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John J. Legee, Jr., 54, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, March 1, 2019.

A resident of Nashua for the past 22 years, John was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on November 2, 1964, a son of the late John J. and Jeanine (Chabre) Legee. He was educated in Arlington schools and was a graduate of Minuteman Vocational/Technical High School in Lexington, MA, Class of 1983. Mr. Legee was a self-employed truck driver for a number of years.

John loved fishing, the winter season, plowing and traveling with his family. He also was a sports enthusiast of all the New England teams. John was a member of The First Church of Merrimack.

Members of his include his wife of over 17 years, Tammy L. (Josephson) Legee, whom he married on May 26, 2001; his four children, Joseph K. Legee, Sherri L. Legee and her fiancé, John Boucher, Alyssa M. Legee and Lillian M. Morales; two grandchildren, Pharrah Ramos and Serenity Rosmus; a sister, Jeanine Brusseau of Maine; also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a sister, Lisa Legee.

There are no calling hours. His service will take place on Saturday morning, March 16^th at 11 o’clock at The First Church of Merrimack, 7 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH. Friends are invited to attend.

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

Thelma Beverly Valcourt of Nashua for many years, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 28, 2019 at the age of 90.

Thelma lived a very happy life. She was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved Lawrence Welk, Patsy Cline, chocolates and our Tuesday family visits. Thelma was married to Leonard N. Valcourt for 29 years until his passing in 1991.

She was the mother of four children, Sheila Fowler and husband Royce, Debbie Hopkins and husband Ralph, Lesa Warner and husband Carl (deceased), and Len Valcourt and wife Stephanie. Thelma had three very special friends, Steve Kerns, Gloria Kerns and Phyllis Foster; also 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, March 7^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday morning, March 8^th at 10 o’clock. Burial will take place in Edgewood Cemetery where she will be laid to rest along-side her husband. Friends are invited to attend.

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

David George “Bear” Dionne, 69, of Nashua, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2019 at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA after a period of declining health.

A longtime resident of Nashua, David was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 20, 1950, son of the late George A. and Rita (Mercier) Dionne. Educated in local schools, he attended Bishop Guertin High School when it was still an all- male school deciding he needed to transfer to Nashua High School to share school life with the babes, graduating in 1970.

Dave enjoyed great music and driving so one of his first jobs was being the roadie for Aces and Eights, a job he truly loved, with friendships made lasting a lifetime.

Mr. Dionne had been employed as a truck driver with the former Franklin Furniture and then went to work for RIVCO for 25 years first as a truck driver then when his health started declining he moved to sales and management.

In his leisure time, David and Terry could be found at the beach during summer and winter with trips to other destinations always together they were found, their choice was each other.

When he had spare- time Bear liked cooking; there are fond memories of him cooking with his mother in-law Estelle at Christmas and Thanksgiving which made her so very happy and you could hear them laughing together.

He did love great music and in his younger years got to see many of the great musicians up close and personal. He was a fan of the Red Sox and Patriots; and also enjoyed skiing, Ice fishing, soccer and long nights playing horseshoes with his buds.

Members of his family include his wife, Theresa J. “Terri” (Lemoine) Dionne, the love of his life, whom he married on October 8, 1988 and shared over 30 years together; his sister, Louise Mitchell and her husband James of Florida and formerly of Nashua; his father-in-law, Donald Lemoine and his wife Joan; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Lemoine Sr. and Leonard Lemoine and his wife France all of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and his special four legged friend Stella along with the felines of the household Siam and Spider. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Estelle Lemoine. He is also now reunited with his special friends Kenny Karowski, Eric Clark and Dave Noel.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, March 5t​ h​ from 6 to 8 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Liver Department at Lahey Hospital Burlington MA, the Cancer society or any donation of your choice.

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

Jonathan Bowden Dufoe, 62, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday evening, February 26, 2019. Jonathan was the beloved son of the late Doris (Bowden) Dufoe and Joseph “Wizz” Dufoe. Jon was born in Glendale, California on October 19, 1956 and resided with his parents in Chatsworth, California until their move back to Nashua in the early 60’s. He resided with his parents in Hudson for most of his life and more recently at Harbor Homes in Nashua after the passing of his father. Jon was educated at Mount Hope School and had been employed at Benchmark in Nashua through The Plus Company until his retirement. After his retirement he continued a social life at The Plus Company. Through this agency he made many good friends and relationships.

After the passing of his mother, Jon and his father became the best of friends and enjoyed The Red Sox, The Patriots and socializing with others. He loved music, sing alongs and dancing. He enjoyed watching the Lawrence Welk Show, The Three Stooges and his favorite game shows. Jonathan loved people and had a strong zest for life.

