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Jaclyn Rae Spotts, 23, of Hollis, NH, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Thanksgiving Day. It is ironic that, in the end, it was her heart that gave out. Could she have given so much of her own to others that there simply was not enough left for herself? Though her life was one fraught with illness, her care and compassion for others superseded all else.

     Her extended family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care provided during her last weeks by the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

  SERVICES: Her family will receive relatives and friends at the Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, 517 Boston Post Road in Merrimack, NH, Saturday, December 5^th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Her funeral service will be held at the church at 11 o’clock followed by a private family gathering at the graveside.

    It was Jaclyn’s desire not to have flowers, but instead to make donations to Opportunity Networks; who provide life-enhancing skills for adults with developmental and acquired disabilities. It was her passion to help others there, and she wished for her work to carry on when she could not. To donate please go to Opportunity Networks website: www.opportunitynetworks.org and click on Donations.Bequests. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Wanda M. (Jureka) Kaminski, 89, of Nashua, widow of Edward J. Kaminski, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 23, 2015 at the Courville at Nashua.

    A lifelong resident of Nashua, Mrs. Kaminski was born on November 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Stanislaw and Mary (Falkowski) Jureka. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1944.

     Wanda was employed in the office of the former New England Telephone Company in Nashua for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

     Mrs. Kaminski was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church and the former St. Stanislaus Church for many years. Wanda and her husband “Ed” were married on October 18, 1958 and shared 45 years together until his death on October 20, 2003.

   Members of her family include a sister, Joan P. Dwyer of Alexandria, VA; two nieces, Lauren MacBlane of Glenview, IL and Gail Jureka of Nashua; three nephews, Christopher Dwyer of Alexandria, VA, Timothy Dwyer of Glen Allen, VA and Brian Jureka of Nashua; and two grandnieces, Ava and Anna Kate MacBlane of Glenview, IL. Wanda was predeceased by her brother, Stanley J. Jureka.

   SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua on Wednesday morning, December 2^nd at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.

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

   Yvette (Pelletier) Soucy, 95, a longtime Nashua resident and more recently of Lancaster, NH, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Kurt Johnson of Lancaster.

   A native of Saint Hilaire, New Brunswick, Canada, Mrs. Soucy was born on November 15, 1920, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Chasse) Pelletier. While raising her five children, Yvette worked at the former Sanders Associates and its successor BAE Systems.

    Retirement gave her time to enjoy her many interest, a lifelong love of books, the performing arts and traveling to Paris, France and sea cruises to the islands she especially enjoyed.

     Mrs. Soucy was predeceased by her son, Richard Soucy; her daughter and son-in-law, Arleen and Norman Quirion; her sisters, Lucille Gagnon of Van Buren, Maine, Gertrude Schena of Nashua; and her brothers, Lucien and Adrien Pelletier.

     Members of her family include two daughters and sons-in-law, Anne Marie and Marcel Boulanger of Loudon, NH and Sharon and Kurt Johnson of Lancaster, NH; a son, Ronald Soucy of Florida; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Soucy of Georgia and her loving former daughter-in-law, Luann Soucy of Nashua; also 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren; four sisters, Alice Cyr and Adrienne LePage and her husband Marcel all of  Saco, Maine, Bibianne Pelletier and Geralda St. Peter both of Nashua; and many nieces and nephews. 

    Our mother was the matriarch of the family. A loving and beloved mother and grandmother, she was patient and kind who handled everything life threw at her with courage and grace. She loved and took delight in her entire family. Yvette will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by us all. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Northwood’s Home, Health & Hospice.

     SERVICES: Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Friday morning December 4^th from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a service at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Yvonne Rita Parent, 94, of Nashua, widow of Maurice Parent, passed away Friday afternoon, November 20, 2015 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a brief illness.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Mrs. Parent was born on February 19, 1921, a daughter of the late Francois and Celestine (Bois) Richard. Educated in local schools, Yvonne was a graduate of the former St. Louis High School for Girls. She had been employed in the mills of the former Nashua Manufacturing Company, Sanders Associates, Inc. and Miller’s department store.

     Yvonne will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who helped raise her three granddaughters. She and her husband loved traveling and going to various beaches and lakes.   

     In addition to her parents, Yvonne was predeceased by her husband Maurice who died May 17, 1984; a sister, Alice Richard; and a brother, Gerard “Jerry” Richard.

      Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and David Soucy of Nashua; three granddaughters, Kenya Plaza and her husband Aaron of Canterbury, NH, Bianca Rivera and her husband Eduardo, and Denae Soucy and her fiancé Jean Dumais all of Nashua; and six great-grandchildren, Jacob, Amaya and Destiny Rivera, Zachary Dumais, Kyle and Ryan Plaza.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. Her funeral service and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in her memory to New Hampshire Catholic Charities, 261 Lake Street, Nashua NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Frances E. (Gardner) Cushing, 96, of Nashua, widow of Willard S. Cushing, passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2015 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare after a period of declining health.

    Born in Mont Vernon, NH on August 12, 1919, Mrs. Cushing was raised in Francestown where she attended local schools and was a high school graduate.

Frances and her husband were married on New Year’s Day in 1940 and made their home in Francestown and later in Hillsboro from the late 1950s to 1976 when they

relocated to Nashua.

   Frances enjoyed making puzzles, going to bingo, her cats and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

   In addition to her husband Willard who passed away December 2, 1992, Frances was predeceased by nineteen sisters and two brothers.

   Members of her family include five sons, William Cushing of Exeter, Joseph Cushing and his wife Jeannine of Nashua, Larry Cushing of Lowell, MA, Ralph Cushing of Manchester and David Cushing and his wife Hope of Hudson; a daughter, Shirley Shephard of Dracut, MA; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

    A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. followed by interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Cecile M. Thibault, 95, a longtime Nashua resident, passed away Thursday evening, November 19, 2015 at the D’Youville Senior Care in Lowell, MA after a period of declining health.

   A daughter of the late Henri and Virginie (Laverdiere) Thibault, she was born in Nashua on August 1, 1920. Cecile grew up in the French Hill neighborhood of this city and was educated at the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School.

   Cecile had been employed with Nashua Corporation in its packaging department for several years.

    In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, George, Armand and Henri Thibault; three sisters, Rita Thibault, Marie Gaudette and Sister Annette Thibault, C.S.J.; and a nephew, Dennis Gaudette.

     Members of her family include her brother, The Rev. Camillus Thibault, A.A. of Worcester, MA; a sister, Aline Bourdeau of Millbury, MA; nieces and nephews, Suzanne Dery and her husband Daniel of Lowell, MA, Leonard Gaudette and his wife Cheryl of Lawrence, MA, Roger Gaudette of Nashua, Marc Bourdeau of Florida,  David Bourdeau and his wife Cheryl, Anne Marie Camusso and her husband Andrew, and Ronald Bourdeau and his wife Martha all of Millbury, MA; also many grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.

     SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua on Saturday, November 28^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1340 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

  Pauline R. Haven, 97, of Sanford, Maine and formerly of Nashua, NH, passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2015 at The Newton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Sanford. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Haven.

    A longtime Nashua resident, Mrs. Haven was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on November 30, 1917 the third child of Arthur and Blanche (Hebert) Melancon. As a child growing up in Nashua, Pauline and her family were survivors of the May 4^th 1930 “Great Nashua Fire” in Crown Hill. Despite losing everything in the fire, she continued her education at Holy Infant Jesus School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1935. She subsequently worked for many years at the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company in Nashua.

    Pauline and her husband Walter were married on July 4, 1941 in Nashua where they resided and raised their family. They were married for 53 years until his death in September 1996. Pauline is survived by her four children and their spouses, Dolores M. (Haven) and Clifford Bergeron of Reardon, WA, Paul A. and June Haven of Cape Neddick, ME, Robert W. Haven and James Mawyer of Lexington, Ky and Karl W. and Sheila Haven of Milford, NH; a sister-in-law, Theresa “Terry” Haven of Nashua; also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pauline’s two brothers, Leo Melancon and Rene “Sox” Melancon, and sister, Carmen (Melancon) Raymond predeceased her.

    Mrs. Haven was a communicant of St. Christopher Church in Nashua and was among the founding families of the parish. She greatly enjoyed gardening and the bragging rights for harvesting the first ripe tomato in the neighborhood! In later years, she developed an artistic ability with decorative tole painting. Pauline found pleasure in ballroom dancing to the tunes of the Big Band era.

    SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. The family wishes to acknowledge the extraordinary care provided to her by the dedicated healthcare providers at The Newton Center. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in her name to the Activity Department at The Newton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 35 July Street, Sanford, ME 04073. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Joel Maurice Levesque, 60, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, November 14, 2015.

    The only son of the late Maurice H. and Irene M. (Fortier) Levesque, he was born in Nashua on January 8, 1955. Educated in local schools, Joel was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1973. After serving a tour with the U.S. Navy, Joel   continued his education at Hesser College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.

