Anctil Rochette and Son Funeral Home Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Claire L. (Denis) Stuart, 85, died peacefully on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Stuart who predeceased her in 1996.Claire was born in Nashua, NH on April 15, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Emile and Anna (Turcotte) Denis.In her younger years, Claire was employed as a stitcher for Jalbs and later continued her working career being employed at various nursing homes and at St. Joseph Hospital in housekeeping until her retirement.In her free time, she was an avid crafter, always doing little projects to make her family special keepsakes.  Claire was extremely happy when she won Mass Millions in 1996 which gave her the opportunity to travel. She explored many destinations but Paris, France, Disney World, where she experienced “the happiest place on earth”, and cruising were her favorites. Claire was a member of the Golden Gals in Hudson, where she would meet her friends for lunch, Christmas parties and many phone conversations and she also loved to spend time at the Nashua Senior Center. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her loving family. She will be deeply missed for her resilient yet loving and nurturing personality.Claire is survived by her five children, Louise Stuart, Elaine Donahoe and her husband Tim of Londonderry, Denise Thebodeau and her husband Michael of Litchfield, Christine Tanguay and her husband Gerry Jr. of Hollis, and Richard Stuart and his wife Julie of Londonderry; her eight grandchildren, Jillian, Nick, Jennifer, Michael, Gerry III, Cassie, Ricky, and Amanda. She is also survived by her six great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Claudette Denis of Hudson and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband, Donald, she was predeceased by her daughter Donna Stuart, granddaughter Dawn Marie Burtsell, and her siblings, Rachel, Rose, Florence, Rene, Richard, Conrad and Lucien.Relatives and friends are invited to Claire’s WALK THROUGH visitation on MONDAY, November 23rd from 5 until 8 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 24th at 10 AM in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 W Hollis Street, Nashua. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: Jeannine K. Dobbs, 84, died peacefully Friday, November 20, 2020, at Nashua Crossing with her husband by her side. She is the beloved wife of Otto Hoover Dobbs with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.Jeannine was born in Lima, Ohio, on December 29, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Ella (Greene) Eaton. She attended the University of New Hampshire where she graduated with her PhD in English.For many years, Jeannine was a lifelong educator, working as a professor at Harvard University as well as University of New Hampshire teaching English until her retirement.In her free time, she enjoyed antiquing which she even created into a business. Jeannine also loved to travel with her husband to various destinations like Europe annually.She is survived by many dear friends that have become her family.Relatives and friends are invited to Jeannines’ graveside service and interment on TUESDAY, December 8th at 11:30 AM in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: Patrick Morris Meyer, 76, died on the evening of Monday, November 16, 2020, at Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. He is the beloved husband of Joyce Anne (Krysiak) Meyer, with whom he traveled the world and cherished the comforts of home during fifty-two years of marriage.Patrick was born in San Diego, Calif., on September 25, 1944, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Criswell) Meyer. In the mid-1950s, the family moved to the Rogue Valley region of Southern Oregon, where Patrick learned to hunt and fish with his brothers and formed an abiding love of the outdoors. Patrick graduated as salutatorian from Eagle Point High School in 1962 and entered the University of Oregon, where he became a proud member of the Delta Chi fraternity. Interrupting his studies to enlist in the United States Army, Patrick served in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne and earned numerous distinctions, including a Bronze Star Medal. After his tour of duty, he was stationed in Germany, where he and Joyce spent their first year of marriage in the town of Herzogenaurach and their son Stephen was born in 1969. Patrick was honorably discharged that year, having achieved the rank of captain.Returning to the United States, Patrick and Joyce settled in Joyce’s hometown of Lowell, Mass., where their daughter Jennifer was born in 1974. Patrick completed his bachelor’s degree in history at Lowell State College and his master’s degree in education (with an emphasis in administration and supervision) at the University of Lowell. He continued his graduate work at Boston University, earning his CAGS in 1979.Patrick was a career educator, whose professional achievements accrued from his tireless work ethic, his deep moral integrity, and his gift for encouraging and uplifting the work of his students, staff, and teachers. He began his career at Nashoba Regional High School, where he taught history and served as Media Lab Director for more than a decade. During these years, Patrick also cultivated a vibrant summer vegetable garden and played an active role in youth sports, instilling values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance as the coach of numerous football, basketball, soccer, and softball teams.In 1988, Patrick and Joyce made the leap that altered the course of their lives when they took their first overseas teaching jobs at the Karachi American School in Pakistan. While Patrick began his time in Karachi as a civics teacher, his natural leadership skills quickly became apparent, and by the end of his tenure he had been promoted to Secondary School Principal. Meanwhile, a new world opened up, as Patrick and Joyce found their place among a community of expats who shared their commitment to education as well as their sense of adventure and willingness to immerse themselves in other cultures. In the coming years, their children joined them for exciting--and sometimes comical--expeditions in Egypt, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, among other places. Patrick and Joyce went on to live and work overseas for twenty-three years, building a network of friends and colleagues that spans the globe to this day. After Pakistan, Patrick continued to burnish his administrative credentials in Thailand, China, and Ukraine, and later served as the director of schools in Burkina Faso, Tunisia, and Zambia.In retirement, Patrick and Joyce divided their time