Jean Boucher
Jean R. (Gagnon) Boucher, 79, of Hudson, died at her home Sunday, July 13, 2008, surrounded by loving family.
Jean was born on February 25, 1929, in Nashua, daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Gagnon and was also predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Gerald Boucher; three brothers, Arthur Gagnon, Raymond Gagnon and Norman Gagnon; and two sisters; Stella Noel and Grace Levesque.
Jean attended the Arlington Street School in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School in 1947 where she had been a member of the Glee Club. After graduation she was employed by New England Telephone and Telegraph for five years and was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Hudson. Jean also worked for many years in the cafeteria at Memorial and Dr. H. O. Smith Schools in Hudson. She was a long-time member of the Hudson Seniors.
Jean is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald Boucher of Hudson, Michael and Jeanne Boucher of Nashua, and James Boucher of Holland, Massachusetts; and one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ed Riley of Beaverton, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Jessica Boucher of Hudson, Heather Peterson of Louisville, Ohio, Branan Riley, Devin Riley and Deirdre Riley all of Beaverton, Joshua Boucher and Justin Boucher, both of Holland; one great-grandson, Andrew Peterson of Louisville, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 18, at 9:30 a.m. in Blessed John the XXIII Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, 27 Library Street, Hudson. The family requests that donations be made to the Rogers Memorial Library, c/o Hills Memorial Library, 18 Library Street, Hudson, NH 03051 or Home Health and Hospice, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson was in charge of arrangements.
Robert ‘Bob’ Goldthwaite
Robert “Bob” Goldthwaite, 71, of Hudson, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 21, 1936, in Epping, son of the late William and Adeline (Bonenfant) Goldthwaite. A daughter, Jodi Goldthwaite, also predeceased him.
He was the husband of Louise (Peruffo) Kish-Goldthwaite of Hudson with whom he resided in Hudson with for the past 11 years.
He was employed for over 10 years with the Robbins Beef Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, and he enjoyed boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. Bob was a NASCAR enthusiast that enjoyed following the late number 3, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. One of Bob’s greatest joys was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Besides his loving wife, Louise, survivors include a son, Timothy Goldthwaite and his fiancé Vickie Sysyn of Pembroke; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Kristine and Michael Pouliot, and Jennifer and Jamie Blake, all of Candia; one stepson, Michael Kotarski and his wife Robyn of North Reading, Massachusetts; a stepdaughter, Andrea Pacelli and her husband Jerry of Dracut, Massachusetts; one sister and a brother-in-law, Judith and Kenneth Damsell of Exeter, as well as 12 grandchildren.
A Prayer Service was held on July 14 at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson. Burial will be private. The family requests donations be made in Bob’s loving memory to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.
William ‘Carl’ Goose
William “Carl” Goose, 78, of Hudson, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua.
He was born December 6, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late John W. and Essell (Hoffman) Goose.
Carl was a Korean War veteran, having served in the Marine Corps. He received a degree from the University of Louisville and loved poetry and classical music. Carl was very proud of his family history, especially his uncle, Roscoe Goose, the wining jockey of the 1913 Kentucky Derby. Carl will be remembered for his great sense of humor and for never complaining about anything.
Survivors include one son and a daughter-in-law, David and Angelina Goose of Debarry, Florida; three daughters and a son-in-law, Jamie Fish of Debarry, Mary Goose of Billerica, Massachusetts, and Bernadette “De-Dee” and Ray Brasil of Hudson, with whom he resided; four grandchildren, Lauren Goose, Jennifer Fish, and Ryan Fish all of Debarry, and Cody Goose-Anderson of Hudson; two great-grandchildren, Rosalyn Brasil of Temple, and Demetri Brasil of New Boston; a sister, Catherine Shea and his twin sister, Donna Warren both, of Louisville; his dear friend, Tina Goose of Billerica; two beloved dogs that he considered “his other kids”, Skippy and Jack; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Saturday, July 19, from 1 – 3 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 2 p.m. in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street in Hudson. Burial will take place in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064.
