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Carol A. Boucher

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    Carol A. Boucher, 86, of Goffstown and formerly of Nashua, widow of Benoit R. Boucher, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a period of declining health.         

   A resident of Goffstown for the past twenty years, she was born in Nashua on July 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Victor J. and Catherine (Dolan) Roy. Educated in local schools, Carol attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1955.

    In her leisure time, Carol and her husband enjoyed camping in their RV for 50 years and traveling around the country and spending winters in Florida. She was also an avid reader.

    Carol and Ben were married on January 30, 1960 and shared 63 years together until his passing on August 12, 2023.

   Members of her family include her five sons, David Boucher and his wife Karie, Marc Boucher, Joel Boucher, T.J. Boucher and his wife Lisa, and Christopher Boucher and his wife Nancy Simoneau; her nine grandchildren, Benjamin Boucher and his wife Carrie, Natalie Paradi and her husband Robert, Todd Boucher, Ethan Boucher, Gavin Boucher, Amber Rogers, Cori Boucher, Terri Hardy and her husband Van, and Harleigh Boucher; twelve great-grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Carol was predeceased by her brothers, Robert Roy and Victor J. Roy, Jr.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Carol and Ben at St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday, June 22nd at 10 a.m.  Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Following the interment, a Celebration of Her Life will follow at Carol’s home, 63 Montelona Road, Goffstown, NH. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Laurinda D. Ginja

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Laurinda Da Conceicao Ginja peacefully entered eternal rest on June 9, 2024 in her home in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. Born in a small village in Tinalhas, Portugal, Laurinda was the daughter of Francisco Jorge dos Santos and Maria do Rosario Eusebio. While in Portugal, she spent numerous years as an elementary school teacher in Vale do Figueira, Portugal. That passion for education would carry on years later as she would often teach her grandchildren Portuguese, as well as techniques for how to knit the perfect blanket (for anyone in possession of a coveted Vovo blanket, hold it close). In 1958, she married the love of her life, Joao Ginja, and moved to Lisbon where they began their family and welcomed the birth of their son, Francisco. In 1969, they made the decision to immigrate to the United States and found themselves building the next chapter of their life in Nashua, New Hampshire.

As Laurinda embarked on her new life, she was employed by Horton and Hubbard luggage manufacturing company, Hampshire Manufacturing, and later on at Teradyne Connection systems where she retired in 1992. Laurinda and her family invited the essence of Portugal into their lives where they could.  Imagine a garden brimming with fresh vegetables for a hearty pot of Caldo Verde, and grape vines for home-made wine to enjoy at family gatherings. A backyard filled with friends and family, grilled sardines and Sagres beer wouldn’t be an uncommon sight.

Embracing Portuguese traditions, especially with loved ones, was essential to creating a sense of home. After becoming a United States citizen, she helped her siblings, Tomas Santos and Celeste Ramalhinho, immigrate to the United States, leading to generations of family to develop their roots.

For anyone that knew Laurinda, you’d know that she loved to cook. If you said you weren’t hungry, you were lying. If you said “chega,” you got one more spoonful of soup. Laurinda, her sister and niece would spend hours in the kitchen making filhós during the holidays or catching the kitchen on fire using aguardente to make Borrachões. Laurinda will be forever missed and no bowl of Caldo Verde will ever taste as good.

She is survived by her son Francisco Ginja and daughter-in-law Janet M Ginja of Mont Vernon NH, her grandsons, Evan J Ginja of Weymouth Massachusetts and Ryan D Ginja of Los Angeles, as well as her great-granddaughter Luisa Vera Ginja Leong and fur-grandchildren Desi and Otto. She also leaves behind her sister Celeste Ramalhinho of Nashua NH and brother Francisco Santos of Tinalhas Portugal and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Thursday evening, June 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Infant Jesus Church (St. John XXIII Parish), 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, June 14th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Daniel J. Machado

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   Daniel J. Machado, 67, of Nashua, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Bridges by Epoch after a brief illness.      

    Born in Lowell, Dan was the son of the late Daniel S. and Theresa C. (Ares) Machado. He graduated from Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, NH and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell in 1978.

