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Diane Elizabeth Nason, 54, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua.

Diane was born in Nashua on July 11, 1964, a daughter of Shirley (Grant) Nason and the late Richard C. Nason. A longtime resident of Hudson, she was educated in local schools and graduated from Alvirne High School Class of 1982. Diane had been a member of the former Suburbanette’s of Hudson an All-Girl Drum & Bugle Corps, The Golden Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps of Chelmsford, MA. and the Sana Salena Color Guard.

A very active person, Diane loved life, was a voracious reader, fashionable dresser and enjoyed spending time with her many friends. She also loved driving her Ford Mustang and spending summers at her summer house at Squam River in Ashland.

In addition to her mother, Shirley G. Nason of Hudson; Diane is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Anne Luna of Tampa Bay, FL; her sister, Nancy L. Nason-Roehl and her husband George R. Roehl of Hudson; her significant other, Charles S. King of Hudson; two nieces, Nicole Kyrychok of Deerfield and Karen Black of Rumney; a nephew, Christopher Black of Pembroke; two aunts, Rita Malenfant of Nashua and Pauline Dionne of Manchester; and her beloved cat “Sammy”.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, February 8^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street in Hudson, Saturday morning, February 9^th at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend.  Donations may be made in her memory to Kitty Angels, P.O. Box 638, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 or 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 

Kathleen C. Kupchunas, 70, of Hudson, wife of Frank B. Kupchunas, passed away Saturday morning, February 2, 2019, after a period of declining health.

A resident of Hudson for many years, Kathleen was born in Nashua on November 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Agnes A. (Sinkervitch) and Joseph P. Andruskevich Jr. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1966 and furthered her education at Continental Academie of Hair Design in Hudson, graduating as a cosmetologist.

In addition to raising her daughters, Kathleen had worked as a sales representative of Ralph Lauren and Jones New York clothing at both Macy’s and Filene’s at the Pheasant Lane Mall for 15 years.

She had been an active volunteer in Hudson schools and served as President of the Parent Teachers Association. Kathleen was a member of the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps where she was a flag holder and was a member of Graniteteers of Rochester, NH. Kathleen loved spending summers at the family camp at Center Harbor of Lake Winnipesaukee for 24 years; and enjoyed cooking, especially Lithuanian dishes for the holidays.

Kathleen was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in Nashua and the former St. Casimir Church for many years.

Members of her family include her husband Frank, whom she married on July 8, 1977 and shared over 41 years together; her daughters and their husbands, Kara and Garrett Nadeau of Hudson and Kristen and Charles “Chip” Norris of Merrimack; four grandchildren, Ashley and Addison Nadeau, and Alanna and Carter Norris; two brothers and their wives, Gregory J. and Pamela Andruskevich of Nashua and Joseph F. “Jodie” and Linda Andruskevich of Merrimack; a sister, Christine M. Gauvin of Nashua; a sister-in-law and her husband, Mary and James Nute of Gilford; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, February 5^th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive #110, Bedford, NH 03110.

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

   Alice Louise (Tong) Johnson, 97, of Bedford and formerly of Nashua, passed away Friday evening, February 1, 2019 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was the widow of Carl Andrew Johnson.

    A native of this city, Mrs. Johnson was born on April 13, 1921, a daughter of the late Percy and May (Wood) Tong. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1938 and furthered her education at the former Nashua Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1942.

     Alice began her career as an Industrial Nurse with Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut and at Nashua Memorial Hospital for a time. She later was a Night Supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua for 25 years and also was a volunteer there for ten years.

    She was a communicant of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, was a member of the Rivier Community Prayer Group, and alumnus of Nashua Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.

    Alice and her husband Carl were married on May 5, 1943 and shared nearly 64 years together until his passing on April 17, 2007.

