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Fayone A. “Fay” Gallant, 85, of Hollis, widow of Charles J. Gallant Jr., and formerly of Nashua, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2015 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua after a brief illness.

   Mrs. Gallant was born in Bloomfield, Vermont on November 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Marguerite (Denney) Hendrick. After the death of her parents, Fay was raised by foster parents Marshall and Elizabeth Gilchrist and resided in Lancaster and Manchester, NH before moving to Nashua. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1948 and continued her education at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Nashua, graduating as a Registered Nurse.

     A homemaker, Fay was also employed for a time as a nurse at the former Memorial Hospital in Nashua now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. In later years, she worked as a homemaker for Home Health & Hospice of Nashua.

     In her leisure time, Fay enjoyed cooking, bingo and loved spending time with her family. Besides her parents, Fay was predeceased by her husband Charles, whom she married on October 30, 1953 and shared 24 years together until his death on  April 17, 1978; and four brothers, R. Ewing Hendrick, G. Denney Hendrick, Lloyd Hendrick and Orin Hendrick.

      Members of her family include her three children and their spouses, Cathleen K. and Robert Arredondo of Weare, Holly J. and Christopher Burns of Hillsboro and Alan S. and Jeanne Gallant of Derry; four step-grandchildren, Jennifer Burns and her significant other William Caldwell, Kelly Daigle and her husband Fred, Nick Bronson and his wife Heather, and Jeff Desharnais and his wife Sara; five step-great-grandchildren, Sam and Katie Caldwell, Ella and Lily Bronson and Sadie Desharnais; three sisters, Eda Peed of Florida, Beth Tilton of Hollis and Norma Gratton of Derby, VT; a foster  brother, Bruce Gilchrist of Florida; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law who were dear friends, Leona and Ron Roy of Nashua; and many nieces and nephews.

     A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, February 11^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Joan B. Hayes, 81, a lifelong Nashua resident, died peacefully at her home, Tuesday morning, January 27, 2015, after a period of declining health.

    Born in Nashua on September 11, 1933, she was the only child of the late Henry F. and Anna Mae (Brady) Soucy. Educated in local schools, Joan was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1951.

    Mrs. Hayes began her career with the former New England Telephone and Telegraph as an operator in 1951. She worked in many positions and served through numerous transactions with-in the company during her 30 years there.

     Joan was a life-member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a communicant of St. Patrick Church. Joan’s greatest pride were her grandchildren,  great-grandchildren, her Irish Heritage and music, her faith which brought her through many challenges, her children, family and friends. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and especially loved murder mysteries.

     In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her former husband Donald Lee Hayes; and two grandsons, Michael P. Hayes and Ryan B. Hayes.

     Members of her family include her three children, Kevin M. Hayes and his wife Louise M. (Duprey) Hayes, Maureen A. Hayes, and John T. Hayes and his significant other Jennifer Bergeron all of Nashua; five grandchildren, Kathryn M. Schneider and her husband Dan of Old Saybrook, CT, Thomas W. Hayes and his partner Allyson Sendyk of Brookline, MA, Tasha L. Hayes and her fiancé Frank Gallagher of Framingham, MA, Jered C. Hayes of Concord, NH and Megan B. Hayes of Somerville, MA; three great-grandchildren, Marilin A. Taveras, Karly Joan Schneider and Olivia Kate Schneider; a cousin, Sister M. Martha Mulligan, RSM of Hudson; extended family, Carmel McDonnell and family of New Bridge, County Kildare, Ireland; lifelong friends, Connie Plamondon of Hudson, Joan Emberly of Middleborough, MA, Eva Blanchette and Carmella Mazzola of Hampton, NH and Florida.

     The family wishes to extend the greatest level of gratitude to the providers at Drs. Hakimian and Jampani’s office, as well as the outstanding care givers from Home Health & Hospice Care. The exceptional care and kindness demonstrated to our mother and the members of our family goes beyond all expectations.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Monday February 2^nd from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory 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

Gary W. Gilbert, 70, of Hollis, NH and formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 27, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack with his loving family by his side, after a courageous three year battle with cancer.

