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Deborah E. (Howe) West, of Loomis, CA and formerly of Nashua, passed away at her home in Loomis, CA on June 20, 2017, with family by her side. She was born in Nashua on December 20, 1956, the daughter of Cynthia M. Howe and the late Alan F. Howe.
Deb was a graduate of Nashua High School, Class of 1974 and resided in Nashua until her marriage to Gordon L. West in 1979, at which time they moved to California. Deb attended Sierra College in Rocklin, CA and received double Associate Degrees of Art in Accounting and Computer Studies and held various administrative positions in these fields. She was the Registrar for the Horizon Charter School District.
The love of her family was Deb’s first priority and they were always number one. She worked and was active in the local schools which enabled her to be at home with her children when they were young. Deb’s faith was very strong and she, and her family attended the First United Methodist Church of Loomis. She was always active in Church services, groups, and whenever and wherever she could help out in any way. At one time, Deb took art lessons from Bob Ross and produced some lovely paintings, though she always denied any talent. Stamping was another hobby which eventually led to Deb teaching classes from her home which she always said was more fun than really “teaching” card making. A love of books started early in her life and she never had quite enough “time” to read as often as possible so joining her Book Club was an added joy to her. Deb’s Bunko group opened up a whole new fun phase and she always enjoyed preparing for the “theme” of each monthly get together, let alone playing the game. Though Deb and her husband were surrounded by California sports teams, Debbie never gave up her love for the Patriots and cheered them on no matter who they were playing, even all the California teams, wearing her team jerseys and hoodies proudly. Perhaps because of her spirit, no one hushed her! Deb also loved the oceans and would visit them (east and west) as often as possible. She loved whale-watching trips and especially sighting the Orcas. Deb and Gordon enjoyed a dream trip to Hawaii and had hoped to return some day.
Memories of Debbie will be held forever in the hearts of her husband, Gordon L. West of Loomis, CA; her daughter and son-in-law, Courtney (West) and Frank Murrietta of Roseville, CA; her son, Staff Sgt. Kellen G. West of El Paso, TX; her mother, Cynthia M. Howe of Nashua, NH; her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Alan K. and Stephanie B. (Stahl) Howe of Colchester, VT; her nephew and niece, Carter A. Howe and Emily D. Howe; her mother-in-law, Virginia West; her sisters-in-law, Laurie West and Gini West; her niece, Melonie (Mike) and family. Deb is also survived by several cousins and many, many friends. She predeceased by her father, Alan F. Howe and her father-in-law, Gordon L. West, Sr.
A Memorial and Celebration of Life Service was held at the First United Methodist Church in Loomis on July 8, 2017 with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall where family, friends and guests gathered to share wonderful, past moments with, and memories of Debbie. In lieu of flowers, the Family invites those who wish to donate, to consider either the Susan B. Komen Foundation, New England Affiliate, 2000 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 205, Newton, MA 02466 or The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Albert W. Terrell, 93, a native and lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 19, 2017.
Born in Nashua on February 6, 1924, he was a son of the late John C. and Mary A. (Cadorette) Terrell. Al attended local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1943. He began his career working at the family farm on the Groton Road; then was a truck driver with Yale Trucking, in Nashua. Later, he made another career change and became a security guard with Sanders Associates, Inc. In time he reached the role of sergeant and remained in that position until his retirement in 1986.
Al married Fernande R. Morin on November 26, 1955 and shared nearly 50 years together until her passing on September 23, 2005.
In his leisure time, Al loved traveling with his wife and was a sports fan. He was a communicant of St. Joseph The Worker Parish.
Members of his family include his daughters, Susan D. Regula and her husband John of Nashua, and Mary C. McNall of Wellington, FL; four grandchildren, Kristin Regula of Windsor, CT, Carolyn Regula of Nashua, Michael Longo and Brandon McNall both of Wellington, FL; also a nephew and three nieces. In addition to his wife and parents, Al was predeceased by his brother, J. Edward Terrell, who passed away in April 2007.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, June 25th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. 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 Nelson Albert, 29, of Nashua, passed away on Sunday morning, June 18, 2017 at his home.

Ricky was born on June 11, 1988 in Lawrence, MA to his parents, Tina Marie Albert and Richard Nelson Rodriguez. He spent his early childhood in Lawrence before his family moved to Salem, NH. There Richard attended school and began his career in construction. He and his family later moved to Nashua. He married his wife, Angel L. (Birts) Albert on July 5, 2016. Richard’s main focus in life was his family. He loved being a father and he adored his wife. He also loved his brothers and sisters dearly and he always tried to be a source of guidance for them.