    Members of her family include two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Yvonne Johnson of South Portland, ME and David and Eve Johnson of Mont Vernon, NH; three grandchildren, Carl Andrew Johnson II and his wife Monique of San Francisco, CA, Samantha Elizabeth Johnson and Alexandra Louise Johnson of South Portland, ME; two great-grandchildren, Halen Johnson and Logan Johnson; also many nieces and nephews.

   In addition to her husband and parents, Alice was predeceased by her brothers, Roland, Harry and Arthur Tong; and her sister-in-law, Madeline Johnson of Wilmington, DE.

    There will be no formal services. Alice will be laid to rest at North Cemetery in Milford in the Spring. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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

Regina E. Gilbreth, 88, of Merrimack, widow Donald P. Gilbreth, passed away early Friday morning, February 1, 2019 after a lengthy period of declining health.

Mrs. Gilbreth was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 21, 1930, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (O’Neil) Banks. A resident of Weymouth, MA for thirty years, Regina was a graduate of Weymouth High School Class of 1948 and furthered her education at the Chandler School for Woman in Boston, graduating in 1949.

Regina began her career as a customer service representative with Beebe, Blakely and Forbes, a Boston insurance agency for eight years and continued with Byam Brothers – Mahoney Insurance Agency of Lowell, MA for many years until her retirement.

Regina and her husband Donald, were married on July 31, 1954 and made their home in Weymouth and North Chelmsford, MA for a number of years; then in Sebring, Florida for a year and later resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Barry Rowe of Merrimack for 19 years.

In her leisure time, Regina was an avid reader, loved music and theater productions.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Donald P. Gilbreth, who passed away June 13, 1996.

Members of her family include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Philip J. Gilbreth of Merrimack and Bradford W. and Linda Gilbreth of North Chelmsford, MA; her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Barry Rowe of Merrimack; three grandchildren, Jason Rowe and his significant other, Maureen Armstrong of Leominster, MA, Amy Gilbreth and Derek Gilbreth both of North Chelmsford, MA; and a great-granddaughter, Violet Nora Rowe.

A private funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME on Friday. Interment will take place at Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack in the Spring.  Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road #210, Bedford, NH 03110.

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

Monique G. Hamel, 85, a longtime Nashua resident, widow of Harvey G. Hamel, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 30, 2019 at the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy period of declining health.

Mrs. Hamel was born in Berlin, NH on April 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Albert and Yvonne (Dupuis) Pelchat. She was educated in Berlin schools and was a high school graduate.

A resident of Nashua since 1961, Monique had been employed as Assistant Vice President of the former Nashua Federal Savings & Loans in downtown Nashua from 1965 to 1985.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed knitting and crafts.

Monique and her husband Harvey were married in Berlin on January 16, 1954 and shared 47 years together until his passing on August 9, 2001.

Members of her family include a son, Glen D. Hamel of Londonderry; a daughter and son-in-law, Rachel M. and Brian Bolton of Nashua; seven grandchildren, Desiree, Anthony and Briana Bolton; Kimberly Berry, Justin, Benjamin and Michael Hamel; five great-grandchildren, William Byron, Samantha Byron, Bryanna Berry, Gabriel Hamel and Karl Hamel; a sister, Angel Nolan; a niece, Vicki Brennan; and a nephew, Dennis Nolan. Monique was also predeceased by her brother, Ernest Pelchat.

There are no calling hours. Her funeral service will be held in the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Thursday morning, February 7^th at 11 o’clock. The Rev. Deacon John J. Martin, will officiate. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at St. Kieran’s Cemetery in Berlin at a later date.

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

   Lorraine G. Schmid, 83, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday evening, January 29, 2019, with loved ones by her side.

Mrs. Schmid was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 13, 1935, a daughter of the late John A. and Emily J. (Novel) Grenon. Educated in Lowell schools, Lorraine was a graduate of Lowell High School. In addition to raising her children, she also worked at the former 88 Restaurant, Montgomery Ward’s department store and the New Hampshire State Liquor Store all in Nashua.