     Born in Rochester, NH on August 8, 1944, Gary was a son of the late Walter W. and Ellen M. (Johnson) Gilbert. After moving to Nashua in the mid 1950s, Gary attended local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1962 where he lettered in baseball and football. He furthered his education at Princeton University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1966 and also lettered in both baseball and football. An Army veteran, Mr. Gilbert served in Germany as a Lieutenant from 1967 to 1970.

     Gary worked with his father Walter and his brother Bruce at the New England Division of Penn Box for many years until his retirement.

     An active sportsman, Gary enjoyed curling and golfing. He served as coach of his daughter Susan’s softball team and coached his son Mark’s Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams. Gary was inducted into the Nashua High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

     Mr. Gilbert was a member of the Nashua Rotary Club and served on its Board of Directors; served on the Board of Directors of the Girls Club and the Nashua Chapter of the American Red Cross; and was a member of the Nashua Country Club and served on the Board of Directors. Gary loved spending time with his family and friends and also enjoyed gardening at his home.

      Members of his family include his wife of 47 years, Lois M. (Grassle) Gilbert whom he married on July 30, 1967; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark W. and Colleen Q. Gilbert of Brussels, Belgium; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan E. and Daniel M. Sullivan of Bermuda; six grandchildren, Caroline, Ryan and Andrew Gilbert of Belgium and Owen, Brady and Tate Sullivan of Bermuda; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen M. and William Shurtleff of Overland Park, KS; a brother and sister-in-law, Bruce C. and Jane Gilbert of Rye, NH; and many nieces and nephews.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday afternoon, January 31^st from 2 to 4 p.m. His memorial service will follow in the funeral home at 4 o’clock. The Rev. James S. Chaloner, Senior Minister of The First Church, U.C.C. will officiate. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, Attn. Development, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591.

  Annette G. Delude, 89, of Nashua, widow of Norman R. “Red” Delude, died early Tuesday morning, January 20, 2015 at Kindred Healthcare after a period of declining health.

     A lifelong resident of this city, Mrs. Delude was born on June 4, 1925, daughter of the late Louis A. and Corinne (Mallette) Poulin. Educated in local schools, “Ann” was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1942 and furthered her education at the former Nashua Business College, graduating in 1944.

     Ann and her husband Norman were married in June 1945 and made their home on Blanchard Street for many years. A homemaker, Mrs. Delude also assisted her husband in the management of his accounting business for several years.

     Mrs. Delude was an officer of the Nashua Republican Club and held membership in the Nashaway Women’s Club. She was a former communicant of St. Joseph Church and was an active member of the Rosary Altar Society for many years. 

     In addition to her parents, Ann was predeceased by her husband Norman who died June 22, 1995; and a sister-in-law, Mona Caron.

    Members of her family include four sons, Richard A. Delude and his wife Dawn of Durham, Ronald N. Delude and his wife Rita of Merrimack, Robert C. Delude of Merrimack and his fiancée Karen St. Hilaire of Tyngsborough, MA and Russell L. Delude of Florida; eight grandchildren, Kerry, David, Erin, Ronald Jr, Matthew, Jonathan, Joseph and Daniel; seven great-grandchildren, Shaylee, Matthew Jr, Jacob, Hannah, Emily, MaryJane and Zachary; also nieces and nephews.

    SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua on Tuesday, January 27^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to American Needs Fatima, P.O. Box 341, Hanover, PA 17331-0341. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

William C. Holland, 75, of Nashua, died unexpectedly at his home, Monday, January 19, 2015.

     Born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on October 19, 1939 he was a son of the late William G. and Rita (Moran) Holland. He moved to Manchester, Connecticut at the age of three and then to Warwick, Rhode Island, where he grew up and graduated from Warwick Veterans Memorial High School Class of 1958. Upon completion of high school, Mr. Holland joined the United States Navy, and was stationed in Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended the Naval Air Electronic School. In 1960 he was transferred to the NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He was then assigned to the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA-42^nd Aircraft Carrier for a Mediterranean Cruise. Upon completion of five years in the US Navy (1958-1963), he was honorably discharged, and received further education at Lowell Technological Institute, where he majored in Electronic Engineering. In 1963, Mr. Holland was hired by Wang Laboratories, Inc. in Tewksbury, MA as Supervisor of Special Products, and then promoted to Assistant Export Manager.

