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Frank P. Mucko, 69, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Rochester, New York on October 23, 1947, he was a son of Frank J. and Ruth (Nancollas) Mucko. On May 19, 1973, Frank married Cheryl A. Morin of Nashua and they have shared the past 44 years.

Frank enlisted in the US Marine Corps in October of 1966 and served in Vietnam as a Radio Operator until his honorable discharge in November of 1969. After serving his country, Frank worked in the hydraulics industry.

He had a passion for his dogs and feeding the birds. Frank also enjoyed fishing, Karaoke and was a New England Patriots fan.

Members of his family include his wife Cheryl; a sister, Deborah Leger; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Theresa Morin of Nashua; sisters-in-law and their husbands, Cindy and Richard Arel of Merrimack and Carla and Will Snowdon of Simsbury, CT; also many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, “BJ”.

His wife Cheryl, wishes to express her sincere thanks to the Management staff, Nurses, LNA’s and Activity staff at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson for their love and care they all provided.

There are no calling hours. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Road in Hudson, Monday morning, August 14th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110.

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

Daniel L. Pelletier, 60, of Brookline, NH and formerly of Hudson, passed away Monday evening, August 7, 2017 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in the company of his loving family, after a brief illness.

Born in Hudson, New Hampshire on May 7, 1957, he was one of fourteen children of the late Lawrence J. and Rita Marie (Soucy) Pelletier. Dan was raised in Hudson and later resided in Texas for 5 years before moving to Brookline. Educated in Hudson schools, Dan was employed as an oil technician for Fred Fuller Oil Company and later worked as a truck mechanic and in the construction industry.

In his leisure time, Dan enjoyed working on lawn mowers and loved cats.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, Robert L. Pelletier; and a sister, Jacqueline Tremblay.

Members of his family include eight brothers and their wives, Paul L. Pelletier of Nashua, Dennis L. and Pamela Pelletier of Manchester, Philip L. and Gail Pelletier of Label, FL, Richard L. and Linda Pelletier of Litchfield, NH, David L. and Kathy Pelletier of Hillsboro, NH, Ronald L. and Kathy Pelletier of Boscawen, NH, Gerald L. Pelletier of Hudson and James L. Pelletier of Milford, NH; three sisters and their husbands, Corinne and Harold Wilmot of Milford, Pauline and Arthur Beaudoin, and Arlene King all of Nashua; a brother-in-law, Richard Tremblay of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, 32 Pine Hill Avenue, Nashua, Thursday, August 17th at 11 a.m. Family and 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

