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Charles passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 92 in Nashua NH. The eldest son of the late Charles and Mildred (Wark) Goyette, he was born and raised in Barre VT. His brother, Roderick died in 2012 and his sister, Margaret died in 2000.

Charles graduated from Spaulding High School in 1943. As World War II was in process, the government planned ahead and selected  male graduates to train as doctors, aviators. etc. instead of going directly into military service for fighting. He was selected to serve in the Navy’s V-12 Program and after two years started Medical School. He spent one year at Middlebury College and a second year at Bates College before entering Medical School at the University of Vermont. The war terminated after his first year at UVM. On August 26, 1946 he married Meri Zanleoni.  After graduating from Medical School he interned for one year at the Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington VT. Then Charles embarked on a three year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology one year each at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport CT, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital Assoc. in New London CT and New Britain General Hospital in New Britain CT. As a V-12 participant he was obliged to serve two years in the military which he carried out at the U.S.Army Hospital at Fort Devens MA.as Captain in Charge officer of the OB-GYN service department.

His father was a physician and one of his father’s brothers was a Colonel and cardiologist for General Eisenhower. On his mother’s side one of her brothers was a physician and another brother was a dentist, as was his brother Roderick. His father was helpful in Charles and Meri settling in Nashua, only a half hour drive from Fort Devens, by questioning “detail men” (medical salespeople) as to a suitable location for Charles to establish his medical practice.

Charles practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology in Nashua for 40 years to the day, having opened his practice as a solo doctor July 1, 1955 and becoming the only American Board Certified OB-GYN specialist in Nashua. He retired on June 30, 1995.  Along the way other physicians joined him in his practice including Normand R. Cote and Joseph A. Duval forming the Goyette – Cote – Duval Professional Association referred to as “The Holy Trinity”.  Other physicians also joined him later after the Trinity.

Charles had his medical practice and Meri devoted herself to introducing new artists in Boston before she became immersed in beautifying downtown Nashua. Charles was a loving husband and father who enjoyed his family while not at work. Meri  probably thought he was married to his practice!  The only organizations he joined were various medical societies. Charles enjoyed his career as a physician, having delivered over 10,000 babies (about 30 tons) and also enjoyed his subsequent 23 years of retirement.

Charles had known Mary (aka Meri) Zanleoni since their early childhood but it wasn’t until their senior year in high school that they became romantically interested in each other. He cherished a photograph of the two when they were six or seven years old, showing Charles holding a fish and Meri steadying a small sailboat.  On August 26, 1946, they wed in Barre VT. This union resulted in six wonderful children, one of whom was lost to murder in 1991.

In addition to his wife Meri of 71 wonderful years, he leaves five children and their spouses: Charles and Shirley Goyette; J. and Judi Goyette; Meri and Don Reid; Carole and David Murphy, Robert (deceased) and Ellen Goyette; Robin and David Whitman, as well as twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his loving caregiver who brought him much joy in his final years.

Charles requests no calling hours.  His Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church on 216 East Dunstable Road in Nashua, on Wednesday, August 1 at 10:30 am. Charles will be buried beside his parents, brother, sister, and son Robert at the Hope Cemetery in Barre VT. In lieu of flowers, please consider doing an act of kindness for someone, in Doc’s honor or donations can be sent to the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, care of City Arts Nashua, P.O. Box 1603, Nashua, NH 03061.

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

   Barbara E. (Fuller) Berube, 102, of Nashua, widow of Victor Berube, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Courville at Nashua.

   A Nashua native, Mrs. Berube was born in January 6, 1914, one of six children of the late Willis L. and Grace E. (Bills) Fuller. She was educated in local schools and had been employed at the former Carroll Cut Rate store in downtown Nashua and later worked at Sanders Associates, Inc. for many years.                                         

   Barbara and her husband Victor were married in 1937 and made their home on the Thornton Road, Nashua for many years and enjoyed summers at their cottage at Highland Lake in Washington, NH. The couple shared 59 years together until Victor’s passing on December 12, 1996.

  Mrs. Berube was a longtime parishioner of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd of Nashua.

    Members of her family include her son, David D. Berube of Gilford, NH; her daughter-in-law, Gloria Berube of Nashua; two grandchildren, Todd David Berube of Nashua and Danielle Lafond of Gilford; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Chelsea of Gilford; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayland H. “Pete” and Madeline Fuller of Litchfield, NH; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Barbara was also predeceased by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Geraldine L. and Roger Charron, Mazel D. Stearns, and Gloria J. and Fernand Bergeron; and her brother and sister-in-law, Frederic L. and Dorothy Fuller.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, December 14^th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. followed by interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Gloria C. Bonenfant, 75, of Nashua, wife of Paul L. Bonenfant, passed away at her home, early Tuesday morning, November 22, 2016 after a seven months illness.

