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Peter Martin Ulcickas died peacefully in his home on September 12^th. He was 78 years old and a lifetime resident of New Hampshire. The descendant of Lithuanian immigrants, Peter was passionate about hard work and family. His motto was, “If you do something, do it right!” It was a motto he adhered to in everything he did.

Peter married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Naceski) Ulcickas, also a descendant of Lithuanian immigrants, in 1963. It is impossible to describe the depth of their bond with, and love for, each other. They were rarely seen apart. He adored her and she was with him until his last breath.

Peter loved his children, Marianne and John, and son-in-law Steve, and was a dedicated father.  This strong and steadfast love that Peter had for his wife and children was matched only by the extraordinary love he felt for his grandchildren. His grandchildren changed his name to Bumpa; that’s what they decided to call him, and that’s what he called himself for the rest of his life. His dedication, devotion and pure love for Katherine, Hannah, Samuel (who predeceased him), Joshua and Alex cannot be put into words. He was so thrilled to have this legacy, teach these children, and pass along his message of hard work and family. He just loved hugging them, and his face lit up whenever he saw them, even during his last days.

He will be deeply missed by his entire family, including his brothers Simon and Frank and sisters- in-law Roberta and Candace, in addition to his niece and nephews who went clam-digging and fishing with him at the beach house, and Teresa who was always there for him. He was also blessed with many friends, who will miss him greatly. He leaves behind many, many wonderful memories.

Peter had passion, loyalty and love that he has passed on to all who knew him. His legacy will last forever, for generations to come.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street Nashua, NH on Friday September 18^th at 9:45 a.m. Following the service, interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery on Ledge Road in Hudson, NH.

In lieu of flowers, Peter requested that donations be made to Best Buddies/Team Believe. Best Buddies is a non-profit charity that provides jobs and friendships to people with special needs, and Team Believe is the family team raising funds for Best Buddies that Peter spent many years supporting:Best Buddies c/o PO Box 26 Middleton, MA 01949. https://www.bestbuddieschallenge.org/hp/support/#teambelieve

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

Robert M Stevens, Nashua resident for the past 44 years, passed away Tuesday, September 1^st. Mr. Stevens was predeceased by two wives, a daughter and grandson; Gloria Traudt Grayson whom he was married in 1946 and died in 1948, Margaret Jolly, married in 1951 until her death in 2002, Lola J. Quinn, his daughter, in 2014, and Dennis J. Quinn, who died in 1980.

Bob was born in Sioux City, Iowa the only son of Mr. Edward M. and Effie (Nielson) Stevens, December 26, 1923.Robert was a US Navy veteran of WWII after graduating East High School in Sioux City. Post war, he had a successful career in the food refrigeration business working for two companies, National Tea Co and Tyler Refrigeration until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Stevens had several interests in which he was very involved with. Bob had a passion for auto racing, especially the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the 500. Since the early 30’s, he had collected books and memorabilia around Indy style racing. Bob attended the Indy 500 almost every year from 1946 to 2012. He was also involved for several years in the Atlantic and Bay State Old-timers Auto clubs.

Additionally, he was a WWI aircraft aficionado, loved the circus where he was a member of local circus enthusiast organizations, had an extensive book collection on western movies and John Wayne and enjoyed reading about pirates. Bob was also an artist, an accomplished bugler in his younger years, and a noted high school athlete.

Nicknamed “the Duke”, “Steamboat” or “Gunner”, his proud legacy is his family. He is survived by two sons: Craig Stevens and his wife, Julie, of Dakota Dunes, SD., and Mark Stevens and his wife Louise of Nashua.  Bob had 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. His grandchildren include: Ms. Candace A. Quinn, Stamford, CT.; Daniel K. Quinn, Nashua, NH.; Mrs. Cathleen (Quinn) Cohen, Mountain Lake, NJ; Mrs. Katherine (Stevens) Harms, Ankeny, IA., Mr. Adam Stevens, Oswego, IL.; Dr. Todd Stevens, Birmingham, AL.;  Mrs. Sarah (Stevens) Miller, Ankeny, IA.; Mrs. Kelly (Stevens) Mariano, Lowell, MA.; Mr. Matthew M. Stevens, Orlando, FL.;  Mr. Jonathan T. Stevens, Orlando, FL.     