Helen Melling
Helen Melling, 89, of Salem, died on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Salemhaven Nursing Home in Salem. Helen was born and raised in Andover, Massachusetts, and had lived there for many years. She resided in Salem for the past 20 years.
Her family members include her son, David A. Melling of Haverhill, Massachusetts, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Services were private. Arrangements were by the Goundrey Funeral Home in Salem.
Frank W. Spates, Sr.
Frank W. Spates, Sr., 56, of Salem, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at home. Frank was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and was raised and educated in Derry. He worked at Hewlett-Packard Company in Andover, Massachusetts. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing and loved working on cars.
His family members include his wife, Linda Spates, and his sons, Frank W., Jr., and his wife Jennifer Spates, of Lawrence, and James J. Spates of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Frank leaves his brothers, Richard A. Spates of Saugus, Massachusetts, George Spates of Hampstead, and Russell Spates of Lawrence. He has four grandchildren, Amber, Nicole, Riley, and Alicia.
Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA. 01843. Arrangements were by the Goundrey Funeral Home in Salem.
Joyce E. (Kane) Beaudet
Joyce E. (Kane) Beaudet, 68, of Salem, died July 5, 2008, at her home in Salem, after a long illness.
She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts; she grew up, and attended schools in Lynn, Massachusetts, where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School. She was a resident of Salem for the past 21 years.
Joyce was the Music Minister for Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem where she was an active parishioner. She was a former dental hygienist, having previously taught the dental program at Lynn Tech in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline’s, was very active with the Boy Scouts of America, but her passion was music and she loved singing.
Joyce is survived by her husband Eugene T. Beaudet of Salem; a son, James J. Beaudet of Haverhill, Massachusetts; two brothers, James S. Kane III of Salem, and Thomas P. Kane of East Kingston; three grandchildren, Krystofer, James II, and Jayana Beaudet; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was held July 9 at Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem; cremation followed. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH 03079. Arrangements were under the care of the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem.
Pauline G. (Bender) Boyko
Pauline G. (Bender) Boyko, 84, of Salem, died peacefully on June 27 at Haven Health Center of Derry.
Pauline was born in Bedford, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Cleo (Crissman) Bender. She was the seventh of nine children. Pauline met her husband, George, while they were both welders at Sun Shipbuilding Company in Chester, Pennylvania. She moved to Salem in 1949.
Pauline’s life revolved around her family and her faith. She served as treasurer of the Salem Council of Churches for four years; she was a secretary on the Pulpit Committee and a Deaconess for six years and treasurer of the Salem Chapter of Women’s Aglow for almost 10 years. In 1973 she joined the First Baptist Church. Pauline worked for many years at Granite State Electric in Salem.
She was predeceased by her siblings Orin Bender, Russell Bender, Vernon Bender, Wayne Bender, Rena Clark, Sara Bauer and Louise Barnhart.
She is survived by husband of 64 years, George Boyko of Salem; sons, Gregory Boyko and his wife Carol of Salem, and Larry Boyko and his wife Susan of Pelham; a sister, Anne Stutzman of New Holland, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Nicole (Boyko) Dzurilla and her husband Dean of Austin, Texas, Erin Boyko of Manchester, Holly Boyko of Waltham, Massachusetts, Wayne Boyko of Salem, Michael Boyko of Asheville, North Carolina, and Jacqui Boyko and her partner Hesper Schleiderer-Hardy of Wells, Maine.
A Funeral Service was held July 2 at the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 1 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110.
Karen J. (Kelly) Casey
Karen J. (Kelly) Casey, 56, of Salem, died peacefully at home June 28, 2008, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Karen was born and educated in Arlington, Massachusetts, and had lived in Salem for 22 years. She was a teacher with the Windham School District. Karen was a loving wife and mother and was devoted to her family. She was looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild in August.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Casey of Salem; a son, Brian and his wife Allyson Casey of Londonderry; two daughters, Jaclyn and her husband Gregory Dunn of Quincy, Massachusetts, and Kathleen Casey of Salem; a sister, Lorraine Kelly of Wakefield, Massachusetts; a brother, Paul Kelly of Salem; and many nieces and nephews, close relatives and dear friends.
