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Peter Reginald Santerre, 62, of Lempster, NH and formerly of Harrisville and Nashua, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 2015 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a period of declining health.

     A son of the late Reginald R. and Yolanda C. (Vacca) Santerre, he was born in Panama City, Panama on Valentine’s Day of 1953. “Pete” grew up in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1971. He furthered his education at Keene State College.

    Pete married Christine A. Proof on August 16, 1975. They resided in Harrisville on a 142 acre farm for a time before moving to the house he built in 1985. The couple later moved to Lempster in 2007. 

    Prior to his illness, Pete had been employed in the construction business and later worked as a sales representative with Campers Inn of Merrimack.

    A very self-sufficient person, Pete had been a Boy Scout leader, an accomplished musician, wood worker, stone-wall builder, gardener and a great cook. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

   Members of his family include his wife Christine, with whom he would have celebrated their 40^th wedding anniversary this summer; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Peter R. II and Cristina (Fortunato) Santerre of Manchester, Andrew H. and Christi (Parish) Santerre of New Boston, Benjamin D. Santerre of Nelson and Zachary J. Santerre of Lempster; his future daughter-in-law, Miriam Sharrock; 5+ grandchildren (another is on the way); two brothers and sisters-in-law, David R. and Donna Santerre of Nashua and Paul A. and Sophia Santerre of York, Maine; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, June 16^th from 5 to 7 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 65 Old Bennington Road in Peterborough, Wednesday, June 17^th at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Willard Hill Cemetery in Harrisville. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Ascutney, VT.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Sylvia E. (Cote) Miller, 79, of Hudson, widow of Robert A. Miller, passed away early Thursday morning, June 4, 2015 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson after a period of declining health.

    A resident of Hudson for the greater part of her life, Sylvia was born in Nashua on January 24, 1936 a daughter of the late Leon P. and Dora (Lampron) Cote. She was educated in Hudson schools and was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1955.

    Sylvia and her husband Bob were married on June 25, 1955 and shared nearly 60 years together until his death on May 27^th. Mrs. Miller was predeceased by a brother, Sylvio Cote; and two sisters, Florence Barriault and Claire Lefebvre.

     A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sylvia loved spending time with her family and baby-sitting. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting and was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5791 Auxiliary of Hudson.

    Members of her family include two daughters, Linda A. Miller and Karen A. Campbell; two grandchildren, Jessica Campbell and Christopher Campbell and his wife Krysta; two great-grandchildren, Jaxson Campbell and Devynn Rangel; two sisters, Pauline Laine of Clermont, FL and Claudette Grohosky of Hudson; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass is being planned and will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneral.com

Kenneth Philip Moriarty, 90, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief illness.

     A son of the late Denis and Amanda (Caron) Moriarty, he was born in Nashua on April 18, 1925. Ken attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and Nashua High School. In January of 1943 during his senior year, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a Seaman First Class in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II and was honorably discharge in April 1946.

     After the war, Ken worked as a tractor trailer driver for the former Blue Line Express and then was supervisor of the warehouse for the former Indian Head Millwork Company for 28 years. Mr. Moriarty completed his career at Sanders Associates and its successor Lockheed Martin, retiring in the 1990s.

    Ken married Alda M. DeJesus on July 9, 1949. They raised five children and were active members of the Lowell Senior Center and enjoyed dancing to Country Western music. Mr. Moriarty was volunteer of the Boys Club of Nashua for twenty five years.