      Beginning in 1968, he held key international marketing position s with Wang Laboratories (1968-1972). He was appointed Managing Director of Wang Laboratories (CANADA) Ltd in Toronto, Ontario where he and his wife Mary resided for two and a half years. Mr. Holland was then appointed International Sales Manager for Wang Europe S.A. in Brussels, Belgium. This position required extensive travel to all major countries in Europe. After residing in Canada and Europe for five years, Mr. Holland returned to Nashua, NH as Vice President of Wang International Trade, Inc., a subsidiary of Wang Laboratories Inc., Tewksbury, MA. In 1974, he was appointed Manager, International Sales/Operations with Centronics Data Computer Corporation (1975-1977). He was later employed by Data Electronics Inc. of San Diego, CA as District Sales Manager.

    In his leisure time, he enjoyed photography, skiing, sailing, painting and reading. However his greatest joy was spending time with his three daughters of whom he was most proud, and cherished grandson, Caleb.

    Members of his family include his wife of 48 years, Mary (Ford) Holland, whom he married on August 27, 1966; three daughters, Maureen Lemay and her husband Justin and their son Caleb of Nashua, Megan Holland of Medford, MA and Melissa Holland of Cleveland, OH; four sisters, Patricia Holland of Old Orchard Beach, ME, Judith Danforth and her husband Wayne of Medway, ME, Michaele Curtis of Laconia, NH and Stephanie Barnes and her husband John of Tarpon Springs, FL; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to gather at the church. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends wishing to express their sympathy are welcome to send flowers or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

     Wayne D. Barron, 70, of Lecanto, Florida, a native and former Nashua resident, died Monday, January 13, 2015 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.

     Wayne was born in Nashua on January 7, 1945 a son of the late Donald H. and Lena (Shepherd) Barron. He was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1965 and furthered his education at Lowell Tech. Mr. Barron had been employed as an engineer in the plastics industry at Bemis Company for 30 years and later worked at P.M. MacKay Group until his retirement. Wayne was a member of the Arlington Street United Methodist Church in Nashua for many years.

    In 2005, Wayne moved from Nashua, NH to Lecanto, Florida. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Lecanto; and was a member of the Citrus Hills Model Yacht Club. In his leisure time, Wayne loved tennis and antique car shows.

    Members of his family include his brothers, Ron Barron and his wife, Donna of Hudson, NH and Edward Barron and his wife, Thirza of Rochester, NH; nieces, Kristin Barron of Hayward, CA and Koreen “Kory” Egan and her husband, Christopher of Farmington, NH; nephew, Todd Barron and his wife Elizabeth of Nashua; several grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, Wayne was predeceased by a nephew Shawn Barron.

     Funeral services for Mr. Barron were held at Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Lecanto, FL on Tuesday, January 20^th. Interment will take place at  Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made in Wayne’s name to Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church Building Fund. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

     Wayne D. Barron, 70, of Lecanto, Florida, a native and former Nashua resident, died Monday, January 13, 2015 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.

     Wayne was born in Nashua on January 7, 1945 a son of the late Donald H. and Lena (Shepherd) Barron. He was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1965 and furthered his education at Lowell Tech. Mr. Barron had been employed as an engineer in the plastics industry at Bemis Company for 30 years and later worked at P.M. MacKay Group until his retirement. Wayne was a member of the Arlington Street United Methodist Church in Nashua for many years.

    In 2005, Wayne moved from Nashua, NH to Lecanto, Florida. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Lecanto; and was a member of the Citrus Hills Model Yacht Club. In his leisure time, Wayne loved tennis and antique car shows.

    Members of his family include his brothers, Ron Barron and his wife, Donna of Hudson, NH and Edward Barron and his wife, Thirza of Rochester, NH; nieces, Kristin Barron of Hayward, CA and Koreen “Kory” Egan and her husband, Christopher of Farmington, NH; nephew, Todd Barron and his wife Elizabeth of Nashua; several grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, Wayne was predeceased by a nephew Shawn Barron.

     Funeral services for Mr. Barron were held at Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Lecanto, FL on Tuesday, January 20^th. Interment will take place at  Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made in Wayne’s name to Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church Building Fund. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Dorothy C. (McDermott) McManus widow of Lawrence P. “Mac” McManus, and formerly of Nashua, passed away Sunday evening, January 11, 2015 at the Watson Fields Assisted Living in Dover.