     A lifelong resident of this city, Gloria was born in Nashua on January 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Wilfred J. and Cecile (Plourde) Letendre. Educated in local schools, Mrs. Bonenfant had worked as a para professional at Charlotte Avenue School for several years and previously worked in a real estate office and an insurance office. She was a communicant of St. John Neumann Parish.

     Members of her family include her husband Paul, whom she married on November 19, 1960 at Infant Jesus Church and observed their 56^th wedding anniversary on Saturday; her son and daughter-in-law, Carl J. and Barbara Bonenfant; her daughter, Catherine M. Fulkerson; seven grandchildren, Corey, Justin and Ben Bonenfant, Jaclyn and Connor Hodgkins, Kyle Fulkerson and Kristi Farr; a sister, Lillian Stimson of Nashua; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Paulette Letendre of Sun City, FL; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Gloria was also predeceased by a daughter, Charlene Y. Hodgkins and a sister, Lorette Letendre. 

     A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, November 26^th from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 708 Milford Road, Route 101A, Merrimack, NH followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o’clock. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Arthur Blondin “Arty” Paine, 64, a well-known retired Nashua Firefighter, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife, son, and loving family.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Arty was born on February 7, 1952, a son of the late Robert P. and Mary Helen (Blondin) Paine. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1971.

    Arty joined the Nashua Fire Department in the late 1970s and was stationed at the Airport Fire Station for many of his 29 years of service until his retirement in 2006. He served on the Nashua Firemen’s Relief Association for a number of years.  He also was a well-known painter in the Nashua area.

    An active outdoorsman, Arty was an avid fisherman, loved the beach, skiing and annual trips to deer camp. He was a lifetime member of Club National where he played in both the Dart & Golf Leagues and especially loved playing golf with his son Jacob.  In his retirement years, Arty was an active member of Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club, Station 343 NH. He enjoyed riding his Harley with his wife Sue and their many friends. He also enjoyed foosball night with his friends and will be remembered as a devoted friend, father and husband.

     Members of his family include his wife of 32 years, Susan J. (Studer) Paine of Nashua; his son, Jacob Paine and his wife Shannon of Woodstock, NH; his brother, Bob Paine and his wife Bobby of Epsom, NH; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Estelle Studer of Nashua; his sisters-in-law, Nancy Fernandes, Connie Studer and Karen Jenkins; nieces, Autumn Shea and Nikki Fernandes; nephews, Zack Paine and Joshua Bramble; three grandnephews, Dylan Nickerson, Braden Shea and Harry Shea.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 17^th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of His Life will take place at Alpine Grove, 19 South Depot Road, Route 111-A, Hollis, NH, Friday, November 18^th from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. There will be a short service from 2:30 -3:00. Everyone is encouraged to wear Hawaiian or Harley Davidson shirts. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashua Firemen’s Relief Association, 70 East Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 http://www.nashuafiremensrelief.org.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

Alan Blannin, 61, of Hollis, NH, husband of Debra S. (McCubrey) Blannin, passed away early Sunday morning, November 6, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a courageous, two and half year battle with colorectal cancer.

He was born in London England on April 29, 1955 the son of Freda M. (Rose) and the late Albert F. Blannin. He grew up in Bristol England. He graduated with High Honors from the University of Southampton, England in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics.

Alan had a long and successful career, over 40 years, as a software architect and engineer, consultant and entrepreneur. He began his career with Digital Equipment in England and immigrated to the United States working for Digital Equipment. He spent the last nineteen years at Foliage Software Systems where he was responsible for architecture, implementation and technical leadership for a variety of software projects.  He co-founded Graphic Edge which specialized in image compression and image processing as applied to the graphic arts industry. He held several patents for different products some of which were marketed to Adobe.

Music was a passion and important part of his life. He was an accomplished pianist and recently built and taught himself to play the pipe organ. He and Debra always included trips to different cathedrals in England and Europe to listen to various organ recitals. He was a voracious reader and enjoyed collecting old books especially those of English Naval History. Alan loved the weekly challenge of the English cryptic crossword in the Guardian newspaper.