Richard is survived by his wife, Angel L. (Birts) Albert; his mother, Tina Marie Albert; his father and step-mother, Richard Nelson and Cheryl Susan Rodriguez; his children, Julian Michael Albert, Carter Jackson Lock, Aliana Albert-Vasquez, and Elijah Roy Ashton; his siblings, Bianca Rodriguez, Ciara Lynn Nichols, Ashley Rodriguez, Katrina Rodriguez, Niziah Rodriguez, Jaylen Rains, Maximus LeRoy Rodriguez, and Chris Cohen; step-siblings, Kayla, Joey, Kamisha McDonald and Shawn McDonald; a brother-in-law, Michael Pitts-Durham Jr.; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many beloved friends.

Calling Hours will take place at FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8, with a service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes and appreciates any personal donations that may be made to help with the cost of services. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Richard E. Harding (aka “Dr. Lazlo Peckerman”) a comprehensive Renasissance man, lover of motorsports, competitor in, and member of Sports Car Club of America—New England Region, COM Sports Car Club, serving as president in 1985, and NH Sports Car Club where he participated in hill climbs, passed away on June 16th in Nashua after a long illness. Those who knew him were enriched by his knowledge, generosity, sense of humor, sophistication, love of life and kindness to others. He was a man who could show his friends how to have a lot of fun on very little money. Richard brought intense joy and laughter to everyone with whom he came in contact.
He studied Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering at UCLA ((BSME) and Boston University as well as Business Management and Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. Among many employment experiences for many companies, large and small, were Consulting in a Senior Manufacturing Engineering capacity to 20th Century Fox where his work with cameras allowed him to be on the set for the filming of the movies Carousel and Oklahoma among others, and involvement in the design of the B52 for Boeing Aircraft. In 1990, he opened Racit Company specializing in the design and development of high speed rotary engines.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 18, 1932 to the late Elvin and Gladys Harding, he was also predeceased by a sister, Janet Waterworth of California. He leaves behind his son, Jeffrey of Tucson, AZ; a sister, Elaine Wysocki; several nieces and nephews, including Sharon Silverman of Methuen, MA, Diane Hagerty of Londonderry, NH and James Wysocki of Brentwood, NH. He will be fondly remembered by many friends from all over the New England area and beyond, including his long time and loving companion Jane Fitzpatrick of Nashua, NH.
Private services were held in Nashua, NH. His family would also like to thank the staff of Kindred Healthcare-Greenbriar in Nashua, NH for the excellent care he received for the last year and a half as well as Home Health and Hospice Care.
Arrangements were in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Walter J. Macomber, 79, of Hudson, NH, Beloved husband of Anne H. (Dusart) Macomber, passed away early Friday morning, June 16, 2017 at Fairview Nursing Home, after a period of declining health.
A resident of Hudson since 1969, he was born in Cranston, Rhode Island on April 7, 1938, son of the late Walter P. and Muriel (Jowett) Macomber. Walter was raised in Cranston, RI and moved to Windsor, Maine in his early teens and graduated from Augusta High School, Class of 1955. He furthered his education at the University of Maine at Orono, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering.
Mr. Macomber had been employed as an engineer and instrument landing specialist with the Federal Aviation Administration in Burlington, Massachusetts for many years. During his career with the FAA, Walter worked in the Sultanate of Oman for a year and a half. He was a member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers).
A worldwide traveler, Walter and his wife loved visiting many foreign and domestic locations including Europe, the Middle East, South America, Antarctica, Alaska and Hawaii. He also enjoyed playing bridge and reading science fiction books.
Members of his family include his wife Anne, whom he married in 1966 and shared the past 51 years; his three daughters, Roberta Macomber Lawson, DVM and her husband, Michael Lawson of Kensington, NH, Naomi A. Equels and her husband James Equels of Beaver, PA and Nicole Alexandra Barrett and her husband Sean Barrett of Derry, NH; eight grandchildren, Jowett Equels, Asa Equels, Hannah Lawson, Michael Lawson and Kaitlyn Lawson, Lily Barrett, Quinn Barrett and Julian Barrett; and many cousins. In addition to his parents, Walter was also predeceased by his sister, Lois Macomber.
The family wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to the staff of Fairview Assisted Living and Nursing Facility for its outstanding care over the final months of his life.
There will be no services held at this time. Friends wishing to express their sympathy, may send a donation in Walter’s 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

Mary Ann (Lilley) Tirabassi, age 78, passed away at D’Youville Senior Care, Lowell, Massachusetts on Sunday, June 11, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born November 14, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York to Emma V. (Moeller) and John J. Lilley II. Mary Ann attended Catholic schools for her education.  On May 18, 1958, she married Donald J. Tirabassi and they have been married for 59 years.