between Nashua and Paris while they continued to explore the world, traveling on their own and with family friends to Ireland, Antarctica, Peru, China, and other far-flung destinations. Perhaps the most meaningful of all these trips came in 2018, when Patrick and Joyce celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by traveling through Germany with their children and grandchildren. Over the course of two weeks they revisited many of their old haunts, including the Army base and their first apartment in Herzogenaurach where it all began. Patrick loved nothing more than having his whole family together, and to see him at the head of the table at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich was to witness him at his happiest.In addition to travel, Patrick was an avid theatergoer. He and Joyce were season ticketholders with the Merrimack Repertory Theatre and the Apollinaire Theatre Company, made annual pilgrimages to the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Ore., and attended the Paris opera often.Among the many pleasures of being at home in Nashua, Patrick enjoyed special bonds with a cohort of family pets, who were drawn to his innate gentleness and generosity with treats, and who took turns napping at his side. On fine summer days, he often fantasized about buying a convertible so he could cruise around in style with his granddogs, Faustus and Max.Patrick’s most cherished time was spent with his family, to whom he gave everything: wise counsel, unwavering support, easygoing company, appreciation for simple pleasures, a bold vision of life’s possibilities, and unconditional love. Above all, Patrick was devoted to Joyce. He adored her from the night they met on a dance floor in 1966 and made sure she knew it every day until the very end. For his wife, children, and grandchildren, Patrick was a man of exceptional honesty and goodness. We were immensely proud of him and will miss him deeply.In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by his children, Stephen R. Meyer and his wife Erin Brown of Portland, Maine, and Jennifer K. Nelan and her husband Terence of Madbury, N.H.; his grandchildren, Zoe Meyer, Jacob Nelan, and Owen Nelan; and his brother Joseph Meyer and sister-in-law Nancy Meyer of Canby, Ore. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia (Krysiak) Murphy and her husband Maurice Murphy of Westford, Mass.; his extended family, including Cecilia DiBella of Portsmouth, N.H., along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many dear friends.Patrick was predeceased by his brothers, Michael, Daniel, and Timothy; his sisters, Theresa, Roberta, Patricia, and Kathleen; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Krysiak.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Mary H. Hart, 69, died peacefully at her home on Monday, November 16, 2020. She is the beloved wife of James Hart with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.Mary was born in Medford, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Charles Andrew and Elizabeth Lorraine (Sullivan) Tetreault.For many years, she was employed by Delta Rubber as well as other various jobs.In her free time, Mary enjoyed playing computer games, camping, and taking long walks. Her most favorite walks were at the beach because that was her favorite place to be. Mary was also an avid General Hospital fan and would watch her soap programs every day. Above all, she truly cherished her time with her family.In addition to her husband, James,  she is survived by her three daughters, Michelle Kane and her husband Michael of Nashua, Sandra Burdick and her husband Jeffrey of CT, and Stephanie Hart of CT; her five grandchildren, Devon and Nathan Tucker, Jennifer Burdick, Michael Burgess, and Kristina Gauthier; as well as her five great-grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her sister, Barbara Evans and her husband Bob of Mississippi, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Mary was predeceased by her grandsons Anthony Burgess and Eric Tucker; as well as her brothers, Jerry, Jack, and Chuck Tetreault.

Obituary Preview: HUDSON- Stella G. Marcoux, 93, died peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson.Stella was born in Nashua on October 27, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Albert J.E. and Eva (Lavoie) Marcoux. She was educated at St. Louis Grammar School and then continued her education at Nashua High School where she graduated with the class of 1946.Following graduating high school, Stella was employed at First National Bank and then continued her career for many years where she was employed as a supervisor for Nashua Corporation until her retirement in 1989.In her free time, Stella was an avid gardener, loved to travel to various destinations, and truly cared and lover her family. She always took great pride in making sure her family was taken care of.She is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Stella was predeceased by her two sisters, Lorette Vaillancourt and Yolande Flynn and her three brothers, Lionel, Conrad, and Daniel Marcoux.Relatives and friends are invited top Stella’s Funeral Mass on THURSDAY, November 19th at 11 AM in St. John XXIII Parish at Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, NH. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Nashua. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: María de los Ángeles, 28, passed away unexpectedly on November 14th and was soon joined by her daughter Olivia Rose on November 18th. She is survived by her husband Matthew.She was born in Río Bueno, Chile to Rosa Angelica Báez Garnica and Fabio Eliberto Uribe Gallardo. Her desire to always help others was apparent from a young age as she did what she could to help her friends and any animals she found as much as she could. This love of helping others resulted in her studying kinesiology and practicing physical therapy in college. Through her studies she helped a woman regain the ability to walk, among other things.She also met her husband during her studies and would eventually drop out of school to move to the US to live with him. This meant starting over in school and in the workplace, but she was willing to make this sacrifice so that they could be together. This love then led to the announcement of Olivia Rose, who was expected to arrive on January 16th. Maria de los Ángeles was more excited about becoming a mom and sharing her love than anything else in the world and loved Olivia Rose so much. She intended to return to studying to become a nurse so that she could continue helping people while supporting her family.María de los Ángeles, 28, falleció inesperadamente el 14 de noviembre y fue juntada con su hija Olivia Rose poco