as she was known by family and friends, was born in Nashua on October 2, 1941, daughter of the late Albert A. and Lucille E. (Charest) Levesque. Pat attended school in Nashua and was a graduate of the former St. Louis High School Class of 1960.

In addition to raising her family, Patty also worked for the former Sanders Associates, Inc., then as an office administrator for real estate agencies and later worked at and retired from Digital Equipment Corporation.  Pat later decided to return to work for a short time at Kollsman, Inc.

Patty will be remembered for her friendly personality, love of shopping, solving crossword puzzles, playing Mahjong, knitting, completing challenging puzzles and Yes! She truly loved to iron!   More so, she loved to chat on the phone with family and friends while she was ironing!

Pat and Jack enjoyed traveling throughout their years together in the US and around the world.  Most of all, Patty loved to spend time with her family and friends both in New Hampshire and Arizona.

Members of her family include her husband Jack, whom she married on June 19, 1965 and would have celebrated their 54^th anniversary next month; her son, John T. Burke and his spouse, George Ohrn of Tempe, AZ; her daughter, Allison L. Trepaney and her husband, Don Allard of Laconia, NH; two grandchildren, Morgan Patricia Doty and her husband Nate of Amherst and Mitchell Trepaney and his significant other Carley of Laconia; her sister, Diane Bibeau and her husband Rick of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  In addition to her parents, Patty was predeceased by her brother, Albert H. Levesque.

The family will receive relatives and friends at St. John Neumann Church, 708 Milford Road, Route 101A in Merrimack, Saturday morning, June 1^st beginning at 9 a.m. until her Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 www.cancer.org or The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 www.dana-farber.org

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

Claire (Gagne) Ricard, 91, of Nashua, widow of Paul E. Ricard, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2019 after a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Nashua, Claire was born on August 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Napoleon and Marie Anne (Briand) Ricard. Mrs. Ricard worked at J.F. McElwain in the coupon and payroll departments, she also maintained the books for the family business, P.E. Ricard & Sons. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church and attended St. Louis High School.

Members of her family include her sons, Paul Michael of DelRay Beach, Florida, Ronald Raymond and his wife Linda of Nashua. A daughter, Suzanne Paula Gano and her husband Edward of Peachland, NC. Seven Grandchildren; Ron Ricard and his wife Kelley, Paul Ricard, Tanya Burris and her husband James, Paula Marie Moien and her husband Jeffrey, Shawn Sullivan, Jack Sullivan and Abigail Gano; five Great Granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, siblings and husband, Claire was predeceased by two daughters, Marie Anne Schofield and Doreen Page; a son, Daniel; two grandchildren, Corianne and Joshua Schofield.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Wednesday, May 29th from 4 to 7 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.

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

Robert W. Holloran, Sr., 82, of Nashua, a longtime Nashua educator, passed away Saturday morning, May 25, 2019 after a period of declining health.

Born in Boston Massachusetts December 5, 1936, Bob moved to Nashua, NH in his early teenage years.  A graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1954, he furthered his education at Keene Teachers College earning a Bachelor’s degree with the Class of 1958 and his Master’s degree from Rivier College Class of 1962.

Bob married the love of his life, Margaret (Peggy) Langan, on August 11, 1962.  They spent 56 wonderful years together.  Bob’s motto was FAMILY FIRST!  He modeled that through his time volunteer coaching, attending sporting events all around New England, chasing grandchildren and enjoying time with his great grandchildren.  He was the son of the late William and Mary (Mahoney) Holloran.  He was also predeceased by his two brothers and sister-in-law, Francis “Spanky” Holloran, and William “Billy” and Joyce (Moher) Holloran.

Besides his soulmate of 56 years, he is survived by his children.  Kevin and his wife Sue (Stone) Holloran of Gray, Maine.  Robert and his wife Sue (Sweren) Holloran of Nashua, NH.  Annmarie Holloran of Alexandria, NH.  Maryann McNeil and her husband Scott of Gilford, NH. Bob loved being known by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Pup-Pup; his cherished grandchildren, Brianna Linscott and her husband Jeff, Nate Holloran, Amanda Mynhier and her husband Ben, Rachel Gross, Lance Corporal Samantha Holloran, Ian McNeil and Maggie McNeil. He treasured his time with his great-grandchildren, Tanner Linscott, Matthew and DJ Gross, and Noah, Presley, Peyton and Sophie Mynhier. Bob’s sister Mary Alice and her husband James Dow of Dunstable, MA.  Two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Eleanor Holloran of Lowell, MA and Frances “Fran” and Mark Hendrickson of Nashua, NH. Bob was the beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Bob was employed in the Nashua School District for 37 years as a guidance counselor and teacher.  His passion for teaching not only impacted his students, but his legacy continues as his daughters, niece, and some grandchildren are in the field of education. Mr. Holloran was a Past President of the Nashua Teachers Union. He loved spending time camping with his family at Saco River Campground and later at Silver Lake Park.  In his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife, reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing cribbage and sitting on the porch at the lake.  We now have one of our biggest cheerleaders in a skybox in heaven watching over us.