A Funeral Mass was held July 1 at Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem. The Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Cynthia ‘Syndi’ Clarke
Cynthia “Syndi” Clarke, 64, of Hudson, died July 1, 2008, in Hudson. She was born March 8, 1944 in Shirley Township, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Gates) Smith.
Cynthia was the wife of Donald Clarke of Hudson.
Cynthia moved to New Hampshire at a young age, growing up in Gilford. She graduated from Laconia High School in 1962. She then went on to complete her nursing degree at Laconia Hospital School of Nursing in 1965 and worked at several area hospitals including Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, and Memorial Hospital (Southern New Hampshire Regional Medical Center) and St. Joseph Hospital, both in Nashua.
She eventually left her nursing career to become a devoted wife and full-time mother to her growing family in Hudson, but continued to reach out to help those in need throughout the rest of her life. She was also a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Nashua. She enjoyed the beach and vacationing on Cape Cod and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
Besides her loving husband, Donald, survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wade and Jennifer Clow of Manchester, Chad Clow of Auburn, Maine, and Aric and Laura Clarke of Hudson, Troy and Serena Jo Clarke of Madison, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, James Clow of Manchester, Madison Clarke, Alex Clarke, and Hailey Clarke all of Hudson; a brother, Richard Smith of Florida; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Prayer Service was held on July 8 at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson. Burial will be private. The family requests donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation, NH Chapter, PO Box 369, Concord, NH 03301.
John J. Cotter
John J. Cotter, 81, of Salem, died June 27 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts.
John was born and educated in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of the late Edmond and Rose (Andrews) Cotter. He worked at Meadowbrook Laundry in North Andover, Massachusetts, for 39 years. John later worked for the Holy Family Hospital as a Stationary Fireman.
John was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked to read and watch westerns. John loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Whigham) Cotter of Salem; a son, Edward Cotter of Salem; a daughter, Susan and her husband Elmer Blankenship of Windham; a brother, David Cotter of Covina, California; grandsons, Sean, Gregory and Brian Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service was held on July 2 at the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101.
Edward C. Huetteman
Edward C. Huetteman, 88, of Hudson, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 15, 1919, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, son of the late William and Jennie (Ferguson) Huetteman and was the husband of Clara “Betty” (Stricker) Huetteman of Hudson.
He was an Army veteran of World War II having served in the 66th Infantry PVO. Beginning in the early 1950s until very recently, Ed had the honor of organizing all the military reunions for his unit. He was previously employed for 45 years with Singer/Diehl and for 10 years as a real estate broker in New Jersey. He loved crossword puzzles and enjoyed playing the piano on a nightly basis.
He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
Besides his loving wife Betty, survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Edward W. and Candace Huetteman of Chesterfield, Missouri; a daughter and a son-in-law, Jane E. and James R. Hughes of Hudson; four grandchildren, Edward S. Huetteman and Brett C. Huetteman both of Chesterfield, Missouri, James S. Huetteman of Virginia, and Nathaniel G. Sutliffe of South Carolina; one great-grandchild, Riley Morris of Oregon; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on July 3 in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson was in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence ‘Larry’ I. Muzerall
Lawrence “Larry” I. Muzerall, 69, of Salem, died July 1, 2008 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Larry was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and was raised and educated in both Lawrence and Newport, Rhode Island. For most of his life he was self-employed at his business, Muzerall and Son, where he installed siding and replacement windows. His family remembers him as a man with a great sense of humor who worked hard. He enjoyed golfing and loved life. In recent years, he enjoyed frequent trips to Las Vegas with his wife. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and many friends.