Carole Joan (Edwards) Stevens, passed away Thursday evening, August 3, 2017, at Pheasant Wood Center, in Peterborough, NH, where she had been residing since June of 2016.
Carole was born on November 21, 1932, in Meriden, Connecticut, to the late Florence M. (Miramant) Vosgien and Lucien J. Vosgien. She attended local schools before attending New Hampshire Vocational Technical College, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Carole worked as a Registered Nurse for Memorial Hospital and also for Dr. Wrobleski and Dr. Alan Green.
Carole was a very talented seamstress. She worked for Singer Corporation for many years. Alongside her husband Henry, who is a talented upholsterer, together they decorated many homes with their expertise in creating professional window treatments and accessories.
Carole also was an amazing cook and documented many outstanding recipes with her co-workers at Memorial Hospital. As a sports enthusiast, Carole loved to attend school football and basketball games watching her children. As an avid Patriot fan, she watched the games every week. Carole loved the outdoors and traveled the country in 1997 visiting 22 states. She loved the beach and savored any opportunity to walk the sands with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to spend hours in her garden growing flowers. Her favorite hymn is “I Come to the Garden Alone”. Among Carole’s many beautiful qualities was her contagious laugh, smile and sense of humor. She was a joy to everyone she met and made an artform out of making friends. Carole married her husband, Henry B. Stevens on September 12th, 1970, and have spent the last 47 years together.
Members of her family include her husband, Henry B. Stevens, a daughter Noreen Joan (Edwards) Wemple, and four sons, Martin James Edwards, Brian B. Edwards, Daniel A. Edwards, and Jeffrey B. Stevens. In addition, there are 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Carole is also survived by her sister Jean Burdette and brother David Vosgien.
In addition to her parents, Carole was predeceased by her brothers Donald Vosgien and Jimmy Vosgien and her sister Kathy Cirillo.
SERVICES: Calling hours will take place on Tuesday evening, August 8th at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following day at St. Christopher Church, Manchester Street, Nashua at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Assocation, 166 S River Rd #210, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Rita T. McCauley, 90, a longtime Nashua resident, widow of William V. McCauley, passed away early Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at the Maple Leaf Health Care Center in Manchester, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. McCauley was born in Dracut, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Thomas and Florida (Gaudette) Rivard. She resided in Dracut and Lowell, MA for many years before moving to New Hampshire in 1964. She had been employed with Sanders Associates, Inc. as a quality control inspector for twenty-six years.
Rita was a communicant of St. Patrick Church of Nashua and held membership in the Third Order of St. Francis for over 70 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by her husband William who passed away May 2, 1981. They were married on June 24, 1954 and shared nearly 27 years together.
Members of her family include a son, Bruce T. Auttelet and his wife Patricia of Georgia; two daughters, Kathleen R. Casey and her husband Peter of Hooksett, NH and Virginia E. McCauley of Manchester, NH; four grandchildren, Lori Bellerose and her husband Raymond, William S. McCauley, Bradley Auttelet and Nicole Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Raymond and Shanelle Bellerose. Rita was also predeceased by her daughter, Lorraine Diggins.
SERVICES: Her family will receive relatives and friends at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Thursday morning August 3rd beginning at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

      Dearborn Wingate, 90, a lifelong resident of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 26, 2017 at Aynsley Place in Nashua.  He was born on June 29, 1927, the only child of Homer and Katherine (Dearborn) Wingate and stepson of Genevieve (Haskell) Wingate.  Affectionately known as “Dib”, Dearborn was widowed in 1996, having been married to Fern (Chomard) Wingate for 46 years.  He leaves behind son Greg Wingate of Weldon, New Brunswick, Canada; son Gary Wingate and wife Brenda (Verrill) Wingate of Nashua; daughter Gail Wingate of Portsmouth, NH; daughter Gwen Morgan and husband John of Scituate, MA; grandchildren, Brad, Geoff, and Tim Wingate; Katherine Wingate and fiancé Joseph Tarantino, Lauren and Natalie Wingate; Taryn Morgan Postlewaite and husband David, and Drew Morgan; sister-in-law, Rolande Duquette; and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loving companion and best friend of many years, Elinor Lesieur.

     Dearborn was born and raised in Nashua, NH, graduating from Nashua Senior High in 1945.  He then attended the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and became the third generation at Wingate’s Pharmacy, established in 1900 by his grandfather Frank Wingate.  Dearborn assumed ownership of the pharmacy from his father, Homer, in 1951 until 1984 when his son, Gary, took over the family business.

