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    Denise G.L.A. Labrie, 58, of Litchfield and formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, November 10, 2016.

    Born in Nashua on May 10, 1958, she is a daughter of Armande G. (Beaulieu) Labrie and the late George J. Labrie. Denise attended St. Francis Xavier School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1976. She furthered her education at the University of New Hampshire where she majored in Fine Arts.

    While raising her family, Denise often referred to herself as a Domestic Engineer. She kept an immaculate home, and was involved in every aspect of her children’s lives, as was often seen through their school projects and her volunteerism. Denise was an Art Teacher at St. Christopher School and more recently worked as a caregiver and companion.

    Denise was the consummate mother and caregiver to anyone or anything that needed her. She was an accomplished artist and avid reader, animal lover and New England sports fan.

     She is survived by her mother, Armande G. Labrie of Bedford, NH; her three children, Gregory P. Bonnette and his wife Michelle of Medfield, MA, Lorilee B. Butler and her husband Sean of Norwood, MA and Alyssa M. Bonnette of Manchester, NH; her grandchildren, Amelia and Eamon; her sister, Marie Nickerson and her husband Eric of Milford, NH; her brothers, Michael “Mitch” Labrie and his wife Annie of Haverhill, MA and Daniel Labrie and his wife Karen of Epping, NH. She will also be sorely missed by countless nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, godchildren, and those who would consider themselves her “adopted” children, all over the world.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, November 16^th from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service. Donations may be made in Denise’s memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 http://www.hsfn.org/donate-now. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

     Roland S. Neff, 84, of Bedford and formerly of Merrimack, passed away Saturday evening, October 15, 2016 at the Bedford Hills Center after a period of declining health.

     A son of the late Perley W. Neff and Vera E. (Jennison) Neff Chabot, he was born in Concord, NH on August 21, 1932. During his early years, Ron resided in Concord and then in Dracut, Massachusetts. He was educated in the Dracut School System. 

     Ron was a longtime local businessman who owned and operated Blue Star Glass Company in Hudson for several years and later owned Neff’s Mini Mart in Nashua.

    An active member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson, Ron served as a Deacon, Trustee and Sunday School teacher. He also served on the Board of Christian Education, was a Youth Group Leader, was a Past President of the American Baptist Men of New Hampshire and enjoyed candlepin bowling with the church league.

      Ron married Gloria H. Patten on January 30, 1954 and shared 60 years together until her passing on September 20, 2014. They enjoyed traveling to Montreal, Quebec and Florida.                                   

       Members of his family include his three children, Debra L. Lavoie of Hudson, Steven R. Neff of Manchester, and Sheryl L. “Sheri” Zipps and her husband Thomas of Merrimack; two grandchildren, Jered Neff and Kelly Gagnon and her husband Michael all of Manchester; two great-grandchildren, Layla and Sylus Gagnon; a sister-in-law, Priscilla Chabot of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Ron was also predeceased by his brothers, Perley W. “Chuck” Neff Jr. and Adelard “Al” Chabot.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday October 18^th from 6 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street in Hudson, Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Following cremation, interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street, Hudson, NH 03051. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Rita M. (Lepain) Anderson, 86, of Nashua, widow of Walter R. “Bob” Anderson, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 23, 1930. A resident of Nashua for many years, Rita was the head cook at Fairgrounds Elementary School when she retired from the Nashua School District.
She loved to travel cross country, visiting family, friends, and historical sites. Frequent trips to Mohegan Sun and Mystic, Connecticut were a favorite activity for her in recent years. Rita’s fighting spirit and zest for life will be an ongoing inspiration to all of us.
In addition to her parents and siblings, Rita was predeceased by her husband “Bob” who died on October 16, 2001. They were married on April 25, 1953 and shared 48 years together.
Members of her family include her five children, Karen Sousa, Carl Anderson and his wife Sally, Keith Anderson and his wife Lisa, Kurt Anderson, and Kim Anderson; six grandchildren, Dan Sousa, Kristin Anderson, Sara Peffer, Derek Anderson, Zakary Anderson and Zoey Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Brianna Sousa and David Sousa; her only living sister, Theresa Rivera of Providence, RI; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, October 12th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rita’s honor to Home, Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Local Business Owner, WWII Veteran

   Raymond E. Lorden, Sr., 92, of Hollis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in Dunedin, FL, while spending time with his sons at his winter home.