He enjoyed his daily long walks with his dogs on the Beaver Brook Conservation trails in Hollis, traveling with Debra, spending time with friends in the local pubs of his native England listening to the local music and spending summers listening to the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA. He had a passion for driving and restoring antique Jaguar cars and as a young man he built a Dutton kit car in England.

Members of his family include his wife of 33 years Debra, whom he married on March 19, 1983, his mother, Freda Blannin of Milford-on-Sea, England; NH; his father-in-law Philip McCubrey of Nashua, NH; his brother-in-laws and their families Luther and Patricia McCubrey of Brookline, NH and March and Anne McCubrey of Nashua, NH, his nephews Charles and John McCubrey of Brookline, NH and Grant and Ian McCubrey of Nashua, NH, his goddaughter Hayley Rose of Hinckley, England, his uncle Reginald Rose and his aunt Lorna Geary both of Hinckley, England as well as many cousins and friends.

Alan was grateful for the wonderful care he received at Massachusetts General Hospital and SNHMC Foundation Hematology/Oncology. Alan’s family would like to offer a very special thank you to the staff at SNHMC, who helped Alan through these last two and a half years, especially Dr. Marcia Browne and Dr. Jeffery Clark of Massachusetts General Hospital.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, November 15^th from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held in The Congregational Church of Hollis, U.C.C., Monument Square in Hollis, NH, Wednesday, November 16^th at 11a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road, Hollis, NH 03049 http://www.beaverbrook.org/; Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064 http://www.hsfn.org/ or to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 https://www.hhhc.org/ . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Deborah E. (Winslow) Fortier, 63, of Nashua, wife of Stanley J. Fortier, passed away Sunday evening, November 6, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a brief illness.

    A lifelong resident of this city, Debbie was born on May 17, 1953, daughter of the late Donald R. and Joyce Ann (Rowe) Winslow. She attended the former Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church and Nashua public schools. Debbie was a homemaker and had also worked for a time at the former Doehla Greeting Card Company.

   She loved her family, was a devoted wife and mother and will be remembered for her “Big and Caring Heart”.

    Members of her family include her husband Stan, with whom she shared the past 36 years; her children, Angela J. Dunne and her husband Timothy A. Dunne of Nashua and Justin T. Fortier and his wife Somer Ann Fortier of Merrimack; two grandchildren, Nathan Fortier and Sierra Dunne; great-granddaughter, Madelyn Dunne; four brothers, Donald R. Winslow Jr., Ethan A. Winslow and his wife Patricia, George S. Winslow and his wife Susan, and David P. Winslow; her sister, Diane M. Boyd and her husband Douglas; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Debbie was predeceased by a brother, Mark J. Winslow.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 10^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, November 12^th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lafayette Club, 34 High Street, Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 https://www.hhhc.org/ . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Angeline A. “Angie” Kopka, 100, a well-known Nashua business woman and legislator, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday morning, October 28, 2016.

Angie was the wife of the late John S. Kopka, Jr.

    One of nine children, Mrs. Kopka was born in Nashua on April 18, 1916 to the late Donat and Dora (Golden) Landry. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1933 and the former Nashua Business College.

   A longtime Nashua realtor, Angie founded Kopka Real Estate in 1953 and was instrumental in both residential and commercial real estate development in Nashua. She was active in numerous Nashua organizations and a beloved member of the community. Angeline was a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, elected to 5 terms until her retirement at age 98. She achieved many accolades during her years in real estate. Two were 1974 National President of the Women’s Council of Realtors and Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Realtors and was the oldest active member in the House of Representatives nationwide.

   Angie was predeceased by her husband John, who passed away September 6, 2009. They were married in 1935 and shared 74 years together.

   Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, John S. III and Maggie Kopka of Hampton, NH; her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Merrill Geno of Brookline, NH; seven grandchildren, Susan Flynn, Michael G. Kopka, Michael J. Kopka, Jennifer O’Blenis, Caleb Geno, Joshua Geno and Tamarra Geno; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Theresa Morin and her husband Harold of Nashua and Josephine Hatch of Pembroke, MA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Angie was predeceased by her brothers, Andrew, Leo, Thomas and Wilfred Landry; and her sisters, Persis Lamonday and Marjorie Pinette.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, November 4^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in her memory to Gateway Adult Day Services Program, 200 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051 http://www.gatewayscs.org/ . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com                             

   Joseph P. Christiansen, Jr., 76, of Meredith and a well-known retired Nashua educator, passed away Friday morning, October 28, 2016 at the Lakes Region Hospital in Laconia after a brief battle with cancer.  