     He was very proud of his two years of military service, serving in the Army Air Corps in Biloxi, MS, Denver, CO and San Antonio, TX.  He was a long-time member of the Nashua Rotary Club, valued his time with the Nashua Lodge of Elks and served on the NH Pari-Mutuel Racing Commission.  Dearborn was a director of WSMN radio station and served as President for 5 years.  He enjoyed playing tennis, golf, curling and bocce, as well as playing cards and sports of all kinds.  He was a proud Red Sox season ticket holder for over 38 years.   Dearborn cherished his summer days spent at his cottage in Rye Beach, NH with Fern, Elinor, family, friends, and valued the close-knit neighborhood on F Street.  Dearborn was a gentleman of great charisma, a gifted storyteller, and full of good humor who truly lived his life his way!  He and his brilliant smile will be greatly missed.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, August 4^th from 5 to 8 p.m.  A celebration of his life will be held at the First Church of Nashua, Congregational U.C.C., One Concord Street, on Saturday, August 5^th at 10 a.m.  Interment will follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 or to The Nashua, New Hampshire Salvation Army, 1 Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Mercedes (Dionne) Thibault, age 100, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 25, 2017.
Mrs. Thibault was born in Nashua on May 15, 1917, a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Almanda G. (Boucher) Dionne. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1937 and also attended the former Nashua Business College. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Thibault whom she married on June 1, 1946 in Nashua.
Prior to her retirement, Mercedes worked for the Nashua Telegraph for many years in the Bookkeeping Department, followed by twenty-five years with the Henry B. Trachy Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Franklin, NH. During that time, she also assisted in the management of the Robert M. Thibault Funeral Home also in Franklin, formerly owned and operated by her late husband, Robert. While residing in Franklin, she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of The Annie Nesmith Lodge, lasting until 1986. Throughout her life, “Merce” had always enjoyed bookkeeping, needlework, picture painting, creative crafts and reading. In 1975, she and her husband Robert retired and returned to live in Nashua, and to enjoy extensive traveling together, until Robert’s passing in 2003.
She was a former communicant of St. Paul’s Parish in Franklin and subsequently of the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua. Complementary spiritual involvement included participation with many friends in the activities of both Baptist and Hindu Temple congregations in Nashua.
“Merce” was predeceased by one sister, Edna Dionne; two brothers, Everett and Elvin Dionne, all of Nashua; three sisters-in-law, Madeleine (Boseley) Moreau and Beatrice Thibeault both of Nashua and Gertrude of Bow, NH; a nephew, Alvin Dionne of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH; four cousins, Raymond and Paul Ricard of Nashua, Raymond Bilodeau of York, ME; Gloria Dunn of Cottonwood; also two God-children, Edna Evans of California and Sandra Moore of Florida.
Survivors include a brother, Ralph G. Dionne of Dracut, MA; a niece, Vivian (Thibault) Bingham of Nashua; seven nephews, Gary, Richard, Robert, David and Arthur Dionne; also Brian and Dennis Thibeault; current God-children, Carol Ann Hardwick of Milford, NH, Richard LaRose of Florida and Cynthia Beshara of Marblehead, MA; along with many lifelong relatives and friends.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 27th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and asked to gather at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Coreyann Mungovan, 28, of Mont Vernon, NH, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 21, 2017 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester.

Coreyann was born in Nashua on May 25, 1989, daughter of Tamrin D. Oster and Paul V. Mungovan. A lifelong resident of New Hampshire, she attended Cedar Crest School in Keene, NH and Crotched Mountain School in Greenfield, NH.

Members of her family include her mother, Tamrin D. Oster of Las Vegas, NV; her father, Paul V. Mungovan, Jr. of Nashua, NH; three sisters, Carey L. Gillogly, Brooke Mungovan and Julia Mungovan; her maternal grandmother, Judi (Baker) Callanan; her paternal grandfather, Paul Mungovan Sr; great-grandmother, Drina Baker; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery, 71 Derry Road in Hudson, Wednesday morning, July 26th at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Kenneth Edward Berry, 74, of Merrimack, NH, husband of Janice E. (Nutting) Berry, passed away at his home, Wednesday evening, July 19, 2017 in the company of his caring and loving family, after a period of declining health.
A resident of Merrimack for many years, he was born in Bath, Maine on December 22, 1942, son of the late Edward Merle and Marguerite (Parsons) Berry.
Ken was a high school graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1961. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s.
Ken was the founder and owner of Builders Insulation Company, Inc. and operated it for many years. He was also a member of Home Builders Association and many other social clubs.
In his leisure time, Ken enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sportsman, who traveled on many hunting trips throughout the world. Ken will always be remembered for his favorite saying ‘See you in the spring. Keep your powder dry!’
Members of his family include his wife Janice, whom he married May 10, 1969; his children and their spouses, Jennifer and Richard Ostrom of Merrimack, Andrew Berry and Kathleen Foley; his grandchildren, Griffin Ostrom, Preston Ostrom and Lucas Edward Berry; his sister and brother-in-law, Marguerite B. and Kenneth M. Tyler of Palm Bay, FL; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Wednesday, July 26th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua, Thursday morning, July 27th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research www.mich aeljfox.org in his honor. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Charles J. MacDonald, Sr., 83, of Nashua, NH, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2017.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 31, 1934, he was the son of Dorothy Young. “Chuck” was the beloved husband of the late Loretta M. (Summerfold) MacDonald, who predeceased him on April 3, 2012. Family members include his four sons and their wives, Joseph and Libby of Nashua, NH, (with whom he made his home), Charles and Tracey of Florida, John and Charlotte of Massachusetts and George and Holly of Milford, NH; his daughter, Jeanette LaFrance of Nashua, NH; fourteen grandchildren, Kelly, Kimberly, Jai, Jamie, Chantal, Sandra, Sean, Jill, Brian, Courtney, Trevor, Corinne, Brook and Mckayla; and nine great-grandchildren, Theresa, Trinity, Colton, Katelyn, Killian, Javian, Ryker, Xavier and Julian.
A United States Army veteran, Chuck served his country during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954 and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He also served in the Army National Guard, as a Specialist E4 with Battery B First Battalion 172nd Field Unit in Nashua until 1977.
Chuck was employed for many years at the former Hampshire Chemical and then worked for the United States Postal Service as a EAP Counselor. He played an important role in the EAP program for the United States Postal Service. At the time of his retirement, he and his wife moved to Florida, where he continued working as a crossing guard in Polk City for many years.
He loved seeing the kids coming and going to school; was an avid golfer and loved following the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Krissy Wuerdeman and Elizabeth Brochu from That Place You Know, LLC. Senior Care in Hollis, NH for their love and compassion for our Father.
There are no calling hours. A Graveside service and Army Honors will be conducted on Friday morning, August 18th at 10 a.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Route 3 in Boscawen. Family and 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

