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Elizabeth “Beth” Keegan, 58, of Nashua, NH passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH.  Elizabeth was born on June 2, 1960 in Boston, MA to John and Barbara (Landers) Keegan. She was one of four children: John F. Keegan; Paul G Keegan; and Brendan P. Keegan. She graduated Mount Hope School in 1978, a school for special needs children founded in part by her parents. She started her career with the People Learning Useful Skills (PLUS) company in 1979 working for Calcomp Corporation and Benchmark International and retired in 2011 after 32 years of impeccable service.

Beth was a beloved person by so many, helping people across Nashua recognize the power of unconditional love and the ability to live life with pure happiness. She was an active parishioner of St. Christopher’s Church serving as a Eucharist Minister, alter server, member of the bell ringing ensemble and founding member of Special Friends.  Special Friends of St. Christopher’s was a group founded by Beth’s parents and her brother Brendan that provided hundreds of young adults born with disabilities a lifetime of educational and spiritual enrichment.  Beth competed in the New Hampshire Special Olympics winning a gold medal in equestrian dressage. Beth was an avid Boston sports fan following the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, and had a lifetime crush on Jim Rice. Beth will be remembered for her incredible hugs, sunny smile and for always making those around her better and stronger.

She is survived by her brother John F. Keegan and his husband Michael McFayden of Washington D.C.; brother Paul G. Keegan of Annapolis, Maryland; brother Brendan P. Keegan and his wife, Dana A. Keegan of Nashua; nieces and nephews Veronica (Keegan) and her husband Technical Sergeant Edward Santoro, Justin Keegan, Kaylie A. Keegan, B. Patrick Keegan; and two great nieces Allegra Santoro and Nora Santoro.

The family would like to thank the excellent staff of Gateways Community Services, Independent Services Network and a special thank you to Beth’s extended family John, Ann, Paul, David and Precious Njogu. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 30^th at 10:00 am at St. Christopher’s Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, with burial to follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua along with a celebration of her life.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Clarence James Lee, 77, of Nashua for the past twenty five years and formerly of Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away early Saturday morning, April 27, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.     

    Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Thelma (Starks) Lee. During his youth, Clarence resided in Flint, Michigan and was educated in schools there. He served with the Army in Oakland, California from November 1959 to July 1961 with the rank of Private First Class.  Clarence wanted to pursue driving tanks but found his liking as a Radio Operator and Sharp Shooter.   

     An electrical engineer, Clarence worked most of his career at Mitre Corporation in Burlington, Massachusetts.

     In his leisure time, Clarence loved playing solitaire and playing cribbage with his friends every Wednesday night. He enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean Islands, dining out, and going to the movies. He was a great fan of the Marvel Adventure movies. He loved to listen to Jazz music and attended the music festival “Woodstock” in the summer of 1969. Clarence was a very caring person, who helped and mentored many people in his life. He was always there to stop and listen to anyone in need of an ear and will be remembered for his great sense of humor and infectious laugh.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday afternoon, May 3^rd from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a service at 6 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Clarence loved the nursing staff of the cancer center of St. Joseph Hospital. Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060. 

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

   Joseph W. Hogan, age 104, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Courville of Nashua. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 22, 1914, son of the late William and Helen Hogan.

    A graduate of Lowell High School, Joseph continued his education at Lowell Technological Institute, now the University of Lowell. He worked for almost 40 years for Ingersoll Rand, IMPCO Division, ending his career as the manager of manufacturing and facilities.   

     Joseph was a life member of the Nashua Historical Society and the Knights of Columbus. He was appointed by Governors Walter Peterson, Meldrim Thomson, Hugh Gallen, John Sununu and Judd Gregg to serve on the State of New Hampshire advisory board of vocational and technical schools and colleges. He received an honorary degree from the Nashua Vocational Technical School, now Nashua Community College.

    Joseph helped to organize the Long Pond Property Owners Association and served for many years on its board of directors. He was instrumental in bringing town water and sewage to the homes along the waterfront.

    For many years, Joseph was a member of the Nashua Country Club and played golf in the Twilight League. Still playing golf in his early nineties, he played in a retiree’s league at the Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club in Hudson.

    Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Lillian Greenwood Hogan; his brother, William Hogan; a sister, Frances Hogan; and an infant son and daughter.

He leaves a daughter, Nancy; and a sister, Margaret Leedberg; and nieces and nephews.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 2^nd 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 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

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

   Kevin P. Bernier, 60, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.     

