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   Joseph L. Raudelunas, 86, of Nashua, husband of Rosaline M. (Gerasis) Raudelunas, passed away Monday afternoon, September 12, 2016 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.

    A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, he was born on August 20, 1930, a son of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Naviskis) Raudelunas. Educated in Lowell schools, “Joe” was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1948 and furthered his education at a business college.

     Mr. Raudelunas had been employed as a production manager at Fort Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts for 40 years and was a former Lowell Firefighter.

     He was a communicant and Eucharistic Minister of the former St. Casimir Church and St. Patrick Church for many years. Mr. Raudelunas had been a longtime volunteer at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua.  Joe will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

      Members of his family include his wife of 61 years Rosie, whom he married on May 1, 1955 at St. Joseph Church in Lowell; his son and daughter-in-law, Christian J. and Jennifer Raudelunas; his four grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Finley and Ryland Raudelunas; two brothers, John and Francis Raudelunas; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Richard Tankin; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was predeceased by a third brother, Anthony Raudelunas Jr.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. 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

   Julio Cesar Lopez, 26, of Litchfield, passed away in his home on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

   Julio was born in West Corvina, California on December 16, 1989, a son of Julio A. and Martina (Ramirez) Lopez. He was raised in the Los Angeles area before moving to New Hampshire with his family at the age of eleven. He attended schools in Nashua and Litchfield and was a graduate of Campbell High School. Julio was talented in jewelry repairs and was employed as a Jeweler at the Sterling Company.

He enjoyed drawing and spending time with his family, especially his sister and cousin, with whom he was very close. Julio had many friends and could make friends very easily, as he could connect and hold a conversation with almost anyone.

    Members of his family include his parents; Julio and Martina Lopez; his brother, Julio Lopez; his sister, Melissa Lopez; his grandmother; Raphaela Ramirez; cousin, Lupita Saenz; aunts, Alma, Gloria, Lupita Ramierez, and Iris Pacheco; and uncles, Ignacio, David, and Raphael Ramirez.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday September 17^th from 2:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

    Smith S. “Mickey” Guay, 75, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday morning, September 7, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief illness.

     Born in Nashua on November 21, 1940, he was a son of the late Harry and Amy Guay. Mickey grew up in Hudson and attended the H.O. Smith School and Alvirne High School. An Army veteran, Mr. Guay served as a Corporal in Panama during the late 1950s.                                   

      Mickey had been employed with the former Berg Shoe Store in downtown Nashua for 26 years and then worked as a crane operator for the IMPCO Division of Ingersoll Rand for twenty-five years.

     During his teens, Mickey was on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand show and held membership in the Lafayette Club of Nashua.

      In addition to his parents, Mickey was predeceased by his wives, Barbara Ann (Goding) Guay and Lorraine I. J. (Doucet) Guay; two sons, Donald Guay and Jeffrey Guay; his brothers, William and Raymond Guay; and his sisters, Betty Matteau, Shirley Martin and Lucille “Penny” Levesque.

       Members of his family include his wife of twenty years, Jessie A. (Torrey) Guay of Nashua; five sons, Michael Guay and his significant other Aimee of Lincoln, NH, Harry Guay and his wife Cathy of Nashua, Rick Guay and Robert Guay both of Nashua, and Shawn Guay of St. Petersburg, FL; two daughters, Kim Toomey and her husband Frank, and Lori McNeil and her husband Michael all of Haverhill, MA; daughter-in-law, Diane Guay of New York; four step-daughters and their husbands, Laurie and Michael Duclos, Gail and Dennis Lavoie, Crystal and Michael Riley and Jennifer and Gene Webber all of Nashua; many grandchildren including Nancy and Rick Guay Jr. whom he helped raise; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Guay and his wife Grace of NH; four sisters, Nancy Marshall of California, Joyce Hunter of Raymond, NH, Gloria Ledoux and her husband Walter of Merrimack and June Champagne and her husband Leo of Danbury, NH; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by interment at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

     Roland J. Dube, 86, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday afternoon, September 5, 2016.