     Members of his family include his wife Alda, with whom he shared nearly 66 years of marriage; his children, Philip K. Moriarty of Nashua, Linda M. Moriarty and her partner Phil Caron of Manchester, Charlotte A. Moriarty and her partner Christine M. Freeman of Nashua, Daniel P. Moriarty and his wife Victoria of Nashua and Frank Moriarty and his wife Lucille of Northwood; eight grandchildren, Jude L. Little, Jesse J. Little, Cookie A. Prive, Lee F. Moriarty, Michael K. Moriarty, Jeffrey Williams, Timothy Mullikin and Kelly Mullikin Joseph; four great-grandchildren, Dominick Prive, Adeline Moriarty-Golon, Ryan and Dylan Joseph; a sister, Maery CaCase of Wauwatosa, WS; sister-in-law, Ida Fernandes of Nashua; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Ken was predeceased by a brother, Leonard Moriarty and a sister, Denise Russ.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon May 31^st from 2 to 5 p.m. A Graveside Service and Navy Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Route 3 in Boscawen, Monday afternoon, June 1^st at 2 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, 47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

  Robert A. Miller, 81, of Hudson, husband of Sylvia E. (Cote) Miller, passed away Wednesday evening, May 27, 2015 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester after a brief illness.

     A resident of Hudson for the past 60 years, he was born in Nashua on April 19, 1934, a son of the late Ernest Miller Jr. and Albina (Bilodeau) Miller. Educated in local schools, Bob was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

     Mr. Miller had been employed with Nashua Corporation for over forty years. Bob was a devoted family man and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

      Members of his family include his wife Sylvia whom he married on June 25, 1955 and would have celebrated their 60^th anniversary next month; two daughters, Linda A. Miller and Karen A. Campbell; two grandchildren, Jessica Campbell and Christopher Campbell and his wife Krysta; two great-grandchildren, Jaxson Campbell and Devynn Rangeo; and a sister-in-law, Pauline Miller. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a brother Ernest J. Miller who died July 20, 2008.

      A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. John The Evangelist Church, 27 Library Street, Hudson, Sunday, June 14^th at 8 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuenral.com 

Constance E. Savage, 94, of Manchester and formerly of Nashua, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 at Hanover Hill Nursing Home in Manchester after a period of declining health.

     A native of Manchester, she was born on September 4, 1920, a daughter of the late Albert W. and Mary A. (Daley) Boivin. Educated in Manchester schools, Mrs. Savage was a graduate of the former Saint George High School for Girls. She was President of her class of 1938.

     Constance had been employed in the office of several businesses and later worked for Fleet Bank until her retirement.

     A resident of Hanover Hill for the past five years, Mrs. Savage had made her home in Nashua for many years and later resided with her daughter Judy in Litchfield. She loved spending time with her family and friends; and was an avid NASCAR and Red Sox fan. Constance also enjoyed working and traveling with the Nashua Senior Center. 

     In addition to her parents, Constance was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Neil) McNall; her former husband’s Charles O’Neil and Ronald Savage; and her brothers, Albert P. “Pete”Boivin and Francis J. “Jay” Boivin.

     Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Patrick Raduazzo of Litchfield; five grandchildren, Michael Maciejewski, Christine True, Carrie Minckler, Melissa Attlesey and April Rao; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday June 19^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Hill Road, Nashua, Saturday morning June 20^th at 9 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, 545 NH 101, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Robert J. Poulin, 84, of Nashua, beloved husband of Evelyn P. (Stevens)

Poulin, passed away early Monday morning, May 25, 2015 at the Kindred Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare in Nashua after a brief illness.

     Born in Nashua on August 4, 1930, he was a son of the late Alfred L. and Celia (Aryell) Poulin. During his youth, Bob and his family made their home in Hudson for many years. Educated in the Nashua and Hudson School Systems, Mr. Poulin was employed in his earlier years at Benson’s Wild Animal Farm and Jaspers Poultry Farm. In the mid1950s, Bob began a long career at Bronze Craft Corporation in Nashua, where he worked for 37 years until his retirement in 1992.

      In 1985, Bob and Evelyn moved to Raymond, NH where they resided for thirteen years before returning to Nashua in 1998. Bob was an avid sports fan, watching the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots; and enjoyed camping and playing card games. Bob spent many hours around his yard and garden with his dog Brownie by his side.

     Bob was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey R. Poulin who died January 30, 2014; and his brother Alfred Poulin.