    Born in Nashua on September 24, 1958, he was a son of the late Leo and Glenda (Potter) Bernier. Educated in local schools, Kevin was a graduate of Nashua High School. He served with the National Guard for thirteen years. Kevin had been employed as a supervisor at Rapid Sheet Metal, Inc. for a number of years.    

     An avid New England Patriots fan, Kevin also loved watching Science Fiction Movies, reading, making puzzles and trips to the casinos.

    Members of his family include his beloved wife of 31 years, Darlene (LaBonte) Bernier; a step-son Jason Garner and his wife Karey of Gardner, MA; a step-daughter, Kim Millspaugh of Homestead, FL; two grandchildren, Holly Millspaugh of Homestead, FL and Jocelyn Garner of Gardner, MA; two great-grandchildren, Isabella “Bella and Mason of Homestead, FL; two brothers, Leo Bernier Jr. and Mark Bernier both of Hudson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Normand and Geraldine LaBonte of Gardner, MA; two brothers-in-law, Ronald LaBonte and his wife Michelle,  and Rodney LaBonte, all residing in Gardner, MA; a sister-in-law, Kathy Maynard and her husband Charles of Athol, MA; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

    His family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, May 4^th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. followed by a brief service and time to share memories of Kevin. 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 

   Patrick John Fitzgerald, 86, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Sunday morning, April 14, 2019 after a brief illness.  

   Born in New York, NY on October 10, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Ruth (Rogers) Fitzgerald. Patrick grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Power Memorial Academy. Patrick furthered his education at Manhattan College and later earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Rivier College now Rivier University in Nashua.      

   An electrical engineer, Mr. Fitzgerald had been employed with Microsemi in Lawrence, MA for over 40 years.      

   A resident of Nashua since 1972, he previously made his home in Carle Place, Long Island, NY for many years. In his leisure time, Patrick was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing and taking long walks. Patrick was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St. Christopher Church.

   Members of his family include his wife, April (Geer) Fitzgerald; his six children and their spouses, Brendon and Anthonicia Fitzgerald of Beverly Hills, CA; Damien Fitzgerald of Hanover, MD; Patricia and Mark Dwyer of Merrimack; Adrian and Michelle Fitzgerald of Cary, NC, and Edmon Fitzgerald of Hudson, and the late Christian Fitzgerald his wife, Melissa Fitzgerald of Chesterfield, VA; three step-children and their spouses, Eric and Diane Hinckley, Lyle Hinckley and Dawn Griska, and Jean-Louis and Sarah Cormier; his former wife, Catherine Fitzgerald of Nashua; nineteen grandchildren; a brother William Fitzgerald and his wife Jean of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Frances Fitzgerald of New City, NY; brother-in-law, Ralph Heineman of Plainview, LI, NY; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and son, Patrick was also predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Kevin Fitzgerald; two sisters, Mary Heineman and Margaret Rooney; and a daughter-in-law, Patty Fitzgerald.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, TONIGHT (Tuesday evening, April 16^th) from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, April 17^th at 11:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The PLUS Company, 19 Chestnut Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

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

   Dale R. (Overby) Thomas, 58, of North Conway, NH, and formerly of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway.  

   A daughter of the late Jerry Overby and Lorraine G. (Grenon) Overby Schmid, she was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 7, 1960. Dale grew up in Nashua, was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1978 and furthered her education at Hesser College where she earned a Medical Assistants degree.     

    Dale has made her home in North Conway for the past twenty years and was employed as a cashier with Burger King in Conway, NH.

     In her leisure time, she enjoyed playing bingo, was a NASCAR fan and loved her dog “Boomer”.

    Members of her family include her son, Anthony D. Overby, stationed with the US Army in Cincinnati, OH; a granddaughter, McKenzie Kathryn; two brothers, Danny Overby and Jerry Overby and his wife Cindy all of Nashua; three sisters, Donna Brock and Doreen Jean and her husband Michael all of Nashua, and Deborah Dearden and her husband Tim of San Antonio, TX; also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her parents, Dale was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond P. and Kenneth J. Schmid.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, April 16^th from 5 to 8 p.m. Following cremation, interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doreen T. Jean, 55 Summer Street, Nashua, NH 03064 to help with expenses.