     Upon graduating from college, Dan accepted a job at Raytheon Technologies, where he worked as a Principal Software Engineer. He worked for Raytheon for 38 years until his retirement in 2016.

     In his earlier years, he was a gifted musician and performed in bands with local musicians in nightclubs and private functions. Dan was a talented keyboard player and brilliant in music arrangements. His love for music enabled him to teach young musicians at Miguel Music Studio.

     It was through his employment at Raytheon where Dan met his one true love, Kim Lee (Whitlock) Machado. Kim passed away in 2008 after a courageous battle form breast cancer, and not a day went by that she was not missed by Dan.
Dan enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Europe with his late wife and enjoyed his trips to Mexico and the Caribbean with family and friends. He was an avid reader and a movie buff. He was the proud owner of a 1956 Ford Thunderbird which he won several awards at numerous car shows. He also loved spending time with his two huskies.

     Dan leaves behind his daughter, Alexandra Lee “Ali” Machado of Virginia; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rae and Bob Bolton of Florida; a brother-in-law, Randy Page of Florida; two nieces, Bailey Bolton and Jennifer Page; and a nephew, John Page. Dan also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues and neighbors.

     A graveside service will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley Street, Nashua, Saturday, June 8th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Sylvia L. Reid

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     Sylvia L. Reid, 88, a longtime resident of Merrimack, widow of John D. Reid, passed away Monday afternoon, June 3, 2024 at the Community Hospice House, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Claremont on February 20, 1936, a daughter of the late Bernard and Carolyn (Ott) Thibodeau. Educated in Claremont schools, Sylvia was a graduate of Stevens High School Class of 1954. Sylvia moved to Nashua in 1954 and made her home in the area prior to purchasing the home she loved in Merrimack in 1969.

    In addition to raising her family, Sylvia was a waitress at Adamo’s restaurant in South Merrimack, Horace Greeley’s in Amherst and later at Hampshire Hills in Milford. She was also a licensed real estate broker in the 1970s.

    Sylvia loved to sew and made clothes for herself and her children. She also enjoyed baking a variety of delicious cakes and treats.

   Members of her family include her four children, Tami Sanders of Nashua, Tim Sanders of New York State, Sylvia Pelletier of Hillsboro and Jason Robbins of Nashua; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister.

   There are no formal services at this time. Sylvia will be laid to rest next to her husband at Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Childhood Cancer Lifeline-NH, P.O. Box 395, Hillsboro, NH 03244. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Ryan M. Jigarjian

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Ryan Michael Jigarjian, 23, of Nashua, son of Kelly and Marc Jigarjian, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 after a motorcycle accident in Nashua on May 23rd.        

   Born in Nashua on June 27, 2000, Ryan was a graduate of Nashua High School South Class of 2018 and was employed as a driver with Timberline Construction of Billerica, MA.  

    An avid outdoorsman, Ryan played baseball, loved camping and fishing but his true passion was being with his family and friends. He was very involved in the wrestling arena for many years and was super competitive. Ryan was a very friendly and outgoing person, who never met a stranger. Ryan was a truly amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. If Ryan knew and loved you, there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you. He would be there to help anyone at the drop of a hat.

    In addition to his parents, Kelly and Marc; Ryan is survived by his brothers, Tristen and his fiancée Dorky, John and Michael Jigarjian; his maternal grandparents, Carlton Cropsey and the late Theresa Cropsey; paternal grandparents, Florence Jigarjian and the late Ronald Jigarjian; his niece, Kehlany; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

   Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, June 7th from 3 to 7 p.m.  Ryan will be laid to rest in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Saturday, June 15th at 10 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfnneralservice.com   

Jeanette L. Muise

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   Jeanette L. Muise, 93, of Nashua, wife of Francis J. Muise, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at Langdon Place.

    Born in East Boston, Massachusetts on November 2, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Irene (Boudreau) Landry. Jeanette was a graduate of Holy Redeemer Central High School in East Boston, Class of 1948. She furthered her education at Salem State College now known as Salem State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in education.

    A devoted wife and full-time mother, Jeanette also taught at St. James School in Arlington, MA for a time.