Born in Pepperell, MA, on September 19, 1924, Ray was a son of the late Charles and Josephine (Gardner) Lorden.  As a youth he worked long hours in the family ice business.  Following graduation from Pepperell High School in 1943, he was drafted into the Army and fought for his country while driving a Sherman tank on the battlefields of Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

In 1946 after returning from the war, he married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Dudley, of Hollis.  He worked with his brothers to grow their family business, Lorden Oil Company.   Ray moved his young family to Hollis in 1951 where he opened a branch of Lorden Oil as the company was expanding.

In 1986, Ray turned the family oil business over to his sons and nephews to run so that he and his wife could spend their winters in Florida and enjoy more time with their large and growing family, the family that was the center of his life. Ray will be remembered by all who knew him for his integrity, his gentleness and generosity.

Members of his family include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sally Cambra of Sutter Creek, California, Linda and Joseph Marcum of Hollis and Brenda and Michael Jastrab of Milford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Cheryl Lorden of Merrimack and Raymond Jr. and Joan Lorden of Hollis; and daughter-in-law Louise Lorden of Hampton.  Also surviving him are his sister Catherine Hynes of Pepperell, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ray was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine, two sons Alan Lorden and Brian Lorden; son-in-law Jerry Cambra; his five brothers, John Lorden, Charles Lorden, Richard Lorden, Norman Lorden, Timothy Lorden; and his sister, Eileen Shaughnessy.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, October 5^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 11 a.m. Ray will be laid to rest at East Cemetery in Hollis next his loving wife and two sons. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy could consider a memorial donation to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Dominick J. “Dom” Giovinazzo, 77, of Nashua, retired executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, September 24, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a brief illness. 

    Born in Glen Cove, New York on January 15, 1939, he was one of eight children of the late Angelo and Mary Lucy (Longo) Giovinazzo. Dom grew up on Long Island, NY and graduated from Glen Cove High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State University Class of 1961. An Army veteran, Mr. Giovinazzo served with the 1st Guard Company in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas from June 1962 to June 1968.

    Following his military service, Dom served as the Director of the South Omaha, Nebraska Boys Club for a few years. In January of 1971, Dom came to Nashua where he was the first executive director of the Boys Club of Nashua and later the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua until his retirement in 1999.

    Dom was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection and was a member of the Nashua Rotary Club West. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and was an avid golfer.

    Members of his family include his wife, Elizabeth A. “Liz” (D’Urso) Giovinazzo; his four children, Rocky Giovinazzo and his partner Michael Paquette, Deborah Giovinazzo, Erica Giovinazzo and Michael Giovinazzo; two grandchildren, Emily and Connor; four sisters and two brothers, Teresa DiLeo and her husband John, Marie Wolfle, Angelo Giovinazzo and his wife Carol, Katherine Battaglia, Frank Giovinazzo and his wife Debbie, and Phyllis Morrissey; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Dom was predeceased by a brother, Louis Giovinazzo.

     SERVICES: The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday morning, September 28^th from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o’clock. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

    Sylvia L. “Sibby” Wynott, 83, of Manchester and formerly of Nashua and Hudson, passed away Friday afternoon, September 16, 2016 at the Hackett Hill Center in Manchester after a period of declining health.

    A daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Lilie E. (Leard) Wynott, she was born in Nashua on February 13, 1933. Sibby was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1951 and furthered her education at a business college.

     She had been employed as a secretary at Sprague Electric Company in Nashua for many years and later worked for Tri-State Sales in Manchester for twenty years.

    In her leisure time, Sibby loved traveling to many countries around the world and trips to the beach. She also enjoyed reading novels, playing golf and softball and was a Red Sox fan. Sibby especially loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.

     Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence R. Wynott Jr. and her life time partner, Richard W. “Dick” Josef.

     Members of her family include a brother, Raymond W. Wynott of Nashua; a sister-in-law, Nancy Wynott of Nashua; her nieces and nephews, Dennis Wynott and his wife Sandra, Sheila Oliver and her husband Robert, Carol Duncanson and her husband Daniel, Susan Wynott, Sandra Tibbetts, Shawn Wynott and Scott Wynott and his wife Sherry; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews; her aunt, Helen Leard of Clear Lake, CA; also many members of the Josef family and several cousins.

      Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, September 24^th beginning at 10 a.m. followed by her funeral service at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the New Hampshire Lung Association.

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

     Linda L. (Corriveau) Knight, 69, widow of Chandler S. “Chan” Knight, passed away on September 16, 2016 in Huntsville, Alabama after a long struggle with depression.