      A resident of Nashua for over 50 years, Roland was born in St. Hermenegilde, P.Q., Canada on November 3, 1929, one of twenty four children of the late Adelard and Jean (Dube) Dube. After moving to Nashua, Roland had been employed with Fimbel Door and the former Indian Head Mill Work for several years. He later worked as a maintenance man at Teledyne Electro Mechanisms in Hudson.

     In his leisure time, Roland enjoyed trips to the White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and camping. He will be remembered as a hard working family man and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Roland also loved his pet mouse.

     Roland married Patricia Marie Charest on June 29, 1962 in Pepperell, MA and shared 42 years together until her passing on April 30, 2005.

      Members of his family include a son, David R. Dube of Raymond, NH; a daughter, Donna L. Hughes of Nashua; three grandchildren, Cameron Dube, Amanda Hughes and Ashley Hughes; two great-grandchildren, Brielle and Brennan; his sisters and brothers, Simone Dube of Groveton, NH, George Dube of Nashua, Robert Dube, Francois Dube, Diane (Dube) Vaillancourt, Real Dube and Richard Dube all of Canada; also several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday afternoon, September 11^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to gather at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Griffin T. Dalianis, PhD, 73, of Nashua, a well-known Psychotherapist, legislator and community volunteer, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 1, 2016, after a long period of declining health.

      Born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 19, 1942, he was a son of the late George T. and Elizabeth A. (Frates) Dalianis. An Air Force veteran, Dr. Dalianis served with the 1^st special Operations Group of the Strategic Air Command from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1965. He furthered his education at Suffolk University in Boston where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and Psychology in 1971 and his Master’s degree of Education in counseling in 1972. He earned a certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in counseling from Northeastern University in 1975 and earned his Doctorate of Philosophy from California Western University in 1982.

       Dr. Dalianis founded the Southern New Hampshire Family Counseling Associates, Inc. in 1975 and served as its Director and Psychotherapist until he retired in 1993. In the mid 1970’s, Dr. Dalianis was an instructor of Psychology at Rivier College of Graduate Studies, Nashua, NH; was coordinator of Special Programs and Guidance Counselor at the Blue Hill Regional Vocational School, Canton, MA.

       Very active in the Nashua community, Dr. Dalianis was a member of the Nashua Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow of Nashua Rotary West; served on the Board of Directors of the Nashua Youth Council; and was a trustee of the Samuel A. Tamposi Scholarship Fund. He served on the Nashua Planning Board, Nashua Chamber of Commerce; Board of Overseers of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua; Healthcare District Council Member; Nashua Boys Club, Board of Incorporators and the Hillsborough County Law Enforcement Association. Dr. Dalianis also served on the Board of Directors for the City of Nashua, Mayor’s Joint Veteran’s Memorial Walk Committee; the New Hampshire State Kidney Foundation; was Chairman of the Nashua, NH Sesquicentennial Committee and the Red Cross Heroes Award Committee.

        Dr. Dalianis served as chairman of the Veterans Administration Committee on Rehabilitation; served as the Governor’s Representative of the National Guard Scholarship Fund; was a Military Aide to the New Hampshire Governor; served as chairman of the Nashua Airport Authority; was Commissioner of New Hampshire Human Rights Commission and was Deputy Chief of Staff to the National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans.

      His military affiliations include: Vice Chairperson of the Veterans Memorial Walk committee; Nashua Joint Veterans Parade Committee; was the Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Post #7; served as Legislative Officer of the State of New Hampshire Disabled Veterans; was chairman of the State of New Hampshire Veterans Advisory Committee; and was the New Hampshire Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.

     He was honored for being a Military Aide to the New Hampshire Governor, Craig Benson; Order of the Dagger, Country of Georgia; Red Cross Military Hero of the Year 2005 and Veteran of the Year, 2006 by the Union Leader newspaper. The Dalianis House was named in his honor by Harbor Homes transitional housing for veterans. Dr. Dalianis had a weekly column “Ask the Commander” that was published in The Telegraph and across New Hampshire.