   Jeanette resided in East Boston and Arlington, MA before moving to Nashua, NH where she has made her home for many years. She and her husband also enjoyed winters at Marco Island, Florida.

   Members of her family include her husband, Francis, with whom she shared 71 years together; her five children, Irene and Robert Prendergast, John Muise and his wife Barbara, Robert Muise and his wife Janet, and twins Thomas Muise and Timothy Muise; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Julie and Jeffrey Neal, Robert and Lin Prendergast, Kimberly Muise, Keith and Susan Muise, Jason and Kathy Muise, Kelly Provost, Kasey Muise, Patrick “PJ” Muise and Sarah Muise; many great-grandchildren; her brother, Bill Landry and his wife Annette; also nieces and nephews.

    In addition to her parents, Jeanette was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Melvina and Art Doyle, Claire and Bill Kelley, and Audrey and Stan Boudreau; and her great-grandson, Leon Prendergast.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday, May 30th at 11 a.m. Her family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Louis Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 15 Constitution Drive, Suite 1G, Bedford, NH 03110. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Anne E. A. Terrien

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   Anne Elizabeth Aline Terrien, 95, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2024 at the Hunt Community.         

    Born in Nashua on February 16, 1929, she was one of four children of the late Albert and DesNeiges (Dufour) Terrien. Educated in local schools, Anne was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1947. She had been employed in the pharmacy of Nashua Memorial Hospital now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for a number of years.

    Anne was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in Nashua. She loved music and  drawing with pastel colors.

   In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by her brothers, John Terrien, George Terrien and Paul D. Terrien and his wife, Marguerite “Marge” (Ogilvie) Terrien; and her niece, Patricia Josselyn.

   Members of her family include a niece, Lisa D. Terrien; grandnieces, Sarah Torregrossa and her husband Adam, and Jessica Josselyn; and a great-grandnephew, Joseph Paul “JP” Torregrossa.

    There are no calling hours. Anne will be laid to rest at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Annette L. Bechard

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   Annette L. (Perrault) Bechard, 96, Nashua native and lifelong resident, passed away Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Annette is the widow of Charles A. Bechard, who recently passed away on May 3rd.         

    Born in Nashua on September 3, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Cornelie (Bourgoin) Perrault. Annette was educated in St. Louis de Gonzague Schools and was a member of the St. Louis High School Class of 1946.

    Annette married Charles on May 21, 1951 at St. Louis de Gonzague Church. She was devoted to her family, always ensuring that her home was a safe and welcoming place for all. Annette worked for many years in wholesale, retail and manufacturing industries including Jordan’s Luggage Shop, Textron, Inc., Nashua Wholesale Fruit, Inc., where she met her future husband, New England Telephone Company, Filenes Department Store and Nashua Corporation.

    Throughout her life, Annette remained closely connected to many of her childhood friends, each assisting the others as they faced life’s challenges. No challenge was too great for these friends to conquer. Annette and Charles’ 73 year relationship was a true partnership in every sense, with each contributing in every way possible to improve the wellbeing of the family.

     Annette was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Parish (1927-1977) and Immaculate Conception Parish (1977-2024).

     Members of her family include her son, Maurice J. Bechard and his wife, Diane M. (Coutu) of Nashua; sister-in-law, Angele Bechard of Nashua; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Annette was predeceased by her son, Paul A. Bechard; eight brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law, Arthur Bechard, Robert and Gertrude Bechard, Albert and Jeanne d’Arc Bechard, Lea and Roland Jean, Irene and Wilfred Bois, Theresa and Rene Tremblay, Rita and Laurent Noel and Rachel and Rene Othot.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Tuesday, May 28th at 11 a.m. Her family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in the Old St. Louis Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Richard G. Petzold

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    Richard G. “Dick” Petzold, 88, of Nashua, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 17, 2024, after a brief illness, with his family at his bedside.         

    A resident of Nashua for the past 41 years, he was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on June 18, 1935, the eldest son of the late Richard W. and Aline (Dion) Petzold. During his youth, Dick was raised in St. Albans, NY and was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn, class of 1953. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country for four years. At the time of his honorable discharge in 1957, he had achieved the rank of Aviation Technician Petty Officer First Class. In 1956, while stationed in Derry, Northern Ireland, Dick met his future wife, Agnes Mitchell. It was love at first sight. They were married on October 5, 1957 in Wantagh, NY and were blessed with four daughters. In 1966 the family moved to England, then Germany in 1968. They later returned to the United States and made their home in Pennsylvania, then Virginia, before finally settling in Nashua in 1983.    