Members of his family include his aunts and uncles, Norma Porter of Bradenton, FL, Charles Dufoe, Earl and Pauline Dufoe, David Dufoe, William and Margaret Dufoe, James and Stephanie Dufoe all of Nashua, and numerous cousins, many of whom he grew up with.

Jonathan’s family would like to thank the dedicated caregivers who supported Jon at the end of his life. They would also like to thank the staff and caregivers of The Plus Company for their genuine kindness, friendship and caring support throughout his life. They, along with his parents, raised quite a gentleman.

The family will receive friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday morning, March 7^th from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a Celebration of His Life at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jonathan’s name 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

Marie H. Brown, formerly Marie H. Russo, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in her home in Nashua surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Dominic J. Russo and Dorothy L. Russo (Lear) and the oldest of six children. Mrs. Brown was the wife of the late Dwight E. Brown.  She is predeceased by her brothers Richard Russo and Robert Russo. Mrs. Brown lived in both California and Massachusetts but was a long-time resident of Nashua NH, a city she loved very much. She was a long-time member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church of Nashua.

Mrs. Brown was a public educator and teacher of business and computer education. She was a 1977 graduate of Rivier College. In 1992 she graduated from Rivier College with a Master of Arts in Education.  She was an active member of the Nashua College Club and held various offices in that club.  Over the years, she taught business and the use of computers at high schools in the area, including the New Hampshire Youth Development Center (NH YDC) in Manchester NH, The Vocational High School of Wakefield Mass. and ConVal Regional High School in Peterborough NH. She retired from NH YDC in 1992.

One of her great pleasures was competitive swimming; she was a New England Masters swimmer capturing many first- place medals in both backstroke and freestyle.

She trained at Hampshire Hills Sport and Fitness Club in Milford NH and in 1992 participated in the National Senior Olympic Games in New Orleans La. In her retirement, she traveled with her husband, Dwight, to many swimming events throughout the United States and

the world including trips to Alaska, Europe, and Australia. In addition, Mrs. Brown enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her summers at Merrymeeting Lake.

Mrs. Brown was married to her late husband Dwight for 62 years. She is survived by four children Althea Woolf, Lois Bussuttil, Dwight Brown Jr., and Rosalie McQuaid and nine grand-children, Lara, David, Julia, Garret, Russell, Andrew, Ian, Douglas and Gordon

and six great-grand- children, Phillip, Alexander, Markus, Daniel, Elena and William; her brother, William Russo of Nevada; and two sisters, Barbara Belloise-King of Florida and Sarah Hardcastle of Georgia; also many nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, February 28th from 5-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Friday morning, March 1^st at 10 o’clock. Burial will take place in Edgewood Cemetery where she will be laid to rest along- side her husband. Friends are invited to attend and asked to gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory (Marie H. Brown Class of 1977) to the Rivier University Fund at www.rivier.edu/support/rivier-university-fund.

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

Claire (Ledoux) Dean, 103, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 24, 2019 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare.

Mrs. Dean was born in Nashua on October 9, 1915, a daughter of the late James and Marie Ann (St. Laurent) Ledoux. Claire was the widow of William Dean, who passed away August 7, 1982. During her youth, she resided in the French Hill neighborhood and attended local schools.

She had been employed as a waitress at the Nashua Country Club for twenty- five years.

Claire was a member of Sage and 55 Plus. She also was twenty-five years member of RSVP where she knitted for them.  Her favorite pastimes were knitting and crocheting. She was a volunteer of the Alzheimer’s program at Millett Manor in Nashua. Mrs. Dean was a communicant of St. Joseph The Worker Parish and the former St. Francis Xavier Church.

In addition to her husband and parents, Claire was predeceased by her brother, Leo Ledoux; and her sisters, Cecile Jubert, Annette Desmarais and Doris Hodge.

Members of her family include her son, Dennis J. Dean and his wife Pauline (Levesque) Dean; three grandchildren, Mark Dean, Christopher Dean and his wife, Laura (Bosteels), and Melissa (Dean) Bosteels and her husband Daren; three great-grandchildren, Kyle Dean, Justin Bosteels and Brieonna Bosteels; also many nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday morning, March 1^st at 10 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery at a late date.  Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Joseph The Worker Parish Building Fund, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062.

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

In loving memory

Lorena Barrientos, 30 of Nashua NH, passed peacefully on February 22^nd , surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born on October 9^th , 1988 in Nashua NH, to Lisa Dorval.