He leaves his loving wife of 43 years, Helen C. (Jewkes) Muzerall of Salem; a daughter, Amy and her husband Kevin Cowin of Salem; a son, Mark Muzerall and his wife Lynda of Derry; a brother, Francis Ivers and his wife Betty of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; two sisters, Terry Moerlher of California, and Patti Riley of Dracut, Massachusetts; an aunt, Rita Jordan of San Diego, California; four grandchildren, Kirstyn, Katelyn, Kylie Anna, and Chloe Christine, nieces, nephews and cousins and many dear friends.
A funeral service was held on July 5 at the Goundry Funeral Home in Salem; cremation followed. Donations in Larry’s name may be made to the Holy Family William L. Lane Cancer Management Foundation, 70 East Street, Methuen, MA 01844.
Stephen J. O’Hare
Stephen J. O’Hare, 40, of Lowell, Massachusetts, died Friday at his sister’s home in Windham after a brief battle with cancer.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Y. (Boisvert) O’Hare.
He was born in Lowell, grew up and attended schools in Windham and was a resident of Lowell for the past 12 years.
Stephen worked as a clerk for Dunkin Donuts in Lowell. He attended St. Matthew Church in Windham. He enjoyed driving around and going to the beach, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by two brothers, Jeffrey and his wife Cheryl O’Hare of Windham, and Timothy O’Hare of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Susan and her husband Jay Tokanel of Windham, and Jodie and her husband Stewart Moyes of North Carolina; six nieces and nephews, and one great-nephew.
Funeral services were held July 1 at the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in the Cemetery on the Plain, Windham.
Chester W. Farwell, Jr.
Chester W. Farwell, Jr., 72, of Windham, died peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2008, at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born in Farmington, Maine, grew up and was schooled in Andover, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Punchard High School. He was a resident of Windham for the past 46 years.
Mr. Farwell was a retired offset printer for Currier Citizens of Lowell, Massachusetts. He served his country in the Army with the Military Police. He enjoyed camping, fly fishing, and gardening. He also was a handyman, and enjoyed fixing lawn mowers.
He was predeceased by his wife, Irene (Martinkus) Farwell, and a brother, Fred Farwell.
He is survived by his son, Ronald and his wife Diana Farwell of Londonderry; two daughters, Wendy Coyle of Londonderry, and Laurie and her husband Bill Kissinger of Montgomery, Alabama; his mother, Thelma Farwell of Windham; a sister, Mildred Regan of Pelham; nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held June 26 at the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem. Burial was in Cemetery on the Plain, Windham.
Cynthia A. (Wiseman) Henry
Cynthia A. (Wiseman) Henry, 50, of Salem, died June 21, 2008, at the New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, grew up, and was educated in Winchester, Massachusetts. She was a resident of Salem for the past 22 years and formerly of Woburn, Massachusetts.
Cindy was a secretary at the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, Massachusetts. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Salem. She loved animals, camping and most of all spending time with her family. She took loving care of her father and father-in-law and anyone who needed help.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Henry of Salem; two sons, Robert Henry of Dover, and Thomas Henry of Salem; her mother, Elizabeth (Park) Riga of Salem; a sister, Stacy and her husband John Ralphs of Winchester, Massachusetts; her mother-in-law, Marie L. Henry of Winchester; her grandchildren, Shaseanna and Hope Henry; and nieces, Samantha, Sophia, and Toni.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 25 at St. Joseph Church, Salem,. Entombment was in St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 Sarl Drive, Salem, NH 03079. Arrangements were under the care of the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem.
Eleanor F. (Copeland) Lenzen
Eleanor F. (Copeland) Lenzen, 92, of Salem, died Friday at the Warde Health Center in Windham.
Eleanor was born in Salem, where she grew up and attended schools, and was a life long resident. She was a retired homemaker and a member of Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Salem. She was active in bowling leagues in Salem many years ago and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8546 in Salem. She enjoyed playing the piano and electric organ, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Everett W. Lenzen.