Great Grandchildren include:  Joey, Avery, Asher, and Flynn Cohen; Timber (Quinn) Devine, Anthony Mariano, Will and Elizabeth Harms; Summer, Drew and Blake Stevens; Hollie and Mia Miller.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New England Auto Racing Museum, 7 Bayview Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591 www.farwellfuneral.com

Constance J. “Connie” Erickson, 83, of Nashua, passed away early Saturday morning, August 29, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua after a period of declining health.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Connie was born on November 27, 1931, daughter of the late Albert J. Bouchard and Florianne R. “Flo” (Levesque) Bouchard Gagnon. Connie also resided at Air Force Bases in various parts of the United States with her husband Arne, during his military service. In addition to her parents, Connie was predeceased by her former husband Arne G. Erickson in 1966; her brother Robert N. Bouchard in 2014; and her step-father Ernest G. Gagnon in 1990.

    Members of her family include her three children, Arne Reece Erickson, Lt. Col. USA (Ret.) of Hampton, NJ, Debra Erickson Ingram and Kristin Duymazlar & her husband Erol all of Hollis, NH; six grandchildren, Sofia Duymazlar, Erin Duymazlar, Ragnar Arneson, H. Lars Arneson, Avens O’Brien and Samuel Sahulka-Willey; her sister-in-law, Gloria Bouchard of Hooksett, NH; also a niece, three nephews and many cousins.

    Educated in local schools, Connie was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1950. She served as a class officer and was active on her class reunion planning committees every 5 years. Mrs. Erickson had worked at the Hillsborough County Court House in Nashua as a Court Officer for nearly two decades, most often greeting Court House visitors and providing security services at the building’s front entrance. She worked for the Nashua Police Department and New Hampshire Public Schools as a crossing guard and school lunch monitor at the Dr. Norman Crisp Elementary School on Arlington Street, in overlapping service spanning 20 years. At this time, she also provided matron duty as needed at the Nashua Police Headquarters. Connie had been active in politics, working on the election campaigns of the late U.S. Senator Warren Rudman and attending numerous campaign events for national candidates; served as Treasurer of Southern New Hampshire Services for over 30 years; and served on the Board of her former Nashua parish, St. Patrick Church for many terms.

     Connie was an avid sports fan of the Boston Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics and New England Patriots. Her keen interest in sports increased in the 1940s when the former Nashua Dodgers played at Holman Stadium, led by Hall of Famer Roy Campanella and future Cy-Young Award winner Don Newcombe. She attended every game and, in getting to know all of the players, she was unofficially considered their Nashua “mascot” or favorite fan.

    Memorial visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, Sept. 2^nd from 3 to 6 p.m. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, #104, Manchester, NH 03101. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Cloyde Danny Cunningham, 59, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2015. Dan was born in Huntsville, AL on February 6, 1956, to Cloyde J. and Sarah E. (Fitch) Cunningham. He graduated from North Andover High School, where he played basketball and was a member of their track and field team. Dan worked for over 30 years in the freight forwarding industry, and most recently was employed by Yusen Logistics, as a National Account Manager for the East Coast. Dan’s passion was lacrosse and he coached and played for many years.  His hobbies were cooking, riding his motorcycle, and photography. Dan is survived by his children Lisa, Charles “Bo” and Glenn “Wes” Cunningham all of Nashua; his sisters Dianne Hays, Teri Cunningham and Norma Cunningham. He is predeceased by his father Cloyde J. Cunningham and his mother Sarah E. Cunningham. A beloved father to his 3 children and a great friend to many, Dan will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Granite United Church, 1 Sand Hill Rd, Salem, NH 03079, on Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 5pm.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute; to support cancer research and patient care at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift. 

The FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements.

Dennis Joseph Comolli, 82 of Dover, New Hampshire and Naples, Florida died on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Concord Hospital.

Dennis met his wife Jessie N. (Gucciardi) Comolli at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in 1954. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year on October 16th.