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

The Rev. Leo R. Sauve’, 86, of Nashua NH went to be with Our Lord on Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.  After graduating from Bowdoin College in 1954, Leo served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  It was during this time that he fell in love with Mollie, his loving wife of 63 years. In Leo’s early career, he worked for Dunkin Donuts management, several hospitals as a Food Service Director, and as a real estate agent. After a life-changing near-death spiritual experience, he became an ordained minister with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel where he served for 25 years.

Leo loved people of all ages and enjoyed bringing smiles to everyone he met with his witty sense of humor.  Leo went out of his way to thank fellow veterans for their service and took the time to express his appreciation.  Leo was brilliantly gifted to teach and motivate and was widely respected as a man of true faith.

Besides his wife Mollie, Leo is survived by three of his children; Alan and his wife Lovely, Charlene, and Paul, all of Nashua, NH.  He was predeceased by his eldest daughter Diana Marie in 2000. Leo is also survived by four grandchildren; Joshua Calaguiro of Dover, NH, Jennifer Grimshaw and her husband Steve of Falmouth, ME., Sarah and her husband Trey of College Park, MD., and Alissa Garfunkel and her husband Adam of Arapahoe, NC.  Leo also has four great grandchildren; Hayden, Aynslie, Arabella and Eloise.  Leo is also survived by his two sisters Anne-Marie Levesque and Jacqueline Giering both of Salem MA. He was predeceased by his oldest sister June Marie Sauvé-Boucher in 1984.  He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sending memorial donations to Trinity Early Learning Center located at 12 Station Road in Bedford, NH 03110.

SERVICE:  There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life for Leo will take place at Trinity Life Community, 12 Station Road Bedford NH at 1:00 PM on Saturday April 20, 2019.  All are welcome to attend.

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

Wayne E. Nolette, 63, of Nashua passed away on Thursday, March 28,2019

Wayne was born on June 9,1955, in Plymouth, NH, the oldest son of Viola (Sanderson) and Robert E. Nolette. He was a retired landlord and carpenter who spent most of his life fixing & renting homes. Wayne was known in Nashua for restoring and renovating the Bellavance Estate offices into a vibrant yellow apartment building at 6 Canal Street.
He was a loving father who enjoyed attending wrestling events for his youngest son. Wayne was also a competitive ballroom dancer and had one of the best smiles around. To those who knew him, he would have been described as one of the most creative and hardworking men a person knew. Aside from carpentry, he spent much of his free time working on innovative projects at home; he was the type of person you would believe could build anything.
Wayne is survived by his most recent wife Carmen M. (Mota) Nolette, his mother; Viola (Sanderson) Nolette, his brother; Kevin Nolette, his sons; John Nolette & Wayne Nolette, his daughters; Sharon Pavone & her husband Joe Pavone, Jazmin Rivera & her husband Erik Rivera, & Alyssa Nolette, his six grandchildren; Jariel Rivera, Isaiah Rivera, Jacob Moore, Joey Ford, Emily Ford, & Rylie Pavone, Aswell his closest friends; Gina & Stan Fishman.

SERVICE: Family and friends are invited to attend on Saturday April 13th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH.

   Kyle Justin Palanski, 39, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Kyle was born on May 2, 1979, a son of Kevin A. and Susan E. (Ricard) Palanski. He was educated in the Nashua School System and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1997. Kyle has been employed as a painter with Branchi Painting of Nashua.

     Kyle will be remembered for his fun-loving heart and caring for others. He especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing softball and working out. Kyle was also a fan of the Chicago Bears, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Celtics.

      Members of his family include his parents, Kevin and Susan Palanski of Nashua; his brother and sister-in-law, Matthew and Sae-Hee Palanski and their sons, Aaron and Tyler Palanski of Derry; his aunts and uncles, Dean and Patricia Palanski and their sons, Jesse Palanski, and Brett Palanski and his wife Jade; Kim Palanski and his daughter, Katrina Licata; Linda Ricard and her friend Linda Latour; Maureen Ricard and her significant other, David McGrath and her son, Jeremy Branchi and his wife Carrie;  and her daughter Lori and husband Christopher LaCroix; Robert Ricard and daughter, Erica Burgess; also dear friends, Ron and Jeannine Voveris.  

     The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Thursday morning, March 28^th beginning at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

   Barbara J. Burnham, 78, of Milford, NH, wife of James E. Burnham, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, March 23, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.

    Mrs. Burnham was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on September 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Richard and Rachel (Collins) Schillinger.

