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Melvin E. “Mel” Dutton, 66, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday morning, February 3, 2017 with the comfort of his loving family, after a period of declining health.
A native and lifelong Nashua resident, he was born on September 28, 1950, a son of the late Ernest E. Jr. and Dorothy Mae (Titus) Dutton. He was also predeceased by his step-mother, Evelyn M. Dutton. Educated in local schools, Mel was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1969.
Mel began his career working with his father at the former Koppers Industries, Inc. of Nashua and the former Cast Craft of Manchester. He later worked for Owens Brockway Plastics in Nashua for several years.
In his leisure time, Mel enjoyed candlepin bowling, was an avid fisherman and was a coach and umpire for Nashua West Baseball. He also enjoyed following the New England sports teams especially the Boston Bruins.
Members of his family include his wife, Kathleen M. (Buckley) Dutton, whom he married on October 12, 1969 and shared 47 wonderful years together; his three children, Michael Dutton and his wife Shannon (Clarry) Dutton of Merrimack, Eric Dutton and Kelly Burgess of Pelham, and Wendy Dutton of Nashua; three grandsons, Nicholas, Matthew and Zachary Dutton; a brother, Ernest E. Dutton III and his wife Tina (Mosefski) Dutton of Indiana; two sisters, Patricia Ferguson and her husband Danny of Tennessee and Kristen Dutton of Nashua; also nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, February 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Neumann Church, 708 Milford Road, Route 101A in Merrimack, Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