    Born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 10, 1940, he was a son of the late Joseph Paul and Anne (Martin) Christiansen. As a young man, Joe resided in Londonderry, NH and was a graduate of the former Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, Class of 1959. He furthered his education at Keene State College, earning his Bachelor and Master’s Degree. He served in the Air National Guard from 1958 through 1962.

    Mr. Christiansen taught Business and Social Studies in his early years as an educator. He went on to become a Guidance Counselor and Chairman of Guidance Department in the City of Nashua. He also taught Driver Education to hundreds of students during his 38 years with the Nashua School System, retiring in 2003.

   Mr. Christiansen was a founder of The Plus Company and a Past President of the NARC at the former Mount Hope School both in Nashua. A resident of Meredith for the past 11 years, he was currently serving as President of his condominium association.

   A devoted and loving husband and father, Joe found his greatest joy in the company of his family. His motto everyday was to do one good deed for someone.  In his leisure time, he enjoyed snowmobiling, boating and taking long walks. He was an enthusiastic fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.

   Members of his family include his loving wife of 53 years, Marguerite L. “Marge” (Burpee) Christiansen; his three children, Kathie Christiansen of Meredith, Lori Goodwin and her husband Shane of Washington, NH and Bryan Christiansen and his wife Theresa of Pembroke; his grandchildren, Jocelin, Camden and Alex Goodwin and Evan and Joseph R. Christiansen; a brother and his wife, Robert and Sue Christiansen; three sisters and their husbands, Jean and Bill Lyons, Donna and Gary Miller and Rita and Mark Sever all residing in California; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Joe was also predeceased by a brother, Dennis Christiansen. 

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Sunday afternoon, November 6^th from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua on Monday, November 7^th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Plus Company, 19 Chestnut Street, Nashua, NH 03060 http://www.pluscompany.org/ or to the Laconia Senior Center, 17 Church Street, Laconia, NH 03246 https://sites.google.com/a/bm-capes.org/elder-services/laconia .  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Jeanne A. (Demers) O’Loughlin, 87, formerly of Hudson, NH, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester, following a short period of declining health.

    She was born on March 29, 1929 in Manchester, NH, daughter of the late Alma M. (Lesmerises) and Paul F. Demers. Jeanne was married the late Thomas J. O’Loughlin, Jr. on June 10, 1950.                    

     Jeanne grew up in Nashua with her eight siblings, and eventually settled in Hudson with her husband where she raised four children. She was also a summertime resident of Wells, Maine and most recently lived at Atria Kennebunk in Kennebunk, Maine where she enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her friends and always had a puzzle in the works in her apartment.

     As a young woman, Jeanne was an active participant in the St. John The Evangelist Ladies Guild organizing and participating in such events as clothing drives, whist parties, Christmas Fairs and carnivals. She also put in many hours in the office on bingo nights. Jeanne volunteered with the local Girl Scouts at summer camp, the New Hampshire Red Cross registering donors at blood banks, the Oblate Retreat House and St. Kathryn’s Church.

     Jeanne was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who took great care of and pride in her children and grandchildren. There wasn’t anything “Grammy” wouldn’t do for her grandchildren. Her favorite time of year was Christmas where she could shower her family and friends with the blessings of the season. She was a people person and made friends easily which she kept throughout her lifetime. She will be truly missed.

      Jeanne was predeceased by her husband Thomas who passed away in July 2007; and is survived by her four children, Deborah O’Loughlin of Ft. Myers, FL (formerly of Litchfield, NH), Amy and her husband John Choroszy of Naples, FL, Thomas O’Loughlin and his wife Trish of Bedford, NH and Matthew O’Loughlin and his wife Ellen of Mashpee, MA; her five grandchildren, Lauren Lyons and her husband Alex of Stonington, CT, Trevor O’Loughlin of Bedford, NH, Nathan O’Loughlin of East Boston, MA, Brigid O’Loughlin of New York City and James O’Loughlin of Cambridge, MA; her sisters, Lorraine Richard and Cecile Mitchell of Nashua; her brother, Guy Demers of Hudson, NH; her cousin, Robert Lesmerises of Manchester, NH; and several nieces and nephews. Jeanne was predeceased by three brothers, Julian R., Andre G. and Marcel R. Demers; and two sisters, Lorette D. Lavoie and Pauline T. Latour.

