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     Daniel T. Dube, 90, of Hudson, passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.

    Born in Nashua on April 17, 1933, he was a son of the late Simeon T. and Jeannette A. (Blais) Dube. Dan grew up in the French Hill neighborhood of Nashua and attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School. An Army veteran, Mr. Dube served his country at Landstuhl Hospital, Germany during the 1950’s and also at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in the early 60’s. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant.

    Dan had been employed with Greg & Son, Pennichuck Water Works in Nashua, Pelham Woodcraft and later with Alden and Broden Corporation. 

     He was a communicant of St. John The Evangelist Church in Hudson for many years and held membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Nashua Post 483. In his leisure time, Dan enjoyed growing tomatoes, camping, traveling and hunting.

    Dan was the husband of the late Sara A. “Sally” (Reynolds) Dube, whom he married on June 25, 1955 and shared 52 years together until her passing on June 27, 2007.

   Members of his family include his five children, Thomas Dube, Sister Diane Dube, PM, Maria Dube, Susanne Levesque and her husband Michael, and the late Dennis A. Dube, who passed away in 1998; ten grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel and his wife Jen, Amanda and her husband John, Casandra, Tanya, Ashley and her husband Travis, Hannah and her husband Neil, Austin and his wife Jillian, Sarah and Alex; fourteen great-grandchildren, Celia, Aidan, Isabelle, Owen, Will, Dylan, Madysen, Abigail, Paisley, Finnley, Clark, Bobby, Danny and Lucy; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Jacqueline Dube and Gerard and Margaret Dube; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy C. Bathalon, Natalie Gendron and Frances and Donald Doucette; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, wife and son, Dan was predeceased by two sisters, Therese Maheu and Margaret Demanche.

  Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, April 10^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John The Evangelist Church / St. John XXIII Parish, 25 Library Street in Hudson, Thursday, April 11^th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to meet at the church. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Chelsea A. (Dube) Vicaire, 30, of Hudson, wife of MacKenzie Vicaire, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2024 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Cetner in Nashua after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on December 27, 1993, she is a daughter of Jamie and Valerie (Harvey) Dube. Chelsea grew up in Hudson and was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 2012.

    Prior to her illness, Chelsea had been employed as a cashier at Market Basket in Hudson and also in the meat department of the Market Basket in South Nashua. She later worked at BAE Systems for a time.

    Chelsea especially loved spending time with her son, Sebastain. She also loved her cats and enjoyed surfing the internet in her leisure time.

Members of her family include her husband, MacKenzie; a son, Sebastian Vicaire; her parents, Jamie and Valerie Dube; a brother (her twin) Tyler Dube and his significant other Megan Makara; her sister, Rebecca Dube and her significant other Neil O’Brien; nephews, Danny and Theo O’Brien; her great aunt, Judy and her husband, uncle Butch.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 9^th from 5 to 8 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Arvid John Dahlbloom, Jr., 67, a prominent businessman of Nashua and formerly of Auburn, NH, passed away at his home, Saturday morning, March 30, 2024 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on December 21, 1956, he was the son of the late Arvid John and Josephine Christine (Wilson) Dahlbloom. Educated in local schools, Arvid was a graduate of Daniel Webster College in Nashua, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business.

   Prior to his retirement, Arvid owned and operated a chain of successful, innovative pet stores in the New England area centered around his vision of creating an animal to people matchmaking service.  His wife Robin shared this vision as they incorporated it in their stores. 

      Arvid’s lifelong dedication to animal welfare began at an early age when he organized neighborhood kids to rescue snapping turtles stranded in the middle of the road near Salmon Brook in Nashua.  He raised tadpoles in a bathtub for the NH Fish hatchery.  Every lost or stray dog or cat seemed to find their way to Arvid’s garage where they found shelter with a kind boy until their home could be located.  In later years, Arvid and his wife Robin along with their children Arvid Jr. and Alayna rescued larger animals, reptiles and birds who had been abandoned.  The neighbors all joined in as Arvid and his family chased runaway emus through back yards of Auburn and horses through fields on the family’s seven acre farm and brought them safely home. 