   One of four girls, Dorothy was born on March 18, 1923 in Woburn, Massachusetts to Catherine and John McDermott. Mrs. McManus was a graduate of Woburn High School Class of 1941. She attended secretarial school in Boston before working for AT & T. Dorothy married the love of her life “Mac” in September 1946. Dorothy and Mac traveled the world in service of the U.S. Air Force as they their four sons. Upon Mac’s retirement from the Air Force in 1963 they settled in Nashua where she continued raising their four children.

    Dorothy worked many years for the American Cancer Society before taking a job with the Bank of New Hampshire. She retired from the Bank of New Hampshire after twenty years of service. During her retirement years she and Mac helped raise their grandchildren and traveled with friends. She enjoyed shopping with her friends, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren who will miss her incredibly.

    Members of her family include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry and Mary Beth McManus of Portsmouth, John and Ava McManus of Manchester, Tom  McManus of Lee and Robert and Cheri McManus of Hopkinton; eight grandchildren, Conor McManus and his wife Leah of NE, Philip McManus and his wife Megan of Boxborough, MA, James McManus of Dover, Amanda McManus of Manchester, Jake McManus, Sam McManus and Ben McManus of Hopkinton and Rachel McManus of Portsmouth; and her full of life great-granddaughter, Ella McManus of Boxborough, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

      Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Lawrence; and her three sisters, Margaret Parks, Helen Sullivan and Joan Gorton.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, Spring Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at Noon. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to Beacon Hospice, County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Catherine Frances Wilson, a/k/a “Frankie” or “Red” to her knitting buddies, died January 6, 2015 at the Community Hospice House of lung cancer. She was born more than sixty-five years ago in Brighton, Massachusetts but emigrated with her family to the Nashua and Hudson area where she attended St. Christopher School followed by Spring Street School and Elm Street High School. She worked at Sanders Corporation and later at Nashua Corporation, where she rose through the ranks to Cost Accounting Manager under Lou Luscher. While at Nashua Corp going to school nights at what was then NH College she met her husband Bill and years later after a knock on her head at her sister Ginny’s she would finally consent to marry him. Seeing in his wife, Frankie, her great capacity for love and knowing they couldn’t have children, Bill would foster that love on Williebear a Pomeranian Frankie picked up off of an indignant worker and quickly fell in love with. She would later start a company to promote the well being of dogs. She later worked as office manager at Dr. Gregory Gutgsell’s dental office, which later became Gutgsell & Phipps DDS in New London, NH.

But it was when she retired that she found her true love: knitting. Studying under Anne Hennessey of the NH League of Craftsmen at the Wool Room in Antrim, NH; Frankie quickly found her niche and turned out exquisite scarfs, knitted socks, and dozens of hats and felted handbags.  Every Wednesday she would attend class at Anne’s shop and quickly made friends that would last a lifetime. After Anne had taught her everything she knew about knitting, Frankie stuck around and enjoyed the camaraderie that knitters have. She founded Frankie’s Funky Stuff LLC and for years she and her husband Bill traveled NH selling her crafts at various arts and crafts fairs. She further advanced her craft by attending workshops at the Pleasant Mountain Fiber Arts Workshop in Denmark, Maine.

Her devoted husband, William M Wilson, CPA/PFS, ABA, ARA, and their three Pomeranians Josie Belle, Madigan and Malichi survive her. Her sister Virginia Dumont and her husband, Daniel; her sister Krystle Hannigan; and her brother Donald Gale and his wife Erin also survive her. She leaves behind her nieces: Michelle Montgomery and her family, Katrina Gilman and her family, Maeve Gale, and Caeley Gale; and her nephews: Daniel Dumont and his family,  Joseph Dumont and his family and Connor Jack Gale . She also leaves behind, her mother-in-law, Leona Wilson, and her brother-in-law, Stephen Wilson, and sisters-in-law, Sharon and Linda Wilson. She was predeceased by her mother Frances Gale and her step-father Donald Gale and by the great love of her life, WillieBear.

    Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon, January 11^th from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Community Hospice House, Attn. Development, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the Habitat for Humanity would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Mary Eileen Tinker, 53, of Hudson, wife of Keith J. Tinker, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 6, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

    One of nine children, Mary was born in Orange, California on October 25, 1961 to the late Walter J. and Mary C. (Johnson) Smith. She moved to Nashua as a young girl, was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Mount St. Mary High School Class of 1980.