She is survived by four daughters, Barbara and her husband Barry S. Jackson of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Beverly Lynch of Atkinson, Janet and her husband David Hamlin of Omaha, Nebraska, and Gayle and her husband Joseph Walch of Nashua; two sons, Robert Lenzen of Maine, and David and his wife Cathy Lenzen of Derry; four sisters, Ruth Haligowski of Newburyport, Massachusetts, Marjorie Caton of Hebron, Connecticut, Gladys Chorley of Salem, and Ethel Ackroyd of Dracut, Massachusetts; six grandchildren, Robert J. E., William, Karen, Joseph, Bryan, and Heather; three great-grandchildren, Kristin, Zachary, and Ricky; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held June 25 at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in Windham. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 21 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087.
Ruth A. (Darby) Marchand
Ruth A. (Darby) Marchand, 86, of Salem, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, grew up, and was educated in Somerville, Massachusetts. She later graduated from Mount Auburn, Cambridge Hospital School of Nursing in 1946, after taking care of her sick parents, while her brothers were fighting in World War II. Formerly of Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was a resident of Salem for the past 59 years,.
Mrs. Marchand was a retired Registered Nurse for Broadway Nursing Home in Methuen, Massachusetts. She was a member of the Salem Women’s Club, Salem Senior Center, and the Widow and Widowers Club of Salem. She enjoyed spending time and joking with her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ephraim B. Marchand.
She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl and her husband Paul Leone of Merrimacport, Massachusetts, and Rosemary and her husband Michael Daigle of Salem; one son, Dennis and his wife Kristin Marchand of Raymond; six grandchildren, Faye Leone and her fiancé Eric Saiet, Gabrielle Leone, Jenny Marchand and her fiancé Rick Owens, Michael and Alex Daigle, and Cassie Toole; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held June 24 at the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Terry A. Peirce
Terry A. Peirce, 58, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, died Sunday, June 22, 2008 in the Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mr. Peirce was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 16, 1950, a son of the late Harold F. and Lanora E. (Buckmeyer) Peirce. Mr. Peirce had lived in Texas, California and also in Massachusetts, where he owned and operated an excavation/concrete company in Wilmington. He then moved to Florida for 12 years where he also did excavation work. In 1999 he underwent a heart and kidney transplant that allowed him the time to be at both of his children’s graduations and weddings. He enjoyed his time in Florida, especially the beaches. Though his health held him back from many things he maintained his sense of humor and always enjoyed his work and his family.
He is survived by a son, Sheldon F. Peirce and his wife Raquel of Windham; a daughter, Kristy A. Montgomery and her husband Matthew of Londonderry; three grandchildren, Amber, Alyssa and Cody Peirce of Windham; a brother, Roger Peirce of Nixa, Missouri, a sister, Geraldine Peirce of Texas; and also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers and sisters.
Private graveside services and burial will be held in the Cemetery on the Plain, Windham. Arrangements are under the care of the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium in Derry.
Gloria Ida Trematore
Gloria Ida Trematore, 69, of Hudson, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.
She was born June 29, 1938, in Milford, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Agnes and Millard Rowe.
Gloria loved needlepoint and enjoyed attending the Adult Day Service Program at Alvirne High School. She was a communicant of the Community Congregational Church in Billerica, Massachusetts. She loved her cat, “Mischief,” and enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include her cousin Cheryl Hatch and her husband Bill of Hudson and their children, Haley Hatch of Hudson and Shaunalynn Duffy of Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as her cousin Sue Patterson of Hudson.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, July 12, at 11a.m. in the Community Congregational Church, 803 Boston Road in Billerica, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Gloria’s loving memory to the Gateways Community Service, c/o Adult Day Service Program, 200 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home In Hudson Is in charge of arrangements.
Helen S. (Smith) Dane
Helen S. (Smith) Dane, 84, of Hudson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Greenbriar Terrrace Healthcare in Nashua.
Mrs. Dane was born on January 17, 1924, in Littleton, a daughter of the late Seldon and Mildred (Howe) Smith. She had been a resident of Hudson for over 55 years, prior to which she had lived and grown up in Littleton.
Mrs. Dane was the wife of William B. Dane, whom she shared over 65 years of marriage.