      Arvid carried his love of animals to young and old alike through community outreach efforts.  It has been said of Arvid that he “never met a stranger” either in the animal or the human world.  Forging connections between the two worlds sustained him and was his life’s mission.  An early proponent of comfort animal companions for the elderly, Arvid brought animals to nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the Nashua area.  Grateful residents looked forward to “Arvid’s Animal” visits which staff credited with lifting spirits in dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.  Educating the public about New England wildlife was a passion of Arvid’s.  He visited schools and participated in events in New Hampshire and the Boston area often presenting with a wildlife conservationist on the value of the human and animal world connection.  Arvid believed each could learn from the other.  He matched a scarlet macaw to a member of an internationally renowned rock group with the same care he took pairing a kitten to his beloved niece and a springer spaniel to his devoted nephew. 

      Devotion to his family was the driving force in Arvid’s life.  From the time his son Arvid Jr. was born until the night before Arvid died, his last words in the evening were, “I love you, Son.”  His pride in all of his son’s accomplishments shone always in his bright blue eyes even as they dimmed.  His granddaughter Ivy Ann was the light of his life and he took great joy in watching her evolve and grow in the short time they had together.

    An active outdoorsman, Arvid was an avid fisherman, enjoyed riding motorcycles and gardening at his home. He coached a girls’ softball team, basketball teams and other sports both in Auburn and Nashua, sponsoring youth athletics as his Dad had  before him. 

   Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, Arvid John Dahlbloom III and Maurine Dahlbloom and their daughter Ivy Ann Dahlbloom; his step-daughter, Alayna Peck and her daughters, Janessa and Serenity; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jo Dahlbloom and Talbott Miller; his niece and nephew, Marina Miller and Alex Miller; several cousins; and his aunt Donna Reay of Minnetonka, Minnesota with whom he shared a love of the outdoors and nature.  Arvid is also survived by faithful family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jean Levesque of Nashua, NH.

    In addition to his parents, Arvid was also predeceased by his former wife, Robin L. Dahlbloom and his partner of twenty years, Susan B. Salisbury.

There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Nashua Street in Milford, Saturday morning, April 13^th at 11:00 AM. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Envisioning Access, 541 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02134 to support use of innovative technologies and capuchin service monkeys to help people with disabilities, formerly known as Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers. For additional information or to make an online donation in Arvid’s memory, please visit envisioningaccess.org. 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.

    Edward Floyd Durivage, 83, of Hudson, passed away Friday afternoon, March 29, 2024 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester after a period of declining health.         

    One of nine children, Ed was born in Nashua on December 26, 1940, a son of the late Floyd C. and Yvonne L. (Lemay) Durivage. A resident of Hudson for many years, he previously made his home in Merrimack and Nashua. Educated in local schools, Ed was an Army veteran who served his country from May 1963 to May 1965.

   A longtime landscaper, Ed owned and operated D & S Landscaping for many years. In his leisure time, Ed loved horse racing, traveling and visiting casinos all around the USA.

    Members of his family include his wife, Shirley R. (Smith) Lafreniere Durivage; his three children, Edward F. Durivage, Jr. and his significant other Jessica Bourgois, Donna Comire  and John Durivage; four grandchildren, Jason Durivage and his wife Whitney, Nicole Tetrault and her husband Ryan, Emery Comire and Brianna Ballard and her husband James; five great-grandchildren, Grace Durivage, Blake Durivage, Callum Tetrault, Cassidy Tetrault and Amarah Dagher; and many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Rodney and William Durivage; and his sisters, Shirley Bouley, Nancy Welch, Margaret Mailloux, Betty Lafond and Judy St. Onge.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, April 4^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Army Funeral Honors and Interment will take place at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Route 3 in Boscawen on Friday, April 5^th at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Kathryn Rita Urquhart, 77 of Hudson, NH passed after a brief illness, Tuesday March 26^th, 2024.

Mrs. Urquhart was born October 25^th, 1946 in Nashua, NH, daughter of the late James Edward Diggins and Rita D. (St. Germain) Diggins. She lived most of her life in Nashua but moved in later life to North Carolina to be with her children. Most recently she returned to Nashua to be close to her sisters and youngest daughter with whom she lived.

She was a graduate of Nashua High School class of 1965. Over the years she worked for the telephone company, Nashua Trust and then many years for the City of Nashua.