She was a native New Yorker and had lived in North Carolina for 18 years, before moving to New Hampshire in 2011, when her Alzheimer’s disease became more advanced and to be closer to her children and grandchildren.   She worked in several capacities including bookkeeper, accountant and a key punch operator for the following companies; Hageman Milk Company, Hebrew National Kosher Meat Products and the Ideal Toy Company.

Mary Ann had many interests and loved to bowl, make ceramics, do cooking and baking and most of all showing the love for her children, grandchildren and husband.  She was a loving wife, and an incredible mother and grandmother.

She always saw the good in everyone and was quick to forgive. She would say that people with problems deserved a second chance in life to redeem their wrong doings.  Her cheerfulness and thoughtfulness would brighten the day of those she met.

She is survived by her husband Donald, daughters Angela Napolitano, Lisa Ann Snyder and son Dennis J. Tirabassi; Angela’s husband Richard Napolitano and their three children Joseph, Christina and Dominic Napolitano; Lisa’s husband Gordon Snyder and their three children Maria, Kelly and Grant; sister Veronica George and her children Susan, Tony, Linda, Sharon and their children and grandchildren; and sister-in-law Josephine Lilly and her family. Mary Ann was predeceased by her brother, John J. Lilley III.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the management staff, Nurses and CNA’s (Certified Nurses Assistants) and Volunteers at D’Youville Senior Care nursing facility for their love, and care they provide to all the residents there. Also, a special thanks to Hospice for their help and support in the closing days of Mary Ann’s life.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH, on Thursday June 15^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Rte. 130, Nashua, NH, Friday June 16^th at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church. Interment will take place at the South Chatham Cemetery, Rte. 28, South Chatham, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, website www.Alz.org.

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

Lorene “Nicky” (Morefield) Nicola passed away peacefully at her home in Nashua, NH on June 11, 2017 at the amazing age of 96. Lorene (“Nicky”) was born in Enid, OK on November 16, 1920, the second of 7 children. She graduated from Enid High School and studied languages at Northwestern State University in Alva, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Stanley C. Nicola, her parents: Ruby (Branson) and Glenn Morefield, brothers: Marion, Dean, Robert and Richard Morefield, and a sister Nell Jean Meyers.

Lorene is survived by a sister: Della Ann (Morefield) Polwort (and Neal) of Enid, OK, and her children: Charles (and Clarice) Nicola of Oklahoma City OK, Karel Nicola-Goodenough of Tulsa OK, and Yvette Nicola (and John Muha) of Spring TX. Lorene will be missed by her grandchildren: Kristin (Nicola) and Ken Coughlin of Oklahoma City, April Bell of Nashua, NH, and Taylor Muha of Spring, TX. She also will be missed and remembered by her step-grandsons: Jeff Muha of San Diego CA and Justin Muha of Portland OR and her great-grandchildren: Katie (Corbett) Roswell, Andrew Corbett, and Alex Coughlin (all of Oklahoma), plus many nieces and nephews.

Lorene was active on the board of directors for the Tulsa council of “Camp Fire Girls” (as it was called then), the Boy Scouts of America and the Newcomers Club when the family moved to Nashua, NH in 1967. She was an accomplished cook, gardener, and seamstress, self-taught creator and decorator of beautiful wedding and birthday cakes; created keepsake ceramic pieces and various crafts; and loved doing research. She loved to read, and it didn’t matter the subject. She would spend countless hours helping others find answers to their questions or projects (long before the internet). She studied Bonnie Prudden myotherapy techniques and was an accomplished accupressurist.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a cause of your choosing, but of particular interest to Mrs. Nicola was animals, Native Americans, cancer research, NH Meals On Wheels, etc.

Condolences for the family may be offered online at [MEMORIAL WEBSITE URL].
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

MaryEllen (Murray) Christiansen Photiades, 78, of Nashua, wife of Socrates Photiades, passed away Tuesday evening, June 6, 2017 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

A native of New Rochelle, New York, MaryEllen was born on August 7, 1938, a daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth (McEvoy) Murray. Educated in New York, she was a graduate of the College of New Rochelle where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. MaryEllen was then employed for a time as a programmer with IBM (International Business Machines).   