Born in Milford, NH on September 24, 1932, he was a son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Hallisey) Comolli. Dennis and his twin brother, Arthur were well known in Milford as the intelligent and gregarious twins. He graduated ROTC from UNH as the Cadet Colonel in 1954 and served in the US Air Force as a navigator stationed at Otis Air Force Base on Cape Cod.

Dennis and Jessie lived in Falmouth for more than 40 years. Mr. Comolli taught biology and physiology at Falmouth High School for 35 years. He was the girls tennis coach and a lover of most sports. He was a football and basketball referee. He was also a dedicated baseball umpire and continued to work games well into his 70’s. He was a lifelong Red Sox fan and often boasted that he called balls and strikes at the plate behind catcher, Jason Varitek at spring training.

Mr. Comolli always had a story to tell, and if you were meeting him for the first time, he would most likely know someone that you know. In recent years he kept his scientific mind sharp by focusing on Tuesday afternoon card games with his buddies at Farmwood Village in Dover.

Members of his family include his wife Jessie; his four children, Dennis J. Comolli Jr. of Naples, Florida, David Comolli & Susan Saraceno of Naples, Florida; Douglas Comolli and his wife, Roxanne of Newburyport, MA; and Diane Murphy and her husband Patrick of Lee, NH; his  grandchildren: Craig Comolli, Brandon Comolli, Jane Enos, David Comolli, Jr; Alexandra, Kelly and Shannon Comolli; Daniel and Conor McFarland; his brother, Dr. Arthur Comolli and his wife Barbara of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson followed by a reception at the Nashua Country Club. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that donations may be made in his memory to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Louise M. (Lafond) Latvis, 57, of Nashua, wife of Steven J. Latvis, passed away Thursday morning, August 27, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family.

    Born in Manchester, NH, Louise was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Isabella H. (Koczela) Lafond. She was a graduate of Manchester Center High School and   Notre Dame College.

    Louise was an Art Teacher at the Auburn Village School for 30 years until 2011 when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her amazing positive spirit and courageousness throughout her battle were inspirational to all whom she touched.

    Members of her family include her husband Steve, whom she married in May 1989; her son, John Steven Latvis and her daughter, Stephanie Louise Latvis. Louise also leaves a large loving family including two brothers, three sisters, three nieces and seven nephews.

    SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday August 29^th at 12 Noon. Family and 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

Sheila K McClung, 60 of Nashua NH died Tuesday August 25^th, 2015 in Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, after a nearly 30 year battle with cancer.  Sheila was born, April 12^th 1955, in South Carolina to the late James A McClung and Barbra L. Keener-McClung.  She is survived  by her daughter, Kathleen E McClung of Nashua NH, her four brothers, James Paul McClung of Nashua NH, James A McClung Jr of Laffollete TN, Martin Scott McClung of Phoenix AZ, David A McClung of Fairmont WV,  her sisters  B. Arlene Boone of Farmington WV, Judy Keener of Rivesville WV, and Joan D Owens of Fairmont, WV.  She is also survived by her three grandchildren Dustin McClung of Nashua NH, Katherine Paige Stout, and William Levi Stout of Nashua NH., and her dearest friend Vic Torgenson of Mineral VA.   She is remembered best for her love of the sun, the ocean and reading, and her art. Sheila was dearly loved, and will be missed. Per her wishes, Sheila will be cremated and no services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. 

I give you this thought to keep – I am with you still – I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone – I am with you still in each new dawn. – Author unknown –

James F. Gallagher Jr., 51, of Nashua and formerly of Hollis, passed away at his home, early Saturday morning, August 22, 2015.

   Born in Nashua on October 3, 1963, he is the son of Patricia A. (Moriarty) Gallagher and the late James F. Gallagher Sr. who passed away in January 2011. During his youth, Jimmy resided in Hollis and was a graduate of Hollis High School Class of 1981. He furthered his education at New Hampton Prep School and went on to study business at Northeastern University in Boston.

   Jimmy was influential in starting the family business, where he traveled New England working in sales at Gallagher & Company of Nashua.