   In his career he was involved in retail sales, management and recruitment.  From childhood, Joel loved to sing. He was a naturally gifted musician with a beautiful, soulful, bluesy voice. At gatherings he could often be found harmonizing with friends and family. He played guitar and harmonica and relished jamming with family and friends. His musical taste ran the gamut from musical theatre to The Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash, James Taylor, the Eagles, Joni Mitchell and Alison Kraus. Most important to Joel was his family who will remember him for his incredible sense of humor and his generosity which knew no bounds.

    Members of his family include his cherished and only child, daughter Joanna Noelle Levesque of LA, CA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Donna Maurene Costa of Punta Gorda, FL, Sally Trombley and Wilfried Römmisch of Nashua and Martha L. and Frederick S. Pepek II of Hooksett; also nieces and nephews and an extensive extended family.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, November 21^st from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. followed by A Celebration of Life service at 2:30 p.m. The family has requested that donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Bertha (Stoncius) Savickas, 80, of Merrimack and formerly of Nashua, widow of Vytautas Savickas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2015 at The Elms of Milford, after a period of declining health.

     A native of Lithuania, she was born on January 1, 1935, daughter of the late Pranas and Brone (Macernis) Stoncius. Bertha and her family left Lithuania when she was 9 years old and lived in Germany for a time. She immigrated to the United States in 1949 and made her home in Nashua for over 60 years. Mrs. Savickas was a graduate of Nashua High School and furthered her education at the former Nashua Business College.

     Bertha had been employed for a time at the former Indian Head National Bank in Downtown Nashua. She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and the former St. Casimir Church for many years.

    Besides her parents, Bertha was predeceased by her husband Vytautas who died February 24, 2010. They were married in 1957 and shared 53 years together. She was also predeceased by a sister-in-law, Claire Stoncius.

    Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James V. and  Jennifer Savickas of Merrimack; a grandson, Jameson Savickas of Merrimack; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Stanley A. Stoncius and Frank and Marilyn Stoncius all of Nashua, Vito Stoncius of Kennebunk, Maine, and Jadvyga Savickas; her Godchild, Mary Boucher; her friend, Kathleen Chloros; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

   SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 27 Spring Street, Nashua on Friday, November 20^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Marie M. Roy, 91, of Nashua, widow of Louis J. Roy, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a brief illness.

   A daughter of the late William and Maude (Lavarnway) Goddeau, she was born in Dannemora, New York on July 16, 1924. After moving to Nashua in the late 1930s, Marie attended Nashua schools. She had been employed for a time with local manufacturing companies including Doehla Greeting Card Company, Sprague Electric Company and International Paper Machine Company.

    While raising her four children, Marie worked for the Nashua School District in the Cafeterias of Nashua High School and Amherst Street School for several years until she retired.

   Marie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at her summer home at Newfound Lake for 56 years. In her leisure time, she also enjoyed golf, reading, scrabble, scratch tickets, cryptograms and loved her “grand” dogs.

   Marie and her husband Louis were married on November 25, 1948 and shared 66 wonderful years together. She was also predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Harold Giles; and her brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Flora Goddeau; her brother Harold who died in WWII; and her brother Roy who died in infancy.

   Members of her family include a son, Robert A. Roy and his fiancée Karen Johnson of Tyngsborough, MA; three daughters, Anne E. Murphy and her husband Paul of Litchfield, Janet M. Aldous of Nashua and Nancy L. Silvernale of Merrimack; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kristen Aldous, with whom she had a special bond; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Her family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Three West at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and the staff of the Community Hospice House for their excellent care and kindness to Marie.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her 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. www.farwellfuneral.com

       Dorothy V. Goodwin, 83, of Nashua, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sunday evening, November 8, 2015 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH.

      A daughter of the late Otis and Dorothy (Parks) Godfrey, Dorothy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21, 1932 and grew up in the South Shore area. She was a graduate of Weymouth High School and later pursued her passion for art at the School of Practical Arts in Boston. Dorothy married the love of her life, Ralph O. Goodwin, on June 9^th, 1954 and they moved to Nashua two years later.

      During their early years in the city, Dorothy was an active member of a number of civic groups including the Nashua Junior Women’s Club and the Nashua Artist’s Association. Known for her beautiful landscapes and portraits, she exhibited her work at a Manchester gallery and art shows including the annual Art Association event at Greeley Park each summer.

       Her deepest fulfillment, however, came through her love for the Lord and service to others. Together with her husband, Dorothy ministered to the hurting, forgotten and marginalized for over 20 years at the church they founded, Sheepfold Assembly of God on Spruce St., as well as at the State Hospital in Concord and several area nursing homes. She was a gifted teacher of the Word, a humble leader and mentor, and a faithful intercessor.