Lorraine loved playing cards, going to bingo, spending time with her family and trips to Foxwoods. She also enjoyed traveling to Florida and Texas.

Members of her family include six children, Donna Brock of Nashua, Danny Overby of Nashua, Doreen Jean and her husband Michael of Nashua, with whom she has resided for the past 3 ½ years; Deborah Bearden and her husband Tim of San Antonio, TX, Dale Thomas of Conway, NH and Jerry Overby and his wife Cindy of Nashua; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by two sons, Raymond P. Schmid and Kenneth J. Schmid; her three brothers, Albert “Sunshine” Grenon of Lowell, MA, Roger W. Grenon Sr. of Dracut, MA and Jerry Grenon of Nashua, NH; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine C. Grenon, who passed away in December 2018.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, February 4^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church.

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

Peter Joseph Kilday III, 67, of Nashua, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, Massachusetts on November 15, 1951, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Irene (Murray) Kilday. Peter grew up in Marlboro, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Marlboro High School Class of 1969. He furthered his education at the former New England Aeronautical Institute in Nashua, graduating in 1971.

A resident of Nashua since 1972, Peter worked as an Air Traffic controller at the Boston Center in Nashua for thirty-seven years, retiring in 2007. Through many years, he trained and mentored many young air traffic controllers, teaching his craft. He was later recruited to go to Oklahoma City to teach at the FAA Academy for three years.

Peter was an avid golfer and with a great drive, playing with friends for over twenty years. He played many courses around New England, then ventured on to St. Andrews in Scotland and Pebble Beach, California. As an excellent golfer as he was, he was an incredible teacher of the nuances of the sport.

He coached baseball youngsters in Northwest Nashua for many years during the 1980s. Peter also coached at Elm Street Middle School until 2015 when a baseball injury forced him to retire from coaching.

Peter was a proud and active member of Nashua Lodge #720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks for 44 years. He held the office of Exalted Ruler twice and chaired many committees. Peter enjoyed the charitable aspects of Life as an Elk member. He was a doting husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending a lot of time with his beloved wife, children and granddaughters.

Members of his family include his wife of 46 years, Helen (Blazejewski) Kilday; his daughter, Jennifer (Kilday) Neveu and her husband Nathan; his son, Brian Kilday; two granddaughters, Rosalie and Katrina Neveu; his sisters, Irene Richardson and her husband Charlie, Karen Kilday Harper and her husband Kevin, and the late Dianne M. Kilday; his nephews, Michael, Spencer, Nicholas and Peter and their families. Peter will be missed by many cousins, in-laws, friends and co-workers.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, February 1^st from 4 to 7 p.m. An Elks Service will be conducted in the funeral home, Friday evening at 6:40 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nashua Elks #720 Youth Committee, 12 Murphy Drive, Nashua, NH 00362.

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

Jacquelyn Elizabeth Blamire King, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday afternoon. Strong-willed and ever the force for positivity, she wouldn’t have wanted us to dwell on this and instead would ask that we change the subject to her greatest accomplishments.

Jackie’s greatest accomplishments were her two children, Mark and Katherine. They were her favorite topic of conversation and she’d tell anyone that would listen just how proud of them she was. “It’s the piano/guitar lessons” she would say, smugly, as she insisted her children would be musicians.

Jackie was a nurturer and a caretaker by nature. After earning her Bachelors of science in Nursing from Adelphi University, she worked as a skilled nurse at Boston Public Hospital. She met and married Mark’s dad around this time. Although things didn’t work out with Mark’s dad, Jackie was just so over the moon about her son.

In the late 80s, Jackie met the true love of her life while working in the St. Joseph Hospital ICU in Nashua. Dr. Raymond King overheard her intentionally conspicuous complaints that she hadn’t received a valentine and promptly rectified the situation with a box of chocolates. Jackie, being a light eater, and always the sentimentalist, saved the chocolates in the freezer. We still have them 30 years later.