   Jimmy never missed a day of reading The Boston Herald, The New York Post and The Daily News and was very active in political talk radio. Growing up, he spent his summers at his family camp on Lake Cobbosseecontee, and he and his children spent their summers at the family home in Kennebunkport, Maine. His legacy will be passing on his adoration and passion for the Grateful Dead to his children. Jimmy created wonderful memories for his children by extending every winter vacation with his entire family, traveling to a different exotic location every year.

    In addition to his mother, Patricia A. Gallagher, members of his family include his children, Hailey Marrin Gallagher and James F. Gallagher III; the beloved mother of his children, Kathleen Marrin McCoy; his three sisters, Sheila Gallagher, Patrice Sabbagh and her husband John, and Kathleen Gallagher; three nieces, Orianna Clark Bennett and her husband Joe, Alicia Rose (Sabbagh Jansen and her husband Sherick, and Hillary Patrice Sabbagh; and a grandnephew, Kirby Wade Lossee.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood 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

Beatrice C. (Baker) Melendy, 96, of Kissimmee, Florida, and formerly of Nashua, passed away early Thursday morning, August 20^th at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Kissimmee. “Bea” was the widow of George L. Melendy.

    A Nashua native, Mrs. Melendy was born on August 26, 1918, a daughter of the late Andre and Celia Rose (Dowling) Baker. Educated in local schools, Bea was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1936.

   Bea and her husband George were married on September 3, 1938 and made their home in Nashua for many years. After his retirement, the couple moved to Venice, Florida where they resided for 21 years before returning to Nashua in 1999. The Melendy’s shared 67 years together until George’s death in July 2005. Mrs. Melendy moved back to Florida in 2006 and made her home with her son and daughter-in-law.

   Bea was a member of the Nashua Country Club for many years where she loved to curl and golf.

   Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen A. and Karla Melendy of Poinciana, FL; twin grandsons, Kolin Melendy and his fiancée Adam Dubois of St. Petersburg, FL and Kyle Melendy of Nashua.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, Sept. 1^st from 5 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday morning at 11:30 A.M. The Rev. Deacon John J. Martin will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Milford, NH. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Lucienne L. Norway, 74, of Nashua, widow of G. Edward Norway, passed away Sunday evening, August 9, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

   A resident of Nashua for the past 44 years, Mrs. Norway was born in Lyndonville, Vermont on June 11, 1941 a daughter of the late Paul and Lorraine (Fortin) Begin.

During her youth, Lucienne resided in Lyndonville, East Haven, St. Johnsbury and Milton, Vermont.

   In addition to raising her family, Lucienne was a waitress at Ned’s Restaurant in Vermont; owned a operated a day care in her home and also owned a ceramic studio. After moving to Nashua in 1971, Mrs. Norway had been employed with Market Basket as a cashier at the Amherst Street and South Nashua stores for twenty seven years.   

   Mrs. Norway was a communicant of St. Christopher Church. In her leisure time, she loved being outdoors especially working in her flower garden and also enjoyed ceramics.

  Lucienne was predeceased by her husband Ed, who passed away on May 13^th of this year. They were married on October 14, 1961 and shared over 53 years together.  She was also predeceased by her sister, Doris Blodgett.

   Members of her family include her three children and their spouses, Micheal Norway of Nashua, David and Louise Norway of Merrimack and Annmarie and Rick Nantel of New Ipswich; eight grandchildren, Austin Norway and Levi Norway of Nashua, Scott Werner of Hardin, IL, Tyler Nantel of Webster, NC, Megan Nantel of Milford, NH, Trevor Nantel and Mallorie Nantel of New Ipswich and Jillian Norway of Merrimack; a great-granddaugther, Isabel McKown of New Ipswich; a brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Susan Begin of Bow, NH; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday August 12^th from 4 to 7 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 and will gather at the church. 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

Maurice J. Freitas, 53, of Nashua, New Hampshire passed away Wednesday evening, August 5, 2015. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the son of Margaret (Hopkins) Harper Freitas and the late J. Maurice Freitas.