      Members of his family include his beloved wife of 45 years, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Linda (Stewart) Dalianis; his children, Deborah A. Bischoff and her husband Quentin of Vacaville, CA, Cynthia E. Godfrey and her husband Mark of Oroville, CA, G. Matthew Dalianis and his fiancée Sarah Tone of Manchester, NH, Benjamin S. Dalianis of Nashua; and was predeceased by Sarah S. Dalianis who passed away on Sept. 1, 1979; two grandchildren, Allison Bischoff of St. Louis, MO and Mariah Willis of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers and their wives, George and Jean Dalianis of Pahrump, NV, who in 1996 donated a kidney to Griffin and gave him twenty years  of health, and Richard A. and Rose Dalianis of Virginia Beach, VA; and predeceased by a third brother, Peter A. Dalianis; also nieces and nephews.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, September 6^TH from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to Harbor Homes, 12 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03064 for the benefit of The Dalianis House. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com                                 

     Gene R. K. Gravelle, 49, of Hudson, was suddenly taken from this earth on Monday, August 22, 2016.

     A resident of Hudson for most of his life, Gene was born in Nashua on July 31, 1967, a son of Lucille (Trudeau) Gravelle and the late Gene Gravelle. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1986. Gene was employed at Daniel Webster College in Nashua.

     The loss of Gene was a sudden blow to all those who cared about him. He was an avid bowler and loved to hunt. Gene never missed a family event, or chance to spend time with his family and friends.

     Members of his family include his mother, Lucille Gravelle of Newport Richey, FL; a sister, Nadine (Gravelle) Chamberlin and her husband Richard of Hudson; a brother, Raymond Gravelle and his wife Kelly (Tschappat) Gravelle of Warren, PA; brother-in-law, Douglas Goldsack of Hudson; nieces and nephews, Brett and Amanda Chamberlin, Bryant and Rachael Chamberlin, Rory Chamberlin, Arielle Chamberlin, Mariah Chamberlin, Drew Chamberlin, Chris Goldsack, Nick Goldsack, Jessica Goldsack, Alexis Goldsack, Mackenzie Gravelle and Brianna Gravelle; grandnieces, Gabrielle Chamberlin, Jordan Colon and Evelyn Keller; his God parents, Ken and Nancy Braccio; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousin.

In addition to his father, Gene was also predeceased by his sister, Justine (Gravelle) Goldsack.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, August 26^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Red Cross, 28 Concord Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Frank R. Dukette Sr., 68, of Nashua, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2016 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a brief illness.

   A longtime resident of Nashua, he was born in New London, NH on November 26, 1947 a son of the late Emiline V. (Lambert) and Robert E. Frost. Educated in local schools, Frank was a self-employed painter for many years and also worked for a time at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua.

     Members of his family include his wife, Patricia M. (Frost) Dukette of Nashua;

a son, Frank R. Dukette Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Dracut, MA; three daughters, Roseanna B. Gardner and her husband Daniel, and Sheila Rice all of Nashua, and Donna March and her husband Michael of Texas; ten grandchildren, Morgan, Kayla, Justin, Travis, Ryan, Seth, Everett, Alyssa, Madison and Alexis; five great-grandchildren, Adonis, Nallah, Seth, Logan and Anani; eight sisters and two brothers, Cecile Maker, Wilfred Dukette, Mildred Durant, Florence Kortz, Lorraine Dukette, Linda Chamber, Beverly Stewart, Robert Frost, Charlene Mack and Brenda Frost; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by a brother and sister, George Dukette and Theresa Dukette; and his son, Victor Grohosky.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service will take place in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and will meet at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Calling hours will be held at the Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Wednesday, August 17^th from 5 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to share a story or a memory of Oleg beginning at 6 p.m.                                   

Jason Franklin “Jay” Crook, 70, of Nashua died peacefully at his home with his family on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 ending a brave 6 month battle with ALS. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 26, 1946 to John and Andra (Zalanskas) Crook.

Jay graduated from Hollis High School in 1965 and enlisted in the US Army in October, 1967. He served two tours in Vietnam where he attained the rank of Sergeant in the 25^th Infantry Division as an artillery man and was honorably discharged in June 1970. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1974 and was certified in elementary education and secondary English. Jay worked as a truck driver with the Nashua Department of Public Works for 19 years and was very active in its union acting as chief steward and later as president.