Kathryn enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing and knitting. But most essentially her life was about caring for others. Even while raising her own children she would take in troubled youth before their transition to foster care. She cared deeply about family and she cherished every birthday, holiday and family event. Her greatest joy was the happiness of her children and their children.

Mrs. Urquhart was predeceased by a brother, James Diggins, her brother-in-law Charles Griffin, and her brother-in-law Walter Matte.

She is survived by four sons, two daughters and their spouses, Alan B. and Joyce B. Urquhart of Fort Mill, SC, Christopher J. and Jennifer L. Urquhart of Fort Mill, SC, Kevin R. and Kay B. Urquhart of Charlotte, NC, Amanda B. and Ken D. Dover of Fort Mill, SC, Candace R. Brickey of Hudson, NH, and Dave Clark and Sean M. Urquhart of Charlotte, SC;  her four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Diana and Barry Isaacs of Leland, NC, Janet and Frank Prince, Peggy Matte, all of Nashua, NH, and Frances Griffin of Natick, MA and a sister-in-law, Nancy Diggins of Weare NH;  her eleven grandchildren and their spouses Ali and Nichole Urquhart, Aidan and Anna Urquhart, Ryan Urquhart, Taylor (Urquhart) and Sean Meadows, Kendall Dover (passed), Kenneth Dover Jr., Haley (Dover) and Justin Adkins, and Matthew and Lauren Brickey.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their spouses; Steven and Robyn Isaacs, Matthew and Kristen Isaacs, Carl and Monique Johnson, Peter Matte, Gregory and Bridget Matte, Kyle Griffin, Amanda Diggins and Shawn Diggins; and many great grandchildren and wonderful friends.

Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 10^th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. followed by interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Sergio “Papi” Hebra Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his large and loving family while clutching his baseball, covered in his Yankee blanket, and with canaries singing until his last breath.

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1932, Sergio experienced that storied city in its heyday. He played in the Cuban amateur baseball leagues until age 21 when he was signed by Joe “Papa Joe” Cambria to start a minor league career in United States, eventually signing a minor league contract with the Washington Senators.

After his playing days, Sergio settled down in his Havana “barrio” and married the love of his life, Consuelo. The young couple started a family, but in 1959 their lives would change forever when a ruthless, communist dictator took over the country. They realized they had to leave their homeland and applied for an exit visa that took three years to receive. While waiting to leave the island, Sergio worked in forced labor camps cutting sugar cane under watchful eyes of Revolution Committee members.  The night before the family was granted permission to defect, a Revolution soldier arrived to deliver threatening, parting insults, then confiscated the house and all personal valuables and kicked the family into the street with whatever clothing they could fit in a suitcase.

After arriving in Miami, FL and through word-of-mouth in the Cuban-American community, Sergio moved the family to Lynbrook, NY but soon found better employment opportunities in Nashua, NH—their newly adopted hometown.  Despite language and cultural differences, the family quickly adapted to the new American way of life.  For the children, it seemed like an easy transition, and soon a large network of American friends became a part of the entire Hebra family. Maybe it was the open door and constant social activity at the house… or the delicious Cuban food that always seemed available.

Papi loved baseball and was a true New York Yankees fan for life (ugh)! He enjoyed talking to young people about the game, teaching them how to grip the ball correctly and throw a curveball (his specialty). He met lifelong friends at Grace/Hampshire Chemical, but over the years never stopped complaining about how overtime shifts were taken from him…40 years ago!  He delighted in breeding canaries but only sold them to friends. He enjoyed watching cowboy movies and any MLB games, as well as random visits from Bob, his energetic and very helpful neighbor and friend. He was energized by telling stories until the very end.

And of course, his love for family and his friends was passionate and undeniable. He truly was everyone’s Papi, even before there was a Big Papi in Boston.

Papi’s wife, Consuelo Milian, predeceased him by ten years and said to him just before she passed: “Don’t get too comfortable, you are right behind me.” Guess he showed her.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Hebra and Concepción Rego, sister Olga Bustamante, sister-in-law Silvia Abelleira and husband Angel Abelleira, and mother-in-law Josefina Valdes (who would prepare family meals, but there were times when Papi came home hungry after a 12-hour shift and she had already given his plate to her favorite son-in-law, Angel).  Yeah, he remembered that until the end, too.