Lorena attended Nashua schools and Job Corps. Lorena always had a smile on her face and could make anyone laugh. She lived life to the fullest and always showed love to everyone. When she wasn’t spending time with her family and friends, she was baking and teaching her daughter how to be a beautiful person. She will be missed very much.

She is survived by her mother Lisa Dorval of Nashua, daughter Alaina Fredette, , sisters Cassandra Barrientos, Maria Barrientos, twin sister Sara Barrientos, a brother Alejandro Dorval, fiancé Brandon Mayer and a nephew Eliezer all of Nashua NH. As well as many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

Family and friends who’s lives she touched are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua,  NH on Sunday March 3^rd from 4-6pm to pay your respects and celebrate her life. A graveside burial will be on Wednesday March 6^th at 12 p.m.

   Maurice A. “MO” Ouellette, 87, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019 at the All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua on September 5, 1931, he was a son of the late Arthur and Eva (Marois) Ouellette. MO has resided at the family home in the French Hill neighborhood of this city his entire life. He attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1949.

MO had been employed with Sanders Associates, Inc. now BAE in Nashua for over thirty years. He worked in the material control department at both the Canal Street and Spitbrook Road facilities.

In his leisure time, MO enjoyed country western and line dancing, candlepin bowling and was a New York Yankees fan.  He took pleasure in tending to his flower garden.

Members of his family include his wife, Dorraine F. (St. Onge) Ouellette, whom he married at St. Francis Xavier Church on April 26, 1952 and would have celebrated their 67^th anniversary this year; his daughter and son-in-law, Denise M. and Andre Montminy, DMD of Pelham; two grandsons and their wives, Marc and Sarah Montminy and Christian and Nicole Montminy; four great-grandchildren, Honorae, Owen, Addalyn and Charlie; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Estelle and Robert Boucher of Nashua; several nieces, nephews and cousins including his niece, Kathy Busby and her husband Steve and their sons, Christopher and Nicholas. One of six children, MO was predeceased by his siblings, Simone Buslovich, Lionel Ouellette, Raymond Ouellette, and twins Annette Seymour and Jeannette Hudon.

His funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity of one’s choice.

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

    Arlene M. “Terry” Creech, 80, of Merrimack, wife of James B. Creech, passed away Tuesday evening, February 19, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua.

Mrs. Creech was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on October 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ada (Loretti) Avallone. She was a graduate of Revere High School Class of 1956 and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Salem State College.

Terry was an English teacher and taught in the Nashua School System for over 25 years.

Members of her family include her husband Jim, with whom she shared over 30 years together; a daughter, Lisa Galvin of Peabody, MA; two grandchildren, Ashley and Patrick Galvin; many nieces and nephews including her special friend and niece, Diane Avallone. In addition to her parents, Terry was predeceased by her son, Mark Galvin.

There are no calling hours and services will be private. Donations may be made in her memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central Street, Natick, MA 01760.

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

Gwendoline Winn, 83, of Amherst, NH, widow of Charles F. Winn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 19, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

A native of Elsemere Port, England, Mrs. Winn was born on January 5, 1936, a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Evans. Educated in England, Gwendoline and her husband Charlie, a U.S. Serviceman, were married in England in January 1954. The couple came to the United States and settled in the Nashua area.

Gwendoline became a United States citizen and furthered her education at the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. A Licensed Practical Nurse, she had been employed at the Rockingham County Nursing Home and later at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson for many years.

After she and her husband retired, they resided in Florida for a time and in Amherst, NH.

Members of her family include her son, David C. Winn and his wife, Ellen Ostreicher of Rindge; three grandchildren, Jared Winn of Norfolk, VA, Kelli Winn of Munich, Germany and the late Adam Winn; three great-grandchildren, Curtis, Celina and Ava Winn; and her sister, Kathleen of Las Vegas, Nevada.

There are no calling hours. Mrs. Winn will be laid to rest next to her husband at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Leatha Chamberland was born Leatha Campbell on April 13, 1920 in Rigby, Idaho.  She was one of four daughters born to Vera Edna Bate and Alma Leroy Campbell.  Growing up and throughout her life, Leatha was very close to her sisters.

In her early twenties, Leatha met James Ivan Owen and after a short time they were married.  They were together for 7 years and had two sons, Steven and Edward.  After the divorce, Leatha relocated to California, where she lived for most of her life.  Being the self-motivated, hard-working woman that she was, she embarked on different work adventures, such as running a small café, and managing rental apartments and other housing facilities.