después el 18 de noviembre. Esta sobrevivida por su esposo Matthew.Ella nació en Río Bueno, Chile por Rosa Angelica Báez Garnica y Fabio Eliberto Uribe Gallardo. Su deseo de siempre ayudarles a otros fue aparente desde niña cuando hacía todo lo que podía para ayudar a amigos y también a los animales que encontraba. Esta pasión por ayudar se manifestó en su decisión de estudiar kinesiología y terapia física. Dentro de sus estudios ayudó a una mujer recuperar la habilidad de caminar, dentro de otros logros.También conoció a su esposo a través de sus estudios y eventualmente dejó sus estudios para inmigrar a los Estados Unidos para vivir con él. Este sacrificio significaba comenzar de nuevo en sus estudios y el trabajo pero estaba dispuesta hacerlo para proseguir su amor. Este amor resultó en el anuncio de Olivia Rose, quien fue esperada el 16 de enero. Maria de los Ángeles estaba más emocionada para ser mama y compartir su amor que cualquier otra cosa en el mundo y amaba a Olivia Rose demasiado. Proyectaba con volver a estudiar para ser enfermera y seguir ayudando a la gente y proveer para su familia.Relatives and friends are invited to María's WALK THROUGH visitation on TUESDAY, November 24th from 2 until 4 PM at the Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- George M. Valeras, 74, died peacefully Friday, November 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Eleni (Economopoulos) Valeras with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage in September.George was born in Argyrohori, Greece and was the son of the late Michael and Marigo (Kolematsi) Valeras. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1969.Most recently, he was employed by Raytheon as a mechanical maintenance technician for 35 years until his retirement. Prior to working at Raytheon, he was self employed as a plumber for many years.In his free time, George enjoyed being outdoors, from hunting which was a favorite hobby to taking his beloved dogs on a beautiful hike. He truly loved to take trips with his wife annually to Greece to visit family. He was also a member of St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church as well as the Ahepa Organization. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his family, especially when he could coach his children’s soccer teams when they were younger and family gatherings to enjoy each other’s company and listening to Greek music and Greek dancing.In addition to his wife, Eleni, he is survived by his two sons, Angelo George Valeras and his wife Stephanie Valeras of Nashua( his 2nd grandchild Noah John Valeras due in February 2021) and Stephanos D. Valeras and his wife Amy Valeras of Pelham, his grandchild, Brinley Georgia Valeras; his brothers, Christoforos Valeras and his wife Angeliki of Lowell and his identical twin, Evangelos Valeras of Nashua. He is also survived by his nephews, Michael Valeras and his wife Susan of  Nottingham and their son Jason, Michael Valeras and his wife Jacey, Demetrios Valeras and his wife Kylee and their sons, Kristopherr and Lukas, Andrew Valeras and his wife Aimie B. and their children Ayanna, Alique, and Arcadia; his nephew Anthony Valeras; and his niece Marisa Valeras.George was predeceased by his brother Harry Valeras and his wife Penelope; his sister-in-law, Catherine Valeras and his nephew Bill Valeras.

Obituary Preview: Constantine (Costas) Zoes Eftimiou of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.Costas was born on September 18, 1931 in Eptachori, Kastoria, Greece. He was the son of the late Zoes and the late Theodora (Nakos) Efthymiou of Eptachori, Kastoria, Greece, brother of the late Charalambos and his wife Sultana (Manos) Efthymiou of Nashua, NH and sister of the late Sophia (Efthymiou) and her late husband John Dellas of Athens, Greece.He married the love of his life, Marietta (Mamfredas) Eftimiou, in 1957 and they raised their family in Nashua, NH. They happily celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary earlier this year.He immigrated to America at the age of 14 and was educated here. He graduated from high school in Detroit, MI, and then graduated from the Henry Ford Trade School in Dearborn, MI. He proudly served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956 and achieved the rank of SP3. He then was honorably discharged to the US Army Reserves and served in the Reserves until he was honorably discharged in 1962.Through his education and military service, he mastered the skills that made possible a 37 year career as a Precision Tool and Die Machinist at Raytheon in Andover, MA. Costas was proud that he was granted Top Secret clearance which enabled him to work on key projects including the Patriot Missile System. Upon his retirement in 1993 he spent time traveling to Greece and Australia with his wife Marietta to visit family.Costas’ biggest joy in life was his family. To be a husband, father and pappou (grandfather) meant the world to him. He was always there to lend support to his children and grandchildren and show them how proud he was of them. He took his children on vacations to his beloved homeland of Greece to visit family. He always strove to instill in his children and grandchildren his love and pride of his native Greek heritage. He and his wife loved to entertain friends and family who couldn’t wait to devour his famous lamb shish ka bob that was roasted on his own custom-made rotisserie machine.The other love in his life was his Greek music and Greek dancing. Costas prided himself on his extensive collection of Greek music. He enjoyed making compilation CD’s of his favorite songs that he shared with family and friends around the world. He especially liked the “clarino” (clarinet) music of his home village of Eptachori in the Pindus Mountains of Northern Greece. After his retirement, he started “Constantine’s Hellenic Sounds” and with his son George, they played music at Greek weddings, baptisms, festivals and dances.He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed taking his family to Fenway Park on many occasions and could be found watching the games at home on TV.Costas was a devout Greek Orthodox Christian and devoted parishioner of St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church in Nashua, NH where he spent countless hours volunteering his time and talents to the Church and the annual Food Fest. In 2003, he and his wife Marietta were chosen to receive the Boston Diocese Metropolis Ministry Award for their service to the Church community. He served as Vice President of the Parish Council at the Annunciation Church in Nashua, NH before it merged with St Nicholas Church to become St Philip Greek Orthodox Church.He was also very active in several non-profit organizations. He