Papi is survived by mostly Boston Red Sox fans, daughter Ana and husband Andy, son Sergio and wife Jada, daughter Diane and husband Dave, brother Andres and wife Maria, nephews (like sons) Angel and wife Susan, Alberto and wife Mary, Andres Jr. and wife Elvie, and Albert. Grandchildren include Natalia, Sam, Dante, Diego and wife Lauren, Mia, Lily and Nickolas. Grandnephews/nieces include Brandon, Andy and wife Jenni, Dennis, Audrey and husband Paul, Eric, Vanessa, Julien, Jaden and great grandnieces include Yvette, Sophia Belle and Sara Beth, and several members of the Milian and Rego families.Papi will be profoundly missed and always loved by his family and friends.

A private burial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date. If you’d like to honor Papi’s memory with a donation, you are invited to contribute to any of the following: The Community Hospice House in Merrimack; NH SPCA; Dana Farber Cancer Institute; Checks payable to: The Consuelo Hebra Fund for Families in Transition Mount Pleasant Elementary School, 10 Manchester Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03064. 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.

    Brenda C. Frost, 60, of Dexter, Maine and formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024, after a period of declining health.   

    One of thirteen children, Brenda was born in Nashua on June 10, 1963, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Emiline V. (Lambert) Frost. Brenda resided at the family home on Whitney Street in Nashua for many years with her sister, Mildred and husband Daniel Durant and has resided with her sister, Beverly Stewart and husband Brent of Dexter, ME for the past six years.

   Members of her family include two brothers, Wilfred Dukette of New Hampshire and Robert E. Lee Frost and his wife Susan of Merrimack; five sisters, Cecile Maker and her husband Wallace of Merrimack, Florence Kortz and her husband Richard of Owensboro, KY, Lorraine Dukette of Nashua, Linda Camber  of Dexter, ME, Beverly Stewart and her husband Brent also of Dexter, ME, and Charlene Mack and her husband Daniel of Londonderry; also many nieces and nephews and many caretakers throughout the years.

    In addition to her parents, Brenda was also predeceased by two brothers, Frank and George Dukette; and two sisters, Mildred Durant and Theresa Hair.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 2^nd from 5 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday, April 3^rd at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Brenda A. Labrie, 62, on Tuesday, March 19^th, of Litchfield, N.H. She passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center in the ICU, surrounded by her family, and loved ones.

Brenda was born on September 15^th, 1961, in Nashua, to Leo F. Mondoux and Evelyn M. Mondoux (Wilkins), both deceased. She was the youngest of three siblings, sister to Leo R. Mondoux (deceased), and Michael J. Mondoux of Hudson, N.H.

She grew up in the Nashua area and was a graduate of Nashua High and Class of 1979. Brenda continued her educational journey at Plymouth State College and completed her bachelor’s degree in business management at New Hampshire College in 1984. She went on to pursue a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University and graduated in 2012.

Brenda began her professional career in Human Resources at Nashua Trust Company in 1982, which eventually became First NH Bank. She started a successful career with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in 1996. Brenda has worked at SNHU for the last 28 years, holding several different positions in the Human Resources Department. Her most recent position as the Associate Vice President of Benefits. Brenda’s dedication, hard work and integrity helped build many of the programs and benefits in place at the organization today. She was committed to her work and cared deeply for all of those she worked closely with over the years.

She will always be remembered for her kind and compassionate spirit. Brenda was devoted to her family and friends and always placed others’ needs above her own. Her smile was infectious and will be forever missed. One of her favorite activities was Saturday morning shopping with her best friend and sister in-law, Cheryl Labrie. She enjoyed spending many years at Lake Winnipesaukee in her lake house with family and friends. Boating, sunsets, and lake-life filled her days with joy and adventure. Many of which were spent with her loving partner, Joseph A. Iwanicki, who left her with countless lasting memories. One of her many hobbies that held a special place in her heart was her neighborhood book club where she made some of her closest friends over the past 25 years.

Brenda spread color and joy everywhere she went, and her absence will be felt by many. She was a loving mother, wife and partner, daughter, sister, and friend. Brenda poured boundless love into raising her children and grandchildren, and instilled in them the values of kindness, empathy, and perseverance. She is survived by her three children, Chad M. Labrie, Brett R. Labrie, and Drew T. Labrie. Her older brother, Michael Mondoux, daughter in-law Lauren M. Labrie, and her three grandchildren, Connor, Landon, and Hunter Labrie. Also, many relatives, nieces and nephews, close friends, and colleagues. Her death is proceeded by her late husband, Richard P. Labrie, oldest brother Leo R. Mondoux, and her parents Leo F. Mondoux and Evelyn M. Mondoux (Wilkins).