     Members of his family include his wife Evelyn, whom he married on August 18, 1956 at St. John The Evangelist Church in Hudson and would have celebrated their 59^th wedding anniversary this summer; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Joseph Kopka of Hudson; two sisters-in-law, Jannette Poulin of Merrimack and Lucille Boucher of Hudson; also many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday May 29^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John XXIII Parish at St. John The Evangelist Church, 27 Library Street, Hudson, Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in his 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

  Jean D. Mara, 80, of Nashua and formerly of Lowell, MA, widow of Edward E. Mara, passed away at her home, Thursday morning, May 21, 2015 with her loving family by her side after a long illness.

      A resident of Nashua since 1972, Mrs. Mara was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on January 12, 1935 a daughter of the late Thomas and Harriett (Davidson) Fagan.

Jean was a graduate of Lowell High School and attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing.

      She began her career as a lab technician for Medical Associates in Chelmsford, MA, was later employed at the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company, Citrus Hills Properties and retired as a receptionist at Pennichuck Water Works.

      A devoted wife and mother, Jean loved to cook and entertain her family and friends at family outings, go to the beach and spend time with her grandchildren. Jean loved decorating and keeping her home immaculate She also enjoyed attending performances of the Nashua Actor Singers. Mrs. Mara was a communicant of St. Christopher Church.

      Jean and her late husband Ed were married on April 19, 1958 in Lowell, MA. They shared twenty two years together until his death on October 4, 1980.

       Members of her family include her four children, Heather Pinnock and her husband John of Saint Louis, MO, John Mara of Houston, TX, Holly Mara and her significant other Dolores Donovan, and Julie Mara all of Manchester, NH; five grandchildren, Johnny, Alison and Eddie Pinnock, Taylor Mara and Rylee Donovan; two brothers Thomas Fagan of Estero, FL and James Fagan of Lowell, MA; two sisters, Claire Devine of Nashua and Frances Brown of Alpharetta, GA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean was predeceased by three sisters and their husbands, Phyllis and Melvin Wheaton, Mary and Greg Fawcett and Marion and George Belair; a brother and his wife William and Mary Fagan; two sisters-in-law Helen and Mary Fagan; and two brothers-in-law, Michael Devine and Kenneth Brown.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday evening, May 25^th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday 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

Marjorie T. “Margie” Smith, 86, of Nashua, died Sunday evening, May 17, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Margie was a life-long resident of Nashua, with her husband George and family.

    Born in Nashua on May 22, 1928 a daughter of the late Theodore H. and Lena A. (Edwards) Trudel. Margie was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1946 and attended the former Nashua Business College. A homemaker almost of her life, Margie was dedicated to her family and raising her children, while keeping the house as spotless as on could imagine.

     Before her Parkinson’s took over, Margie loved her needlecrafts, reading, watching gospel music DVDs and westerns on TV, and spending time with her sisters and brothers.

     Margie is survived by her husband of 66 years, George J. Smith whom she married in October 1948; her daughters, Jennifer Smith of Manchester, NH and Lucy Ann Smith of Easton, MA; one granddaughter, Chelsea Smith of Nashua; her sister, Barbara Francoeur and her husband Normand of Raymond, NH; and brothers, Theodore H. “Ted” Trudel Jr. and his wife Lee of Nashua and Richard Trudel and his wife Carol of Baton Rouge, LA; a sister-n-law, Therese D. Trudel of Nashua; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Margie was predeceased by her daughter Cindy at a very young age; her sister Doris O’Neil and her husband James; and her brother Arthur E. Trudel.

      SERVICES: There are no calling hours. The family will be holding a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Robert J. Walker, Jr., 65, died peacefully at his home in Nashua on Sunday, May 17, 2015.

   A resident of Nashua for many years, Mr. Walker was born September 19, 1949 in Peabody MA, son of Despina (Rafael) Walker and the late Robert J. Walker, Sr.

  Bob graduated from Nashua High School class of 1967, and earned an Associate Degree of Science in Business Administration at New England Aeronautical Institute in 1970. He was employed with Random House Publications for several years after which he became the Proprietor of THE BOOK SHOPPE at the Royal Ridge Mall and on Main Street in downtown Nashua. 