      Dorothy will be remembered for her unwavering faith, exuberant joy and infectious laughter. She saw unique value and potential in everyone as she daily sought to offer hope, encouragement and comfort. Her fervent prayers on behalf of so many will be deeply missed but we are grateful for her legacy of service, compassion and love for all, especially to the least of these.

       Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ralph, on January 15, 2013. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Donna & Richard Plourde of Nashua, David & Anne Goodwin of Seattle, WA and Laura & Kevin Kennedy of Nashua; eight grandchildren, Joshua Plourde, Christopher Plourde, Rachel Smith, Rebecca Eggers, Ben Goodwin, Joseph Goodwin, Elisabeth Goodwin, and Megan Kennedy; one great-grandson, Bradley Eggers; a brother and sister-in-law, Otis & Marie Godfrey; and one sister, Constance Sylvester.   

     SERVICES: A Celebration of Her Life will be held at Gate City Church (formerly Grace Fellowship), 43 Main Street, Nashua, on Monday, November 16^th at 6:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Judith H. Briand, 68, of Nashua, wife of Raymond M. Briand, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 8, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

   A native of Nashua, she was born on November 10, 1946, daughter of the late Henry L. “Huck” and Stella (Pietkavich) Stanulonis. Educated in local schools, Judy was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1965.

    Judy was a self-employed cosmetologist with her own salon for 34 years, retiring in 2013.  Judy was also an accomplished organist that she began playing at the age of 13. She played for several churches in the Nashua area including the former St. Stanislaus Church where she played the old Pipe organ for over 50 years.

     Members of her family include her husband of 46 years, Raymond M. Briand of Nashua; two daughters, Heidi Lake and her husband Randy of Panama City, FL and Victoria “Tori” Briand; three grandchildren, Brendan, Ashlyn and Cailyn Lake; and her sister, Ellen “Ellie” Stanulonis of Bristol, NH. In addition to her parents, Judy was predeceased by her nephew, Jody M. Stanulonis.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 12th from 3 to 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Tabatha Lynn Fauteux, 26, of Hudson, NH, died unexpectedly on Friday morning, November 6, 2015 in California.

   She was born in Nashua on January 24, 1989, daughter of Guy R. and Sheila J. (Leigh) Fauteux of Hudson. After a strong battle and beating the epidemic of heroin, she lost the fight.

    Tabatha worked for Narcanon Rehab in Texas, where she was helping others succeed and beat there battles with addiction, as she once did herself.

    Known to her family and friends as “Tabby” or “Bubba”, she was a strong, independent, genuine and unique soul that was loved by everyone who knew her. She was always spontaneous and looking for her next big adventure or fishing trip.

    Besides her parents, Tabatha is survived by four sisters, Kymberlee Leigh, Shanon Fauteux, Makayla Fauteux and Makenzie Fauteux; and a brother, Trevor Fauteux all of Hudson; her paternal grandparents, Rene and Rollande Fauteux of Litchfield; maternal grandparents, Carol Leigh of Hudson and Robert E. Leigh of North Carolina; two nephews Anthony Leigh-Jabour and Bronson Fauteux; and a niece, Jocelyn Leigh- Jabour all of Hudson.

     A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, November 21^st from 12 to 4 p.m. at the White Birch Catering and Banquet Hall, 222 Central Street, Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Tabatha L. Fauteux Memorial Fund care of Go Fund Me.com  All funds will go towards saving others in the crisis of addiction which was “Tabby’s” passion. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Raymond G. Page, 83, of Alexandria, NH and formerly of Nashua, passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2015 at Elliott Hospital in Manchester after a period of declining health.

    A son of the late Felix and Alberta (Perron) Page, he was born in Keene on December 12, 1931. Ray grew up in Nashua and was educated in local schools.

Mr. Page had been employed with the former Beebe Rubber Company for over twenty five years, working his way up to the position of supervisor. He served for a time as President of the Rubber Workers Union, local 570.

     In the 1970s, Ray and his wife Lillian I. (Corriveau) Page moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where they owned and operated the “The Kings Rest” motel for 13 years. The couple returned to New Hampshire in 2001 and made their home in Alexandria for the past 14 years. His wife Lillian passed away on September 17^th of this year after sharing 63 years of marriage.