    He began his career in the computer industry with Sperry Univac and continued with Wang Laboratories and EMC Corporation, where he was affectionately referred to as “Mad Dog Petzold” and “The Big Kahuna” respectively. Dick worked in customer service for his entire career, retiring as a vice president in 2000.

   In his leisure time, Dick enjoyed fishing and gardening. He took pride in maintaining his impeccable yard. He was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, watching tennis, the Red Sox and the Patriots. Dick and Agnes enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland. He was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection and held membership in the Horse Pond Fish & Game Club of Nashua.

   He had a tough exterior, but a heart of gold. He was a wonderful husband and father, was extremely generous to family and friends, and always wanted to help those in need, especially children.

   Dick was predeceased by Agnes, his wife of 54 years, and his brother, Gerard “Butch” Petzold.

   He is survived by his partner, Nancy Christie; four loving daughters, Patricia Petzold and her husband Garrett Moore of Bridgewater, NJ, Janice Petzold of Reston, VA, Kathleen Petzold and her partner James Tryhubczak of Cumberland, RI and Geraldine Murphy and her husband Gregg of Hopkinton, MA; seven grandchildren, Kevin Moore and his wife Victoria Steel, Ian Moore and his wife Falon McLaughlin, Victoria Petzold, Kyle Murphy, Hannah Murphy, Dylan Murphy and Keira Murphy; a sister, Charlotte Jayne of Sayville, NY; and nieces and nephews.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday, May 29th at 11 a.m., followed immediately by interment and Navy Funeral Honors in Edgewood Cemetery. All are invited to join us for Dick’s Celebration of Life at Luk’s Bar and Grill, 142 Lowell Road in Hudson, NH directly following the burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Nashua Children’s Home, 123 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralserivce.com 

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Carlon

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Margaret Anne (Peggy) Carlon’s soul took flight on May 13 at the Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living home in Milford, N.H.

Peggy was born on December 3, 1936 in New Rochelle, N.Y. to Margaret and Daniel Cahill, growing up in a three story home shared with her maternal grandparents. She fondly recalled many hours spentat the home of her dear friend, Zelda Abele, playing board games and “just being creative.”

Her creative streak was no doubt fostered by her beloved father Daniel. “He made life fun. We’d take walks through City Park and he’d Little Red Riding Hood?’ My dad could change a simple walk in the park into a fun adventure.”

After graduating from St. Gabriel’s High School, where she was senior class treasurer, Peggy worked as a secretary at CBS in Manhattan. She often said that the older men at CBS did not act like the gents in the television show Mad Men.

On Election Day 1956, Peggy met her future husband, George Carlon, at a church social; using skills learned in the Navy, George then followed her to the College Diner on North Avenue in New Rochelle. Finding out that she had a boyfriend, George snuck into Peggy’s heart with his devilish charm (and My Fair Lady tickets). The couple were married on April 26, 1958 at Holy Family Church in New Rochelle.

The couple had three children: Michael, Susan, and Daniel. Each would say that his/her childhood was filled with love, endless caring, and humor.

Due to George’s career at American Express, Peggy moved to Nashua, N.H. in 1963. Here she met her life-long friends, Eileen Inamorati, Evelyn Hoffman, Carolyn Root, Cathy Shea, Loretta Coffey, Roe Alter, the Friday Night Dinner Group, and her monthly ladies lunch group.

Along with her kind, vivacious personality, Peggy possessed a soul of steel. When her husband fell ill with emphysema, it was she who nursed her George, honoring his wishes to pass away at home. After his death in 1993, Peggy, although a young widow, did not swallow in self pity. Instead she joined the RISE Program at Rivier University in Nashua, enjoying treks overseas with her children, and with dear friends. And when her seven granddaughters and one grandson entered the world, Peggy became the “GPeg” of legend, hosting wonderful leaf raking parties, birthday parties, and renting a house in West Hyannisport in the summers for all to visit. When her daughter Susan gave birth to three precious little ladies in 1997, Peg temporarily moved into her daughter’s home to help with the beautiful challenge of triplets.