MaryEllen and her first husband, Edward J. Christiansen, were married on November 18, 1961 and shared over 24 years together until his passing on March 13, 1986. She was also predeceased by her brother, William H. Murray Jr.

Members of her family include her husband Socrates, whom she married on April 13, 2002; her eight children, Edward J. Christiansen, Jr., Susan M. Christiansen, Patricia A. Komor and her husband Paul, Elizabeth A. Mlekush, Michael A. Christiansen, Matthew F. Christiansen, Maryanne E. Christiansen, and John P. Christiansen and his wife Laura; eight grandchildren, Asher Komor, William Mlekush, Patrick Mlekush and his wife Alix, Thomas Hinsley, Beatrice Hinsley, James Christiansen, Brynner Christiansen and Arryn Christiansen; two great-grandchildren, Liam and Lydia Mlekush; her step-children, Mark Photiades and his wife Lori, Jeffrey Photiades and his wife Lynn, and Scott Photiades and his wife Georgia; two step-grandchildren, Kiersten and Kerra Photiades;  her sister, Margaret Michaud; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 17^th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua. Her family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 9 o’clock. A private interment will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. (https://www.hhhc.org/how-to-help/donate/).

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

Ronald Arthur (“Ronnie”) LeBlanc passed away peacefully at 11:40 a.m. on June 5, 2017 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, at age 95. He was born on February 28, 1922 in Campbellton, NB, the first of four children born to Philippe and Yvonne (Bujold) LeBlanc. In August 1923, when he was just eighteen months old, Ronnie left Canada with his parents, who settled in Nashua, NH. He attended St. Louis de Gonzague School, Crowley Elementary School, Nashua Junior High, and Nashua High School, where he played violin in the school orchestra, ran cross-country, and played on the tennis team.

Upon graduation from NHS in 1940, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), serving for six months in the road-building project on Mount Battie just outside Camden, ME. Before enlisting in the U.S. Marines in July 1942, he worked briefly at the Jackson Mills on Canal Street in Nashua and shortly thereafter at the Nashua Corporation on Franklin Street (at that time it was called Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper). Called up for active duty in July 1942, Ronnie underwent basic training at Paris Island, SC, and then attended AMF training School in Jacksonville, FL, before being deployed to the Pacific Theater early in 1944. There he served as an aircraft mechanic assigned to a fighter squadron that flew F-4U Corsairs on bombing runs launched from Makin (now Butaritari) Island, the Eniwetok Atoll, and then Kwajalain Island.

Ronnie returned stateside in May 1945 and married Jeannette Chomard (1922-2000), whom he had met while ice skating in Nashua back in January 1942, just seven months before he was called up for active duty. The newlyweds travelled cross-country by train to El Centro, CA, where he served out the final few months of his military enlistment at the Marine base there. He was honorably discharged from the Marines as a Staff Sergeant on December 14, 1945. Ronnie went back to his old job at the Nashua Corporation in January 1946 and worked there for over forty years, right up until his retirement in 1987. He worked in the Gummers Department, initially as a helper, then as a machine operator, and finally, in 1949, as a foreman. At that time, he was the youngest – and the highest paid – foreman at Nashua Corporation, supervising 33 people in this department. Subsequently, he became the foreman of the Breakers Department and the Combiners Department as well. To prepare for these jobs, he attended Lowell Tech for two years of night school and later, as a member of the Industrial Management Club of NH, he attended Industrial Management Seminars each year at UNH.

In addition to taking annual summer vacations with his family (to such places as Hampton Beach, the White Mountains, Cape Cod, Lake George, New York City, and Washington, DC) and periodic trips to visit Canadian relatives (mainly to Montreal, QC, Carleton, QC, and Campbellton, NB), Ronnie enjoyed playing golf, a sport that he discovered only in the late 1960s, when he was already in his forties. He played mainly at the Amherst Golf Course, Green Meadows (Hudson, NH), and the Whip ‘or Will Golf Course (in the Card Shop League). After his retirement, he also played golf regularly at courses in Port Charlotte, FL, and Myrtle Beach, SC. He made two holes-in-one, both of them at the Amherst Golf course (on the same hole).