While operating the café, Leatha met Claire Chamberland, her second husband.  They dated for a while and then got married on February 26, 1954.  No children came of this union, but the couple were happily married for 30 years, until the time of his death in 1984.

Leatha was a widow for 35 years.  Living independently for a couple of decades, she kept herself busy with church activities, teaching crafts at the senior center, hosting table game nights at her place, cooking, and taking care of her ill, younger sister. Leatha enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and anything that involved creating with her hands.  She absolutely loved doing jigsaw puzzles, one of the activities in which she engaged until the final days of her life.

Declining health issues forced Leatha to leave her beloved sunny, California fourteen years ago.  She came to live with her younger son, Edward, and his family in NH, where she delighted in watching the snow from the window of her warm bedroom.  She settled nicely into her new surroundings and seemed to enjoy the tranquility of life in Nashua, but she also liked traveling back and forth to Texas, as often as her health allowed it, to spend time with her older son, Steven, and his family.

This past Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a few trips to the hospital due to a resistant UTI and fall, Leatha’s 98 year-old body finally succumbed, and she passed away surrounded by her family.  She was brave to the end and will be remembered by everyone, including her caregivers, as a “sweet heart”, with a willing disposition and a kind smile.  No one will forget about her love for chocolate and any kind of sauce that she required with all her meals.  (This is the reason that she referred to herself as the “sauce fiend”).

Leatha was survived by her two sons and their respective wives, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild.  She will be dearly missed.

Her funeral service will be on Friday evening, February 22^nd at 7 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 110 Concord Street, Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

After a long, courageous and brave sixteen-month battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer, we are saddened to announce that Gary W. Jameson, Jr., age 28, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family February 15th, 2019.

Gary loved with all his heart, and was loved by so many leaving a lasting impression on whomever he met. Gary had an energy that radiated and his charismatic charm set him apart from the rest. He was known for giving the best hugs and always keeping you on your toes waiting for the next opportunity to joke. With all that Gary endured he always made sure to see the positive side of things and refused to give up. You could be assured that when the Celtics were playing, Gary was watching and rooting them on. What Gary enjoyed most was gaming with his brother Jesse, best friend Derek Rose and his online buddies. The one thing that Gary appreciated more than anything was spending as much time as he could with his family and his friends.

Gary graduated Merrimack High School, class of 2009 where he played on the basketball and varsity football teams. Gary later attended Nashua Community College where he played basketball on the school team, donated his time to Habitat for Humanity and earned an associate degree in science for Business Administration with a concentration of accounting in 2014.

Gary’s family includes his loving parents, Gary W. Sr. and & Beatrice “Penny” (Poliquin) Jameson; loving sister Andrea Jameson Alexander & her significant other Richard Wright & their daughter Brooklyn; loving sister Kelly Jameson & her significant other, Dana Dellacroce; loving brother and best friend Jesse Jameson; and maternal grandmother, Beatrice Poliquin.  Gary is also survived by an amazing support system including his Aunt Cindy Schultz & husband Don, Aunt Tammy Dobens & husband Dave, Aunt Michelle “Missy” West & husband Jim, Aunt Linda Halvatzes & husband Tony; Uncle, Bill Ottman. Loyal cousins, Tim Schultz, and his wife Hannah, Brian Mall, John Mall, Alyssa. & Caroline Dobens, Nicole, Tyler & Brendan West, Caitlin Hurley & her husband Andrew, Amy Leigh Mercree, and TJ Halvatzes & wife Jenna. Gary also leaves behind his cousins’ children, “Gary’s Girl” Leah Schultz, Evan Mall, Isabella Mall and Scarlett Hurley; great aunts, great uncles, numerous friends and teammates, and his cats, Sal & Pumpkin.

Gary is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Alfred Poliquin, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Dolly “Colorbook Grammy” Jameson and Clarence T. Jameson; maternal great grandparents, Simone and Alfred Poliquin Sr.; special uncle, Alfred Poliquin III; uncle, Danny Jameson; aunt, Jeanne Ottman.

Gary’s family extends their heartfelt thanks and love to the health-care professionals at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon NH I West, for their care and commitment to Gary for over the past 16 months. You all will hold a special place in our hearts for all that you did for Gary and continue to do for us.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, February 20^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.  Plans for a celebration of life gathering will be announced at his service.