A parishioner of Nashua’s Parish of the Resurrection, Peggy was a person who truly lived her faith. Her acts of charity were endless. For instance, several times a month she would shop for new children’s clothes, immediately donating them to Nashua’s Salvation Army. After Hospice provided vital assistance at the end of George’s life, Peggy volunteered for several years in Hospice’s office to show her gratitude.

Nothing was ever too much for Peggy’s children and grandchildren. A gifted writer, Peggy kept a journal of each of her grandchildren’s childhoods. Her three children were often surprised with tickets to a show, to a trip to Cooperstown–or County Wicklow, Ireland. In short, Peggy Carlon was a gem.

She is survived by her sister Kathleen Cahill of Nashua; her daughter Susan and son-in-law Brad Giles of Hollis; her son Daniel and daughter-in-law Nancy of Plymouth, Massachusetts; her son Michael and daughter-in-law Lisa of Centerville, Massachusetts; and her beloved grandchildren: Hannah and Sarah Carlon; Georgia, Bridget and Anna Giles; and Nicholas, Haylie, and Nathalie Carlon. Peggy is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Arlene Carlon and their children, Mia, Michael and James and their families. In addition to her husband George, she was predeceased by her nephew Gregory Carlon and survived by Greg’s wife, Carolyn and the couple’s two daughters.

Peggy’s children would like to thank the dedicated staffs at  Ledgewood Bay, The Courville in Nashua, and her Hospice nurses for their superb and loving care. There are so many good people in this world. In Peggy’s honor, feel free to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation; the Salvation Army; or to your local Hospice Care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Peggy at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday, June 26th at 11 a.m. followed by a celebration of life. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Anne L. Hostage

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   Anne (Leonard) Hostage, 94, of Nashua, widow of John B. A. Hostage, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 10, 2024 at the Hunt Community.         

    Born in Meriden, Connecticut on July 22, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John and Eileen (Gaffney) Leonard. During her youth, Anne resided in Meriden and West Hartford, CT and was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy with the Class of 1947.

    A resident of Nashua since 1959, Anne and her family resided on Lee Street for more than thirty years. After raising her four children, Anne furthered her education at Rivier University where she earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in English.

    In the fall of 1972, Anne began her career as an English teacher at Nashua High School on Elm Street and continued at the new Nashua High School South until her retirement in 1992.

     Anne was a founding member of RISE at Rivier University, active in state and local organizations for retired educators and a member of the League of Women’s Voters. She was an avid reader and loved vacations on Cape Cod. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church and a former communicant of St. Christopher Parish.

    In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by husband John, who passed away on March 2nd of this year. They were married on September 8, 1951 and shared over 72 years together.

    Members of her family include four children, John B. Hostage, Jr., Mary Kretzmann and her husband Kent White, Peter G. Hostage and his wife Maria, and the late Thomas R. Hostage who passed away June 18, 2023 and his wife Rebecca T. Clarke; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Eileen Cormier; a brother, the late Jack Leonard; and nieces and nephews.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Thursday, May 16th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Scholarship Fund at The Hunt Community, 10 Allds Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Beverly J. Jasalavich

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  Beverly Joanne Jasalavich, 69, of Hudson, wife of Thomas A. Jasalavich, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, May 10, 2024.         

   Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on January 29, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Arthur F. and Lorraine (Fortin) Smith. Beverly grew up in North Chelmsford, MA and was a graduate of Chelmsford High School Class of 1973. She furthered her education at the New Hampshire Vocational Technical College where she earned her associate degree.

    Beverly worked as a para-professional for the Nashua School District for twenty- six years. She previously was employed at Nashua Corporation for a time and then in customer service at Burque Jewelers.

    A resident of Hudson for the past seven years, Beverly had also made her home in Nashua for 47 years. She had a passion for jewelry and in her free time enjoyed arts and crafts. Beverly was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection.  

