Author Archives: Dana Farwell

Doreen Claire (Ricard) Page, 61, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 after a period of declining health. She was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt.

A daughter of Claire A. (Gagne) Ricard and the late Paul E. Ricard, she was born in Nashua on November 21, 1956. Doreen was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1974. She furthered her education at the New Hampshire Vo-Tech where she earned an Associate’s Degree. Doreen had been employed with Digital Equipment Corporation for eighteen years, working in Nashua and Merrimack, NH and Washington, DC.

Doreen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. One of her favorite things was to spend time with and spoil her nieces and nephews. She always made family gatherings entertaining.

Members of her family include her mother, Claire A. Ricard of Hudson; two brothers, Paul M. Ricard of Florida and Ronald R. Ricard and his wife Linda of Nashua; a sister, Suzanne Gano and her husband Ed of North Carolina; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father, Doreen was also predeceased by her sister, Marie Anne Schofield; her brother, Daniel Allen Ricard; her niece, Cori Ann Schofield and nephew Joshua Schofield.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, October 30th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Richard Allen McDonald, 77, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2018, after a period of declining health.

Born on March 30, 1941, he was a son of the late Richard and Joyce (Desrosiers) McDonald. After graduating from high school, Mr. McDonald began a 20- year career in the United States Military, starting with the Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and then served with the Army as a Specialist 4 during the Vietnam War. He completed his military service as a Master Sergeant with the Air Force for thirteen years until his retirement in November of 1980.

A resident of Nashua for several years, Richard worked as a machinist at Advanced Circuit Technology. In his leisure time, he loved playing cribbage and circle words. Richard also enjoyed fixing appliances and motors of all kinds.

Members of his family include three sisters, Ruth Bealand and Dorothy Martin both of Nashua, and Veronica McDonald of Tennessee; many nieces and nephews including Orrin T. “Bud” Clegg, his wife Laura and family of Hudson; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, October 24th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 43 Franklin Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment and Air Force Honors will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at 12:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend and gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Liberty House, 75 West Baker Street, Manchester, NH 0103 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Carole Ann McLaughlin, 57, of Stark Street, Nashua, passed away Monday morning, October 15, 2018 in a local hospital after a brief illness.

One of six children of the late Bernard J. and Mildred Mary (Brand) McLaughlin, she was born in Nashua on January 3, 1961. Carole was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1979. Carole has been employed as an administrative assistant for Dr. Caryn A. Libbey of Nashua. In her leisure time, she enjoyed NASCAR, and trips to the White Mountains and the New Hampshire seashore.

Members of her family include her five siblings, Bernard J. McLaughlin Jr and his partner, Maryann Kerizes, Mary Jane Bayne and her husband John, Kathleen McLaughlin, Nancy Bulmer and her husband Donald, and Robert McLaughlin and his wife Karen; her nieces and nephews, Eric McLaughlin and his wife Jeannie, Brooke Wheeler and her husband Garry, Alexis LaCrosse and her husband Michael, Nicholas DiGeronimo and his wife Rachelle, Peter DiGeronimo, Sara Gans and her husband Joseph, Caitlin Lloyd and her husband Derek, Erin McLaughlin and Emily McLaughlin; grandnieces and grandnephews, Andrue McLaughlin, Ava and Abigail LaCrosse, Everleigh Gans and Aiden Lloyd; her dear friend, Elianna Fontenez; and many cousins. In addition to her parents, Carole was predeceased by her longtime companion, Mark Lambert.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, October 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, October 20th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Frank J. Harris, 91, of Nashua and formerly of Lehighton, PA, passed away Saturday evening, October 13, 2018 at the Crestwood Center in Milford after a period of declining health.

Born in Washington, DC on October 20, 1926, he was a son of the late William and Julia (Lincoln) Harris. Following his high school graduation, Frank enlisted in the Army and served as a Master Sergeant from the end of World War II and the Korean War until his honorable discharge on February 7, 1953.
A longtime resident of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Harris had been employed as an inspector with General Electric. In his leisure time, Frank enjoyed repairing radios and televisions and bird watching.

Frank was the husband of the late Olympia (Tomayer) Harris, whom he married in Germany in 1944 and shared 64 years together until her passing on December 27, 2008.