     Mary assisted her husband in the operation of Anthony’s North End restaurant in Nashua and Anthony’s of Milford.

    A devoted wife and mother, Mary will be lovingly remembered as everyone’s favorite person.

Mary was selfless in every way, always looking for ways to help those she loved. She enjoyed working in the garden and being with her family.

   In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Amy F. Smith; and a brother, Steven J. Smith.

    Members of her family include her husband, Keith J. Tinker of Hudson; her four children,   Jessica L. Davio and her husband Gary, Shauna M. Tinker, Lydia B. Tinker and Jared J. Tinker all of Hudson; four grandchildren, Trystan M., Hannah R., Mayah L. and Hollyn E. Davio; four brothers, Kevin W. Smith and his wife Deborah of Nashua, Brian F. Smith of Portsmouth, Matthew P. Smith and Daniel J. Smith both of Nashua; two sisters, Cathlin L. Smith of Portsmouth and Melissa E. Hall and her husband Nathaniel of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Burial will be private. Donations may be to the Mary E. Tinker Memory Fund, care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH 03064. www.farwellfuneral.com            

   Thelma C. Puckett, 95, of Nashua, widow of Glendon F. Puckett, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson.

     Mrs. Puckett was born in Nashua on February 24, 1919 a daughter of the late Edward and Clare (Budro) Poulin. She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and was a member of the Arlington Street United Methodist Church both of Nashua.

     Thelma had been employed with Sprague Electric Company for several years and later worked at Almy’s Department Store at the Nashua Mall. She enjoyed cooking, and shopping and outings with her daughter Linda and her granddaughter Holly.

     Members of her family include her daughter Linda A. Michos and her husband Ted; a granddaughter, Holly J. Bourque and her husband Benny; a brother, Walter N. Poulin and his wife Blanche of Nashua; a sister, Rosalie Malhoit of Nashua; many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Thelma was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Glendon F. Puckett who died June 20, 1989; a brother, The Rev. Hector Poulin; and two sisters, Sybil E. Parent and Marguerite Brodeur.

    Linda and her family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staffs of Fairview Nursing Home and Home Health & Hospice Care for their excellent care and compassion shown for Thelma.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington St, Nashua, Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.

Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory 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 

   David C. Reed, 75, of Nashua, died at his home, Saturday, January 3, 2015 after a brief illness.

     Born in Nashua on September 9, 1939, he was a son of the late Erma (Twiss) Reed and the widower of Margery (Hallam) Reed who died in 2007. During his youth, David resided in Hudson and was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1957.

     Mr. Reed had been employed with the former Alexander’s Supermarket and later worked for St. Joseph Community Services as a Meals on Wheels driver. David held membership in the Pilgrim Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Nashua and previously was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nashua.

    Members of his family include his daughter, Cynthia (Reed) Spitz and her husband Phil of Laconia; his son, Jeffrey Reed and his wife Lori (Labrie) of Nashua; five grandchildren, Katelyn, Alexander and Aiden Hansly, and Michael and Joshua Reed; a brother, William H. Reed and his wife Mary-Ellen of Nashua; two nieces and a nephew; and a very close friend, Peggy L’Ecuyer of Nashua; and a loving circle of friends.

   SERVICES: There are no calling hours. His funeral service will be held in the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 4 Watson Street, Nashua, Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Joseph Community Services, Meals on Wheels Program, 395 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Lynne A. Kelloway, 65, of Nashua, died Thursday evening, January 1, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a period of declining health.

    A lifelong resident of Nashua, Lynne was born on August 1, 1949, a daughter of the late Richard R. and Anne C. (Noyes) Kelloway. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1967.

    Lynne began her career with the former Powell Telephone Answering Service and later was a co-owner of Gate City Answering Service for many years.

She loved cats, especially “Molly” who was the love of her life.

    In addition to her parents, Lynne was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Mae Kelloway who died in October 1966.

    Members of her family include a sister, Atty. Sheri J. Kelloway and her fiancé Kenneth Walsh of Crawfordville, FL; an aunt, Lois Gulino of Elmwood, CT and several cousins.      

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be private. Friends wishing to express their sympathy, may send donations payable to Massachusetts General Hospital, “for nephrology research in memory of Lynne Kelloway”, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com