The family would like to thank the staff at Fairview Nursing Home, especially Dr. Peterson and everyone on 2 East, for their care and compassion in Bob’s final months. Also we would like to thank Dr. Rind for his knowledge, support and helping Bob through his Parkinson’s journey.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 30^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 9:15 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s name to the Keene State College Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund, Barry Alumni House, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435.

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

    William D. “Bill” Saunders, 71, of Merritt Island, FL, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.     

    Born in Nashua on July 26, 1947, he was the son of the late William Roy and Bette Jane (Brodrib) Saunders. Educated in local schools, Bill was a graduate of Wilton High School Class of 1965 and furthered his education at New Hampshire College. A Navy veteran, Mr. Saunders served as a Cryptologic Technician during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1971.    

   Bill had been employed as a CPA and CFO for Stanley Elevator Company in Nashua for twenty years.

    A resident of Florida’s Space Coast since 2007, Bill enjoyed Oldies music, movies of all types, making stained glass lamps and gardening. Bill’s absolute favorite place on earth was his cottage on Cow Island on Lake Winnipesaukee that he and Lorna bought in July 1984. He and his family vacationed at the Weirs when he was a kid and he would save his money all year to have enough to take the Uncle Sam boat, that delivered mail to all of the islanders on Lake Winnipesaukee. Bill and Lorna enjoyed weekends there and when they retired and moved to Florida, the couple would travel to New Hampshire to spend summers at their cottage.  

    Members of his family include his wife, Lorna (MacCreighton) Saunders, whom he married on August 4, 1984; two sisters, Jayne Finnigan and her husband Vinny, and Joan Saunders; brother-in-law, Donald LaRochelle; a nephew, George LaRochelle and his family; and many cousins. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his sister, Janet LaRochelle.

   A Celebration of His Life will take place on Friday, July 26^th at 11 a.m. in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua followed by a luncheon immediately following at the Nashua Country Club, Fairway Street. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

    Lorna wishes to express her sincere gratitude to everyone for all of their support and kindness during the last three years of struggling through numerous health issues.  

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

   Robert M. Bullard, 88, of Nashua, a longtime Nashua businessman, passed away Monday morning, May 20, 2019 at the Aurora Senior Living of Derry, after a lengthy illness.       

   A lifelong resident of this city, he was born on November 8, 1930, son of the late Maurice O. and Antoinette M. (Cadorette) Bullard. Bob was educated in local schools and was a communicant of St. Christopher Church.     

   In 1957, Bob founded and built the Turnpike Rollaway, Inc, roller skating rink off Amherst Street in Nashua that he owned and operated for many years. He was active with many civic and youth organizations and clubs throughout his career. 

    Members of his family include his son, Robert M. Bullard Jr. of Manchester; his daughter, Judith A. “Judi” Bullard of Manchester; a grandson, Nicholas Bullard; his sister, Lorraine A. Houle of Antrim, NH; also many nieces nephews and cousins.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 23^rd from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. 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

   Daniel Y. Louie, 70, of Milford and formerly of Nashua, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 15, 2019 at the Crestwood Center in Milford, after a period of declining health.      

    Born in Rockville Center, New York on December 14, 1948, he was a son of the late Dung Yung and Ruby Jane (Szeto) Louie. Educated in New York, Dan was a graduate of Baldwin Senior High School Class of 1967 and furthered his education at SUNY in Stony Brook, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971.

    An Air Force veteran, Mr. Louie served during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant from November 1, 1971 until his honorable discharge on October 31, 1975. Dan was named the Financier of the Month in August 1972 and recognized for Outstanding Accounting and Finance by the Office of NCO in June 1974.

    Dan moved to Nashua in 1978 and worked as a Software Assurance Engineer for many years, beginning with Sanders Associates in Nashua and later at Honeywell in Billerica, MA.

    In his leisure time, he enjoyed Science Fiction items and collecting old comic books.

    Members of his family include his sister, Lorraine Louie of Merrimack; his cousins, Ai-Ling Louie of Maryland, Mei-Ling Louie of New York, Jonathan Louie and Su-Ling Campbell both of California, Jean Chee and Beverly Hayes of New Jersey, Joyce Chee and Christine Barnas both of New York; and friends, Ken Brociner of Somerville, MA, Bruce Renison of Alton, IL and Nancy Long of Hudson, NH. Dan was predeceased by his uncle, Victor Louie of New York, who passed away in March of this year.

    There are no calling hours. His funeral service will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, Tuesday evening, May 28^th at 6 o’clock. The Rev. Richard Cullen, Pastor, will officiate.  Interment and Air Force Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen on Wednesday, May 29^th at 9:30 a.m.  Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

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