   As a result of his love for books and sharp memory, he became a great story teller.  His great knowledge and wit always made any conversation more enjoyable.

During his youth, Bob excelled as a baseball pitcher.  He was a man of many interests and passions.  Among them were golfing, fishing, all genres of music.  He was the lead guitarist in his band “The Hairy Mouthful”.  Many people marveled at how much he looked like Paul McCartney of the Beatles!  In his later years, Bob took up oil painting and took great pride presenting his original creations to family members and friends. Most important to Bob and what he cherished was time spent with his family and friends.

   Bob is survived by his mother Despina “Tess” Kopka and step father William Kopka of Nashua, a son Justin Senecal of Nashua, three brothers, Clinton Jay Walker, Richard Jay Walker, and Joseph Jay Walker and his wife Linda, all of Nashua; two sisters and brothers in law, Linda and Lesley Berry of Keene, NH and Debra and Dean Parks of Nashua, NH; also nieces and nephews, Leigh Berry of Peterborough, NH, Dr. Winter Berry and husband Keith Gallant of Manlius, NY, Jessica Ulery and husband Jonathan, Nicholas Psaradelis, Benjamin Levesque, Corey Walker, Kaley Walker, and Alyssa Walker, all of Nashua; also grandnieces and a nephew, Alexis Dukette, Chelsea Ulery, Taylor Ulery of Nashua and Reece Gallant of Manlius, NY.

   SERVICES: There will be no calling hours.  Bob, being a private person, wished to be cremated and have a private prayer service for the family only at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harbor Homes, 45 High Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To view an online memorial or send a condolence, go to www.farwellfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

Therese Claire Desautels, 88, of Nashua, widow of Napoleon J. Desautels, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2015 at the Community Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

      A Nashua native, Therese was born on April 25, 1927 daughter of the late Odilon and Ada (Deragon) Belanger. She grew up in the French Hill neighborhood of this city and graduated from the former St. Francis Xavier School.  She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and the former St. Francis Xavier Church for most of her life until the church closed in 2003.

    Therese was a homemaker and a woman of strong faith. She devoted her life to her family and will be remembered as a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, spending time with her family, and was an avid animal lover.

    Therese was predeceased by her husband of twenty five years, Napoleon J. “Frenchy” Desautels who died September 25, 1978; her brothers, Patrick and Julien Belanger; and a sister, Lilly Margaret Belanger.

     Members of her family include her four children, Nancy Savage and her husband Carl of Nashua, Patrick Desautels of Nashua, Linda Gendron and her husband Tom of Goffstown and Lisa Desautels of Waterville, ME; six grandchildren, Shaun Savage and his wife Michelle, Adam Savage and his wife Heather, Carrie Savage and her husband Eddie Diaz, Amanda Roy and her fiancée Pete Ruokis, Abby Gendron and Cassandra Desautels and her fiancée Cory Vachon; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Aviana and Ava Savage; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory 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

  Roger C. Cloutier, 83, of Nashua, husband of Rita H. (Veilleux) Cloutier, passed away at his home, Friday afternoon, May 15, 2015 after a period of declining health.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Roger was born on July 24, 1931, a son of the late Emile and Alphonsine (Alarie) Cloutier. Educated in local schools, Mr. Cloutier served with the Air Force as a Corporal in Germany during the Korean War.

    Roger had been employed as a cabinet maker with the former Gregg & Son and Triangle Pacific Cabinet Corporation for several years. He served as vice president of the United Furniture Union Local 144. Roger was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 122 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 483.

     One of ten children, Roger was predeceased by five brothers, Roland, Maurice, Paul, Wilfred and Fernand Cloutier; and two sisters, Marie Claire Decoteau and Antoinette Hudon.