JOHN A. SCHAPPLER

Goodbye and Welcome… March 21, 1921 – February 2, 2017
St. Peter was introduced to an amazing man today. He welcomes a husband, father, soldier, artist and servant of God. A man who looks critically at systems, always questioning the status quo, and expects everyone to do their part for the good of all. A man who lived for 95+ years, a role model who got the most out of life, refused to give up easily, encouraging all of us to do our part before willing to move forward and continue with eternal life. No regrets for the time we had with him here, time to
Rejoice for the life he has ahead.
John Alphonse Schappler was born in Springfield, MO on March 21, 1921 and moved to Atchison, KS at the age of 5. He was educated at local schools in Atchison, and then attended St. Benedict College. During World War II, he saw service in Germany and France. Returning from the War, John studied art at the Billie Moran School of Design in Kansas City, MO, and then studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago. He graduated from St. Ambrose College (University) with a BA in Art, where he also studied Calligraphy under Father Edward Catich. From the University of Iowa, John obtained his Master’s degree in Art. Though his art included painting, stone cutting, stain glass and typography, his favorite was letter design. He worked at IBM in Kentucky designing letters on the daisy wheel for the IBM Selectric typewriters, designing more typography in Chicago with Ludlow & Compugrahic, retiring from Itek in Nashua, NH.
John was always an active member of the Catholic Church, living his faith. At one time, John was active on the Liturgy Committee and more recently active as a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. John reached out to help whenever he could and was often found wrapping potatoes for St. Christopher’s Lenten dinners.
Survivors include his wife, Mercedes Jane of 63+ years; 7 children, Paul Schappler (Kathy), Mary Young (Victor), Nancy Morris (Steve), Joe Schappler, Mark Schappler (Patti), Rita Banatwala (Miki), and Philip Schappler (Pam); 24 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Fr. Norbert Schappler and Justina Clements and numerous nieces and nephews. His other sister beat him home; Sr. Martinette Schappler of the Sisters of St. Joseph, previously passed away peacefully.
John A. Schappler will be missed, but never forgotten.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, February 6th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. The burial will be at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in honor of John A. Schappler to the Anna Schappler Scholarship Foundation at Conception Abbey in Conception, MO or St. Christopher Parish in Nashua, NH. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591 www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Bertha A. (Soucy) Laliberte, 80, of Danvers, MA and formerly of Nashua, passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017 at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, MA.
A resident of the New England Homes for the Deaf in Danvers since March of 2014, Mrs. Laliberte was born in Madawaska, Maine on June 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Edmond and Yvette Soucy. She was educated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at a School for the Deaf.
Bertha married Laurent L. Laliberte in Lowell, MA on October 11, 1956 and the couple made their home on Salem Street in Nashua. The Laliberte’s shared nearly 31 years together until his passing in September 1987.
A devoted wife and mother, Bertha enjoyed crochet, knitting and puzzles. She also loved traveling with her family to Disney World in Florida, New York City, Virginia, Kentucky, Texas and Montreal, Canada.
She was a communicant of the former St. Francis Xavier Church and later attended St. Christopher Church.
Members of her family include four children, Marcel L. Laliberte and his wife Heidi of Litchfield, NH, Pauline Rushia and her husband Andrew of Bradford, NH, Jacques Laliberte and his wife Tammy of Grottoes, VA and Robert Laliberte of Burlington, MA; six grandchildren, Erica Mueller, Derek Mueller, Kenneth Rushia, Michael Rushia, Samuel Rushia, and Timothy Laliberte and his wife Heather; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Sophia Laliberte; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was predeceased by her brothers and sisters.
Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Saturday morning, January 21st from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Bertha N. “Betty” Kazlauskas, 96, a resident of the Hunt Community in Nashua since 1997, and widow of former Nashua funeral director Charles F. Kazlauskas, passed away Tuesday morning, January 17, 2017 at her home at the Hunt Community.
A Nashua native, Betty was born on November 3, 1920, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Swakla) Wollen. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1938 and furthered her education at the former Nashua Business College.
Betty had been employed as a secretary at L.S. Starrett Company in Athol, Massachusetts for 27 years.
Betty and Charlie were married on July 2, 1968 at St. Casimir Church. She was associated with her husband in the operation of the Charles F. Kazlauskas Funeral Home in Nashua from 1968 to 1982.
Betty was a member of the Starrett Company 25 Year Club; and a member of the Nashua Senior Center. A communicant of the former St. Casimir Church for many years, she held membership in the St. Casimir Ladies Guild.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed flower and plant gardening and enjoyed traveling to Lithuania.
She was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, Charles F. Kazlauskas, who passed away on November 3, 1987; her sister, Mary Johnson in August 2008; and her stepson, Atty. Charles F. Kazlauskas Jr. in 2013.
Members of her family include her sister, Virginia Koughan and her husband Patrick of Riverside, CA; her step-daughters, Alyce Henchey of Woburn, MA and Helene Gustafson and her husband Gary of Hilton, NY; three step-grandchildren, Erik Gustafson and his wife Shane of Ransomville, NY, Julie Rose of Salem, MA and Rosemary Henchey of Woburn, MA; two step great-grandchildren, Caspian and Kaitlyn Gustafson; two nieces and a nephew.
Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday morning at from 10:30 to 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery on Friday. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Armande “Mandy” (Turgeon) Hughes, 89, passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by those who loved her. She died with dignity and grace which is how she lived.
Armande was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Adjutor and Marie Louise Turgeon in Somersworth, New Hampshire. She was educated at St. Martin’s Parochial School, graduated from Villa Augustina High School and studied cosmetology. Mandy own a hair salon in Dover, NH for several years and later worked in the jewelry department at Miller’s clothing store in Nashua for 23 years where she made many friends. She had an infectious smile!
In 1950, she married Patrick “Buddy” Hughes, a marriage of 53 years. They had a beautiful family – seven children, sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mandy was predeceased y her husband in 2003 and was the last surviving member of the Turgeon family.
Armande loved children, classical music, poetry and the beach. “Mandy”, “Memere”, “Grandma”, “Mimi”, “Mom” … we’ll miss you.
A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, January 19 from 8am to 9 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua at 9:30 am.
Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date. The family has requested lieu of floral offerings, please consider a donation in Mandy’s name to the Meals On Wheels, 70 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Claire M. (Shea) Sullivan, 95, of Nashua, widow of former Nashua Mayor Dennis J. Sullivan, passed away Thursday morning, January 12, 2017 at the Courville at Nashua after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Sullivan was born in Claremont, NH on August 25, 1921, a daughter of the late Daniel W. and Alada (Nolin) Shea. After moving to Nashua in 1933, Claire resided in the Crown Hill neighborhood for over eighty years. She attended local schools, was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1939 and furthered her education at Simmons College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in business.
Claire had been employed with the former New England Bobbin & Shuttle Company and Greenerd Arbor Press and Machine Company both in Nashua. She later worked at the rectory of St. Patrick Church for several years.
She loved spending time at Rye Beach and also travelled to Canada and Ireland. Claire also enjoyed antiquing and was always interested in politics; especially assisting her husband with his many mayoral elections.
Claire and her husband Dennis were married in 1951 and shared twenty-seven years together until his passing in 1978. She was also predeceased by her brother, James D. Shea in 1995 and her sister, Patricia M. Shea in 1999.
Members of her family include four sisters-in-law, E. Rita Shea of Hudson, Jacqueline Sullivan of Merrimack, Beverly McKay of Nashua and Bea Sullivan of Dover, NH; many nieces, nephews and cousins, including Kathleen and Albert Ahlman, Kevin and Sandra Shea and Terence and Diane Shea; grandniece, Amanda Ahlman; grandnephew, Benjamin Shea; and cousin Marilyn Deerfield of Naples, FL.
Her family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staffs of Home Instead Senior Care, Visiting Nurses Hospice Care of Manchester and Courville at Nashua for their excellent care of Claire.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, January 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. 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, 313 Washington Street, Ste 310, Newton, MA 02458. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