   Members of her family include her husband Tom, whom she married on October 26, 1986 and shared over 37 years together; her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Sarah Jasalavich; a brother and sister-in-law, Arthur F. Jr. and Ann Smith; a sister, Cynthia Bruttaniti; brother-in-law, Marc Dube; as well as many sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws of the Jasalavich family; nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Beverly was predeceased by a sister, Cheryl Dube; and brother-in-law, Bill Bruttaniti.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, May 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Tuesday, May 21st at 11 a.m. There will be a mercy meal after services at Sparkling River Condo Associations Community Center, 14 Doveton Lane, Hudson NH. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com   

John T. O’Shea

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   John T. O’Shea, 82, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024, after a brief illness.         

   A resident of Nashua since 1978, he was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on July 10, 1941, the only son of the late Patrick and Ellen (O’Connor) O’Shea. John grew up in Somerville, MA and was a graduate of Boston College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in economics.

    John enjoyed a long career with Liberty Mutual in Boston, where he worked in many capacities during his 35 years there.

    An avid sports enthusiast, John was a lifelong fan of the Boston College Eagles and followed the Boston sports teams. John and his wife Susan, enjoyed traveling to Ireland and to the beach. He also loved to read; was interested in the news and loved his dogs.

    Members of his family include his wife, Susan (Huk) O’Shea, whom he married on May 3, 1969 and shared 55 years together; his three children, Jessica O’Shea, Julie O’Shea Burke and her husband Jamie, and James O’Shea and his wife, Meredith; and his three grandchildren, Maggie, Liam and Patrick O’Shea.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Thursday, May 16th at 11:30 a.m. His family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Stanislaus Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

Pauline Y. Jennings

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   Pauline Yolande Jennings, 94, of Nashua, widow of Robert D. Jennings, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, after a brief illness.         

   A native and lifelong resident of this city, Pauline was a third generation of her family from Nashua and the first member of both sides of her family to live into her 90s. She was born on November 29, 1929, to the late Henry and Agnes (Pinard) Lambert. Educated in local schools, she began her career with the former J. F. McElwain Shoe Company and Bemis Bag Company. Pauline continued working as a waitress at Roland’s Variety Store and Restaurant; Blake’s Restaurant; and was a hostess and waitress for over 27 years at the former Greenridge Turkey Farm Restaurant until it’s closing. She later worked as a cashier and new employee trainer for McDonald’s for 7 years and then worked in the dining room at Wendy’s for 12 years.

    Pauline was an active member of the Nashua Emblem Club # 170 and held membership in the Columbiettes, Nashua Council # 122. She enjoyed candlepin bowling with the J.F. McElwain Bowling Team and the Gate City Bowling Team “Stars League”. Pauline also bowled with the Greenridge Turkey Farm Restaurant Ten Pin Bowling Team.

   Pauline and her husband Bob were married on August 26, 1950 and shared 51 years together until his passing on September 25, 2001.

  Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda V. and Philip R. Lavoie of Nashua; her son, Carl W. Jennings of Nashua; three grandchildren, Blake C. Lavoie and his wife Karen, Tamara L. “Tami” Alcombright and her husband Don “DJ”, and Eric S. Lavoie and his wife Casey Alcombright; five great-grandchildren, Rebecca Lavoie, (twins) Olivia “Livy” Alcombright and Connor Alcombright, Joshua Lavoie and Helen Lavoie; a sister, Cecile St. Armand, sister-in-law, Pauline Lambert; brother-in-law, Bruce “Smoky” Jennings; godsons, Brian St. Armand and Blake C. Lavoie; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.

   In addition to her husband and parents, Pauline was also predeceased by her brother, Donald Lambert; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pearl G. (Perley) “Buster” Jennings and Pearl E. (Murray) Jennings; and her second mother-in-law, Marion B. (Gregory) Jennings.  

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday, May 15th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. The family has requested to please consider donations in Pauline’s memory to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticock Road, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the Nashua Emblem Club #170, P.O. Box 113, Nashua, NH 03061. Please make the check payable to: The Nashua Emblem Club #170 and write “Scholarship Fund” in the memo. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Charles A. Bechard

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    Charles A. Bechard, 105, Nashua native and former Alderman, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 3, 2024.    