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, March 26th  from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday morning, March 27th at 10 a.m. Entombment will take place in the Mausoleum of Mount Calvary Cemetery in Manchester. Family and friends are invited to attend all services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060.To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   April (Wilcox) Griesinger, 66, of Nashua, widow of Gereald “Jerry” Griesinger, passed away early Monday morning, March 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.         

    Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on Christmas of 1957, she was the daughter of the late Wendell W. Wilcox and Shirley M. (Thomas) Wilcox Kidney. April grew up in Presque Isle, Maine and was a graduate of Presque Isle High School Class of 1977.

    A resident of Nashua since the 1980s, April began her career as an Avon Lady while she was raising her family, where she met and kept her good friends Monica Gagne, Peggy Lewis and Barbara Haigh. She continued as a receptionist for Dr. Roy Frampton of Nashua for many years and later worked at Burque Jewelers and Visiting Angels.

   In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts, keeping current with her soap shows and spending time with her friends and loved ones.  Making memories with her Granddaughters brought her so much joy.  April was also an avid shopper. Loved a good thrift store and thrived on a bargain buzz.  She also had a special love of restoring furniture pieces to display her treasured family heirlooms and antique finds. She enjoyed many of these hobbies alongside her best friends Susan O’Connor and Jeanine Ulliani.  April tried never to turn down an invite, from coffee on her sunny porch to a wedding and everything in between.  You could often find her with a margarita at Margarita’s with Leo, dressed in her best.

   April is survived by her daughters Jessica (Lewin) Bulluck and her husband Jonathon Taylor Bulluck of Nashua, NH; Megan (Crevier) Byrnes and her husband Patrick Byrnes of Bath, ME and daughter by love Judy Rood of Oswego, NY. Brothers Kevin Wilcox and his wife Denise of Presque Isle, ME and Shannon Kidney of Presque Isle, ME.  Granddaughters Kylie Rood, Mackenzie Byrnes, Melissa Byrnes, Mallory Byrnes and Lena Bulluck. Companion Leo E. Parent of Litchfield, NH.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, March 25^th from 4 to 6 p.m. Please join the family for a reception at Martha’s Exchange banquet hall immediately following.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   William F. “Sonny” Urspruch, Sr., 94, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday evening, March 17, 2024.  

   A resident of Nashua for the past four years, he was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on June 5, 1929. One of eleven children, Sonny was a son of the late William  F. and Teresa (Casale) Urspruch. He resided in Hoboken, NJ for the greater part of his life and was educated in New Jersey schools. 

   During his working career, Sonny was a truck driver, store owner of Sonny’s Candy Store, and later was employed by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for many years. 

    In addition to his parents, Sonny was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Alberta R. (Maxwell) Urspruch, who passed away in 1997; his son, William F. Urspruch, Jr., who passed away in 2022 and his siblings John, Adolfo, Charles, Evelyn A. Nunamacher, Margaret (Peggy) Romelotti, Andrew, Frank, Anthony.

    Members of his family include his daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Doug McAlexander of Wilton, NH and Barbara and Frank Soto of Nashua, with whom he made his home; six grandchildren, Michael Soto, William Urspruch III, Ashley Soto, Alaina Soto, Alexis Urspruch and Kendra Urspruch; two great-grandchildren, Mia and William Urspruch IV; two sisters, Rose Marie Carney and Marie Urspruch both of Hoboken, NJ, also numerous nieces, and nephews. 

   Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, April 6^th from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, or the COPD Foundation. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Steven Normand Cormier, 65, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on June 30, 1958, he is a son of Normand R. and Barbara A. (Stuckey) Cormier. A resident of Nashua since 1963, Steve attended Infant Jesus Parochial School and was a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School Class of 1976. During his years at BG, he played in the school band, played football, hockey and was a member of the Ski club. Steve furthered his education at the New England Aeronautical Institute in Nashua, where he earned an associate degree. He continued his studies in business administration at Plymouth State College.