David Andrew Boulia, 53, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, due to complications from pneumonia, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
One of five children of the late Kenneth R. and Theresa C. (Mason) Boulia, he was born in Nashua on February 1, 1963. David was educated in Nashua schools and had been employed at Highland Tool Company, Inc.
David enjoyed spending time outdoors since he was a young boy. From riding bikes and hanging out at the dam with childhood friends he remained close to throughout his life, to camping trips up at Tripoli Rd in his teens and twenties, fishing and cookouts at Pa’s camp at Baboosic Lake and boating, snowmobiling and ice fishing at Uncle Don’s camp in Moultonborough. He especially looked forward each year to participating in the New Year’s Day Swim in Boston, the SONH Penguin Plunge at Hampton Beach and the Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Winnipesaukee where he will be missed this year. Above all David loved spending time with his family and friends and would spend days planning and preparing to make even the smallest occasions more special.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia I. (Perry) Boulia of Nashua, whom he married on July 4, 1992 and shared nearly 25 years together. Other beloved family members include two brothers and their wives, Kevin and Desiree Boulia of Nashua and Chris and Marsha Boulia of Weare; two sisters, Anne Cassidy and her husband Mike, and Mary Boulia; a father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Dolores Perry, all of Nashua; two sisters-in-law, Susan Nutting and her husband Larry, of Nashua, and Judi Lavallee and her husband Phil of Merrimack; an Uncle and Aunt, Donald and Janet Boulia of Moultonborough; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. He will remain forever in their hearts.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, January 16th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to the Special Olympics of New Hampshire, 650 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Donald M. Mayo, 70, a well-known Nashua native and insurance agent, passed away unexpectedly, Friday afternoon, January 6, 2017.
Born in Nashua on October 26, 1946, he was a son of the late Marvin F. and Juliette A. (Therriault) Mayo. Donald attended the former St. Francis Xavier School and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1964. In the summer of ’64 he joined the Navy and furthered his education at the Store Keeper School in Rhode Island and later was stationed in Iceland. After his honorable discharge, Donald attended Rivier College in Nashua where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Business.
Mr. Mayo began his career in retail management for the former W.T. Grants at Simoneau Plaza and Almy’s department store at the Nashua Mall. In January 1979, Donald became an agent and underwriter for New York Life Insurance Company and founded Donald M. Mayo & Associates in Nashua.
Donald was a life-member of the Million Dollar Round Table of New York Life and was a member of the New Hampshire Association of Life Underwriters and served on its Board of Directors. A communicant of St. Patrick Church, he was active with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society; was a former CCD teacher at Immaculate Conception Parish and was a 1st Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11907. In his leisure time, Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, especially walks at the beach with his beloved wife and his grandsons, as well as attending his grandsons’ numerous sporting events and performances.
Members of his family include his wife, Cynthia F. (Greenwood) Mayo, whom he married on November 5, 1966 and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; his children, Ann E. M. Peters and her husband Michael, and Dawn M. Mayo all of Nashua, and Jonathan Mayo of Tucson, AZ; six grandchildren, Nathan Terrin, Matthew Terrin, Zachary Peters, Alexander Peters, Amanda Terrin Sztoltz and Stephen Terrin; a brother, Dr. Richard A. Mayo and his wife Victoria of Bluffton, SC; a sister, Carol L. Nichols and her husband Raymond of Merrimack; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Donald was also predeceased by a sister, Judy Mayo; and a grandson, Patrick Joseph Terrin.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, January 13th from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made in Donald’s memory to the LiveLikePat scholarship fund at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Lucille G. (Diggins) Clark, 89, of Nashua, widow of George H. Clark Jr., passed away early Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 at the Maple Leaf Healthcare Center in Manchester, after a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of this city, Mrs. Clark was born on July 8, 1927, one of ten children of the late Albert and Delima (Levesque) Diggins. She attended Nashua schools and had been employed with the former International Shoe Company, Doehla Greeting Card Company and Dr. Crisp School.
Lucille and her husband George were married on October 4, 1947 and shared nearly 33 years together until his passing on August 22, 1980. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Albert Diggins Jr. and Daniel Diggins.
Members of her family include her daughters, Judith Froment of Nashua and Patricia Geer and her husband Bruce of Hudson; four grandchildren, Matthew Froment and his wife Jennie Lynn of Manchester; Nathan Froment and his wife Stephanie of Nashua; Amy Geer of Milton, MA; and Shannon Lacasse and her husband Patrick of Hudson; six great-grandchildren, Kendall and Kayleigh Froment of Nashua; Zaccary and Riley Lacasse of Hudson; Mackenzie Johnson-Geer of Milton, MA and Emma Froment of Manchester; four brothers, Thomas Diggins of St. Cloud, FL; Roger Diggins and his wife Treva, and Roland Diggins and his wife Bernice all of Nashua, and Richard Diggins and his wife Ellen of Bedford; three sisters, Gloria Savage of Merrimack, Doris Dupont and her husband Wilfred of Nashua and Patricia Rodgers and her husband Kenneth of West Springfield, NH; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday evening, January 9th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5 Bedford Farms Drive, #501, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