During their 55-year marriage, Ronnie and Jeannette enjoyed socializing as a couple by going out dancing (especially at the VFW Hall on Quincy Street in Nashua on Saturday nights) and going out to play cards at the homes of friends and relatives. They became “snow birds” after Ronnie retired, travelling with a group of other Nashua couples each winter to the warmer climate down south. Following Jeannette’s death in 2000 (following two strokes), Ronnie lived by himself for several years in Nashua, but moved in 2006 to Falmouth, ME, buying an apartment at Ocean View, a retirement community located there. He made some close friends and acquaintances at his new residence. He even managed to take a few vacation trips (two of them to distant Seattle) and, for a while, he continued to play some golf. But the broken hip that he suffered from a fall in February 2013 and the increasing pain of arthritis slowed him down quite a bit during his final few years. He still managed to get around fairly well with a cane or a walker, however, participating in many of the activities at Ocean View and going out for lunch each weekend with one of his three adult children. And he very much enjoyed watching old films on television and rooting for his favorite Boston sports teams – especially his beloved Red Sox – from the comfort of his easy chair. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him for his sense of humor, his cheerful disposition, and his easy-going personality.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jeannette, his mother Yvonne, his father Philippe, and his three siblings and their spouses: Irene and Victor Zibolis, Jeannine and Robert Beaudin, and John and Rita (Beauregard) LeBlanc.

He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Richard and Doris (Lavoie) LeBlanc of Scarborough, ME, Ronald and Lynda (Galard) LeBlanc of Edmonds, WA, and Michele and Gary Gagne of Cape Elizabeth, ME; by his seven grandchildren and their spouses: Brenda and Thomas Van Dzura of Essex Junction, VT, Justin LeBlanc and his ex-wife, Hope Freeman LeBlanc, both of South Portland, ME, Renée and Gibson Fay-LeBlanc of Portland, ME, Anne and Aaron Davis of Falmouth, ME, Martin and Amanda (Wright) LeBlanc of Seattle, WA, Nicole Gagne of South Portland, ME, and Christopher Gagne and his fiancée, Jenie Song, both of Arlington, MA; and by his eleven great-grandchildren: Kyle, Darren, and Joseph Van Dzura of Essex Junction, Andrew and Theo LeBlanc of South Portland, Liam and Emmett Fay-LeBlanc of Portland, Owen, Vivian, and Edwin Davis of Falmouth, and Amélie LeBlanc of Seattle.

In lieu of flowers, Ronnie requested that donations be made either to the Special Olympics of Maine, 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106 or to the Special Olympics of New Hampshire, 650 Elm Street, #200, Manchester, NH 03101.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 24th, at 10:00 a.m. at Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, NH 03060. A Rite of Committal, immediately following the Mass on Saturday, will be held at St. Louis Cemetery, West Hollis Street (across from St. Joseph’s Church), Nashua, NH 03062. A Bereavement Reception will be held at 11:45 a.m. on that same day at the Alpine Grove Banquet Facility, 19 South Depot Road (Rt. 111A), Hollis, NH 03049. On Thursday, June 29th, a Celebration of Life Reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Blueberry Commons (across from 7 Blueberry Lane), Ocean View Retirement Community, in Falmouth, ME 04105.

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

Veda Ann (Lane) Richardson of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully at the Kent Village at The Huntington in Nashua on Sunday evening, June 4, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Veda was born on January 21, 1931 in New Haven, CT to Frederick Henry Lane and Veda Florence (Wattis) Lane of Hamden, CT.  She grew up in Hamden and attended Hamden public schools, graduating from Hamden High School in 1948.  In 1947 she attended her Junior Prom with her future husband of 67 years, Thomas Franklin Richardson Jr. of New Haven, CT.  Veda and her friends, including lifelong friend DeeDee (Somerville) Krick, (introduced Tom to Veda) were also active members of the High Lane Club in Hamden.  Veda attended Beaver College (now Arcadia University) in PA for one year and then married Tom on June 18, 1949 in the beautiful formal garden of her Aunt Toady and Uncle Sherwood Lane in Hamden, CT.

Following their wedding Veda & Tom moved to Georgetown, SC where Veda delivered their first child in the local doctor’s office. Tom worked for a local radio station. Veda and Tom then moved to Columbia, SC where Tom obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering at USC and Veda delivered their second child. Upon moving to Williamstown, MA in 1953, Veda delivered their third child and continued her very full-time job as mother and housewife. After six years in Williamstown, the family of five moved to Auburn, NY where Veda once again delivered a child, their only daughter. Two years later the family moved to Concord, NH where, for her final delivery room performance, Veda delivered their fifth child.

Veda’s primary employment for about twenty years was as a dedicated and loving housewife and mother. Once their two youngest children were in school Veda worked as a sales clerk for a women’s apparel store, earned her NH Real Estate Sales and Brokers licenses and then worked for Damon Real Estate in Nashua, NH. With the rapid expansion of her husband’s business in the 1980’s, Delta Education of Nashua, Veda went to work in the family business where she preformed several jobs including accounting and personnel management.