   Steve had been employed with Digital Equipment Corporation in Billerica, MA in its finance office for several years.

   A talented musician, Steve played piano and guitar and loved Rock & Roll music. In his leisure time, he loved mountain climbing and nature. Steve will be lovingly remembered as a kind and gentle person.

    His family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Community Hospice House and the Oncology staff of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Steve’s wish was for a universal cure for cancer.

    Members of his family include his parents, Normand and Barbara Cormier; a brother, Scott Cormier; two sisters, Arlene Snedeker and Carolyn Duquette and her husband Glenn; seven nephews and a niece, Shawn Cormier and his wife Stephanie, David Cormier and his wife Ally, Dylan Cormier, Joshua Cormier and Ethan Cormier and their mother, Melissa Weller; Jason Snedeker and his wife Monique, Holly Snedeker and her significant other, Jon Bryan, and Michael Towle; grandnieces and grandnephews, Sophia, Owen, Scout and Parker; and his extended family, The Hayes, Mitchell’s and Cormier’s.

     Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, March 23^rd from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Prayer service and interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the Greater Nashua Mental Health, 7 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com    

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Constance “Connie” (Ayotte) Anderson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 81.

Constance was born on May 6, 1942 in Nashua, NH to Irene (Elie) Ayotte-Boynton & Roland Ayotte. She attended Nashua schools, having graduated from St. Louis High School in 1959. Constance married her high school sweetheart, Glenn A. Anderson Sr. on October 28, 1961, sharing a deep and enduring bond. Together, raising two children, Elise and Glenn Jr, instilling kindness, compassion, and resilience.

Constance’s career started out as a glass blower, owning her own business Connie’s Glass Novelties. Making glass figurines and jewelry selling at local craft fairs. This enabled Connie to stay home with her children, allowing her to be the devoted mother that she aspired to be. Connie then held various Human Resources positions at local companies, such as Ferrofuildics, Harris Corporation, and Benchmark until her retirement in 2001.

Constance had many passions. She loved to travel, having traveled extensively both domestically and internationally. She had many hobbies, including playing golf with friends in leagues at both Harris Corporation called the “Ladies of the Evening” and later in a league at the Nashua Senior center. She was an avid gardener having been a member of the Nashua Garden Club for 30+ years. Cooking especially baking cookies and brownies which was her specialty and playing games with friends and family such as Mah Jong, Cribbage, Hand and foot, Scrabble, and many other card games.

Constance will be remembered for her devotion to her family and friends. She was a warm, kind gentle soul, who always made everyone feel welcomed. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Constance was preceded in death by her father, Roland, her mother Irene, stepfather Lawrence Boynton, Sr., sister Theresa (Ayotte) Migneault, father-in-law Wilber Anderson, mother-in-law Florence Anderson, brother-in-law Leonard Anderson and his wife Sharon and sister-in-law Betty Anderson.

Surviving members of her family include her children, Elise (Anderson) Jodrey and partner Mark Marotta, Glenn Anderson Jr., and wife Suzanne (Charest) Anderson. Her grandchildren: Christopher Jodrey and wife Michelle, Justine (Jodrey) Lawrence and husband Cory, Bailey (Foster) Nawn and husband Joshua, Sarah Jodrey and partner Arias Talari, Allyson (Anderson) Bishop and husband Brian, Amber (Anderson) Healey and husband Derek and Adam Jodrey. Great grandchildren, Cassidy Jodrey, and Madison Bishop.  Siblings include her brothers, Marc Ayotte, and wife Jennifer (Jenny), Roland (Rick) Ayotte and wife Clara, and Claude (Spike) Ayotte; her sisters, Lise Dewar and husband Duncan and Bernadette (Bunny) Hedley and husband Doug. Siblings-in-law include, Peggy Anderson and husband Maurice Fournier, Gary Anderson, Kathie Anderson and husband James Standle, and Lucinda (Cindy) Anderson. Along with several nieces, nephews, and a long list of friends.

SERVICES: Calling hours with be held on Tuesday March 19, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua on Wednesday March 20,2024 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie’s remembrance can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at jdrf.org To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  Douglas Harold James, 74, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away at his home, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 after a period of declining health.         

    Born in Nashua on May 17, 1949, he was a son of the late Harold F. and Stella T. (Fagnant) James. Educated in local schools, Doug attended Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1968.