Jackie and Ray married and had Katie shortly thereafter; her life was complete. She elected to stay home and raise her children for many years, and was very active during their time at Broad Street School. She eventually served as a nurse at Ray’s office part time for as much as they could stand it, and spent the other time reading as much as she could and beating Ray at mini golf and card games. In her last year of life she watched her granddaughter Elizabeth one day a week, an activity which brought her much joy.

Jackie was born to be a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Every note was thoughtful, every gift was poignant, every dinner was custom, and somehow, she was psychic and would just know what her loved ones needed right at the moment they needed it. She made every effort possible for the ones she loved.

Jackie is survived by her husband of almost 30 years, Dr. Raymond King; her son Mark Blamire, his wife Karyn, and their sons Luke and Logan; her daughter Katherine French, her husband Ian, and their daughter Elizabeth; her brother Stephen Chapman, sister-in-law Louise Kwan, and Stephen’s son Wyatt; sister Pamela Halvorsen, brother-in-law John Halvorsen, and their children Matthew and Lauren, and her mother Norma Henning; as well as many others, all of whom are heartbroken from her passing. There is no amount of time with her that ever would have been enough. Those that met and were blessed by her presence are thankful for the light and comfort she brought to their lives. She will be truly missed, but will be kept alive through the memories shared about her and in the hearts of those who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to her visiting hours at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, January 25^th from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday afternoon, January 26^th from 2 to 4 p.m. Close friends and family are invited to an open house at the French residence, Saturday evening to celebrate Jackie’s life. In lieu of flowers, Jackie’s children ask that you take time to call your mom, tell her you love her, and donate to your favorite charity.

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

   Peter James Antonovitch, 65, of Litchfield, NH, passed away early Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

A resident of Litchfield for over twenty years, Peter was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts on July 18, 1953, a son of the late Frank and Mary Lou (Campion) Antonovitch. He was a graduate of Southbridge (MA) High School Class of 1971 and served as a Sergeant with the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Peter has been employed as a truck driver for N.F.I. for over twenty-five years.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, traveling to various places in Vermont and was a New England Patriots fan.

Members of his family include his wife, Pamela J. (McIlveen) Antonovitch, whom he married on April 8, 1989 and would have celebrated their 30^th anniversary this year; a sister, Jean Antonovitch of Holland, MA; his mother-in-law, Arline J. McIlveen of Hudson; sister-in-law, Brenda McIlveen of Hudson; two nephews, Jake Antonovitch of Arkansas and Scott Berube of Hudson. In addition to his parents, Peter was predeceased by his brother, David Antonovitch; and his father-in-law, Charles S. McIlveen.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday afternoon, January 17^th from 2 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 9 Saint Francis Way in Litchfield, NH, Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory 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

Mary F.  (Cooney) McCarthy, 56, of Beauview Avenue, Nashua, died suddenly on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She lived a full and happy life, centered on the husband and three sons she adored, while dealing with the effects of primary pulmonary hypertension, a diagnosis she received almost twenty years ago.

Mary leaves her husband of 31 years, Dennis P. McCarthy; her three sons who were the light of her life; Kyle, Samuel and Patrick, all of Nashua; her two sisters, her lifelong best friends; Ann and her husband Craig Trombly of Oxford, Massachusetts and Catherine and her husband Richard Williamson of Spencer, Massachusetts; her mother-in-law, Dennise McCarthy of Nashua, who was like a second mother to her; sister-in-law, Meghan and her husband Don Whalen of Nashua; brothers-in-law, Jerry and his wife Joanne McCarthy of Thornton, NH and Kyle McCarthy of Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Mary was a very special aunt to her many nieces and nephews; Neal and Kevan Trombly, Kaylen Sahagian, William and Daniel Vangos, DJ and Deirdre Whelan, Donovan, Luke, Bridget, Sally and Maddie McCarthy.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late George A. Cooney, Jr. and Theresa F. (Kavanagh) Cooney. She was also predeceased by her brother, George M. Cooney, who died in a mountain climbing accident in 1984.