     Linda was born on June 29, 1947 to Eleanor M. (Connor) and the late Eli Joseph “Frenchy” Corriveau in Nashua, New Hampshire. She attended local schools and graduated from Nashua High in 1965. Linda went on to receive her degree at Rivier College. She married the love of her life, Chan on June 7, 1977.  After raising their family in Hollis, NH, they moved to Florida in 1992 where they owned and operated the New Smyrna Beach Art Gallery.  Linda spent the last few years living in Huntsville, Alabama.

     Throughout her life, Linda had a passion for the arts. She enjoyed painting, metal work, and various other art specialties. In addition to being a gifted multimedia artist, Linda loved her dogs, Smitty and Walter.  Linda was the heart of the family and will be greatly missed.

     Members of her family include her mother Eleanor Corriveau of Nashua; her sister Virginia Crook and her late husband Jay; her brother Kelly Corriveau and his wife Cherry; her daughters, Jamie and husband Jim Carlen of Amherst, and Jodie Cloutier of Milford; her step-son and his wife, Scott & Trish Knight of Amherst; her step-daughter, Kimberly Knight of Vermont; her six grandchildren, Saralyn Carlen, Samantha Carlen, Zachary Clancy, Ellie Cloutier, Kelsey Knight, and Trevor Knight; her special nephews, Sam Crook, Jed Crook, and EJ Corriveau, her loving companion, Larry Shipman of Huntsville, AL; and many other family and friends.

    SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday September 28^th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention at outofthedarkness.org or mail to: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Brian R. Cross, 52, a native and lifelong Nashua resident, passed away at his home Thursday, September 15, 2016.                            

    A son of Edson D. and Mary Jane (Desrosiers) Cross, he was born in Nashua on June 9, 1964. Brian was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1982.

    Brian was a talented musician, playing piano and base with many local bands. He had been employed in the music business and also worked as a golf course landscaper.

     Besides his parents, Edson and Mary Jane Cross of Nashua; he is survived by his wife, Lori Cross; his sons, Justen Eaton and Mason Cross both of Nashua; three brothers, Norman Edson Cross of Lyndeborough, David Cross and his wife Lynn of Hudson and Steve Cross of North Carolina; his sister, Debra Ann Cross of North Carolina; also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

      There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Karen Diane Barley, 38, of Fitchburg, MA, passed away Thursday evening, September 1, 2016 at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster, MA.  

          Karen was born on August 3, 1978 to Verna (Butterfield) and Randy Barley in Ogdensburg, NY. She and her three brothers spent their childhood there and attended local schools. Karen was married in August of 1995 and began her family. She loved caring for and spending time with her children. Karen also took great pride in creating and keeping a beautiful garden.

She is survived her parents Randy and Verna Barley; her children, Janelle Skye Warren, Carl Warren Jr., Jason Warren, and Kevin Warren; her significant other, Brian Goyette; her brothers, John Barley, Lorne Barley, and Scott Barley; her former husband, Carl Warren; also nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Karen was predeceased by her son, Eric Andrew Barley as well as her grandparents.

    Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday September 8^th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nashua Presbyterian Church, located at 1010 W. Hollis Street Nashua, NH. A service will immediately follow the calling hours at the church. Family and friends are invited to attend. A funeral service will be held later in the month at the Presbyterian Stone Church in Ogdensburg, NY. The family would like to request that memorial donations be made to a gofundme account at  https://www.gofundme.com/2mwix8s or United Cerebral Palsy, 122 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

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

Deana Joanne Walker, 46, of Burlington, VT and formerly of Nashua, beloved wife of Richard B. Walker Sr and devoted mother to her children Rickie and Mary, passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

     The only daughter of Donald J. and Joanna E. (Anzalone) Cardinale of Nashua, she was born in Malden, Massachusetts on July 3, 1970. Deana grew up in Nashua and attended Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson and graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1988. She furthered her education at Rivier University where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Psychology.                                  

      Deana and her husband Ric were married in 1989 and they made their home in several locations during his military career before making their home in Vermont. Deana served as the key spouse (military family advocate). 

     In her leisure time, Deana enjoyed playing softball, movies, her Red Sox, trips to Disneyworld or the beach, and spending time with her family and pets; She was a member of the Dormition of The Theotokos Orthodox Church of Concord, NH where she was best known to her church family as Hannah. 