     Members of his family include his wife Rita, whom he married in 1959 and shared 55 years together; five children and their spouses, Suzanne Cloutier and her friend Tony Gordone, Michael and LeeAnn Cloutier, Denise and Paul Gorgone, Robert and Maureen Cloutier, and Diane and Trace Blake; seven grandsons, Andrew, Daniel, Nicholas, Ryan, Nolan, Tyler and Nathanael; a brother and sister-in-law, Rene and Arlene Cloutier of Englewood, FL; a sister, Florence Hudon; also many nieces, nephews 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, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made 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

G. Edward Norway, 75, of Nashua, husband of Lucienne L. (Begin) Norway, passed at his home, Wednesday evening, May 13, 2015 after a period of declining health.

    Born in Cranston, Rhode Island on October 4, 1939, he was a son of the late Reginald and Aldea (Daveau) Norway. After his high school graduation, Ed served with the Vermont Air Force National Guard as a Sergeant from 1958 to 1967. He then continued his education at the University of Vermont at Montpelier, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree.

    A resident of Nashua for the past 44 years, Mr. Norway had been employed with several businesses including Anrik Irrigation as a Senior Technician for ten years.

    Active in the Nashua community, Ed was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of Nashua Lodge 720 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks; and held memberships in the Loyal Order of Moose, Toastmasters and the New Hampshire Real Estate Association. He was a communicant of St. Christopher Church. Ed was a devoted husband and father, was a very selfless, kind hearted man of great integrity, honesty, full of life and full of love and pride. He will be greatly missed but Never Forgotten. In his leisure time, Ed enjoyed hunting, deep sea fishing, camping and Bingo.

    Members of his family include his wife Lucienne, whom he married on October 14, 1961 and shared over 53 years together; two sons, Micheal Norway of Nashua and David Norway and his wife Louise of Merrimack; a daughter, Annmarie Nantel and her husband Rick 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 both of New Ipswich, and Jillian Norway of Merrimack; a great-granddaughter, Isabel McKown of New Ipswich; a sister, Linda Sayers of Greensboro Bend, VT; a brother, Paul Norway of Barre, VT; best friends, Brendan and Diane Murphy of Nashua, Candy Peters and Tom Greenwood of Derry and Dennis and Ellen Joy of Nashua; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ed was predeceased by four brothers, Reginald, Robert, Thomas and B. James Norway.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 19^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua,
Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-2256 or Inspire, Inc. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Brenda Frances Salisbury, 75, of Nashua, beloved wife of Charles L. Salisbury, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 12, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health.

     A resident of Nashua for the past 47 years, Brenda was born in South Boston on December 5, 1939, a daughter of the late James and Molly (O’Leary) White. She was educated in South Boston. 

     After moving to Nashua in 1968, Brenda had been employed as a switch-board operator at Memorial Hospital now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for several years. She spent the rest of her time raising her family.

    Brenda was known for her love of animals, big and small. She and Charles actually met while they both worked at the Boston Animal Rescue League. Her home was never without a cat or dog. She was an old-movie buff, and inspired others to love Hitchcock films and golden-age musicals. She was a gifted story-teller and delighted her children and their friends with her funny recounting of events or silly tales she made up on the spot. In her leisure time, Brenda enjoyed visiting Hampton Beach and expanding her ever-growing collection of baskets. Her most notable feature was her incredible sense of humor, which will dearly missed.

     Members of her family include her husband Charles, whom she married on June 29, 1962 and shared almost 53 years together; three children, Daniel C. Salisbury and his wife Lucille of Readfield, ME, Neal S. Salisbury of Nashua and Karen L. Lange and her husband Perry of Annandale, VA; two grandchildren, Andrew C. Salisbury and Alexandra L. Salisbury; a niece, Patricia O’Toole; and a nephew, Joseph O’Toole. In addition to her parents, Brenda was predeceased by her sisters, Patricia O’Toole and Mary “Mae” Cronin; and a niece, Ann Kyne.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, May 14^th from 5 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home Friday morning at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

John D. Fellows, 66, formerly of Nashua and Charleston, NH, died early Tuesday morning, May 12, 2015 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA after a period of declining health.