His competitive spirit and desire to challenge his physical limits led to a lifelong love of boxing, rugby, weightlifting, arm wrestling, hiking, biking, and working outdoors. His love of literature, poetry and drama were equally important in his life. His passion for these activities was passed on to his sons.

Jay’s focus was his family and his faith which are evident in the lives of his loved ones and his loving commitment to his wife of 29 years, Virginia (Corriveau) Crook. He is also survived by three sons; Jason and his wife Lori of Maryland, Samuel and his wife Nastya, and Jedidiah; a sister, Linda Cook of Hollis; his granddaughters Ryleigh and Wren of Maryland and Avery; a beloved cousin, Sandra Christoffer of Washington, and three nephews and a niece.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 27^th at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a service there at 4:00 o’clock. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and service provided by the Manchester VA Medical Center, especially his occupational therapist, Jennifer Acheson, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations in Jason’s name be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Lois Patricia Forster Dewsnap was born in Natick, MA on April 21, 1922 and passed peacefully in Nashua NH on August 9, 2016. She graduated from Natick High School in 1938. She received her BA from Boston University in 1942 and her MA from the same school in 1943.

Lois married George H. Dewsnap (deceased) on August 5, 1944 in Waltham, MA and was later divorced.

Lois was a teacher for many years and taught in the Waltham Public Schools from 1962 to 1982 when she retired from teaching. In the 1980s she worked for Telshare Publishing as a Sr. Editor and Vice President. She traveled extensively with her sister, Grace Mitchell, with whom she co-authored early childhood education book “Help! What Do I Do About…?” and who inspired Lois to write “Common Sense Discipline.”

In 1984 she fulfilled her lifelong dream of retiring to Maine and moved to Georgetown, ME where she lived until 1999, taking an active part in the local community including volunteering at the Laura E. Richards Library. In 1999 Lois moved to Hunt Community in Nashua, NH where she served many years as the librarian and was also active on the Marketing Committee and Activities Committee.

Lois is survived and deeply missed by her children (with George Dewsnap) and their spouses: David Dewsnap and Gale Wood of Havertown, PA; Don and Vykki Dewsnap of Clearwater, FL; Dwight Dewsnap and Kristie Randall of Milton, MA; and Donna Dewsnap McGurk and Larry McGurk of Natick, MA. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends across the country.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 10^th 4 o’clock at East Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 610 Adams Street, Milton, MA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her memory to Hunt Community (Scholarship Fund), c/o The Hunt Community, 10 Allds Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

      John E. Nolan Jr., 90, a lifelong Nashua resident and well-known and respected businessman, passed away Monday evening, August 8, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH after a period of declining health.

      The son of the late John E. and Florida M. (Bernier) Nolan, he was born in Nashua on May 1, 1926.  John attended Sacred Heart School and later graduated from Nashua High School with the Class of 1944.  During World War II, Mr. Nolan served with the Navy in the Pacific Theater as a Radioman aboard the USS Norton Sound.  After the war, he furthered his education at Bryant College earning a Bachelor’s degree in business in 1950.

      In the 1950’s, John began his career in the moving business with his friend and partner T. Edward Sullivan of the former Sullivan Moving and Storage.  In 1974, Mr. Nolan founded Able Moving and Storage Company where he worked with his son John E. Nolan III for many years.

     John was a life member of Nashua Lodge of Elks #720, the American Legion, James E. Coffey Post #3 and was a Paul Harris Fellow awarded from the Rotary Club of Nashua West.  In his leisure time, John enjoyed playing cribbage, having lunch with friends, researching his ancestry, playing golf and carpentry. He was also a proud and devout Boston sports fan.

     A devoted family man, John loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was a man of great faith and integrity always willing to lend a hand to family and friends whenever needed.  John was honest, kind and humble in his business ventures and was well respected and admired by the community.