Mary graduated from Auburn High School, and received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of New Hampshire, Whittemore Business School. She was a Commercial Lines Manager for Chubb Insurance in both Boston and Newport Beach, California for several years.

She was a communicant of St. Christopher Parish in Nashua and an avid supporter of her sons’ many athletic pursuits. She and Dennise rarely missed one of the boys’ games. Mary was loved and admired by all who knew her and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Mary walked through life and its challenges with a grace few people possess.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, January 14^th from 3 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church.

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

Barbara Frances Leuci, 81, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a period of declining health.

A resident of Nashua for the past 38 years, she was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on February 17, 1937, a daughter of the late James and Mary (Ruggiero) Leuci. During her youth, Barbara resided in Chelsea and Everett, MA and attended Our Lady of Grace School in Everett. She later made her home in Malden, MA for a time before moving to Orlando, Florida in 1973 and then to Nashua in August of 1980.

In addition to raising her eight children, Barbara was employed in the imaging department at Teradyne in Nashua for 14 years until her retirement in 1997.

She had been an active volunteer and did charitable work for the Nashua Soup Kitchen and helping with shut-ins. She was a member of INSPIRE and enjoyed knitting mittens and hats for the group fondly known as “Yarn It All”

Members of her family include her eight children and their spouses, Joseph and Maryjane Gifford of Merrimack, Mary Gifford of Hudson, Michael Gifford of Nashua, Donnamarie and Jeff Rajaniemi of Croydon, NH, Joanne and Michael Adams of Weare, NH, Laurie Farnum of Nashua, Darrin Demo of Hillsboro, NH and Matina and Dave Lee of Greenland, NH; 14 grandchildren, Maria, Isabel, Michael, Samuel, Jonathan, Aaron, Daniel, Esther, Kathryn, Lilly, Amanda, Joseph, Deanna and Matthew; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Leuci Sr. of Lanson, SC, Paul Leuci of Saugus, MA and Walter Leuci of Colorado; a sister, Marie Levanti of Gardner, MA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Barbara was predeceased by a brother, Xavier “Jackie” Leuci; and two sisters, Anne LeBlanc and Lorraine Nugent.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, January 11^th from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to INSPIRE, P.O. Box 117, Nashua, NH 03061.

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

Richard A. Guilmette, 79, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Oliver and Dorothy (Brooks) Guilmette.  Richard was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River and served with the Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he furthered his education at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Richard began his career in electronics with the former Sanders Associates in Nashua, then at Agfa Corporation of Wilmington, MA and later at Andover Controls of Andover, MA.

A resident of Hudson for the past 48 years, Mr. Guilmette previously made his home in Fall River, MA and Virginia. He taught genealogy at Rivier University in Nashua and served on the Board of Directors of the Manchester Genealogical Society. In his leisure time, Richard enjoyed scuba diving, hiking and mountain climbing. He also played guitar and the mandolin and loved Blue Grass music.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Louise (Manahan) Guilmette, whom he married on May 5, 1962; three sons, Gary Guilmette and his wife Beth, Brian Guilmette and his wife Song, and Dennis Guilmette; five grandchildren, David, Audrey, Megan, Amanda and Jennifer; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Charlotte, Jonah, Joel and Adrien; two brothers, Paul Guilmette and Frank Guilmette; two sisters, Janet Brewer and Diane Roxburgh; also many nieces and nephews.

Per his wishes, there are no calling hours or services. Donations may be made in his memory to the Manchester Genealogical Society, 4 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103.

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

William J. Holloran, 77, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2018 at his home in Florida.

Billy was recently predeceased by his loving wife Joyce, who passed away on March 12, 2018. They shared over 56 years of faithful marriage together providing each other constant companionship as they enjoyed their many common interests.