     A private burial service will be held with her family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 E. Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109 http://www.nhfoodbank.org/ . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

     Nancy (Bullen) Fischer, widow of Robert A. Fischer, a long-time resident of Hollis, died Wednesday, October 19^th at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital in Castle Rock, Colorado.

     Born in 1933 in Marblehead, MA., Nancy received a Bachelor’s degree from Douglas College (now Rutgers University) in New Brunswick, NJ.

     Nancy moved to Hollis in 1976 and lived there until 2001. She was a stay-at-home mother until she began working at Hollis Area High School as a Library Aide in 1982, where she worked for the next 16 years. She was much-loved there, and the class of 1985 dedicated their yearbook to her, an honor of which she was especially proud.  She became an active member of the NEA, organizing and heading the first support-staff local in the state, and representing educational support staff at many national conventions. Nancy headed the Hollis High School Parent Volunteers and the building committee that built an addition to the high school, and was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  In her later years, she traveled extensively and indulged her love of classical-music concerts. Nancy was known for her warm and pleasant personality and sense of humor. She touched countless lives of friends, colleagues and students.

     Members of her family include her two sons, Michael, who lives in N. Attleboro, MA, and Richard, who resides in Castle Rock, CO, and by two grandchildren.

     Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening, October 28^th from 7 to 9 p.m. Private interment will take place at East Cemetery in Hollis. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

     Scott Kenneth Colby, 44, of Merrimack and formerly of Nashua, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 18, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.

     Scott was born in Salem, Massachusetts on August 23, 1972, son of Gloria M. (Jeffery) Colby Loud and the late Kenneth Colby. A resident of Nashua for most of his life, Scott was educated in the Nashua School System.

   He had been employed as an automotive technician with Granite State Tire & Battery in Manchester also worked at Nashua Lumber Company and Heritage Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric.

   In his leisure time, Scott enjoyed working on automobiles and listening to music.

   Members of his family include his mother, Gloria M. Loud of Merrimack; his daughters, Katara Colby of Merrimack and Jessica Shepherd of Nashua; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, Scott was also predeceased by his sister, April A. Colby who died in July 2011 and his step-father, Robert F. Loud who died in November 2007.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Thursday, October 20^th from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 7 o’clock. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Affiliate, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 http://www.cancer.org/myacs/newengland/ . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Rita Germaine Faucher, 89, of Milford, formerly of Manchester and Nashua, and widow of Lionel W. Faucher, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 9, 2016 at Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living, where she has resided since July of 2010.

   A native and longtime resident of Manchester, Rita was born on June 15, 1927, a daughter of the late Alfred and Albertine (Vaudreuil) Guimond. She was educated in Manchester schools and had been employed as a cloth inspector with the former Verney Mills during World War II.

   Rita loved family gatherings during the Holiday’s, traveling, playing bingo, solving word puzzles and enjoyed nature.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

   In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by her husband, Lionel W. Faucher who passed away December 17, 2005. They were married at St. Marie’s Church in Manchester on September 6, 1948.

     Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Gary J. and Nancy Faucher of Nashua; her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Dennis Sweeney of Goffstown; five grandchildren, Michael Gagne and husband Steve of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jill Gagne of Nashua, Kelly Gagne and her fiancé Trevor Cloutier of Keene, Stefanie Sweeney of Manchester and Shawn Sweeney and his wife Mandi of Goffstown; six great-grandchildren, Nathan Ratty, Alexis Ratty, Jaelyn Gagne Bonita, Anthony Mollica, Marissa Mollica and Kaydence Cloutier; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Doris Guimond of Manchester; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Rita was also predeceased by a brother, Maurice Guimond.

     There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester, Friday morning, October 14^th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

      Jacqueline Patricia Massoud, 91, a native and lifelong Nashua resident, widow of Edward M. Massoud, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 7, 2016 at the Ridgewood Center in Bedford after a period of declining health.                  

      A daughter of the late Benjamin Alexander and Alice (Lajoie) Perrault, she was born in Nashua on March 17, 1925. “Jackie” was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1942.

      Mrs. Massoud had been employed with Triangle Credit Union for many years and later worked as a bookkeeper at Collins Flowers, Inc. in Nashua from the late 1970s to 1992.

      In her leisure time, Jackie loved entertaining her family and friends, dancing and music, and enjoyed vacation trips to Wells and Kennebunk, Maine and Hyannis, Massachusetts. She also enjoyed candlepin bowling in her younger years. What gave Jackie the most joy in her life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored. She will be dearly missed by so many. Mrs. Massoud was a communicant of St. Christopher Church.