Maurice grew up in Lowell and attended local schools. He later moved to Woburn, MA, where he resided for eight years before permanently moving to New Hampshire in 1992. Maurice had a long career in professional painting and eventually became a co-owner of A-Z Painting alongside his nephew, Michael Boisvert. In addition to being a hardworking individual, he was a family man. Maurice was incredibly proud of his daughters and grandchildren. He loved spending time with them and made everyone around him smile. He enjoyed listening to country music, being a DJ for Second Life, and country and line dancing. He and a partner had even made it to the national line dancing competition in Nashville, TN. Maurice also liked cooking, camping, and watching his New England sports teams. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Keri A. Horne & her husband Zachary of Nashua, NH and Nicole M. Hudson and her husband David of Camp Lejeune, NC; six grandchildren, Kaden Bedient, Honour-Rose Freitas, Annabella Horne, Molly Breen, Maddie Hudson, and Maycie Hudson; seven siblings, Barry W. & Theresa Harper of Texas, Jeri L. & Michael Gaffney of Methuen, MA, Trudy A. & Albert Boisvert of Nashua, Kathleen M. & Douglas Schauncer of Derry, Raymond Freitas & significant other Christine McCarthy Robichaud of Methuen, MA, Lisa M. Fernandes & significant other V. Derrick Pirozzi of Nashua, and Wayne A. Freitas of RI; a sister-in-law Kelly Freitas; four nieces and nephews; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday August 12^th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Grace Lutheran Church, 130 Spit brook Road, Nashua, NH 03062. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

     Francelina A. Bolieiro, 76, of Hudson, widow of Manuel M. Bolieiro, and formerly of Nashua and Allenstown, NH, passed away early Saturday morning, August 1, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

     Mrs. Bolieiro was born St. Miguel, Island of The Azores on November 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Jacinto and Angelina (Resendes) Serodio. She moved to Brazil in 1963 and immigrated to the United States in the early 1970s and made her home in Nashua for 40 years. In 2003 Francelina relocated to Allenstown until last year when she moved to Hudson to be near her family

     A homemaker, Mrs. Bolieiro also was employed as a production worker at the former Horton and Hubbard Luggage Company in Nashua for many years. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Francelina loved cooking, baking, hand sewing, handmade rugs and blankets, embroidery and gardening.

    Francelina was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Manuel M. Bolieiro who died March 26, 2014; and a brother, Jose of The Azores.

     Members of her family include four children, Jose Bolieiro and his wife Berenice of Georgia, Carolos Bolieiro of New Hampshire, Fatima Santana and her husband Santiago of Hudson and Lucia Bolieiro of Goffstown; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; two brothers and their wives, Manuel and Maria Vierira and Dinis and Inez Serodio all of Taunton, MA; two sisters, Maria Medeiros and Evelina Moniz and her husband Pedro all of Taunton, MA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

       Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish at Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Albert J. Ganavage, Jr., 76, formerly of Waterbury, CT and Phoenix, AZ, passed away, Thursday afternoon, July 30, 2015 in Nashua, NH with his loving family by his side.

     Born in Waterbury, Connecticut on December 18, 1938 he was a son of the late Albert J. and Julia (Kebus) Ganavage.  Educated in Watertown and Waterbury schools, “Al” was a graduate of Kaynor Technical High School Class of 1957. 

     A draftsman/ engineer, Al was employed with Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut for several years and later worked for Garrett and Honeywell in Arizona until his retirement in 2004.

    In his leisure time, Al was an active outdoorsman and avid Fly fisherman.

    Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher D. and Kimberly Peach of Nashua, NH with whom he has resided since 2014;  three grandchildren, Joseph, Michael and Andrea Peach; a great-granddaughter, Kadence; a sister and brother-in-law, Julia and Spiro Kavarnos of Niantic, CT; and two nephews, Richard and Timothy Kavarnos.

SERVICES: In honoring his wishes, there will be no formal services held at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

  Kenneth I. Walter, 67, of Hudson, NH, died at his home early Sunday morning, July 26, 2015. He was the husband of Carol (Fuller) Webster with whom he shared the last 12 and ½ years.

   Born in Charleston, South Carolina on April 2, 1948, he was a son of the late Kenneth R. and Mary (McKinney) Walter.  Ken was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1966 and was an Army Veteran, serving three tours in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970.