Members of his family include his daughter and son-in-law, Christine A. and Joseph Dunhom of Nashua; three grandchildren, Tina Bevilacqua and her husband Jim, Michael Dunhom and his wife Pamela and Stephen Dunhom and his wife Deidre; eight great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Andrew, Patrick, Victoria and Charles Dunhom, Kathryn Bevilacqua, Ryan Martin and Rachel Holden; a brother, Danny; a sister, Margaret; and two nephews, Dr. Andrij Wojtowycz and George Wojtowycz. In addition to his wife and parents, Frank was predeceased by five siblings.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua on Thursday morning, October 18th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. 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

Carolyn L. Rock, 49, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

The daughter of Donald Rock and the late Beverly Rock, she was born on May 28, 1969. A resident of Nashua for many years and previously of Milford, NH, Carolyn was a high school graduate and studied culinary arts.

Carolyn’s story was cut short but everyone she touched can say she was a special person that can never be forgotten. Carolyn mainly lived in Nashua New Hampshire but she also resided in Milford New Hampshire and Texas. Carolyn met many of us during her life journey being the caregiver and outgoing jolly person. Her energy and kindness was second to none.

Carolyn had many hobbies such as painting, camping, watching movies, family time and much more. Doing errands and helping others was a built-in passion that was second nature to her. She started her journey growing up in Dunstable Massachusetts. Carolyn moved to Texas and spread her love through the state before returning back to New England. Carolyn then raised her two loving sons’ Anthony and Brandon and eventually adopted another son Shawn. She raised Shawn like her own and gave all of her sons everything she had. Besides raising three great sons she was a great friend to many others. She would always give anything she could to help others and we hope to give her a respectful send off.

Besides her father and three sons, she is survived by two brothers, Stephen and Brett Rock; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her mother, Carolyn was also predeceased by a brother, Bruce Rock.

A period of visitation was held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, this morning, (Monday, October 22nd) from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Donations can be made to Carolyn’s GoFundMe Page
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Helen J. Ferren, 93, of Bedford, NH, widow of Norton R. Ferren, passed away Monday evening, October 8, 2018 at the Arbors of Bedford, after a period of declining health.

A longtime resident of Litchfield, Mrs. Ferren was born in Maynard, Massachusetts on January 26, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Michaelina (Kulik) Bygot. Educated in Maynard schools, Helen was a graduate of Maynard High School, Class of 1943. She had been employed with the former Second National Bank in Nashua and later worked in the Trust Department of the former Nashua Trust Company, until her retirement.

In her leisure time, Helen loved playing cards, crocheting, embroidering and fishing. She especially loved spending time at her camp at Wentworth Location.
Mrs. Ferren was a communicant of St. John The Evangelist Church of Hudson and was active in the craft fairs at St. Joseph The Worker Parish in Nashua for many years.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Norton, who passed away May 29, 2006. They were married on October 19, 1947 and shared over 58 years together.

Members of her family include her daughters and their husbands, Linda M. and Roland N. Picard Jr. of Nashua and Barbara and Andre Pelletier of Manchester; four grandchildren, David Picard and his wife Tracy, Karen Roman and her husband Matthew, Matthew Murray and his wife Lindsay, and Michael McCracken; seven great-grandchildren, Sarah Picard, Adam Picard, Cora Murray, Erin Murray, Liam Murray, Brooke Roman and Brayden Roman; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Helen was predeceased by her two sisters.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, THIS EVENING (Thursday October 11th) from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John XXIII Parish (St. John The Evangelist) 27 Library Street, Hudson, Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Philip Winfield McCubrey, 84, of Nashua, NH passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 after a period of declining health at Courville Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn March McCubrey.

Philip was born January 25, 1934 in South Portland, Maine to the late Robert W. and Charlotte (Otis) McCubrey. Philip was raised and educated in South Portland, where he was an All-State football player for the South Portland High School team. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and served four years in Germany. He attended Northeastern University. Philip married his late wife Marilyn M. McCubrey July 19, 1958 and made Nashua his home for the past 60 years.