was President for many years of the local Pan Macedonian Chapter, a member of the AHEPA Chapter #35 since 1992, a member of the St George Eptachori Society and a Mason where he was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason within the Ancient York Lodge N.89 in Nashua, NH. In 2019 he was honored in a special ceremony for his 60 years of service to the Masonic organization.Costas is survived by and will be forever loved by his wife Marietta, their two children: daughter Catherine Eftimiou DiMartino of Amherst, NH and son George Constantine Eftimiou and his wife, Christina (Kouchalakos) of Nashua, NH as well as his grandchildren: Mary-Kate DiMartino and Alexander Constantine Eftimiou and his step-grandchildren: Dwight J. DiMartino and his wife Jennifer, Derek DiMartino and his wife Nicole, Diana DiMartino and all of their children.He also is survived by his dear nieces Doris (Efthymiou) Dono and her husband Dan, Joanne (Efthymiou) Pelletier and her husband Norman and Effie (Efthymiou) Favreau and her husband Dan, and their families, Mary (Dellas) Lavantis and her husband Demetri and nephew Costa Dellas and his wife Eleni of Athens Greece and their families.He also is survived by his brother-in-law Ioannis Mamfredas and his wife Anastasia , his brother-in-law Ioannis Giakomelos, his sister-in-law Mary Plessas and many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in the USA, Greece, Australia and Europe.Our family would like to express our deep gratitude for the wonderful care and support that Costas received from Dr Vella, Dr Nabioullina, and the nurses, aides and staff of the Home Health and Hospice in Merrimack, NH, the Guardian Angels Senior Services in Billerica, MA and the VA Hospital in Manchester, NH. To ensure everyone’s health and safety, masks will be required at the wake and funeral and there will be social distanced seating during the funeral in the church. Overflow seating will be in the church hall. In addition, the funeral will be livestreamed on YouTube on the St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, Nashua, NH channel found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Fm8cFy2GpUI7ebDLiwTPAWhile the family would very much like to greet all the mourners at the wake and funeral, they will not be able to do that because of Covid restrictions and in order to keep the family and all mourners safe. There will be no funeral luncheon (makaria) at this time, again due to Covid. We appreciate your understanding and we hope, God willing, for the one year memorial we will be able to celebrate Constantine’s life with a memorial luncheon.A walk-through visitation will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, 500 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH, followed immediately by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM EST. Burial with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley St., Nashua, NH.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- John P. Squires, 75, died peacefully Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Mary E. (Cunniff) Squires with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.John was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 26,1945 and was the son of the late John P. Squires and the late Gloria (Hall) Dombrowski and her husband Frank Dombrowski. He received his education in the Tewksbury School System and was a graduate of Lowell Trade School.He proudly served his country in the United States Navy until he was honorably discharged.For many years, John was employed as a senior mechanical designer for Sanders and later was self-employed as a design contractor until his retirement.In his free time, John enjoyed being outside, tending to his lawn and garden which he took great pride in. He was a handy guy who loved to fiddle with computers and home improvement projects. John could be found scheduling trips to various destinations however cruising was his favorite mode of vacation especially on any Royal Caribbean ship. Above all, John truly cherished his time with his family. He always made sure to attend any one of his granddaughter’s activities or sports.In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his two children, Christine Squires Walker and her husband Donald of Nashua and Jack Squires and his wife Ginger of Florida; his six granddaughters, Kate Walker, Lauren Walker, Aiden Walker, Calista Squires, Meghan Squires, and Adyson Squires. He is also survived by his five sisters, Regina Marsh and her husband Wally of Billerica, Donna Harvey and her husband Brian of Manchester, MA, Diane Nardone and her husband Michael of Derry, Debbie Rappa and her husband Ed of Middleton, NH, and Sandy Kenney and her husband Larry of Weare, NH; his loving mother-in-law, Anna Downey Cunniff of Nashua; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.John was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Dombrowksi.Relatives and friends are invited to John’s WALK THROUGH visitation on THURSDAY, November 12th from 4 until 7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERIVCES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. His graveside service will be held on FRIDAY, November 13th from the Funeral Home at 10 AM and committal prayers will begin at 11 AM in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Jeanne L. Phaneuf, 81, died peacefully Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Community Hospice House in Merrimack. She was the beloved wife for over 60 years of her late husband Maurice W. Phaneuf.Jeanne was born in Nashua on May 6, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Luc and Marie Anne (Levesque) Briand.For many years, she was employed as an executive assistant for Sanders Associates and later in marketing for Digital Equipment Corporation until her retirement.Jeanne was the matriarch of her family. She was a force to be reckoned with, and a devoted caregiver many times over. She cherished time with family above all else. She was an avid gardener, wonderful cook, and ardent creator. A few of her favorite pastimes included painting, woodworking, theater, reading, practicing Tai Chi, and dancing with her husband in her younger years. She had a special place in her heart for her two cats. She loved to shop, and could not pass up a good bargain. As a lifelong resident of Nashua, she was a regular volunteer at the local schools and for various community organizations, as well as the polls during voting time.Jeanne is survived by her son Colonel (Retired) Alan Phaneuf and his wife Carole (Nadeau) Phaneuf of Pennsylvania. She is predeceased by her youngest son, Daniel Phaneuf and a daughter-in-law Kim Phaneuf. Jeanne is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren: Amy Phaneuf and 2 children (Anyssa and Alana); Danielle Humphrey, her husband Aaron and 5 children (Lydia, Levi, Anne Charlotte, Juliet, and Luke); Cassandra Andress, her husband Joseph and 2 children (August and Etienne); Maj. Select Alana Benischek, her husband Maj. Mark Benischek and 2 children (Iris and Winnie);  and Eric Phaneuf and Ashley Phaneuf who she raised from early childhood. She is predeceased by two siblings - Romeo Briand and Paul Briand, and is survived by two siblings - Edmund Briand and Irene St. Germain, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Obituary Preview: WESTFORD- Krishnaiah Bangaru, 50, died peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2020 at 3:10pm surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife Prathima, son Nihal, daughter Nidhisha and his loving dog Reese.Krishnaiah was born in Chelpur, India on May 15, 1970 and was the son of the late Rajaih Bangaru and Ilamma (mother). He always considered his family as his top priority and was an excellent husband and a father.He was a successful software engineer for Fidelity Investments in NH. In his free time he enjoyed traveling and watching football. He loved to dance and enjoyed every moment. He had a great sense of humor. He has touched many lives over the years and will be greatly missed. OM Shanti KrishnaRelatives and friends are invited to his WALK THROUGH vistiation on FRIDAY, November 6th from 4 until 6 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. All friends and family are welcome to leave an online condolence, story, or message.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Louise Ellen Dedekian, 70, died peacefully Wednesday, November 3, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.Louise was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on October 6, 1950, and is the daughter of George Dedekian of Rockland Maine and her late Eleanor Marie (Helm) Dedekian.Louise’s career was focused as a technical writer for computer-based programs employed by companies as Digital Equipment and Fidelity until her retirement.In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and became a very talented cook. Enjoyed sharing her foods with friends and family often. She was an avid baseball fan, loved reading, politics, and enjoyed cold beer. Louise had such as admiration for animals but specifically for cats and in her younger years, loved race cars being involved with her brother’s hobby and road rallying with friends.In addition to her father, George, she is survived by her love of several years Tim Howell of the UK, siblings, Richard Dedekian, and his wife Suzanne of Alabama, Cheryl Dedekian of Maine; her nieces, Sarah Mason and Meghan Knowles; her nephews, Lee Knowles and Jamie Dedekian. She is also survived by her great-nieces and nephews, Cameron, Connor, Autumn, and Tanner.

Obituary Preview: Athena Pappas, 96, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Pappas who died December 18, 1998.Athena was born on January 4th, 1924 in Manchester, NH.  She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Kaltsas) Kotrotsios.Prior to her marriage, Athena had been employed by the State of NH Treasurer Office.  Following WWII, she worked in the banking industry including Indian Head Bank.  Athena continued her career at JC Penney from where she eventually retired.  She was a member of St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church and a lifelong member of the Elpis Ladies Society.  She loved doing crossword puzzles, crafting and crocheting.  Athena loved to cook and bake, especially for the Annual Greek Food Festival.  Her greatest joy however was spending time with her family. Athena is survived by her three daughters: Ellen Murphy of Londonderry, Gia Schaffer and her husband Richard of Vienna, WV and Jamie Pappas of Nashua; three grandchildren: Bryan Murphy and his fiancée Kortney Holsten, Stefanie Murphy and her fiancé James Thorpe and Alexandra Schaffer and a brother: George Karras of Gaithersburg, MD as well as several nieces, nephews and cousinsShe was predeceased by two brothers: Charles Kotrotsios and Jimmy Kotrotsios: a sister: Evangeline Frangos and a son-in-law: Richard Murphy.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Bernyce Eleanor Musto, 89, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic Musto who predeceased her on March 17, 2016.Bernyce was born in Roslindale, Massachusetts on August 11, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice (Norris) Anderson.Prior to her retirement, she was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the Town Clerk in Killingly, Connecticut.  A position she dearly loved and missed.Bernyce was a devoted mother and wife, always putting her families needs ahead of her own.   She was a peacemaker. Everyone loved  her and she will forever be remembered for her smile, laugh, outgoing personality and her ability to make friends everywhere she went.  Bernyce enjoyed the simple things in life,  Holidays, vacations with her family, rides in the car, playing cards, bingo, a good fish dinner, ice cream and game shows.  Everything stopped at 7PM for Wheel of Fortune.  She was an avid animal lover.  For the past several years of her life,  Bernyce fought and overcame multiple medical setbacks. Her will to remain alive and with her family sustained her through the worst of times. She was a strong, amazing woman. Her children and friends are heartbroken and devastated by the loss.She is survived by her seven children, Domenic Musto of Hendersonville, TN; Mark Musto and his wife Darlene of Nashua; Stephen Musto of Colorado and his significant other, Linda, Lynne Musto-Pesa and her husband Pat of Harvard, MA; David Musto and his wife of Debbie of Woodstock, CT; Paul Musto and his wife Denise of Rye, NH; and Lori Shaw and her husband Norman of Nashua; her 17 grandchildren, Adam Musto, Ryan Musto and his wife Lauren, Jacquelyn Musto, Stephen Musto, Gregory Musto, Holly Musto, Matthew Musto and his wife Kacie, Madison Pesa, Pat Pesa, David Musto, Jessica Musto, Jordan Musto and his wife Sophie, Kelsey Musto, Joshua Shaw, Jacob Shaw and his significant other, Barbie, Haley Shaw, and Jayden Shaw. She is also survived by her ten great-grandchildren and her beloved pet Riley.In addition to her husband, Domenic, she was predeceased by her brother Walter “Sonny” Anderson Jr.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Janine B. (Roy) Picard, 91, died peacefully Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua. She is the beloved wife of Normand Picard with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.Janine was born in Auburn, Maine on May 2, 1929 and was the beloved daughter of the late Philibert and Lea (Labrecque) Roy. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Edward Little High School, class of 1947.Following graduation, she began her career in the banking industry. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Bank of New Hampshire as an executive secretary.In her free time, Janine enjoyed outdoor sports, such as skiing and golfing. She and Norm were long time members of the Nashua Country Club where they made many friends. She could also be found getting lost in reading a book or attending community concerts. Janine and her husband spent 20 winters in Vero Beach, Florida following her retirement from the Bank of NH in 1991. They also liked to travel and loved to cruise in the Caribbean and Europe. Above all, she truly cherished time spent with her family and was very devoted to her children and grandchildren.In addition to her husband, Normand, she is survived by her three children, Steven Picard and his wife Ivy of Rocklin, CA, Lisa Picard of Nashua, and Kevin Picard and his wife Jean of Litchfield; her two grandchildren, Andrew and Alissa of Litchfield; as well as many nieces and nephews.Relatives and friends are invited to Janine’s Funeral Mass on TUESDAY, November 3RD at 10 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 E. Dunstable Road, Nashua. Interment will take place at a later date in the New Hampshire Veteran Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: BEDFORD- Vivian C. Lavoie, 88, died peacefully, October 26, 2020 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH.  Vivian was born in Boston, MA on July 21, 1932.Vivian worked as a nurses aid and also as a presser for Unifirst.  In her free time, Vivian most cherished time spent with her family.Vivian is survived by her daughter Terrie Brickley and her husband Marc of Milford; her seven  grandchildren, Paula Duff, Mariah Brickley, Cameron Brickley, Noah Brickley, Daniel Shattuck, John Shattuck, and Rebecca Shattuck; 6 great grandchildren, Brooke Duff, Serenity Duff, Daniel Shattuck, Jr. “DJ”, Lily Mae Shattuck, JC Cantey, and Jamal Cantey.Vivian was predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer Lavoie and her great grandchild, Jayden.Vivian’s graveside service will be held on November 2, 2020 at 11am in Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTEFUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: Christos “Chris” Dimopoulos, 90, died peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Evmorfia “Effie” Zaharis who predeceased him on June 8, 2018.Christos was born in Volivitsa, (North Epirus) Albania on May 22, 1930 and was the son of the late Panagiotis and Areti (Riakos) Dimopoulos.In his younger years, he was employed at the assembly department for Sprague Electric for 10 years and then spent 30 years at Owens Illinois, Inc until his retirement.  During his retirement he worked as a part-time associate at Market Basket for 17 years.In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and took pride in his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his family instilling the middle- class virtues of dedication to hard work, education, commitment, and generosity.Christos is survived by his son, George Dimopoulos of Watertown, MA; his niece, Arianna Dimopoulos; his nephew, Louis Dimopoulos; his brothers-in-law, Haralambos Zaharis and Theofanis Zaharis all of Greece; and his sisters-in-law, Kalliopi Zaharis of Greece and Eleni Dimopoulos of Nashua; as well as several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.Christos was predeceased by his brothers, John Dimopoulos and Charles Dimopoulos; brother-in-law, George Zaharis; and sister-in-law, Eleni Zaharis.

Obituary Preview: Mr. George W. Welch, 94, passed away Thursday, October 15, after a period of declining health.George was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on May 31, 1926, the son of George P. Welch and Elizabeth Bailey.  He was raised in Nashua.George entered the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, serving for two years in World War II until his discharge in 1946.  He re-enlisted in 1948, serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He retired from service in 1968 with a rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer.  In his later years, George loved to share stories of his times in the Navy including his travels to Borneo, Hong Kong, Guam, and the Philippines, among others.  His greatest love was his time in Japan where he met and married his true love, Mihoko Nozoe Welch.  He often told others that he loved her so much he married her three times, once for the church, once for the Navy and once for Emperor.  They were married for 53 years until the time of Mihoko’s passing.  George and Mihoko were able to cross a language divide in their early relationship and a cultural divide during post-WWII.Upon his Naval retirement, George and his family moved back to New Hampshire where he entered his second career at Hampshire Manufacturing.  In addition to his work as a Quality Control Manager, he was also active in the International Management Club (IMC) where he served as President.  In his spare time, he enjoyed many hobbies including cooking, woodworking, gardening, fishing, reading, and sewing. He was always busy doing something and took pride in his home.George’s greatest joy was his family.  In his late 80’s George learned to use Facebook so he could see all the postings from family and friends, near and far.  He is survived by his son, George Arthur Welch and his wife, Cheryl Whittier, of Loudon, NH, and his daughter, Betty LaFleur and her husband, Stephen LaFleur, of Brookline, NH. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Isaac Welch and his partner, Samantha Bold, Olivia Welch Erdahl and her husband Daniel Erdahl, Cameron LaFleur, and Kirsten LaFleur; and three great grandchildren, Joseph Erdahl, Matthew Erdahl, and Caleb Erdahl.  George is also survived by his sister, Patricia Bailly and her husband Richard Bailly, as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased, by his siblings, Muriel, Rosalie, and Irving. George was known for his kindness and quiet nature.  He always had nice words for everyone around him.  He developed close friendships that were treasured by him and others.  Those include friendships with Paul and Tomiko Anctil, Josie Janz, and Marina Maffia.  George and his family also appreciated the loving and competent care he received from the dedicated staff at Hillsborough County Nursing Home during the past year. He always talked about “Angel,” but truly they are all angels. Thank you to all who provided love and friendship to him through the years.  It was always appreciated.  As he would say, “See you around the campus! Love to all of you!”