Born on November 24, 1941 in Brookline, MA to the late William and Mary Alice (Mahoney) Holloran, Billy moved to the Nashua area when he was younger and graduated from Nashua High School, with the class of 1959. Following high school, Billy served in the Army National Guard.  For the past 43 years, he was the proud owner and operator of Kerry Fire Protection in Nashua, which he ran as a traditional family business employing his sons Michael, Patrick, and Timothy, as well as Mark Hoffein, who Billy always considered as part of his family.

A devoted husband, father and “Granka”, Billy enjoyed golf, attending shows, going to yard sales and flea markets, and especially traveling with his wife to many places, local and distant including Ireland, the Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii. He enjoyed traveling back to New Hampshire each summer with his wife to spend time with his family and friends at the lake. Many will miss those special times with Joyce and Billy at the lake.

Billy had a strong exterior, but a soft heart. His family will always remember his love of AM radio, static and all, being a weather buff, always being on time, always doing the right thing, and of course his love of diners, popcorn, and donuts. Billy also had a distinctive whistle that many in the family will always remember as one of his signature traits.

Members of his family include his four children and their families, Michael Holloran and his wife Elizabeth and their daughter Katherine of Nashua, NH; Patrick Holloran and his wife Betty Anne and their daughters Erin and Bridget of Ashland, NH; Timothy Holloran and his wife JoAnn and their son Maximilian of San Antonio, TX; Daughter, Kerry Jean Holloran of Manchester, NH; his  brother Robert Holloran and his wife Margaret of Nashua, NH; his sister, Mary Alice Dow and her husband James of Dunstable, MA and sister in law Eleanor Holloran of Lowell, MA. Billy was predeceased by his wife Joyce, and his brother Francis (“Spanky”) Holloran. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, January 24th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Friday, January 25^th at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Michael Lane Smokler, 32 of Nashua, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2018.  A native of Framingham, Michael was born on September 17, 1986.   He was raised by his mother Karen Ann Smokler and his grandfather, the Late Paul Smokler, along with his younger brother, Fredrick. His cat “Schmutz” and dogs “Fudgie” and “Mika” were also beloved members of his family.

Family was very important to Michael and he always wanted to be with his.   He will be remembered as a caring kid with a heart of gold.  Michael was also funny and a big joker.  His personality could light up a room.

Michael aspired to be a barber.  He had recently worked for United Parcel Service at their Nashua facility.  In his spare time, he enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially basketball.  Call of Duty was his favorite Xbox game.  He loved to fish and then grill his catch.  Among his favorite places to visit were Six Flags, Hampton Beach and Cape Cod. In recent years, Michael found God and religion.  He attended the Downtown Campus of Crossway Christian Church and was part of a men’s bible study and prayer small group.

Michael is survived by his mother, Karen Ann Smokler of West Yarmouth, MA; his brother, Fredrick John Tawa of Oregon; his aunt, Judith L. Smokler of Brighton, MA.; his cousin, Meagan Smokler; his girlfriend, Jill Lapierre of Nashua; his Crossway Christian family and many friends.

Michael will be laid to rest with his grandparents in the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery in Natick, MA.   His family and friends hope to hold a service to celebrate Michael’s life, at a later date.

The Farwell Funeral Service, Inc.  18 Lock St.  Nashua, NH is in charge of arrangements. 603-882-0591,

www.farwellfuneralservice.com.

Roland G. Ravenelle, 92, of Nashua, passed away Wednesday evening, January 2, 2019, after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua on April 3, 1926, he was a son of the late Nashua City Clerk Irenee and Antoinette (Burque) Ravenelle.  Roland attended the Brothers of the Sacred Heart School and graduated from Nashua High School in 1944. He entered the U.S. Army in September 1944 and served in the 30^th Division and fought in Germany, France and Belgium during World War II. Upon his discharge, in 1946, he went to watchmaking school in Boston, MA and was employed as a watchmaker by Burque Jewelers of Nashua for his adult life. Roland also took a camera repair course in New Haven, CT, and owned his own business, Ideal Camera Service.