He was the founder and owner of Technical Design Service and TDS Printing in Nashua. Fraternally he held membership and a Past Master of Rising Sun Lodge #39 F&AM in Nashua, The Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Nashua and the New Hampshire Consistory 32 Degree and Bektash Temple. He enjoyed cooking special dinners at the Masonic Lodge for different events.

His passion was spending time outside walking, hunting and fishing around his camp in Maine and visiting family in St. Martins, New Brunswick Canada. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially teaching his grandsons how to fish and hunt as well as cheering them on at their baseball games. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

Members of his family include his daughter Debra S. Blannin of Hollis, NH, his sons and their families Luther A. and Patricia McCubrey of Brookline, NH and March O. and Anne McCubrey of Nashua, NH, his grandsons Charles and John McCubrey of Brookline, NH and Grant and Ian McCubrey of Nashua, NH; his brother David of Porter, Maine; many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife Marilyn M. McCubrey; his parents; his son-in-law Alan Blannin; brothers Donald, Richard, Robert and George McCubrey; sisters Dorothy McCubrey and Barbara Warburg.
Interment will be held at a later date in Maine at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.

Mary E. Maguire, 95, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 6, 2018 at the Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth.

A daughter of the late Daniel L. and Madeline (Donlon) Maguire, she was born in Nashua on November 10, 1922. Mary was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1942, earned her A.B. from Rivier College in 1947 and her Master’s Degree from Middlebury College in 1950. She also did further graduate study at Harvard University.

Mary began her career as a Latin teacher in private schools in Virginia, Connecticut and Massachusetts. She later was Consulting Editor of the Houghton Mifflin Company of Boston until 1978 when she returned to reside in Nashua and worked as a proofreader and copyeditor at PC&F in Hudson and with Puritan Press/ Hollis Publishing in Hollis.

She was a political, antiwar, and social-change activist; was involved in Amnesty International, Southern Poverty Law Center; American Civil Liberties Union; served as deputy chair, Nashua Democratic City Committee; and served on the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union.

Members of her family include a niece, Tracy Maguire Robinson of Englewood, CO; three nephews, Charles D. Maguire, Jr. of Englewood, CO, Daniel L. Maguire of Houston, TX and Dr. Paul L. Maguire of Rye, NH; and eleven grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her brother, Charles D. Maguire, Sr. who passed away in 2003.

There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 6 Bishop Road, Ayer, MA, Saturday morning, November 10th at 11 o’clock.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Margaret Leonora (Kulikowski) Woitkowski of Nashua, NH, passed away too soon on October 2, 2018. A bright light in the world has been extinguished.

She is survived by her only child, Roberta Woitkowski, cousins Priscilla Slatunas and Edmund Wolodzko, of Nashua, Richard and Sandra Walent of Portsmouth, and Martha Walent of Merrimack.

Born in Nashua on April 18, 1938, she was predeceased by her parents, Leonard, Sr. and Madeline (Walentukevich) Kulikowski, and her brother, Leonard Kulikowski, Jr. and aunts and uncles.

Margaret attended school in Nashua, graduating eleventh from Nashua Senior High School in 1955. She graduated from Keene Teachers College in Keene, NH, class of 1959 and was inducted into the Epsilon Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, a National Honor Society in Education.

Margaret was a life-long teacher, teaching at the Arlington Street School and Jewett Street Elementary, Nashua; one year of kindergarten at Webster Street School in Manchester; and the remainder of her career at the Charlotte Avenue Elementary School in Nashua.

After retiring from teaching, Margaret was involved in a large variety of local projects. She volunteered for many groups in the City of Nashua, NH including the Hunt Memorial Library. She was elected as Selectman for Ward Two.

Margaret and her daughter Roberta worked on many projects together. They were editors of the NH American Legion Senior Baseball Tournament Program for years 2014-2016. They also designed programs, postcards, and newspaper ad for Nashua’s Community Concert Association and the Lithuanian Heritage Concerts.
Margaret was of Lithuanian heritage and was involved in her heritage’s ethnic celebrations in New Hampshire. She was a co-chairman of the Lithuanian concert series presented by the Lithuanian-American groups BAFAS and LABAS that presented an annual concert in Nashua. In 2017, Margaret and Roberta were asked to be part of the “True Lithuania: Destination America” project that located sites associated with the Lithuanians who came to America in the last century. As a kind and outgoing person, she was perfectly suited to working with the public on these activities and she never failed to give everyone one of her amazing smiles.