Obituary Preview: On Saturday, October 10, 2020 MSG (Ret) Michael James Canavan Sr, loving husband and father of four sons, passed away at the age of 69.Mike was born on November 9, 1950 in Nashua, NH to Arnold and Alice (Vander-Heyden) Canavan. Mike graduated from Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, NH in 1968 and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army for 15 years. After leaving active duty, he went on to serve an additional 15 years in the New Hampshire Army National Guard. He raised his four sons – Bill, Scott, Matt, and Michael Jr – with his first wife, Denise (Bosse). As a civilian, Mike continued an impressive career in the defense industry.Mike was a man of many talents and would regularly paint, draw, carve wood, and craft chainmail. His artistic ability was admired by many and he took great joy in hand making gifts for friends and family alike. Mike was also known for helping all who needed it, something he instilled in his children.Mike was preceded in death by his father Arnold, his mother Alice, and his brother Dennis. He is survived by his wife Denise (L'Heureux), his four children – Bill, Scott, Matt, and Michael – his brothers Bob and Jim, his sisters Maureen, Lynn, Lisa, and Pat, his grandchildren – Jordan, Madison, Gillian, Sean, Nathan, and Gwendolyn – and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Obituary Preview: MANCHESTER- John Edward Huard, 56, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10th.John was born in Nashua on January 25, 1964, and is the son of Nellie Elizabeth (Cheney) Huard of Greeneville, NH and the late Robert Wallace Huard Sr.Most recently, he was employed as a cook for the Red Arrow Diner and previously also worked in the construction.John was always an extremely hard working man and had a passion for his carpentry. He was known for doing anything for anyone. A character trait that perfectly describes him as selfless. He also loved to hike and spending time with his children.In addition to his mother, Nellie, he is survived by his two children, Jonathan Michaud and his wife Leah of Nashua and Regina Huard of New Boston, his grandson, Mitchell Michaud; as well as his four brothers and three sister; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, and his Friends of Bill.John was predeceased by his brother, Michael Huard.Relatives and friends are invited to John’s WALK THROUGH visitation on MONDAY, October 19th from 5 until 7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Cremation will follow. Donations made be made to John’s GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expenses-for-john-huard.

Obituary Preview: Jeanne F. Desclos, 78, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home. She is the beloved wife of Norman S. Desclos with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.Jeanne was born in Nashua on October 28, 1941 and was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Durand) Latour.For many years, she was employed in the stock room for Delta Education until her retirement.In her free time, Jeanne enjoyed doing word finds, coloring, and shopping. Above all, she truly enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.In addition to her husband, Jeanne is survived by her three daughters, Diane Desclos of Nashua, Lisa Schaefer of Merrimack, and Susan Mann and her husband Jon of Nashua; her four grandchildren, Brian Mann, Amanda Viljanen and her husband Larson, Nichole Schaefer, and Tyler Desclos. She is also survived by her sister, Claire Lamb of Nashua; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Jeanne was predeceased by her two grandchildren, Nicholas Lavoie and Matthew McCoy; and her sister Yvette Moreau.At the request of Jeanne’s family, all service will be held privately. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashua. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua.

Obituary Preview: Diane Healy, 62 died peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Nashua, NH and was the beloved daughter of the late Rita and Joseph Belanger who were founding members of St. Joseph Parish.Diane was baptized at St. Joseph Parish in 1957 with her Godparents present, Lucille and Gerald Belanger, who were also founding members of the parish. She attended St. Joseph School on Lake Street for 8 years before attending Nashua High School. Upon graduation, Diane attended Hesser College where she earned an associate’s degree before going on to NH College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, and then she earned her Master of Science Degree from Rivier College.Diane began her career at BAE systems as a software engineer. After 20 years of after-hours calls and going into work in the wee hours of the morning, she transferred to the Engineering Tools and Services Department where she was a Senior Technical Support Analyst managing 20 million dollars in Software licenses. At work, she supported the Employee Participation Committee (one of her jobs is making popcorn every other Tuesday for the employees in her building); Employee Engagement Committee (which has functions that enable employees to interact with other employees they may not have met before); and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Dianewas also a trained First Responder.Diane has been involved in the St. Joseph Parish since 1981 beginning with teaching Religious Education to the children of the parish after school. Following this, she began her outdoor ministry; she gardened at the church and rectory, decorated the rectory at Christmas time, and picked up the trash at the rectory. Diane was also responsible for instituting the recycling program at the church and rectory. Utilizing her technical background, she joined the Website Committee for which she posted the teachings for Bishop Christian on Facebook, posted the homily, and has recorded a special program series for the Parish website.Diane was a proud Eucharistic Minister, she was involved with Outreach Communion, and Prayer leads at the 4 pm Mass. She was also involved with Mass Collections, is an Altar Server, and a Mass Greeter. In the community, Diane was a core group member of the Rivier Prayer Community and a member of SELA (The Spirit of Elijah Lay Apostolate). When the cafe at BAE was collecting money to feed the poor, Diane would purchase groceries and deliver them to the Salvation Army food pantry.Diane has 5 rescue animals: a turtle, a bird, 3 rabbits and a cat. Shortly after Diane’s Mother went to heaven, she felt the house was too quiet, so she adopted a rabbit she called Buttercup. Buttercup would lie at her feet at night like a dog and has been a source of laughter and entertainment for Diane. Her latest rescue is a cat she named Otis. Otis was abused by a previous owner and after a full year of veterinary care, Otis is now back to being healthy. When Diane adopted Otis, he did not know how to play; however, seeing him now play with Buttercup is heartwarming. Otis continues to discover toys and how to play with them. In appreciation of Diane’s love and care, he would never be far from her when she was home.In her spare time, Diane loved woodworking, art, writing, and gardening including two banana trees among her indoor plants. Diane liked to express herself artistically by taking outdoor elements like abandoned bee hives and bird nests to create art, centerpieces, and little scenes. Her favorite thing, however, was to spend time with family and she couldn’t wait to retire so she could spend even more time with them and continue to serve the community.Our parish gratefully recognizes all that Diane has done and continues to do to build up God’s Kingdom  among us and we ask God’s blessings upon her and her loved ones.Diane is survived by her three siblings, Paul Roger Belanger and his wife Sherry of Bath, SC, Andre Belanger and his wife Mary of Nashua, and Mary Alice Gagnon and her husband David of Chichester, NH; she is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends as well as her beloved cat, Otis.