Roland married Janile (Phaneuf) on May 30^th, 1949. In addition to his wife of 69 years; he is also survived by two daughters and their husbands, Diane and James Falls of Salem, NH and Judith and James Seager of Hampton, NH; two sons, Daniel “David” Ravenelle of Kansas City, MO and Charles Ravenelle and his wife Jeanine of Pleasant Valley, NY; four grandchildren, Alison and her husband Michael Golosovker  and Charles and his wife Samantha Goulet all of Nashua, Jocelyn Seager of Portsmouth, NH and Alex Ravenelle of Pleasant Valley, NY; seven great-grandchildren, Savannah, Arndrea, Gena, Julie, Jaydyn, Laura and Everly; two sisters-in-law, Magella “Midge” Ravenelle of Nashua and Eleanor Phaneuf of Hudson, NH; also many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Roland was predeceased by his brother, Leo A. Ravenelle of Nashua; a grandson, Christopher Cournoyer of Westford, MA; three sisters-in-law and their husbands, Albertine and William Wicher, Claire and Ralph Boucher, and Constance and Lt. Colonel Laval Tremblay; a brother-in-law and his wife, Albert S. and Pauline Phaneuf.

Roland thoroughly enjoyed several Boston area professional sports teams including the Red Sox and the Patriots. He enjoyed following the stock market and investing and keeping up with financial news. It gave him great pleasure to play golf with his brother, Leo, and his cousin, Bob Burque, and his best friend, Bill Dobens, for a number of years. Roland liked visiting beaches in New Hampshire and Maine and eating lobster. He and his wife Janile, traveled in the US and Europe, including Paris, which was his favorite. They spent some winter months in Florida. His Roman Catholic faith comforted him and was his moral compass. Roland’s family and friends will miss his smile and agreeable nature.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, January 9^th at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in Roland’s name to the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063.

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

Paul Frederick Burton, 93, of Hudson, husband of Myrtie Mae (Marshall) Burton, passed away at his home, early New Year’s Day morning, after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua on November 25, 1925, he was a son of the late Erving and Mary (Prince) Burton. Paul and his family moved to Ferry Street in Hudson after the Great Flood in March of 1936 and has made his home in Hudson for over 80 years. He attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and served with the Navy as a Gunner’s Mate Third Class during World War II.
After the war, Paul worked for a time at  Tate’s Garage near the Taylor Falls Bridge and then owned and operated Ten Ten Lube Center in Hudson. He later worked as a truck driver for Continental Paving Company until he retired at age 75.

Paul was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5741 and the American Legion Post 48 both of Hudson; and was a life-member of Nashua Lodge #720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. In his leisure time, Paul and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling throughout the USA, Alaska and Canada. He also enjoyed boating on Lake Winnipesaukee and while camping, was a member of the Seacoast Connections.

Members of his family include his wife Myrtie, whom he married on July 5, 1949 and would have celebrated their 70^th anniversary this summer; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Susan and Arthur McCann, JoAnn M. Smith and Kelly and Norman Nantel all of Hudson; four grandchildren, Jason Burton and his wife Donna of Holly Springs, NC, Lisa Toomey-Klein and her husband Tim of Nashua, Katie Toomey-Lindsay and her husband Sean of Newton, MA, Jenna Quigley and her husband Todd of Plymouth, MA; nine great-grandchildren, Abbie, Emma and Nathan Burton, Matthew, Ben and Libby Kate Klein, Matthew Paul Butt, Andrew and Gabriel Lindsay; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was also predeceased by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul K. and Joanne (Potter) Burton; a sister and eight brothers.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday evening, January 7^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276.

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