In 2007, Margaret and her daughter, Roberta restored their 1850s era family home in Nashua. Their contractor for this project, Dan Tomolonis, became their art partner and together they created many lasting pieces of art for Nashua and environs.

Their first foray into the art world began with the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium in 2010. Their creation, “Diversity”, is located on Front Street in Nashua. Margaret wrote the description on the plaque, “In diversity, there is unity. Through the expression of our feelings we share the grace of creativity.”

The sculpture was followed by an art installation in the lobby of the NH State Liquor Store on Coliseum Avenue in Nashua. In the fall of 2012, they created “Moments in New Hampshire” a large custom frame with photos of the beauty of New Hampshire.

Contributing as both writers and artists, the trio’s work was selected for inclusion in N is for Nashua: A Children’s Alphabet & Art Book, a NH Symphony Fundraiser published in November 2013.

In 2013, they designed the art for the bike jerseys for 32nd Annual Prouty, a fundraiser for the Friends of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. In May 2013, Margaret’s submission of a digital fictitious wine label Velvet Pleasure was selected by a juried panel.

From 2013 through 2017, the trio’s digital art was chosen for the Healing with Art Project at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Nashua. This project hangs the artwork of local artists in the Nashua, Manchester and Lebanon centers.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, October 4th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon followed by her funeral service at 12 o’clock. Interment will take place at the former Lithuanian Cooperative Cemetery (now Pinewood) on Pine Hill Road in Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

William J. “Bill” McMahon, 89, of Warner, NH, formerly of Nashua and Hudson, passed away early Monday morning, October 1, 2018 at Pine Rock Manor in Warner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua on August 11, 1929, he was a son of the late Augustus and Helen McMahon. Educated in local schools, Bill attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church, while also serving as an Altar Boy with his friend Judge Kenneth McLaughlin. He was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1946 where he starred as a member of the NHS Track team. He furthered his education at the Massachusetts Radio and Telegraph School, earning his certification as a Radio Technician. An Army veteran, Mr. McMahon served in Japan near the end of World War II and was Honorably Discharged in March of 1948.
Bill had been employed with Sanders Associates, Inc. and their successors for forty years as a Quality Assurance Engineer of the Ocean Systems Division.

A resident of Hudson for a number of years, Bill served on the Hudson Budget Committee; and was a coach and director of the Little League Baseball program. He was actively involved with the New Hampshire Republican Party Election Committee and was a former communicant of St. Kathryn Church, where he served as a Lector.

Earlier in his life, Bill worked at Tulley Buick on Main Street in Nashua and was a Caddy at the Nashua Country Club with his brother, Jack, as well as most of the other boys from the South End. Bill and his longtime friend, Warren Stanley, never missed an opportunity to tear up the dance floor at the former Alpine Grove, leading to a long-lasting relationship with his now predeceased wife, Lorraine Nanette (DeCelle) McMahon, who passed away on March 1, 2015. They shared 63 wonderful years together.

Members of his family include his three children, Kathleen French of Manchester, Shane P. McMahon and his spouse Manon McMahon of Litchfield, and Shaun T. McMahon and his significant other, Patricia Pepin of Dublin, NH; four grandchildren, Kristin and Karrie French, Joshua McMahon and Shaina Conrad; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Kocis widow of John of Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was also predeceased by a brother, John “Jack” McMahon and his wife Muriel; a sister, Julianne McMahon; and a great-granddaughter, Sloane.

Throughout his life, it was important to Bill to provide for his family and those around him. Known to be a fighter both literally and figuratively, it was always with only the best of intentions at heart. He will be missed by his friends and family, they find comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain, and can return to the dance floor again with his “Sweet Lorraine”.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, October 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Interment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Harry A. Larchian, 93, of Vespa Lane, Nashua, died on Saturday morning, September 22, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.