    Born in Nashua on December 10, 1918, he was a son of the late Joseph T. and Laura (Gilbert) Bechard. Educated in local schools, Charles was a member of the Nashua High School Class of 1934.  He was a compassionate and devout man with a strong sense of duty to God, family and country. Charles served in the United States Army, 126th Army Airways Communication System Squadron from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Bechard was deployed to the Pacific Theatre (China, Burma (Myanmar), and India (Pakistan). He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant on February 19, 1946. In the Army Air Corps, he was assigned to a team tasked with training allied pilots to fly US warplanes in defense of their country. He served as the team air traffic control, radio communications and meteorology specialist.

   Charles and his three brothers (Albert, Arthur and Robert) proudly and honorably served their country in US Military overseas deployments during World War II. All four returned home safely. A banner honoring their service will be displayed on the Veterans Memorial Parkway in Nashua this summer. His Army training and experience sparked a life-long interest in meteorology and astronomy – he would sometimes use his training and experience to develop weather forecasts for anticipated major weather events (snowstorms, thunderstorm outbreaks, etc.) comparing his predicted outcomes to those of professional meteorologists.

    An avid follower of local, national and world events, Charles often would offer deep insights based on his long experience of life. After all, he had personally experienced many events which were only available to the rest of us in history books. He enjoyed walking outdoors for exercise and to provide the opportunity to meet people.

    His long experience as a United States Postal Service Letter Carrier in Nashua from 1956 to 1985 had accustomed him to long days walking outdoors in the service of others. In his retirement, he often walked several miles per day all over Nashua, greeting people and exchanging a few kind words along the way. Prior to working for the postal service, Charles was employed with Nashua Wholesale Fruit, Inc. (1946-54) where he met his future wife. Annette. He also worked at Champagne’s Super Market (1954-56).

    Charles served the City of Nashua as Alderman from Ward Six (1970-74) for two terms. He was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Parish from 1918-1977 and Immaculate Conception Parish from 1977 -2024.

   Members of his family include his wife of 73 years, Annette L. (Perrault) Bechard, whom he married on May 21, 1951; a son, Maurice J. Bechard and his wife, Diane M. (Coutu) of Nashua; sister-in-law, Angele Bechard of Nashua; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his son, Paul A. Bechard; three brothers, five sisters and their spouses, Arthur Bechard, Robert and Gertrude Bechard, Albert and Jeanne d’Arc Bechard, Lea and Roland Jean, Irene and Wilfred Bois, Theresa and Rene Tremblay, Rita and Laurent Noel and Rachel and Rene Othot.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Tuesday, May 14th at 11 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 10 o’clock. Interment and Army Honors will take place in the Old St. Louis Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralserivce.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Joseph F. “Jay” Gallagher, III

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   Joseph Francis “Jay” Gallagher, III, 64, of Merrimack, NH, passed away Monday evening, April 29, 2024 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA after a brief illness.   

    Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts on January 15, 1960, he is a son of Joseph F. Gallagher, Jr. and Pamela E. (Freeman) Wright. Jay grew up in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School. His passion growing up was hockey, which continued throughout his life. Jay was widely admired for his humor and his kind and gentle soul. After high school, Jay enlisted in the Army where he met his wife, Wanda. Jay was a Control Tower Operator assigned to the 245th Air Traffic Control Unit until his honorable discharge on February 8, 1985.

   Following his military service, Jay returned to New Hampshire where he raised his family. An avid sports enthusiast, Jay was a Boston Bruins and New England Patriots fan his entire life. He also enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and golf. Above all Jay cherished his family and grandchildren.

    Members of his family include his wife of 41 years, Wanda (Kamiko) Gallagher; his sons, Joseph “Jake” Gallagher, IV and Joshua D. Gallagher; grandchildren, Hannah Grace and Elliot Isaac Gallagher; two sisters, Joanne and Jacqui Gallagher; an uncle, Richie Gallagher; niece, Meaghan Pratt and her husband Alex Pratt; grandnephew, Harrison Pratt; niece, Ali Maynard; and nephew, Morgan Maynard. Jay leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love. 

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, May 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of His Life from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post #98, 43 Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack NH. Jay will be laid to rest at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com