    Members of her family include her husband Richard Sr, with whom she shared the past 27 years; her children, Richard B. Walker Jr. and Mary Lydia Arlene Walker both of Burlington, VT; her parents, Donald J. and Joanna Elizabeth Cardinale of Nashua; two brothers, Donald A. Cardinale of Nashua and his fiancée, Erika of Saratoga, NY and David A. Cardinale and his wife Sarah of Amherst; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Margie (Terrin) Walker of Lincoln, ME; brother-in-law, Timothy S. Walker; nieces, Sonia and Alexis Walker, and Irene Cardinale; also aunts, uncles and cousins. Deana was predeceased by her German Shepherd dog “Vader”.

     “Nothing Gold Can Stay” Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower, But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank to grief, so dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. — Robert Frost.

    Calling hours will be held at St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral, 340 Clapboard Tree Street, Westwood, MA, Monday evening, August 29^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will also be held in St. Mark’s, Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.GoFundMe.com/dimesfordeana.

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

Joseph F. Gall, Jr., 67, a well-known Nashua attorney, passed away at his home, Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Born in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 1949, he was a son of the late Atty. Joseph F. and Margaret F. (Shea) Gall. A resident of Nashua since early childhood, Joe was a member of the first graduating class from Bishop Guertin High School in 1967 where he starred on the basketball team and held many scoring records. Joe attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY for two years and served two years of active duty with the Army. Following his honorable discharge, Joe attended the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana where he earned a Bachelor’s degree and then his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
Joe began his professional career in 1979 as co-founder and partner of Jordan & Gall of Nashua and ended his career as a senior partner of Jordan, Gall & Levesque, PLLC of Nashua in 2015, with many firms in between.
He was a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and served as President in 1995; served on the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association from 1995 -2011; was a Justice of the Peace and Notary Public. Active in the Nashua community, he served on the Board of Directors of Home Health & Hospice Care of Merrimack; was Chairman of the Board of Directors and Legal Advisor of the Adult Learning Center of Nashua; and served on the Board of Directors of the Nashua Children’s Home. Joe was a member of the American Legion, James E. Coffey Post #3 of Nashua; the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Rails to Trails Conservancy.
An avid outdoorsman and world traveler throughout his life, he shared his passions for hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting with his sons and friends. His favorite travels included rafting trips to Russia, Chile, and the Grand Canyon, as well as biking trips through Italy and New Zealand.
Members of his family include his three sons, Andrew J. Gall and his wife Lisbeth of Guatemala, Matthew J. Gall of Chicago, IL and Kevin C. Gall and his wife Katrina of Dover, NH; his former wife, Jeanne (Valliere) Gall of Nashua; his close friend, Patricia Murray of Hollis; his brothers and their wives, John D. and Peggy Gall of Arlington, VA and Timothy A. and Sharen Gall of Fort Wayne, IN; his aunt, Katherine (Shea) Morgan of Portsmouth; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday August 23rd from 4 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Adult Learning Center, 4 Lake Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Sir Robert D. Lepine, KCHS, 79, of Nashua, ended his journey on earth and entered into eternal life with his beloved Lord on Saturday evening, July 16, 2016 after a brief illness.

   Born in Nashua on June 21, 1937, he was a son of the late Donat J. and Orise (Collard) Lepine. Sir Robert married Mary R. Matylewski on June 25, 1960 and shared 45 years together until her passing on February 14, 2006.

    Sir Robert was educated in local schools and held two degrees in Business Management. He retired in 1996 after 30 years of service with Sanders/Lockheed Martin in the Contracts Division. Sir Robert was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua and a former communicant of St. Kathryn’s Parish in Hudson and the former St. Casimir Church in Nashua for over 50 years. He served on the church council and was a founder and first president of the St. Casimir Married Couples Club and was the first Eucharistic Minister at St. Casimir’s. From the age of 16, Sir Robert has been a very active and dedicated worker for the church. At St. Kathryn’s he had been an active member of many parish functions, parish council, VSA (Vocation Support Association) mercy meals, prayer group, grounds keeping and annual Bazaar. He felt the most important role he served was as Coordinator for the Vocation Support Association Committee providing prayerful and financial support to young men and women, along their path towards religious life.   

    Sir Robert was Knighted and Invested into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem by Sean Cardinal O’Malley at the command of his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and the Holy See and was invested on October 26, 2006 at Holy Cross Cathedral in Boston. Sir Robert was elevated to Knight Commander by Sean Cardinal O’Malley at the command of his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and the Holy See at a ceremony held at the Holy Cross Cathedral on November 16, 2011. He remained active and involved in every way he could in this Holy Order which he so loved, supported and revered. To be knighted into this Holy Order is to receive the highest honor that can be bestowed on any lay person or clergy by the Catholic church.