     Born in Concord on November 2, 1948, he is a son of Deloris I. (Drook) Fellows and the late John Frederick Fellows who died in 2002. During his youth, John resided in Henniker and Nashua and later made his home in Charleston for several years. He was educated in the Nashua school system.

     John began his career as a woodworker with the former Triangle Pacific Cabinet Corporation in Nashua and later worked for the Nashua School Department as a custodian at Mount Pleasant School for several years.

     In his younger years, John was raised in the Methodist church and in his leisure time enjoyed camping and fishing.

      Members of his family include his mother, Deloris I. Fellows of Hudson; his loving companion, Michelle Levesque of Charleston and formerly of Nashua; his four daughters, Marlena Giammichele and her husband Tom, and Jane Hartsock and her husband Rusty all of Elmira, NY, Charlene Fellows of Horseheads, NY and Amanda Fellows of Lowell, MA; fourteen grandchildren, Brandi, Tanner, Ashley, Ryan, Richell, Audreana, Kenneth, Eric, Joshua, Natasha, Shamaine, Charles, Nickolks and Damien; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Sutcliffe and her husband Brian of Nashua; two brothers, Paul R. “Rich” Fellows of Nashua and Fred H. Fellows of Merrimack; his former wife, Nancy Belanger of Elmira, NY; also nieces, nephews and cousins. John was also predeceased by an infant brother, Paul James Fellows who died in May 1951.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, May 15^th from 3 to 7 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place in New Cemetery, Old Concord Road in Henniker, NH, Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Jeanne T. (Morin) Nadeau, 85, of Nashua, wife of Albert A. Nadeau, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 11, 2015 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare in Nashua after a period of declining health.

     A lifelong resident of the French Hill neighborhood of this city, Jeanne was born in Nashua on September 20, 1929 a daughter of the late Alexis and Jeannette (Martel) Morin. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Cecile and Raymond LeMay; and her step-mother, Alice Morin.

     Members of her family include her husband “Al” whom she married on September 14, 1968 and shared over 46 years together; many nieces and nephews including, Janet Ann LeMay, Theresa (LeMay) Taylor and a very caring niece and nephew, Paula and Wayne Reynolds; a special cousin, Priscilla Morin along with many other cousins. She and Al were blessed with an extended family, Carol and Michael Mullan and their sons, Michael Jr. and James. She also had six god-children and many grandnieces, grandnephews and friends.

    She was educated in local schools and was a communicant of Infant Jesus Church and the former St. Francis Xavier Church. Jeanne had been employed with Nashua Corporation for twenty five years.

    Fondly known as “Aunt Jeanne” to everyone, she was an avid card player and an excellent cook who will be remembered for her awesome whoopie pies and biscuits. Aunt Jeanne’s biscuits became famous at the Rodonis Farm Stand during Strawberry season for Strawberry Shortcakes.  Jeanne also loved children and enjoyed providing childcare for many family members and friends.

     SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John XXIII Parish at Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Tuesday May 19^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Saint John XXIII “Parish Wish List” to meet necessary building improvements; donations received by May 31^st will be matched by an anonymous donor.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

Robin B. Magee, 55, of Windham, died early Monday morning, April 27th, 2015 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester after a brief illness.

    A daughter of the Philip & Faith (Baldwin) Quigley of Hudson, she was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 24, 1959. Robin attended local schools and was a graduate of Alvirne High School in 1977. She later moved to Windham, New Hampshire where she spent the last thirty-two years. Robin was a loving mother and grandmother who always put her family above all else.

    Besides her parents, members of her family include her six children, Lenny & his wife Alison Carter, Jason Carter, Corey & his wife Deanna Carter, Ryan Carter and his significant other Danielle O’Shea, Makenzie Magee, and Riley Magee; four grandchildren, Drew, Griffin, Sydney, and Jackson Carter; two brothers, Bill & his wife Paula Quigley, Tim Quigley; and one sister, Karen & her husband Kevin Hackett.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday April 30th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, 27 Library Street in Hudson, Friday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards the College Education Fund for the benefit of Makenzie and Riley Magee c/o Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com