Gary’s family would appreciate donations to the 2019 Prouty which benefits cancer research and patient supportive services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center where Gary was receiving his treatments. Gary donated his time and energy to the 2018 Prouty during one of his extended hospital stays and our family is committed to donating our time, this year in his honor. Please visit his personal page https://tinyurl.com/y62yyhrb to make your donation. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Michaela Langley McLaughlin of Hollis, NH passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family as her long journey with cancer ended on February 12, 2019. Throughout these two years Michaela showed a remarkable spirit and zest for life. Her infectious smile and determination to live each day to the fullest will be remembered by each person she touched. She lived her life passionately through travel, spending time with her friends and family, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, hiking and her beloved New England Patriots.

Michaela was born in Nashua, NH and lived in Hollis throughout her life. She attended the Hollis Schools, and graduated from Hollis Brookline High School in 2015.  At Hollis Brookline High School she was a member of the National Honor Society, the Ski Team and Math Team. After graduation, Michaela went on to study Engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. During her time at Northeastern, she maximized her experience by studying abroad in Australia, serving as a member of The Society of Women Engineers and as an active member of the university chapter of Delta Zeta.

Michaela will be missed most by her loving parents Iris and Michael L. McLaughlin and her adoring sister Kara McLaughlin.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH on Saturday February 16, 2019 at 11:00 am. Burial will be private. Michaela’s family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life at Sky Meadow Country Club, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, NH following the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Michaela’s memory to support the Tucker Gosnell Center and Caring for a Cure at MGH. Please send checks to MGH, Attn: Heidi Bergmeyer, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or go to https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate (#2 include Michaela’s name).

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

Stephen L. Roberto, 61, of Hudson and formerly of Litchfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2019.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on July 6, 1957, he is a son of Lori (Lebel) Roberto of Hudson, NH. During his youth, Steve resided in Wakefield, MA and was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class of 1975. Afterwards he enlisted in the Air Force and became a Sergeant. He served for almost 10 years. Mr. Roberto was stationed in Germany and South Korea as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician.

After his honorable discharge, Steve made his home in Litchfield for twenty years and has resided in Hudson for the past two years. He has been employed with the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.

In his leisure time, he loved playing and spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and his dog, Ginger.

Members of his family include his mother, Lori Roberto of Hudson, NH; his daughter, Melissa A. Roberto of Nashua; his son, Stephen M. Roberto of Litchfield; and two grandchildren, Torah and Kyroh.

His funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday morning, February 21^st at 11 o’clock followed by interment at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. There are no calling hours. 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.farwellfuneral.com 

Craig Robert Boudreau, 38, of Freedom, NH, passed away at his home on February 8, 2019. Craig was the husband of the late Kristin M. (Despathy) Boudreau, who passed away October 27, 2017.

Craig could easily be described as a bright, kind and loving soul. He spent most his adult life beside his beloved wife Kristin and their three dogs. Craig enjoyed mountain biking, hiking, searching for and collecting rocks, listening to live music, playing with anything and everything electronic or game-like, listening to vinyls, and spending time with his family and friends.

He always had a smile on his face, and always left smiles in his wake when leaving a room. Craig is survived by his mother, Donna, and his younger sister, Amy. He also leaves behind grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Always looking for an adventure, Craig has been found doing backflips off of cliffs, hiking through the canyons of Arizona, riding with his wife on the back of a Harley, jumping fences to get into concerts, and otherwise enjoying his life. His friends describe him as the light of their group, bringing laughter, spontaneity and new perspective. His family describe him as incredibly kind, making people laugh until they cried, caring about others always before himself, and always willing to help. He was a bright light that has now passed on to shine in another place.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday morning, February 19^th from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial will take place in Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua.

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

John “Hank” Bedinger, 94, of Nashua and formerly of Framingham, MA, passed away at his home, Monday evening, February 4, 2019 after a period of declining health.

A resident of Nashua for the past 21 years, he was born in Worsham, Virginia on January 26, 1925, one of six children of the late Neal and Alma (Porterfield) Bedinger. Hank was a graduate of Worsham High School and Duke University at Durham, NC and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Virginia. A Navy veteran, Mr. Bedinger served aboard the ATA 193 in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Members of his family include his wife, Ruth (Lynch) Bedinger, whom he married on March 3, 1951 and shared over 67 years together; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Francine Bedinger of Charlton, MA and Paul and Patricia Bedinger of Nashua; his grandchildren, Bonnie Calnan and her husband Brian, Keegan Bedinger, Kate Bedinger and the late Kyle Bedinger; a great-granddaughter, Breanne; also nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hank was predeceased by his five siblings.

There will be no visiting hours or funeral service. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Hank’s memory can be made to his grandson’s memorial trust: The Kyle Bedinger Memorial Trust, NBT Bank, 221 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

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