    Doug had been employed as manager of the former Merrimack Wayside Furniture Store on the Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua for over twenty years and later worked at Walmart in Amherst for twenty years.

     He was life-time member of Nashua Lodge #720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, where he enjoyed playing pool. Doug enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to joke and tease his co-workers at Walmart. Doug also loved his Chevrolet Corvettes and was a fan of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. Doug was a devoted and loving care-giver to his mother for many years.

    Members of his family include his three siblings, the late Robert Gary James, Sylvia J. Holt and Shirley Mae Dussault; his sister-in-law, Jeannette James; nieces and nephews, the late Brenda P. James, Timothy Holt, Tracy Holt Lavoie, Michael Dussault, Patricia James Hooper and Nichole Towne; grandnieces, Samantha Richards, Veda Towne and Audrey Holt; grandnephews, Patrick Holt, James Lavoie, Brian Lavoie, Jacob Lavoie and Asher Towne.  

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening, March 20^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson, Thursday, March 21^st at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Bill Manley peacefully entered eternal rest on March 9th in Falmouth, Massachusetts at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law.  Always the optimist, he faced his terminal illness with grace and courage, telling his son a few weeks before his passing, “Don’t be sad when it’s time.  I‘m going to be with my beautiful Pauline and I can’t wait to see her.”

Bill was born in Nashua, NH on October 16th, 1930 to George Robert and Bertha (Robbins).  The eldest of three children, he was predeceased by bis siblings, George Robert and Lillian Lavoie.  He attended Nashua schools and graduated from Nashua High School in 1948.  A sports enthusiast, he spent his youth playing basketball at the YMCA with his countless friends.

Bill was a patriotic flag waiver who proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army’s 223rd Combat Infantry during the Korean War.  He received the Combat Infantry badge and two bronze stars for his bravery.  Bill emerged from the war a staunch pacifist.

Upon his return, Bill married Pauline Raymond in 1954 and they enjoyed 62 years together before her passing in 2016.

Through the GI Bill and the support of his wife, Bill graduated from St. Anselm College where he served as Vice President of his class and was awarded membership to the prestigious Red Key Society.  He continued his education studying at Boston University and earned his master’s degree in education from Rivier College.

Bill’s passion was education and children.  He began his career as an elementary and junior high school teacher in Wilton, NH followed by 31 years as an educator in the Nashua School System.  He was an elementary school supervisor and a principal at Temple Street School and Ledge Street School.

Bill and Pauline had a glorious retirement, taking countless cruises and trips both domestically and to Europe.  A staunch Catholic, he took great comfort in his faith.  This proved to be especially true during the 8 years he selflessly cared for his beloved Pauline during her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Bill is survived by his daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Bob Riordan of Falmouth, MA, his son Bill Manley of Belmont, MA, and grandchildren Andrew and Brittany Riordan of Gilford, NH and Nora Grayson of Providence, RI   He also leaves behind brother-in-law Richard Raymond and  his wife, Dee, sisters in-laws Eileen Marquis, Carole Raymond and Lorraine Lessard and many nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held on Monday, March 18th from 5pm – 8pm at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 19^th at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends can make donations to causes close to Bill’s heart:

The Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060. https://corpuschristifoodpantry.org/ The Salvation Army, 1 Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060. https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northern-new-england/nashua/  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Norman C. Jambard, a Nashua native, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 7, 2024 at the Courville at Nashua, at the age of 90.         

    Born in Nashua on November 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eva (Lavoie) Jambard.  Norm attended Nashua schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1952. During his years in junior and high school, he formed a twelve-piece dance band with his friends and played at many school dances.

    Following graduation, Norm left to serve in the United States Air Force where he was selected to play drums in the band for his four years.

    Upon his return in 1956, Norm started working at Fimbel Door Corporation. His 41 years of loyal service there saw him begin as an office clerk and up to the position of general manager. He felt very much a part of the Fimbel family.

     In 1959, Norm married Pauline Berthiaume on Thanksgiving Day. For the next 64 years, they welcomed their two children, built two homes and hosted celebrations for numerable events.

     Norm also restored two British sportscars; an MG-TD and an MG-TF. He and Pauline enjoyed a local car club, MG-T-Party and spent 40+ years driving to various destinations in the US and Canada. They enjoyed countless journeys and formed many close friendships.