Veda enjoyed gardening, swimming, travel, reading mystery novels, fall foliage tours, time with grandchildren, and anything chocolate.

In 1999, Veda and Tom celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a large family gathering and an around-the-world trip on the super-sonic Concorde airliner. After 39 years in their Westbrook Drive home, site of numerous July 4th gatherings with extended family, age was catching up and Veda and Tom moved to an apartment in the new Huntington Retirement Community in Nashua.

Veda and Tom will always be remembered for their business and family leadership and quiet generosity to family and community. Veda and Tom have been strong supporters of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Rivier University, Girls Inc and numerous other charitable organizations. They have generously assisted with school and college tuition for all their grandchildren and their spouses. Veda and Tom were 50-year members of the Nashua Country Club. For many years Veda and Tom wintered at their condominium on Seven Mile Beach in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Veda is survived by their children Thomas F. Richardson 3rd, and his wife Elizabeth (George) Richardson of Durham, NH, Harvey Frederick Richardson and his wife Pamela (Rowell) Richardson of Hollis, NH, Ann Veda Richardson of Lake Placid, NY and Gilbert Wattis Richardson and his wife Laura (Smith) Richardson of Benton, NH. Veda was predeceased nine months ago by her husband Tom and in 2006 by another son, Hamilton Harlow Richardson of Nashua, NH. Veda is also survived by four grandchildren, Ellen Minot (Richardson) Frentzen, her husband Derek Frentzen and Veda’s great-grand daughter Abigail Harlow Frentzen of Melrose, MA; Matthew Thomas (Richardson) and his spouse Jake Bruneau-Richardson of Boston, MA, Martha Lane Richardson of Durham, NH; and Heather Ann Richardson of Hollis, NH.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Girls, Inc of Nashua or the charity of one’s choice.

Calling hours will be held at the Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday June 8th from 7 to 9 PM and Friday, June 9th from 5 to 7 PM. A gathering of family and friends will be held after the Friday calling hours at Martha’s Exchange, 185 Main Street, Nashua.

      Oswald Lloyd Allen, 67, of Hooksett, NH, husband of the late Pauline J. Moreau, passed away at his home, Saturday, May 20, 2017 after a brief illness.

      A native of Jamaica, Oswald was born on August 31, 1949, a son of Linnett (Rattray) Allen and the late Charles Allen. He resided in Denham Farm, Parish of Manchester, Jamaica for many years before immigrating to the United States in the mid 1970s. Mr. Allen worked as a self- employed truck driver.

       In his leisure time, Oswald enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, traveling and especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

       Members of his family include his mother, Linnett Allen; his three children, Lloyd O. Allen and his wife, Carmella Leslie-Allen, David E. Allen and his wife, Kelli Searles-Allen, and Julia Goode and her husband Hasan; his grandchildren,  Julian Goode, Kharia Goode, Nysi Goode, Dominic O’Neil, Miguel Leslie and LouCynthia Allen; great-granddaugther, Rosie Leslie; three brothers, Clarence, Tony and Roy Allen; five sisters, Barbara Ann, Faye, Mavis, Dawn and Beverly Allen; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

       Besides his father, Oswald was predeceased by his wife Pauline, who passed away January 12, 2016; and twin sisters, Audrey and Sissy.

 SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery, 71 Derry Road, Rte. 102, Hudson, NH, Monday morning, June 5^th at 11 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Leon W. Mack, 81, of Culpeper, VA, a native and former Nashua resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Leon was born in Nashua on April 22, 1936 to the late Walter Mack and Julia (Vieckis) Gioseffi. A resident of Culpeper, Virginia since 2015, he previously resided in Auburn, NH for many years.

    Educated in local schools, Leon was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1954 and served a with the Air Force. He continued his education at Northeastern University in Boston, MA where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1959. He began his engineering career at Sanders Associates and worked for many companies through the years as an engineer performing stress analysis, pipe flow analysis, thermal analysis, heat exchanger design and machine design. Everyone remembers Leon as an engineer at heart. He looked at everything as an engineering challenge and a problem to solve; from thermal heat transfer analysis on a submarine, to inventing a handcrafted fish net that safely catches and releases his pet catfish.

     Leon loved gardening, fishing, bike riding, and polka music. Leon was always excited to share about the project he was working on and was always encouraging others to join him. His family, grandchildren, and friends have many stories to share from bike rides through town, camping trips, planting vegetables, playing the name the flower game, to his swimming pool stocked with catfish!