     A private committal service and interment took place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

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

Elsie H. (Murphy) Harney, 84, of Nashua died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Aynsley Place of natural causes.

Elsie was born on May 25, 1934, in Peabody, MA, the youngest child of the late Elsie (McCarthy) and Omer Murphy, Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Harney, her brother, Omer Murphy, Jr., her brother-in-law, Robert Farina, Sr. and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Elsie, who preferred to be called “Auntie,” is survived by her sister, Mary (Murphy) Farina of Nashua; her sister-in-law Janis (Bower) Murphy of Pittsfield, MA; her cousin and best friend Kathleen (Cook) and Henry Richards of Merrimack; her nieces and nephews: Jacqueline (Murphy) and Kenneth Haughey of Belchertown, MA; Mari-Jane Farina and Robert Skladany of Wellesley, MA; Robert and Rebecca (MacIntyre) Farina of Nashua; John Farina of Nashua; Susan Farina of Nashua; Denise (Murphy) and Mark Matthews of Alpharetta, GA; James and Fran (Yonkauski) Farina of Essex Junction, VT; and Laurie (Cook) and Will Wagner of Pacifica, CA; her great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews: Elizabeth, Andrew, Michael, Brian, Emily, Katie, Dave, Nicole, Miguel, Maggie, Chris, Anthony, Hannah, Emma, Kerry, Abigail, Emmaline, and Mikayla Keppler; and her grandson, Robert “Bobbie” Farina.

At Elsie’s request, there will be no calling hours, and a graveside service will be for family only.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591 www.farwellfuneralservice.com

NASHUA – James “Jim” Bissonnette, 85, of Nashua NH passed away peacefully on March 18 surrounded by loving family and caregivers. James was Catholic and a parishioner at St. Patrick Parish in Nashua.

James was born on April 8, 1933 in Nashua, the son of Arthur and Ann (McAlpine) Bissonnette. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Nashua High School in 1951. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Anselm College and an MBA from New York University. He served in the US Army Intelligence from 1955-1957.

James was married to the love of his life, his wife Elizabeth (Betty), whom he married on October 24, 1964. They had been married for 54 years and have four daughters.

James worked as a federal government contracts manager at Raytheon, Sanders Associates (now BAE), and Digital Equipment Corporation. He retired in 1999. He was dedicated to promoting the arts in Nashua, serving as a board member and director of the Nashua Symphony for many years. He was also a board member of the Nashua Arts and Science Center and NH Public Radio.

Having travelled abroad and enjoyed time in Hawaii, James enjoyed the fall and spring at Cape Cod and restful summers at Lake Winnipesaukee with his loving wife Betty and his children and grandchildren.

James is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bissonnette; his daughters and their husbands, Ann and Ray LeClaire of Merrimack, Jane and Paul Pisano of Alexandria, VA, Carolyn and Jim Mail of Nashua, and Noelle and Stephen Landry of Nashua; as well as eight grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 21^st from 4 to 7 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning, March 22^nd at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.       As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of choice or to Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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

Edward D. Lamonday, 86, of Nashua, died Friday morning, March 15, 2019.

A native of this city, Edward was born on June 14, 1932, son of the late Edward Sr. and Persis (Landry) Lamonday. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Nashua High School, Class of 1952 and was a member of the High School baseball team that won two state championships. After graduating, Edward signed with the Philadelphia Athletics Class B baseball team out of Harrisburg, PA. Edward was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Lamonday worked for Sanders Associates for many years and later started his own business Art Unlimited.

Edward was predeceased by his loving wife, Lorraine D. (Jordan) Lamonday, who died in 2010. They shared 54 happy years together. The couple resided in Nashua for several years and later moved to Hampton Beach where they made their home for ten years before returning to Nashua in 1991.

Edward was an amazing father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a vibrant person with a great-smile and loved to have fun. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.

Members of his family include four children and their spouses, Jade A. and Billy Marco of Port Orange, FL, John C. and Patricia Lamonday of Nashua, NH, Janice L. and Steven Warner of New Ipswich, NH and Jennifer Lamonday and her significant other, Robert Charron of Nashua; ten grandchildren, Jedd, Joshua, John Jr., Nicole, Michael, Lauren, Ashley, Jason, Justin and Jocelyn; three step-grandchildren, Sacha, Lindsey and Stacey; thirteen great-grandchildren, Zackary, Alexa, Ava, Justin Jr., Jaycee, Blake, Jackson, Theodore, Abel, Bella, Noah, Ryleigh and Charlotte; and also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, March 19^th from 4 to 7 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to a favorite charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Surrounded by his loving family Christopher Patrick Davies, 49, of Weare, NH and formerly of Lawrence, MA, passed away Monday evening, March 11, 2019 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia.