     Norm went on a three-week tour in South Africa. He and Pauline also toured New Zealand, parts of Europe and spent many summers travelling to Nova Scotia.

Following their retirement in 1997, they became “snowbirds” visiting The Villages in Lady Lake, FL for 19 winters.

    Norm never failed to be a loving husband and father. He felt blessed for having a healthy and happy life. He used his multi-faceted talents to help friends and family with various projects. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

     He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Pauline Dion; brothers-in-law, Richard Hill, Robert Dion and Raymond Berthiaume; and his niece, Patricia Jeffrey.

     Norm is survived by his wife, Pauline; a daughter, Suzanne Matthews; a son, Peter Jambard; a sister, Rachel Hill; three nephews, two grandnieces and a grandnephew.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday, March 13^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, March 14^th at 11 a.m. Interment and Air Force honors will take place in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations in Norm’s memory may be made to St. Aloysius Parish, c/o Father Marcos, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or Rivier University Scholarship Fund, 420 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Joseph E. St. Pierre, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in Lexington, NC. Joey was born on August 13th, 1950 in Nashua, NH.

Joey met the love of his life, Colette, in 1966 at the age of 16 but didn’t ask her out until he was in the Navy at age 18. They were married on June 12th, 1971. They spent the first year of marriage in Norfolk, Virginia at the Naval Station there. After completing his military service, Joey returned to New Hampshire with Colette, where they had their first child Joey in 1973. Joey initially went to work at Stop and Shop and also attended college in the evenings to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in business. During these busy times of work and school, another child, Monica was born in 1979. He left Stop and Shop and began working in other facets of the food service industry, such as food manufacturing & distribution companies. Joey spent a majority of his career (27 years) working for Dole Packaged Foods.

Throughout the years Joey loved to travel. In the early years he and Colette enjoyed camping with their children. As they got older, they enjoyed many cruises, trips to Hawaii and Aruba, both together and with their children and granddaughters. They retired to Lexington, NC in the summer of 2016. They continued to travel back to NH, Hawaii, Aruba, Florida and Hilton Head for a few years and spent more time at home in Lexington. Joey always had a generous spirit and showed great hospitality, hosting parties for loved ones and welcoming guests at his home. He will be missed by so many friends and family.

Joey is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Colette (Nadeau) of Lexington, NC, his son Joseph (Joey) E. St. Pierre III & wife Jenn of Nashua, NH, his daughter Monica C. Gisetto & husband Ryan of Hollis, NH, his six granddaughters Sarah, Summer, Chloe, Serena, Sophia & Calleigh. His mother Bertha Cabana of Nashua and siblings: sister Irene Hadley of Nashua, NH, sister Lucie Emond & husband Roger of Nashua, NH, brother Richard St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, sister Marguerite Woodbury & husband Scott of Nashua, NH, brother Donald St. Pierre of Nashua, NH, sister Paula Golemo & husband Bob of Merrimack, NH, brother David St. Pierre & wife Louise of Hudson, NH. Also, his brother-in-law Denis Nadeau of Montreal, QC, brother-in-law Michel Nadeau & wife Donna of Montreal, QC, sister-in-law Diane Ducharme and husband Denis of Nashua, NH, sister-in-law Pauline Nadeau & partner Leslie Hess of Hebron, NH, sister- in-law Chantal Boissonneault & husband Richard of Hudson, NH, sister-in- law Carole Phaneuf & husband Alan of Cranberry Twp, PA, sister-in-law Claire Ferriero & husband Lou of Candia, NH, sister-in-law Madeleine Rozumek & husband Robert of Hampton, NH. Many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joey was preceded in death by his father Paul St. Pierre of Nashua, NH, stepfather Ernie Cabana of Phoenix, AZ, brother Michael St. Pierre of Mount Vernon, NH, sister-in-law Joyce St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, nephew Colby Golemo of Merrimack, NH, mother-in-law Evangeline Nadeau of Nashua, NH, father-in-law Georges Nadeau of Nashua, NH, brother-in-law Richard Nadeau of Windham, NH, and nephew Nathan Rousseau of Hooksett, NH.

Joey’s wake will be held on Sunday March 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday March 18^th at 1pm at The Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27927. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com