    John’s family includes his loving wife of 61 years, Alice L. (Barsanti) Nolan, whom he married on May 14, 1955; his children, John E. Nolan III and his wife Kim of Amherst, Kathleen Sidilau and her husband Dana of Hudson, and Thomas Gregory Nolan, who died in infancy; three grandchildren, Gregory Nolan and his wife Molly, Kelly Janco and her husband Stephen, and Matthew Sidilau; three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kate Janco, and Mia Nolan; his sister, Mary L. Sargent of Hudson; and three nieces, Nancy Plourde, Susan Richard and Brenda Ball.

      The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Home Health & Hospice and the Community Hospice House for their care and kindness to John.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Saturday at 11 a.m.  Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.  Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Earl A. Corriveau, 76, of Litchfield, NH, husband of Margaret (White) Corriveau, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2016 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua after a brief illness.

    Born in Laconia on July 6, 1940, he was a son of the late Earl J. and Laura (Morin) Corriveau. Educated in Laconia schools, Earl was a graduate Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI Class of 1957. He furthered his education at St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Warton School of Business.

     Mr. Corriveau was employed with Raytheon and Wang Laboratories for several years before becoming the Vice President of Finance/CFO for the PVA/EPVA until his retirement twelve years ago.

    Earl made his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Merrimack, NH for many years before moving to Litchfield past six years ago

    Members of his family include his wife and the love of his life, Margaret, whom he married at Sacred Heart Church in Laconia and would have celebrated their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on September 10^th; his son, Joseph Corriveau of Mont Vernon and his fiancée Heather Frizzell; his daughter, Linda Corriveau of Plymouth, NH; four grandchildren, Finnegan Mattson, Brayden Corriveau, and Connor and Norah Frizzell; and a brother, Richard Corriveau of Nashua.

     There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Street in Laconia, Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock followed by interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to: The Litchfield Town Library, 269 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH 03052.

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

   Theresa Dorothy (Hart) Paradise, 81, of Merrimack, widow of Gerard L. Paradise, passed away Monday evening, August 1, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a brief illness.

   Born in Milford, NH on October 1, 1934, Mrs. Paradise was raised and educated in Nashua. An Air Force veteran, Theresa served for three years with the Medical Corps as a nurse’s aide in El Paso, Texas during the Korean War. After the war, she returned to Nashua and was employed for a time at St. Joseph Hospital and Nashua Memorial Hospital.

     Theresa and her husband Jerry were married on February 28, 1959 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Merrimack. The couple made their home in the Reed’s Ferry section of Merrimack for many years and shared 47 years together until Jerry’s passing on September 26, 2006.  Theresa was a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church and held membership in the American Legion Post 98 of Merrimack.

     A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Theresa is survived by her five children, Linda Robinson and her husband Warren of Manchester, David Paradise and his wife Pam of Florida, Gail Paradise of Manchester, Vicki Sarcione of Jaffrey and Kris Paradise and his wife Shannon of Nashua; six grandchildren, Bryan, Ceria, Joseph, Joshua, Gabrielle and Giovanni; a brother, Albert Hart; a sister, Gloria Hart; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was predeceased by two brothers, Sonny and Gordon Hart.

      Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Thursday, August 4^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack, Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Last Rest Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall. Family and 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.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Jason E. Neve, 46, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, surrounded by his loving family.

    Born in Methuen, Massachusetts on July 19, 1970, he is a son of Janice (Sidlik) Neve and the late Anthony J. Neve. Jason was a graduate of Nashua High School South, Class of 1988 and attended Middlesex Community College.

   Jason has been employed at Sweeney Drywall Finishes of Boxborough, MA as a Carpenter Foreman for the past ten years.

   His many hobbies and interests include biking, skiing, soccer and baseball. Jason also enjoyed coaching baseball and soccer; and held membership in the National Rifle Association.

   In addition to his mother, Janice Neve of Nashua; Jason is survived by his children, Colin Neve and Hallie Neve and their mother, Kim Neve; his brother, Anthony Neve and his wife Melanie of Merrimack, NH; a niece and nephew, Kendall and Anthony Neve; his paternal grandmother, Aileen Neve; also many aunts, uncles and cousins.                                         

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  Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, August 3^rd from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Rte. 111, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Family and 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.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Rodney Anthony Martone, 65, of Nashua, NH passed away at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, July 22, 2016 after a lifetime of heart and kidney problems.