Chris was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on October 24, 1969, son of Maurice A. Davies of Alexandria, NH and Barbara (Keating) Davies of Lawrence, MA.

A resident of Weare for the past two years, Chris has worked as facilities director for the Henniker / Weare School District for the past six years.

In his leisure time, Chris enjoyed kayaking, was an avid hiker and fan of the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots.

Beside his parents, members of his family include his wife, Dory (Dye) Davies, with whom he has shared the past ten years together; a son, Jared Davies, USMC of North Carolina; two stepsons, Nick Plante and his wife Candace of Redwood Shores, CA and Ryan Plante and his wife Rachel of Modesto, CA; two grandchildren, Keller and Evan Plante; four sisters, Mary Morasse and her husband Daniel of Hampstead, NH, Theresa Vautour and her husband John of Colbert, GA, Brenda Davies and her fiancé, Lonie Lacasse of Dracut, MA and Leigh-Ann Johnson and Trever Snyer of Lunenburg, MA; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Chris was predeceased by his son, C.J. Davies.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, March 15^th from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the Congregational Church of Hollis, UCC, Monument Square in Hollis, NH, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Burial will take place at a later date. Due to a flower allergy, the family has requested that donations be made in his memory to the Anderson Family, P.O. Box 501, Hollis, NH 03049.     Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Patricia “Paddy” Sabourin of Hollis, N.H. passed away Friday evening, March 9, 2019 with her husband and daughter at her side after a brief and sudden illness.

Pat was born in Rutland, VT on March 6, 1928 to Christine Whitman and James E. Hughes. After graduating from Mount Saint Joseph Academy, she earned her R.N. at the Rutland Hospital School of Nursing, with training in pediatrics in Montreal, Quebec and psychiatry in Concord, N.H. Her career in nursing began at the Rutland Hospital as an Operating Room nurse.

On June 20, 1953, she married Charles E. Sabourin, also of Rutland, who had just completed his B.S. in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. They had three children: Mary Pat, who married Charles Fister, (deceased), Gerard, who married Judy Sipley, and Michelle who married John Rogers. June 20, 2019 would have marked the celebration of their 67^th anniversary.

Pat was on the nursing staff of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and the Catholic Medical Center. She was an active member of the Parish of the Resurrection and the Anna Keyes chapter of the D.A.R. She enjoyed traveling, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and most especially her Irish heritage. Other pastimes included quilting, reading novels, presidential biographies and poetry.

What she enjoyed above all else was spending time with her five grandchildren: Rebecca Van De Weert, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Michael Sabourin, Brigi Fister, as well as her five great-grandchildren: Daniella, Jacob, Juliette and Lindsey Van De Weert, and Finley Laferriere-Hall. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by nieces and nephews from upstate New York, and her sister-in-law Jane Kendall of Rutland, VT.

A funeral Mass will be offered at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street,  Nashua,  NH on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 am. A wake will precede the Mass at 10:00 am in the gathering place at the Church. A reception will follow the Mass downstairs in the Parish Hall.

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

Faith C. “Angela” Skowron, 63, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019, after a period of declining health.

A resident of Nashua for the past thirty years, she was born in Arlington, Virginia on August 23, 1955, a daughter of Anthony T. Skowron and the late Faith L. (Mason) Skowron, who passed away in July 2011.  During her youth, Angela resided in Dover and Merrimack, NH and then in California from 1962 to 1989. She was a graduate of Royal High School in Simi Valley, CA. Angela and her family returned to the Nashua area in 1989.

Angela loved to write and loved animals especially cats. She also enjoyed music and was a member of the St. Christopher Church Adult Choir.

Members of her family include her father, Anthony T. Skowron of Nashua; a sister, Sharon Carey of Nashua; her adopted brother, Daniel Carey Skowron; four nephews, Mike Carey of Palmdale, CA, David Carey of Las Vegas, NV, Dakota Carey and Christopher Carey of Nashua. In addition to her mother, Angela was also predeceased by her brother, James “Red Beard” Skowron of Brookline, NH who passed away in December of 2011.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, THURSDAY, MAY 23rd at 11 a.m. 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