She was employed as a secretary for Bronze Craft for many years.
Mrs. Dane is remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also known for taking care of her family and friends. She was fond of gardening and reading. One of her great joys was spending time at the beach.
Mrs. Dane was a member of Emmanuel’s Church in Nashua. She graduated from Littleton High School.
She was predeceased by a brother, Glen Smith.
In addition to her husband, her family includes her two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Jean Dane of Hudson, and Mitchell and Nancy Dane of New Ipswich; her four grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and Ailleen Dane, Kelly Dane, Robin and John Owen and Debbi and Jeff Green; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service in her honor was held at the Davis Funeral Home in Nashua on June 10. Interment prayers and burial followed in St. Patrick Cemetery, Hudson.
Mary A. (Doucette) Hooper
Mary A. (Doucette) Hooper, 89, of Methuen, Massachusetts, died June 5, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, graduating from Punchard High School in 1937. She lived in Methuen for 62 years. Mary was a member of the Salem Grange and the Danville Grange, the Salem Historical Society and the Greater Salem Art Association. She was a gifted musician who played the piano, organ and guitar and she sang with the Sunshine Spreaders Group and the Happy Hearts Group. Mary developed an interest in art after retiring, taking classes at the Methuen Senior Center and she won awards for her work. Mary was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem. She enjoyed spending summers with her family at Lake Fairlee in Vermont. She will be missed by her family and many friends.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Cleole Hooper.
She is survived by two sons, Stephen Hooper of Henniker, and John and wife Bonnylee Hooper of W. Hartford, Vermont; three daughters, Virginia Hardy of Methuen, Ann Gagnon of Sandown, and Deborah Hooper of Crystal River, Florida; two brothers, Arthur Doucette of Hampton, and Joseph Doucette of Danbury, Connecticut; 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 9 at Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem; burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. 9, Lawrence, Massachusetts, MA 01843, or Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell Street, Methuen, MA 01844. The Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Marie Judith Jacques
Marie Judith Jacques, 41, of Salem, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, unexpectedly at her home.
She was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and came to America with her parents in 1986. She graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Marie was a nurse’s aide for Salemhaven Nursing Home for 10 years, and at different heath agencies. She was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Salem. She enjoyed music, concerts, dancing, and traveling overseas, especially to Europe.
She is survived by her children, Nicholas D. Jacques, Max A. Jacques, and Felicia M. Taylor, all of Salem; her parents, Nicolas F. and Judith (Bistoury) Jacques of Salem; two brothers, Frantz C. Jacques of Arizona, and Patrick Jacques of North Carolina; a sister, Kareen Dowe of Orlando, Florida; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Victoria Jacques of Salem.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Main Street in Salem. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements were under the care of the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem.
Beverly R. (Robbins) Page
Beverly R. (Robbins) Page, 66, of Londonderry, died unexpectedly at Parkland Medical Center in Derry on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
She was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts on July 4, 1941, a daughter of the late Norman C. and Hazel (Walker) Robbins. She had resided in this community since 1986.
Mrs. Page worked at the Adult Learning Center in the school age childcare office. Prior to that, she worked at the Hilton Hotel in Merrimack and at Windham Middle School.
She enjoyed reading, going to the beach, and traveling to various places, including Florida. She also enjoyed eating lobster. Mrs. Page loved spending time with her grandkids.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Karla Page of Merrimack, and Scott and Tina Page of Valencia, California; her grandchildren, Christopher Page of Valencia, California, and Samantha Page and Brady Page, both of Merrimack; a sister, Susan Sheldon of Hanover, Massachusetts, and a brother, Burt Robbins of Pembroke, MA.
A Celebration of Life Service was held in her honor on June 8 at the Davis Funeral Home in Nashua. Interment prayers and burial will be private. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688, or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
George O. Szaro
George O. Szaro, 65, of Hudson, died Saturday, June 7, 2008, in Hudson.