     He was the son of John and Aida Martone and grew up in North Andover, MA. He attended Central Catholic High School and Merrimack College where he was known for his booming voice and love of life. He lived in Nashua for his entire married life and enjoyed the youth sports it afforded his family.

    He was the beloved husband for 41 years of Patricia Pohlot Martone. They were married on June 14, 1975 and lived their lives in love. Together they had three children: Christopher Andrew who married Lauren Thomas in 2012 and gave him a wonderful grandchild Carter, Kathryn Ann married to Mike Letter in 2009 and together they gave him two beautiful grandchildren Michael and Natalie, and Stephen Anthony who married Angela Romano in 2011. Rod loved his family and was always happy when his children and grandchildren were in the house. The sound of the laughter and chaos always made him smile even when he was sick. He was a loving husband and dedicated father and raised his children with love and taught them to be kind, compassionate and have strong moral principles.

   Rod lived his life with humor and respect for others. Everywhere he went he made people smile and remember the “godfather” as he called himself.  He loved to talk about his Boston teams, especially the Celtics and some of his favorite memories were going into games with his boys. He was a spirited fan and let his enthusiasm be known. Basketball was a big part of his life and he coached recreational teams and CYO basketball for Immaculate Conception Parish for 30 years. His happiest years were when he was coaching three teams at a time and giving all the referees, especially his great friend Gerry Gadbois a hard time as he refereed the games. He also enjoyed umpiring when his children were young and had no problem striking out his own sons. His children are proud that they can call him their father. He will be missed every day.

     Besides his wife, children, and grandchildren he is survived by his mother Aida Martone, sister Maureen Hibbard and her husband Kevin of Naples, Florida, a brother-in-law Joseph Pohlot and his wife Nancy of Mission Viejo, CA, a brother-in-law Bruce Pohlot and wife Helen of Doylestown, PA as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday July 27^th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock.  Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Immaculate Conception CYO Basketball. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com                                   

   Doris R. Colletta, 82, of Nashua, wife of Charles T. Colletta, (well-known musician and hardware executive) passed away Thursday evening, July 21, 2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a brief illness.

     A native and lifelong resident of the French Hill neighborhood of this city, Doris was born on March 15, 1934, a daughter of the late Hilaire A. and Blanche G. (Cassista) Galipeau.  She attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School, Spring Street Junior High School and graduated from Nashua High School in the upper quarter of the Class of 1952.

    During the 1950s, Mrs. Colletta was employed at the Hillsborough County Court House on Temple Street in Nashua and later worked at St. Joseph Hospital as an administrative assistant of building and grounds for several years. She retired in the mid 1980’s to care for her grandniece, Kaitlin Cronin.  

   Doris loved traveling with her husband Charlie around New Hampshire to performances by the 39^th Army Band of the New Hampshire National Guard of which Charlie is a band member; and traveled with him to many hardware shows around the USA. Doris loved spending many summers at her home in Wells Beach, Maine. She also enjoyed the challenge of solving puzzles and word search; was an avid gardener and loved animals including birds, cats and dogs.

     Members of her family include her husband Charlie, whom she married on May 19, 1956 and shared 60 wonderful years together; her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. and Susanne Colletta of Portsmouth; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley A. and Bertrand Chouinard of Wells, ME; sister-in-law, Mary (Colletta) Dirubbo of Nashua; brother-in-law, John Dulgarian of Tewksbury, MA; nieces and nephews, Christopher A. Chouinard, Jonathan C. Chouinard and his wife Amy, Michael Dirubbo and his wife Karon, Kathy (Dirubbo) Cronin and her husband Daniel, Tina (Dulgarian) Hagen, Gregory Dulgarian and his wife Jacqui, and Mark Dulgarian; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Rita (Colletta) Dulgarian; and her brother-in-law, Ralph T. Dirubbo.

   SERVICES: The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning beginning at 8:45 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 43 Franklin Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com