     Ray enjoyed a number of interests and hobbies including crossword puzzles, American history, making wooden crafts and furniture and painting with oils and pastels. He also enjoyed fishing at Shell Camp Lake. Known for his culinary talents; Ray loved baking cookies and muffins his friends and family. While residing in Nashua, Ray had been actively involved in fundraisers for Mount Hope School.

   In addition to his wife and parents, Ray was predeceased by a brother, O’Neil Page and his sister, Florence Page.

   Members of his family include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Pastor Steven Cardin of Alaska and Janis E. and William Byrd of Nashua; a son, Steven Page and his longtime companion Rose Vattes of Belmont, NH; six grandchildren, Bonny Bowles, Holly McLean, Joshua Cardin, Sean Collenberg, Laura Byrd and Lisa Byrd; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Albert Page and his wife Rose of Nashua; a half-sister, Margaret Page of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

  SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Pine Hill Avenue, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 11:15 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the New Hampshire Association of The Blind, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301 or to CHaD (Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth), D-HH/ Geisel Office of Development, One Medical Center Drive, HB 7070, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

  M. Josephine “Jo” Stiles, 95, of Dover, NH and formerly of Hollis, NH passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Watson Fields in Dover.  A native of Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Jo was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1920, the seventh child of Donald and Mary Josephine (McPhee) MacInnis. Educated in PEI schools, she was a graduate of Prince of Wales Teacher’s College and taught in several one-room schoolhouses on the Island.

    Jo lived for her family and to make the world a kinder place.  She was the embodiment of what it means to live a good life and to offer others unconditional love, acceptance and warmth.  Plus she had a wicked sense of humor, found joy in the company of those she loved and the warmest smile known to man. 

    Jo and her husband Arthur F. Stiles Jr. were married in Cambridge, MA on May 7, 1950.  After their wedding, they made their first home on a dairy farm in Morril, Maine before moving to Woburn, Ma and eventually to Hollis, NH where they lived for many years. In addition to raising her family, Jo volunteered in the schools, for community groups and was chair of the Hollis School Board. Her husband Arthur passed away March 13, 1985.

    She is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Wayne and Nancy Stiles, Carol Stiles and Bruce Hamilton, John Stiles, Bill and Linda Stiles, Bob and Dee Stiles, Pam and Kevin Murphy and Jim Stiles and Randy Bird; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and her four nieces Josephine Ripley, Betty Fraser, Barbara Young and Catherine MacInnes.  Her six brothers and sisters all predeceased her.

    The family wishes to acknowledge the extraordinary care provided to their mother by the dedicated staff at Watson Fields. 

  Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, November 6^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua on Saturday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow at East Cemetery in Hollis. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to go and volunteer their time with seniors or children in her memory or donations can be given to the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Former Nashua resident Bruce Charles Landry, 71, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous 2-year battle with brain cancer.

Bruce was born on July 24, 1944 and raised in Nashua, NH.  He attended Nashua High School and graduated in 1962.  He enlisted in the US Army following graduation and served his country honorably from 1963 to 1966, spending most of his time stationed in Germany. Bruce worked his entire career after leaving the Army, as a quality control specialist for Sanders/Lockheed Martin/Benchmark. During his 35-year career, Bruce exuded a strong work ethic and forged life-long friendships before retiring in 2003.

He lived in Nashua NH with his wife of 48 years, Louise Landry, and retired to Summerfield, Florida in 2003.  He enjoyed all sports and loved rooting for his New England sports teams.  He was passionate for softball, which he played competitively throughout his lifetime and well into retirement.  He belonged to Nashua Senior Softball during the summer months and Spruce Creek Country Club Softball during the winter and spring months.  He loved exploring golf courses across the country, summers at the cottage in Westford MA, and spending time with family and friends. Bruce had a big heart for all variety of animals and was famous for taking in injured animals to nurse them back to health.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Louise (Descouteaux) Landry; daughter Beth Francis and her husband Rich Francis of Beverly, MA; sisters Laura (Honey) Juonis, Gloria Berube, Pauline Declos, and Richard (Porky) Landry. He loved and cherished his two grandchildren, Natalia and Griffin Francis.  He was predeceased by his sisters Shirley Baker, Nancy Hunt, Mabel (Mickey) Courounis, and brother Leonard Landry.

A celebration of life will take place at Spruce Creek Country Club in Summerfield Florida before Bruce’s ashes are brought home to Nashua, NH.  Visiting hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00am – 12:00 noon. There will be a private burial of his ashes by his family at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, you can honor Bruce with a donation to the Nashua Salvation Army, 1 Montgomery Avenue, Nashua NH  03060 or The Humane Society of Greater Nashua 24 Ferry Street, Nashua NH 03060. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com