He was born September 4, 1942, in East Meadow, Long Island, New York, son of the late Walter and Natalie (Dybus) Szaro. He was also predeceased by a three brothers, Raymond, Walter and Murdock.
George was the husband of Mary (Cunningham) Szaro of Hudson, with whom he would have shared 39 years of marriage this July.
He was a Vietnam Era veteran, having served in the Navy.
George was an aviation mechanic for over 30 years, starting out with Sea Board World at JFK Airport in New York and most recently working at the Manchester Airport with FedEx.
He will always be remembered for his generosity and for donating supplies to the Nashua Soup Kitchen. His greatest joy was spending time with his three grandchildren and loved taking them on vacations, camping trips and playing Santa.
Besides his loving wife, Mary, survivors include a son and a daughter in law, Sean and Michelle Szaro of Nashua; three grandchildren, Cory Szaro, Christian Szaro, and Brenda Szaro all of Nashua; a brother, Frank Szaro and his wife Jean of Port Washington, New York; three sisters, Helen Vonsky of Glen Cove, New York, Irene Gliechmann of Louisiana, and Natalie MacDonald of Medford, New York; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held in St. Kathryn’s Church in Hudson and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made in George’s name to the American Heart Association, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson was in charge of arrangements.
Helen Woidyla
Helen Woidyla, 89, a resident of Pine Hill Retirement Home in Windham, and formerly of Methuen, Massachusetts, died on May 19, 2008, at Parkland Medical Center in Derry after a short illness.
She was born in Bradley’s Brook in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on November 14, 1918, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Pirog) Woidyla. She was educated in the Haverhill School System and entered the work force shortly after as an employee of the Wood Mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Upon the closure of the mill, she became an employee of Western Electric, a branch of Bell Systems, now Lucent Technologies. Helen retired from Western Electric after 25 years of service. Helen soon found retirement was not for her and joined the staff at the Nevins Nursing Home in Methuen, retiring at age 80.
Helen was the wife of the late Stephen Sierpina. She was the sole survivor of her immediate family, which included Sophie, Victoria, Marja, Anthony, Albert, Michael, Steven, Joseph, Frank, Peter and Rudolph.
Helen leaves a daughter, Victoria Litchfield and her husband Leon of Hereford, Arizona; a grandson, Stephen, and two great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Caleb of Denver, Colorado, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at Eternal Light Mausoleum in Salem. Arrangements are by the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem.
Duane F. Brown
Duane F. Brown, 72, of Nashua, died peacefully at Southern NH Medical Center on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Brown was born on October 8, 1935 in Nashua, a son of the late Harold A. and Lillian (Fecteau) Brown. He has been a resident of Nashua for five years, prior to which he had been a resident of Milford, NH.
Brown owned and operated the former Beaver Woodworkers in Milford. He also at one time was an art/drama teacher at Merrimack High School, owned a grocery store in Somersworth, ran the Bookloft in Amherst, and worked for Grade-Aid Corp. in Nashua.
Brown held membership in the Nashua Area Retired Educators Association, the Milford Lions Club, and AARP. He was also a member of the Nashua Senior Activity Center.
Brown was a talented artist and pianist. He was known for his sense of humor. His best times were with friends and family. Brown enjoyed classical music, going to concerts, and had a passion for golf. He was also a member of the Youth Choir at the Hudson Community Church.
Brown was a graduate of Alvirne High School, Class of 1953 and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1966. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity.
Survivors include his partner of 16 years, Eleanor Hughes of Nashua and her daughter, Jennifer Hughes of Hudson; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Douglas and Shirley Brown of Contoocook and David Brown of Litchfield; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith A. and Richard Gilbert of Abbot, ME; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce A. and Stephanie Brown of Layton, UT; four grandchildren, Tara Bigue and her husband Jason, Justin and Amy Gilbert and Kristen Gilbert all of Maine and Erica Brown of Utah; five great-grandchildren, Tristin, Arianna, and Braydon Bigue of New Hampshire and Chase and Colby Gilbert of Maine; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Service information will be published at a later date. The Davis Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
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