Obituary Preview: Ronald E. Boellaard Van Tuyl, AGE, died peacefully, Sunday evening, October 4, 2020, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald is the beloved husband of Sylvia (Baumeister) Boellaard Van Tuyl with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.Ronald was born in Banjarmasin, Indonesia on August 17, 1937 and was the son of the late Emile and Etty (Pereira) Boellaard Van Tuyl. He proudly served in the Dutch Navy in his younger years.He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1960 where Ronald worked at various places. Earlier in his career he worked in the shoe industry but most recently he was employed as an inspector for Prestek.In his free time, Ronald was always extremely athletic, practicing karate and weight lifting. He was an avid fisherman and a true animal lover. He enjoyed his daily social meetings with friends at either of their favorite restaurants, Killarneys Irish Pub or Valentinos Restaurant. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his family. In addition to his wife, Sylvia, he is survived by his daughter Sandra Domingues and her husband Cesar - of Ashburn, VA; his two grandchildren, Nicholas Domingues and his wife Kristy of University Park, MD and Nathan Domingues and his significant other Devan Reynolds of Hooksett, NH. He is also survived byhis great-grandson, Jackie Domingues; his special daughter, Esther Becker of Nashua; his nieces, Anetta and Amy; and several nephews and cousins.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Theresa M. Lebrun, 88, died peacefully Friday, October 2, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Rene G. Lebrun who predeceased her in 2009. Theresa was born in Nashua on December 30, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Emile and Alice (Belanger) Leblond. For many years, she was employed as a quality control Inspector and production line manager at Teledyne Electro Mechanisms in Hudson NH, until her retirement. In her younger years, T...heresa and her husband, Rene, loved to ball room dance. She also enjoyed clam digging, knitting, playing Bingo and going to Foxwoods Casino. Theresa cherished time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved prepairing delicious meals for family gatherings and holidays. Theresa is survived by her four children; Lorraine Priest and her husband Michael of Westford, Richard Lebrun of Hudson, Diane Brousseau and her husband Ronald of Nashua, and Michael Lebrun and his significant other Rebecca Terry of Hollis, her ten grandchildren; Nicole Feliciano and her husband Walter, Melissa Priest and her significant other Brandon Sherwood, Jason Lebrun and his significant other Katie French, Angela Bukoswki and her husband Mark, Kimberly Brousseau and her significant other Richard Jervah, Kristen Astrup and her husband Zach, Bobby Sheridan and his significant other Brittani Krakie, Ryan Lebrun and his wife Elisha, Alex Lebrun and his significant other Kayla Faith Sarno, and Timothy Lebrun, her ten great-grandchildren, Evan, Brandon , Madison, Kaitlyn, Jillian, Henry, Trevor, Alana, Dominic and Ava. She is also survived by her three siblings; Norman Leblond of Nashua, Cecile Dumais of Nashua, and Rita Dubois of Nashua, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Paul and Robert Leblond. Relatives and friends are invited to Theresa’s WALK THROUGH visitation on TUESDAY, October 6th from 6 until 8 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Her graveside service and internment will take place on WEDNESDAY, October 7th at 10 AM at St. Louis Cemetery, 752 W Hollis Street, Nashua. KINDLY MEET AT THE CEMETERY.

Obituary Preview: NASHUA- Kathleen A. “Taffy” Colby, 66, died peacefully, Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.Kathleen was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on December 15, 1953 and was the beloved daughter of the late Arnold and Eleanor (Mahoney) Hemphill.In her free time, she enjoyed reading, listening to audio books, and playing card games. Taffy truly had a sweet tooth and found a love for candy and ice cream. In her younger years, Kathleen would enjoy gardening. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her family.Kathleen is survived by her four children, Diane O’Berry and her husband Pete of York, PA, John Colby and his wife Sonya of Hudson, Roger Colby and his wife Tabitha of Hudson, and Jamie Gosselin and her husband David of Nashua; her fifteen grandchildren, Nathaniel, Sean, Erin, Katelyn, Patrick, Connor, Zachary, Tyler, Karis, Jantzen, Serena, Jedidiah, Lily, Alexia, and Emily. She is also survived by her three siblings, Victoria Hemphill-Johnston and her husband Steve of Cresswell, Oregon, James Hemphill and his wife Julie Thompson of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Kim Hemphill and his wife Wendy of Nashville, Tennessee; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Taffy will also be dearly missed by her lifelong friend, Cindy Brown.She was predeceased by her grandson, Andrew Colby.