     Members of his family include his daughter, Linda M. (Lepine) Robinson and her husband Stanley Robinson of Merrimack; his grandson, Jonathan M. Robinson and his great-grandson Dylan Robinson all of Merrimack; brother-in-law, Albert Berger of Nashua; his loving extended family, Robert and Theresa Monette and their son, The Rev. Michael Monette who has been like a loving and faithful grandson to Sir Robert; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Fernand J. Lepine and Gerald J. Lepine; and two sisters, Yolande (Lepine) Cote and Loretta (Lepine) Berger.

 SERVICES: Everyone is invited to the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua on Friday evening, July 22^nd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063 or to Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, 340 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. (508) 754-3311. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Robert Wilfred Bourgeois, 54, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, July 1, 2016.

     Born in Manchester on July 9, 1961, he was a son of the late Oscar and Florence (Charron) Bourgeois. Bob grew up in Auburn, NH where he attended the Auburn Village School and was a graduate of Central High School in Manchester, Class of 1979. Prior to his disability, Bob had been employed in the shoe industry for a time.

     His hobbies included cooking, fishing, drawing and loved spending time with his family.

     Members of his family include his wife of 21 years, April M. (Cantone) Bourgeois; his three children, Amber Drost of Pittsburgh, PA, Brianna Bourgeois and Josh Bourgeois both of Nashua; three grandchildren, Mitchell and Draake Watrous, and Ryleigh Martin; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Carol Bourgeois of Manchester; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Armand Boucher of Manchester; two nephews and a niece, Corey Boucher, Brittany Boucher and Paul Bourgeois Jr.; and many cousins.                              

    There will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

      Adelaide D. “Ida” Fernandes, 100, widow of John C. Fernandes of Nashua, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday morning, June 23, 2016.

     A resident of Nashua for over 70 years, Ida was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 4, 1915 a daughter of the late Charles and Antonia DeJesus. She attended Lowell area schools. Ida began working at the Nashua Mills and went on to work at the J.F. McElwain Company for many years. She also worked in the dietary department at Greenbriar Healthcare of Nashua. After she retired, Ida was an active volunteer with the Grey Nuns and at the Senior Center of Nashua, Lowell and Chelmsford. Ida was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed singing for the “Silver Linings” and also enjoyed crocheting.

     In addition to her parents, Ida was predeceased by her husband John; her daughter Evangeline “Angie” Gallant, and eight of her siblings; Tony, John, Frank, Manny, Joe, Adam, Mary, and Angie.

     She is survived by her three sons; Robert Fernandes, John Fernandes, and David Fernandes and his wife Maryellen; twelve grandchildren; Lisa Hafley, Thomas Gallant, Michael Gallant, James Gallant, Raymond Gallant, Ann Jenkins, Patty Procek, David Fernandes, Frances Arteaga, Renee Soto, Dorothy Fernandes, and John Fernandes; eighteen great grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Alda Moriarty; many nieces and nephews.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday June 29th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorial donations be made 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.farwellfuneral.com

   Michel David Beaucher, 61, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Saturday, June 18, 2016.

   A lifelong resident of this city, Michel was born in Nashua on January 7, 1955, a son of the late Edgar L. and Cecile (Gagnon) Beaucher. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School class of 1973.  While in high school, Michel discovered his passion for art and painting, something his daughter would later share with him.

   Michel worked in Nashua his entire career. He was a printer at City Hall for ten years, and then a hospitality professional at the former Sheraton Tara hotel for ten years.  Lastly, he was the head maintenance professional at Boulder Park Apartments until he became disabled by a back injury.

  Michel had an outgoing personality and a gift for gab!  He was a true music fanatic and loved his Grateful Dead.  Some of his favorite activities included playing thousands of cribbage games, shooting pool at local bars, and tossing horseshoes in the backyard with family and friends.  Michel spent time hiking up Pack Monadnock with his son and daughter.  The man loved his New England sports teams and watched the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins with his son. He enjoyed gardening and had a great green thumb.      

    Members of his family include his two beautiful children, Joshua and Jillian Beaucher whom he raised with his former wife, Ann (Anctil) Beaucher-Berube; a brother, Robert E. Beaucher and his wife LuAnn of Nashua; two sisters, Sue Anctil and her husband David of Nashua and Carol Wood of Hollis; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Christopher, Nathan, Aaron, Jessica and Jonathan; and his two cats, Angel and Yin Yang.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday June 28^th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Michel would love to see everyone dressed in tie-dye clothing or very casual attire to pay your respects.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. 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