   Leon will dearly missed by his wife, Eva (Briand) Mack with whom he shared 55 years of marriage; his children, Pamela Delaney of Bedford, NH and Kevin Mack; Pamela’s husband Bill, their children Kim and Meghan Delaney; his step sister, Joyce Williams and husband Peter. Leon will also be missed by his many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and neighbors.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 26^th from 4 to 7 p.m.  His funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 43 Franklin Street, Nashua, NH 03064; or the New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 E. Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03019. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Joseph J. Calvetti, 91, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 15, 2017 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

    A resident of Nashua for many years, Joe was born and raised in Milford, NH the youngest son of eight children of the late Mary R. (Jacques) and Joseph A. Calvetti. Joe thoroughly enjoyed his childhood in Milford, spending most of his time outdoors either fishing and hunting or just spending time with his siblings. Like so many of his high school classmates, the war caught up with him and he joined the US Army and served in France towards the end of World War II.

    Upon returning from the war, he met his wife Claudette T. LeSage and settled in Nashua and raised their family. Mr. Calvetti was employed at Nashua Corporation where he worked for over 30 years in various departments. He was a hard worker and always provided for his family.

   Joe could always be found puttering around in his garden or trying to find the last box to fill on his latest crossword puzzle. Having played numerous sports in his early years, he continued to enjoy following local sports. He was also a devoted cribbage player and played in various leagues throughout his life, including a Chelmsford league that he always looked forward to and continued to play in up until a month ago. Joe was a longtime communicant of St. Christopher Church.

    Members of his family include his wife of 56 years, Claudette T. Calvetti; his three children, Deborah Calvetti of Nashua, Sandra (Calvetti) Lones of Milford and James Calvetti of Townsend, MA; two grandchildren, Amanda and Meghan Lones of Milford; his youngest sister, Dolores Leger of Milford, NH; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

     In addition to his parents, Joe was also predeceased by two brothers, William and Domenic Calvetti; and four sisters, Juliette Fraser, Dorothy and Jacqueline Calvetti and Marie Curcio.  

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, May 18^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Community Services, 70 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Joshua N. Gamache, 42, of Mont Vernon, NH, passed away Friday afternoon, May 12, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones, after a lengthy illness. 

     Born in Nashua on October 3, 1974, he is a son of Brian N. and Bonnie (Christopher) Gamache of Mont Vernon. Josh was a graduate of Milford High School Class of 1993.

     Josh was a very kind and generous soul, had a great love for his family and friends and was well known for his amazing sense of humor.  Josh was an avid New England sports fan, had a great love for animals, music and life itself.

     Members of his family include his parents, Brian and Bonnie Gamache; his brothers, Jason Gamache and Justin Gamache; aunts and uncles, Patricia and Robert Allen of Amherst, Cary and Michael McNulty of Hollis, Nancy Christopher Chabot, Tammy and Jack Crisp, and Jeffrey Green, all of Nashua, Elaine Gamache and Laurie and Kurt Meyer, Barbara Gamache, his Uncle Lats; and many cousins. Josh was predeceased by his grandparents, Blaise E. and June O. (Burton) Gamache; Barton P. Christopher and Annabelle C. (Fontaine) Christopher Green; step-grandfather, John R. Green; his aunt, Rebecca (Christopher) Layton; and his uncles, David A. Gamache, Thomas C. Gamache and Barton Christopher Jr.           

     There will be no services, there will be a celebration of life at the family residence Saturday, May 20^th beginning at 1:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers anyone who wishes may make a donation to any animal support charity in Josh’s name. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Mary L. (Nolan) Sargent, 92, a lifelong Nashua, NH native, formerly of Milford St. Nashua, died peacefully, amongst her family Thursday,  May 11, 2017, at Fairview Nursing Home, Hudson, NH following several years of declining health.

She married George W. Sargent, September 1947, and were married for 62 years at the time of his passing in December 2009. Mary was born in Nashua on March 14, 1925 to John and Florida (Bernier) Nolan. She graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1944.

After graduation, Mary began a career at Nashua Corporation as a typist. Mom was quite the lady, she believed in herself. She applied for a typist position despite the fact that she wasn’t really a typist! She taught herself while on the job!  In her later years, she worked for the Nashua Police Department as a Crossing Guard. Her post, for many years, was at Jean’s Foodland. At the same time, she had a second job, at Nashua High School, in Food Services. She was in charge of the Salad Bar. Mary was referred to as “The Salad Bar Lady”.