    Prior to his retirement, Ken was employed by Van Pak Trucking of Springfield, Massachusetts. A member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoyed going to a gun range with his friends. A man of many talents, Ken enjoyed building and flying experimental airplanes, working on antique cars and most recently building guitars.

    Most important to him was spending time with his family and friends, especially with his two daughters. Ken was known to be a “Man who had a way with words” which kept everyone who knew him very amused.

    In addition to his wife Carol; members of his family include his brother Joseph Walter and his wife Margie  of Morning View, Kentucky; his daughters, Emily Karr-Walter and her fiancé Joseph Kimmel of Marlborough, MA and Melissa Karr-Walter and her fiancé Christopher Demicco  of Hooksett, NH; a stepson, Carl Webster Jr. and his wife Diana Simonetti of Nashua and step-daughter, Wendy Clark and her husband David Clark of Hudson, NH; two step-grandchildren, Courtney Clark and Christopher Clark of Hudson, NN.; two nephews and many cousins. Ken is also survived by his favorite companion “Sadie” his Great Pyrenees that he adopted from the National Great Pyrenees Rescue four years ago. 

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening July 30^th from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a Celebration of His Life beginning at 8 o’clock. The Rev. David L. Howe will officiate. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Great Pyrenees Rescue, Beacon, NY 43603.. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

George Vernon Mangan, 84, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 21, 2015 with his family by his side, after a brief illness.

   Born in Toronto, Canada on October 25, 1930, he was the youngest of seven children of the late William and Mary Mangan. George was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Katherine M. “Kay” (Gilmour) Mangan who died in November of 1995; and his son, Paul W. Mangan in October of 2013.                                     

    Members of his family include two sons, David G. Mangan and his wife Wendy of Chesterfield, MO and Glen J. Mangan of Bedford, NH; four grandchildren, Matthew and Rachel Mangan of Chesterfield, MO and Grant and Nora Mangan of Bedford, NH; his loving and caring companion of 17 years, Roberta Hamblett of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     George began his 45 year career in the beer business with O’Keefe Ale in Toronto, Canada and continued with Anheuser-Busch, Inc. in California and Merrimack, NH.  George was an ambitious manager who climbed through the ranks, was well respected and many friendships were forged through the many decades of his career.

    Known for his calm demeanor, steady handed guidance and wisdom. George will be remembered for his sharp dry wit that was readily at hand. His ability to maintain forgiveness, optimism and gratitude throughout life reinforced his kind nature.   After his retirement, George volunteered for several years at Memorial Hospital / Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua. 

    George’s appreciation for “Pre War Cars”, and his 1941 Antique Cadillac is a proud example of that beloved passion. A proud dog lover, George owned four Golden Retrievers through the years. They were indeed close to his ever caring heart. 

SERVICES: A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, July 27^th beginning at 11 a.m. followed by his funeral service at Noon. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Anna G. White, 79, of Nashua, widow of Luther J. White, passed away Tuesday evening, July 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief illness.

      A resident of Nashua for many years, Mrs. White was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 9, 1936 the only child of the late Arthur and Cornelia (Schrader) Redmond. Educated in Cleveland schools, Anna graduate from high school in 1954 and furthered her education at Fisk University in Nashville, TN where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

     Anna began her career in Ohio as a fourth and sixth grade teacher; worked for a time at Digital Equipment Corporation, Souhegan Services and DCYF (Division of Children, Youth and Families). Mrs. White later owned and operated “Little Tooth” Day Care in Milford.

    Mrs. White was a member of the New Fellowship Baptist Church, where she was active as an usher and drummer. She loved children, animals, watching Westerns on television, trips to the beach and playing cards.

     Members of her family include her three children, Keith White and his wife Sylvia of New York, Alan White of Boston and Kelli A. White of Nashua; two grandchildren, Skye and Anna Erika White of New York.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Going Home Celebration will be held at the New Fellowship Baptist Church, 50 Ash Street, Nashua, Saturday, July 18^th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to New Fellowship Baptist Church, 50 Ash Street, Nashua, NH 03060.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com