Phyllis A. Pinksten, 80, of Nashua, widow of Robert William Pinksten, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 after a brief illness.

Mrs. Pinksten was born in Malden, Massachusetts on June 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Trevett) Shepardson. Educated in Malden schools, she was a graduate of Malden High School Class of 1955.

Phyllis and her husband Bob were married on November 25, 1959 and resided in Chelsea, MA for a time before moving to Nashua in 1967. The couple shared 36 years together until his passing on August 13, 1996.

She had been employed with the Nashua School Department as a secretary at the Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, where she was well loved for 35 years, retiring in October 2010.

Phyllis loved volunteering on several causes with her fellow residents of Davidson Landing in Nashua. She enjoyed parades; football; and baseball fan of the Boston Red Sox. She also loved her granddogs very much.

Members of her family include two sons, Mark William Pinksten and his children, Molly Jane and Robert Wilson and their mother, Beth (Durham) Pinksten; and Paul Ernest Pinksten; her sisters, Judy (Shepardson) Lyons and Roberta (Shepardson) Lombard; her brother-in-law, Charles Pinksten; her nieces and nephews; her extended family and all her friends at Davidson Landing.

Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, July 15th from 2 to 4 p.m.
Donations may be made in her memory to several projects at her former Charlotte Ave school at https://www.donorschoose.org/school/charlotte-avenue-elementary-school/80259/?active=true Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Daniel Philip Byron, 82, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 6, 2017.

Danny was born on May 28, 1935 in Arlington, MA to the late Catherine (Turnbull) & Samuel Byron. He and his three siblings were raised there and attended local schools. Danny always loved to ride of the sideboard of his father’s car and enjoyed the family summers at Long Lake in Littleton, MA. As a young adult, he joined the National Guard. Danny fondly remembered his brother Richie packing his bags for him because he could never fit it all in his (one allowed) ditty bag but Richie being a Marine had it down to a science. He later went to work at Raytheon for over 30 years. It was there that he met the love of his life, Ellie Glietsman. The couple spent a few years in Nashua before moving to Florida, where they lived for 10 years until her passing in June of 2013. His niece, Cheryl Byron Zduniak and her husband Jeff Zduniak along with Ruth traveled to Florida to help Danny and his beloved dogs relocate to their home in Hudson, NH. He enjoyed ice cream on the deck, telling jokes with his family and his dogs Duchess, Willie, and Molly that he loved so much and even some unintended dips in the pool.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ruth Byron; niece, Cheryl Zduniak and her husband Jeff; his great nephews, Jasper Zduniak, Richie Byron III and his partner Renee Gunther; and other extended family. In addition to his parents, Danny was predeceased by his siblings Richard Abbot Byron Sr, Thomas Byron Sr, and Catherine (Byron).

