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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 

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