      Jackie and her husband Ed were married in August of 1959 and shared almost 50 years together until his passing on November 11, 2008. She was also predeceased by her son, Michael T. Massoud who passed away on September 9^th of this year; her brothers, Rudolph “Peeney” Perrault, Paul N. Perrault and Conrad Perrault; and a sister, Olivette Howe.

      Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela S. and John D. Hickman of Bedford, NH; six grandchildren, Adam M. Hickman and his fiancée, Kayla McGahey of Davenport, FL, Sarah N. Saidel-Goley and her husband Isaac of Brookline, MA, Noah J. Hickman and Matthew J. Hickman both of Bedford, and twins Ashley L. Massoud and Brooke E. Massoud of Nashua; her sister, Claire Dreyer of District Heights, MD; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Ridgewood nursing home for the wonderful care Jackie received, and to the Home Health & Hospice nurses and volunteers for their support and comfort. Also, a special thank you to the Farwell Funeral Home for the emotional support they gave our family over the past month.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday evening, October 10^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. followed by interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.  Donations may be made in her memory to Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord, NH or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5 Bedford Farms Drive #501, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

     Allison Rose Guilmette, 20, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

     Allison was born in Nashua on September 3, 1996, a daughter of Randy Guilmette of Hollis and Kelly A. (LaRose) Kierstead of Hudson. Educated in local schools, Allison was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 2014.  She loved spending time with her family whether it was laughing at the dinner table, holiday gatherings, vacationing, going to the gym and boxing.  She also enjoyed cruising around listening to music and hanging out with friends. She adored her dogs, Roxy, Molly, Simba and Brutas. Allison was a girly girl who loved to dress up and do her hair and make-up but also loved the outdoor activities like camping, swimming, kayaking, going on motorcycle rides.

      Members of her family include her mother and stepfather, Kelly and Kevin Kierstead; her father, Randy Guilmette and his companion, Hollie Briggs;  two brothers, Joshua Guilmette of Hollis and Jacob MacKinnon of Hudson; a sister, Emily Veilleux of Hudson; step sister Kimberly Kierstead and nephew Aiden of Florida, her grandparents, Kim (Shumsky) Frisbie of Hudson, Paul and Lucinda LaRose of Litchfield and Virginia Guilmette of Nashua; her aunts and uncles, Robert S. Guilmette, Brenda Guilmette and Dan Jameson, and Douglas Guilmette all of Nashua, Pamela Guilmette of Merrimack, Todd Guilmette of Derry, Darren and Jennifer Guilmette and Ricky Guilmette all of Nashua; Justin and Courtney LaRose, Kelsy LaRose, Andrew LaRose, Lorri Dupont and Eric and Todd McCrady; and many cousins.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon, October 9^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Her Life at the American Legion Post 48, 1 Fulton Street in Hudson.  Friends wishing to express their sympathy, may send donations to the Farnum Center, 140 Queen City Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103.  https://farnumcenter.org/. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Robert Hills “Bob” Coleman, 69, life-long resident of Hollis, NH, passed away on Friday morning, September 30, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH.

   Members of his family include his wife, Shirley Leonard Coleman; his two sons, Seth Robert Coleman and Keith Russell Coleman; and a grandson, Damien Alexander Coleman.

   There will be no services. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Home Health and Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com  

   Robert Daniel Kilmon, 79, of Nashua, passed away Wednesday morning, September 14, 2016 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a period of declining health.

    Born in Easton, Maryland on October 21, 1936, he was a son of the late Daniel and Edith (Marshall) Kilmon. Bob was raised and educated in Maryland and was an Army veteran. A resident of Nashua for the greater part of his life, Bob had been employed as a machinist and supervisor with the former Improved Machinery Inc. and their successor Ingersoll Rand for many years. He also owned and operated the “Hands of Time” clock repair shop in Nashua.

    Bob was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Flying Tigers (remote controlled model airplanes) of Derry, NH.

    Members of his family include his wife of 21 years, Cecile E. (Caron) Kilmon of Nashua; five step-children, Romeo “Pete” St. Onge and his wife Sue of Merrimack, Anita Trudeau and her husband Al of Hudson, FL, Sandra Ayer and her husband Wayne of Epsom, NH, Pauline Quint of Nashua and Carla Shattuck and her husband Richard of Hudson, NH; also many step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and a cousin.                                  

    There are no formal services at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com