Memorial Donations may be made in his name to the Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 SARL Drive, Salem, NH 03079. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Donald A. Moore, 82, of Hudson, NH, passed away on Monday evening, July 3, 2017 after a period of declining health.

A resident of Hudson for the past 41 years, he was born in Allston, Massachusetts on April 19, 1935, a son of the late Augustus A. and Victoria E. (Anstey) Moore. Don was a graduate of Brighton High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston. An Army veteran, he served his country from October 1957 to October 1960.

Mr. Moore was a coatings chemist at Raffi and Swanson, Inc. in Wilmington, MA for several years until his retirement in 1997.

An active member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson, Don served on several boards and committees as well as Senior High Youth Group Leader for several years. He also participated in many VTNH Baptist Convention activities, primarily Camp Sentinel where he was a camp counselor for Senior High teens for more than ten years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, chess, reading and classic television programs.

Members of his family include his wife of 59 years, Phyllis A. (Cook) Moore, whom he married on April 12, 1958; his children, David, Peter and Katherine; his grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan, Alexander, Evan and Ava; also numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his brother, Thomas H. Moore; and his nephew, Thomas L. Moore.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street in Hudson, NH on Monday afternoon, July 10th at 1:00 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Sentinel, 29 Sentinel Lodge Road, Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816. Committal prayers and interment will take place on Wednesday, July 12th at 2 p.m. at Hills Farms Cemetery, Derry Lane in Hudson, behind Alvirne Chapel. Those wishing to follow the procession to the cemetery, are asked to gather at the First Baptist Church of Hudson by 1:30 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Samuel Robert Truscott, 27, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 29, 2017.

Born in Nashua on January 25, 1990, he was a son of Leanna D. (Ruckman) Truscott Coyman and the late Samuel William Truscott, who passed away in December of 2009. A lifelong resident of this city, Sam was a high school graduate and had been working as an apprentice for Drain Medic of Nashua. In his leisure time, Sam enjoyed cooking and fishing.

Members of his family include his mother and step-father, Leanna and Matthew Coyman; his sister, Jessi Ruckman; half-brother, Charles L. Jackson; his grandmothers, Alice C. Demars and Mary Truscott; also aunts, uncles and cousins.
There are no calling hours. The family is planning a celebration of life, the place, date and time will be announced later.

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

Thelma (Jones) Meyers, 96, of Nashua, widow of Forest W. “Willie” Meyers, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017 at the Kindred Transitional Care – Greenbriar, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Meyers was born in Mississippi on May 30, 1921, the eldest daughter of the late Henry and Ida Jones. A resident of Nashua for many years, she also made her home in Virginia, California, Boston and West Medford, Massachusetts.

Throughout her life, Thelma was known as a tall, classy and intelligent woman. She and her husband Willie were also avid gardeners, growing flowers, herbs and vegetables. Thelma loved to cook and many family and friends were the recipients of her delicious meals.

As a young woman, Thelma was a professional Jazz singer and toured with her cousin, Nat King Cole (Nathaniel Adam Cole). Thelma was employed as an Inspector at Raytheon in Andover, Massachusetts for 30 years. Later in her life, Thelma became a faithful and well-loved member of the Hollis Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Many of whom became like family.

Thelma is survived by her great nieces, Yolanda Lewis of Baltimore, MD and Michelle Lucier of Nashua, NH; her great nephew, Alexander Loatman of Fredericksburg, VA whom she helped raise. She is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Reed and Ida Williams; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to her parents, Thelma was also predeceased by four sisters, Mary, Ethel, Dessa and Ada.

There are no calling hours. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday afternoon, July 8th at 4 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 282 Broad Street, Route 130, Hollis, NH. Interment will take place at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashua.