A first generation American, Mr. Larchian was born on January 28, 1925, in Chelsea Massachusetts, son of the late Aram and Payloon (Nercessian) Larchian, who emigrated from Armenia to the United States. The second of four siblings, Mr. Larchian spent his childhood in Lewiston, Maine. He is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 1948.

A resident of Nashua since 1954, Mr. Larchian spent his career at Nashua Federal Savings and Loan, where he served as a mortgage officer for 36 years, retiring as a Vice President in 1991.

He is a past President of the Civitan Club of Nashua, and a former Treasurer of the Church of the Good Shepherd. He also served on the Pennichuck Area Homeowners Association and the NH Chapter (103) of the Savings and Loan Financial Institute.

Following his retirement, Mr. Larchian enjoyed spending time with friends and family, as well as continuing his longstanding creative pursuits, including cartooning photography, and water-color painting.

Mr. Larchian is predeceased by two wives, Theresa (Boghigian) Larchian and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Carter) Larchian; two brothers, George and Aram Larchian; and a sister, Virginia Klijian.

He is survived by his children, William A. Larchian MD, and his wife, Priscilla of Cleveland, OH; Christine E. Larchian and her husband, Nicholas DeSantis, and Katherine V. Larchian and her husband, Marco Perry of Brooklyn, NY; and David C. Larchian of Nashua, NH; as well as seven grandchildren: Will, Tess, Peter, Harry, Carter, Mia, and Jacob; and many loving nieces, nephews, and members of his extended family.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street., Nashua, on Friday September 28th from 4:00 – 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main St., Nashua, on Saturday afternoon, September 29th at 3:30pm. For those who may wish to remember him with a charitable donation, the family suggests making a gift in Mr. Larchian’s memory to St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE (603) 882-0591 www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Josephine J. (Ukryn) Dunton, age 96, widow of Sterling A. Dunton, passed away at Nashua Crossings on Friday, September 21, 2018.

“Jo” was born in Nashua on April 14, 1922, a daughter of the late John F. and Domicele P. (Akucka) Ukryn, owners of the former Lithuanian Baking Company on High Street.
She graduated from Nashua High School in 1938 and completed Secretarial Studies at Nashua Business College in 1941. Mrs. Dunton then worked for the Wonalancet Company for two years. In 1944, she worked for Rohr Aircraft Company in San Diego, CA during World War II to be near her husband who was serving in the Navy. Returning to Nashua, Josephine was employed by International Paper Box Machine Company for thirteen years.

In 1971, Josephine graduated from Rivier College with her BA in Elementary Education and a Minor in Business. She then taught third grade at New Searles Elementary School for twenty years, which she extremely enjoyed before she retired.

A longtime communicant of the former St. Casimir Church, Josephine served as President of the St. Casimir Ladies Guild and as Secretary of the St. Casimir Couples Club. She also taught summer school at the church.

In 1940, Josephine married Sterling A. Dunton, who later owned and operated City Ignition Garage on Broad Street in Nashua. They were married for 47 years. Together they had four children: the late Sterling J. Dunton, who passed away in January 2005; Carol O’Connor of Las Vegas, NV, Lisa Lamontagne of Nashua and Candace Gendron and her husband David of Merrimack, NH; six grandchildren, Lorrie Baker of Gilbert, AZ, Leanne Lassen of Rocklin, CA, Beth Hoff of Las Vegas, NV, Darcie Goode of Boyce, VA, Daniel Lamontagne of Amherst, NH, and John Gendron of Merrimack, NH; several great-grandchildren; and her devoted nephew, Werner Heinrich of Nashua. In addition to her parents, husband and son, Josephine was also predeceased by her brother, Stanley J. Ukryn and her sister, Stella A. (Ukryn) Heinrich.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, September 27th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Friday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Cecile (Turmel) Falkowski, 95, of Nashua, widow of Theodore “Ted” Falkowski, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare.

Mrs. Falkowski was born in Nashua on March 25, 1923, a daughter of the late David and E. Octavia (Rodier) Turmel. A resident of Nashua for the greater part of her life, she resided in Hudson during her youth and later made her home in Haverhill, Massachusetts for a time. Cecile attended Infant Jesus Parochial School in Nashua, Presentation of Mary Academy and Hudson public schools.