Mary, from her very early years, always loved to dance! She took tap dance lessons for many years. Her passion was enjoyed into her late seventies when she danced with the Seniors in their annual Dance Reviews. Mary’s hobbies were knitting her daughter’s sweaters, scarves, hats and mittens. She loved to cook for her family. Mary was taught by the best. Her father, John Nolan, was a cook during WWI in France, and her uncle, Levi Lord, who owned Lord’s Inn at many locations in Nashua taught her many great cooking secrets.

Our mother enjoyed her travel years. She traveled to the Elks conventions and Navy reunions nationwide with her husband, George. Mary enjoyed many years in Florida as a “snow bird.” Her most favorite trip was to Europe, where she toured Italy with her sister-in-law, Alice Nolan. She spoke of that trip often.

Mary had the most beautiful personality. She would easily start a conversation with strangers. Ward 1 voters enjoyed having her as a moderator at Charlotte Ave. School. Mary was a very proud woman.  She was dressed and ready to go whenever the opportunity presented itself. The true passion of Mary’s life was her family. As her daughters became adults and parents, they saw with new eyes what she gave them, a precious and priceless gift as a loving, self-sacrificing mother.

Mom experienced a stroke many years ago and she personified “The Greatest Generation,” with courage and determination as she addressed life’s difficulties. Mary will truly live forever in the hearts and minds of those she has left behind. She never lost her grace, her charm or her smile! Mary touched the hearts of everyone who knew her and she left her sweet legacy with many.

Mary was pre-deceased by her parents, John and Florida Nolan, her husband, George, her brother and very best friend, John Nolan, Jr., her brother-in-law, John “Jack” Sargent, and two infant grandchildren, Amy Richard and Kraig Ball. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Plourde and her husband Ron, Susan Richard and her husband, John, Brenda Ball and her husband Vinnie, all of Nashua; seven grandchildren, Ryan Plourde and his wife Tara, Scott Plourde and his wife, Stacie, Jeff Richard and his wife, Sheri, Keith Richard and his wife, Amy, Kyle Ball and his girlfriend Sarah, Melissa (Ball) Woelflein and her husband John and Erik Ball. Nine great grandchildren, Grant and Brendan Plourde, Mackenzie, Cassidie and Camden Plourde, Colton Richard, Emily and Carter Richard, and Sarah Woelflein. Sister-In-Law, Alice Nolan, of Nashua, Sister-In-Law, Theresa Sargent of Chelmsford, MA., several nieces and nephews.

Mary’s family would like to express a very special thank you to her Extended Family, at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, NH. The staff took very good care of her and her entire family. They were the light and laughter in her life over the past 9 years. Each and everyone who are near and dear to our hearts, we thank you for the support you have given to us and the love you shared.

Mary and her family were blessed with the love and care of special people called Home Health and Hospice. They helped us all maneuver the many hills and valleys of the dying process with love and compassion. We thank you for your commitment to honor the dying with respect and love.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Monday May 15, 2017, 4-7pm.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday at 11 am in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua NH 03063. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Home Health and Hospice Care 7 Executive Park Drive Merrimack, NH. 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Marie Claire (Maheux) Cote, 94, of Nashua, widow of Henry D. Cote, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, May 10, 2017 at the Courville at Nashua after a brief illness.      

     Mrs. Cote was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Joseph Victor and Rose A. (Levesque) Maheux. Known to her family and friends as Claire, she grew up in Concord, NH and was a graduate of Concord High School Class of 1941.  After her graduation, Claire worked in the office of Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Concord.

     Claire and her husband Don as he was fondly known, were married on August 14, 1954 and resided at the Harlingen Air Force Base in Texas. The couple lived in Derry, NH for a short time before moving to Nashua where they made their home for many years before relocating to Hudson in 1975.

     A homemaker, Claire also assisted her husband in the operation of the Great Eagle Motel on Route 111 in Hudson for several years.

     In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Don Cote, who passed away March 10, 1996. Claire was also predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Delmina “Babe” and Wilbur Marden.

     Members of her family include her three children, Rose S. Cote and her husband Yvan D. Cote of Franklin, NH, Victor A. Cote, and Janet M. Cole and her husband Paul F. Cole all of Hudson; five grandchildren, Valerie R. Mock, Kelly Y. Cote, Austin J. Cote, Natasha C. Cole and MacKenzie A. Cole; five great-grandchildren and four nieces.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 12^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John XXIII Parish at St. John The Evangelist Church, 27 Library Street, Hudson, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Londonderry at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimers Association, 166 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com