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

Mildred Mary McLaughlin, 96, of Nashua, widow of Bernard J. McLaughlin, passed away at her home, Monday evening, June 26, 2017 with her loving and caring family.
A resident of Nashua for the past 60 years, Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Woonsocket, RI, August 17, 1920, a daughter of the late James and Katherine (Larkin) Brand. “Millie” grew up in Woonsocket, RI and was a graduate of Woonsocket High School Class of 1937. She worked for a time as a line supervisor with the former New England Telephone and Telegraph in Rhode Island.
Millie was a devoted wife and mother, who loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an active communicant of St. Christopher Church, where she volunteered in many ways such as providing CCD instruction for special children, providing mercy meals for parishioners of the church, as well as providing needed support to the parish. She also loved dancing and music of The Big Band era and watching the Lawrence Welk Show. She loved her family and was blessed with many long term friends with whom she remained in contact.
In addition to her parents, Millie was predeceased by her husband “Bernie,” her brothers Francis and James Brand, her sister Jean Panorese, granddaughter Madison McLaughlin, and her daughter in law Laurie McLaughlin.
Members of her family include her six children, Bernard J. McLaughlin Jr. and his partner Maryann Kerizes, Mary Jane Bayne and her husband John, Kathleen McLaughlin, Nancy Bulmer and her husband Donald, Carole McLaughlin, and Robert McLaughlin and his wife Karen; nine grandchildren; Eric McLaughlin 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; great-grandchildren Andrue McLaughlin, Ava and Abigail LaCrosse, Everleigh Gans, Aiden Lloyd; a sister, Barbara Frayne; three brothers, Donald Brand, Kenneth Brand and Robert Brand; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday afternoon, June 29th from 2 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Home Health and Hospice Care. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Lorette L. (Boissonnault) Ouellette Owens, of Nashua, passed away at her home on Friday afternoon, June 23, 2017.

She was born in Mount Carmel, Quebec, Canada on December 12, 1925, a daughter of the late Luc and Ernestine (LaFrance) Boissonnault. The family moved to the United States when Lorette was a year old and settled in Nashua, residing here all of her life. Educated in Nashua, Lorette attended Infant Jesus and Saint Louis de Gonzague Parochial Schools.
Lorette was widowed by her first husband Joseph A. Ouellette and her second husband, Donald M. Owens, who passed away on September 25, 2004. They were married at Saint Patrick Church in Nashua and shared 37 years together.

Mrs. Owens was employed at Sprague Electric Company for 24 years as a Quality Control Inspector; and then Ingersoll Rand for 12 years as an office supply clerk, receptionist and telephone operator. She served on the committee for the Diamond Club for 2 years and as the treasurer for 2 years. Lorette was also appointed to the board of directors for IMPCO for 2 years.
Since her retirement, she loved to work in her yard, tending to her flowers, doing crafts, cross stitch, and travel. Lorette was a member of the Nashua Senior Center and was Vice President of the Senior Power Club for 7 years and was well known for her famous “Whoopee Pies” at their bake sales.

She was predeceased by 4 brothers, Luc, Ernest, Paul and Leonard Boissonnault; four sisters, Alma Pelletier, Rose Jette, Ida Boissonnault and Bernadette Godbout. Lorette was also predeceased by her son-in-law, Robert Pelkey, who passed away in January of this year.

Her family includes nine children: four sons and their wives, Dennis and Deborah Ouellette of Merrimack, NH, Joey and Celeste Ouellette of Mont Vernon, NH, Marc and Nedia Ouellette, and Paul Ouellette all of Nashua; five daughters and their husbands, Diane Pelkey (widow of Robert) of South Carolina, Carmen and Stephen Robbe of Yarmouth, ME, Claire and Francis Bradley of Manchester, NH, Marie and Michael Shaw of Huntsville, AL, and Jane Ouellette of Lakeland, FL; also fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren that she adored dearly; two sisters, Lena Desjaurdy of Florida, Cecile Lawrence and her husband George of Litchfield, NH; two sisters-in-law, Bronca Boissonnault and Shirley Boissonnault of Wilton, NH; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Saturday, July 15th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that donations may be made in her memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 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