During her career, Cecile had been employed at the Nashua Mills of the former Nashua Manufacturing Company, Sprague Electric Company, RdF Corporation in Hudson and later at Nashua Corporation until her retirement in 1989.

In addition to her parents, Cecile was predeceased by her husband Ted, whom she married in 1943 and shared 45 years together until his passing in 1988.

Members of her family include two sisters, Yolanda Vaillancourt of Milford and Theresa Morin of Nashua; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert Turmel, Theodore Turmel and Richard and Jeanne Turmel all of Hudson; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Cecile was also predeceased by three sisters, Marie Whitney, Jane Barry and Virginia Ecklund; and four brothers, Roger, Maurice, Jerry and Edgar Turmel.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Road in Hudson, Thursday morning, September 27th at 9 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Catherine E. Davis of Nashua, NH went peacefully to the Lord on September 20, 2018. She was born in Keene, NH on May 12, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Anne E. “Dolly” (Burns) Davis who were very devoted to their daughter.

She was educated at the Mt. Carmel School in Methuen, MA and St. Anne’s High School in Lawrence, MA. She later moved to Nashua, NH and took classes at Daniel Webster College. In her earlier years, she worked for the Nashua School Department as a Lunch Monitor and then she was an Interviewer for New England Interviewer.

She was a past secretary of the Nashua Democratic Women’s Club, Member of the Catholic Daughters and St. Joseph’s Ladies Guild and Chorus. Most recently she attended The Parish of the Resurrection and was a very devoted Catholic.

Catherine adored cats, loved oil painting on canvas and every year had a beautiful flower and vegetable garden. She will be deeply missed by all of her loving cousins and friends that she faithfully sent cards and notes to.

Donations in Catherine’s memory can be made to Kitty Angel’s P.O. Box 638, Tyngsboro, MA 01879
A Graveside Service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery at 32 Pine Hill Avenue in Nashua; on Friday, November 9th at 11 AM.  Family and friends are invited to attend.

Edmond Normand Levesque, 81, of Milford, NH and formerly of Nashua passed away Tuesday September 18, 2018.

Born in Nashua on March 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Thomas and Geraldine (Bernier) Levesque. Edmond was a graduate of Nashua High School’s class of 1956. He was employed as a machinist for GTE Sylvania and then Osram for many years.

In his leisure time, Edmond enjoyed chess and considered himself to be an avid chess player. He also loved fishing.

Members of his family include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Julie and Daniel Parmenter, Lisa and Marcel Gamache (her former husband), Patricia and Raymond Berry; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Tammy Levesque; seven grandchildren, Adam and Kaitlin Parmenter, Andrew and Alicia Berry, Liam Gamache, James and Katherine Levesque; a sister, Anita Perreault, widow of Arthur; a niece, Debbie Utero and her husband, Robert and their daughter, Christina; and his friend and former wife, Denise Levesque.

Calling hours will be held on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st at 9:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.

Monica C. (Soucy) Berthiaume, 90, of Nashua, widow of Lionel J. Berthiaume, passed away at her home, Saturday, September 8, 2018.

A Nashua native, Mrs. Berthiaume was born on December 11, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles M. and Elmire L. (Parent) Soucy. Monica has been a lifelong resident of the French Hill neighborhood and attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School. In addition to raising her family, she had been employed with Sprague Electric Company for many years.

Monica was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church and the former St. Francis Xavier Church for many years. In her leisure time, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, tatting and cooking.

Monica and her husband Lionel were married on October 26, 1946 and shared over 42 years together until his passing on April 2, 1989.

Members of her family include a son, Dennis A. Berthiaume of Nashua; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynne M. and Gerald Brace of Brunswick, ME; two grandchildren, Aaron Brace and his wife Kari of Hudson and Leslie Witham and her husband Thomas of North Waterboro, ME; two great-grandchildren, Lydia and Lara Witham; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Monica was predeceased by her sisters and their husbands, Laurette and Paul Langlais and Rita and Octave Goulet Jr.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday morning, September 14th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, New England Office, 313 Washington Street, Suite 310, Newton, MA 02458.

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