DENIS L. RAYMOND

Denis L. Raymond, 62, of Nashua, NH and Punta Gorda, FL passed away unexpectedly at his home in Florida, Monday, January 2, 2017.

He was born in Nashua, NH on July 31, 1954, the son of the late Leo E. and Carmen F. (Melanson) Raymond.

Denis was a life-long resident of Nashua where he was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1972. He was a well-known Nashua business owner for 30+ years. He was a proud owner of D.L. Raymond Construction, Inc. with a penchant for quality, dedication, hard work, and strong ethics.

Denis enjoyed spending time at the beach whether it was sitting on his deck peering out on the Atlantic Ocean, being on the boat, flaunting his expertise in fishing, or spending quality time with his beloved cats. Denis had a passion for cooking, especially for large groups of family and friends. Denis’ family and friends can always remember his amazing Surf & Turf gatherings. He was ultimately known as the “grill-master” because no one could cook a steak like he could.

Members of his family include his wife Bonni (Secord) Raymond of Nashua; a step-daughter, Heidi, and her husband George Ortiz of Hudson; two grandchildren Cameron and Jacob Ortiz of Hudson; an Aunt Florette Raymond of Hudson; and Stephanie Johnson, Denis’ long time Office Manager and friend.

SERVICES: Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH Thursday January, 12, 2017 from 5PM-8PM. Donations may be made to the Kitty Angels, Inc. P.O. Box 638 Tyngsboro, MA 01879 (www.kittyangels.org). Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com