Mary Joyce Axton, 79, of Nashua, passed away Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, after a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of this city, Mary was born on April 4, 1941, a daughter of the late William and Antosia (Kuczynska) Axton. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1959. Mary began her career as a teenager at Nashua Corporation, where she worked her way up to an executive position until her retirement in December 2003 at age 62. An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, Mary enjoyed her vegetable gardens, bird watching and collecting little Piglets. She also loved spending time...

Armand A. DeLuca, 79, of Newbury, MA, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA after a brief illness. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on May 26, 1941, he was the son of the late Dionisio and Maria (Varnese) DeLuca. Armand was a graduate of Lawrence High School Class of 1959 and graduated from Merrimack College. Armand was employed with BAE Systems in Merrimack, NH as a finance manager for many years. A resident of Plum Island for the past 32 years, he and his wife Rumi, wintered in Hollywood Beach, Florida. In his leisure time, Armand enjoyed antiquing and collecting Oriental rugs. He was a very devoted husband,...

Margaret Helen Fallon, 94, of Nashua, widow of John W. Fallon, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on March 25, 1926, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Julia (Walsh) Ford. "Peg" was raised in and proud to have been from South Lawrence, where she attended St. Patrick School. She furthered her education at Emmanuel College in Boston, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in chemistry with the Class of 1947. Peg was a dedicated teacher for many years for the City of Lawrence. Her family was her greatest joy. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and...

Patricia Isabella (Haire) Jenkins, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Melrose, MA, passed away Wednesday evening, January 27, 2021 at her home at Aynsley Place. One of five children of the late Dr. Paul G. and Irene V. (Eaton) Haire, she was born on February 10, 1930. She grew up in Malden, MA and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro, MA, Class of 1947, where she resided for four years and was President of her Senior Class. Pat furthered her education at Emmanuel College in Boston, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Education. Pat met the Love of her life, Robert J. "Bob" Jenkins at Wells Beach, Maine, at age 14 and were married on...

Richard P. "Dick" Diggins, 77, of Bedford, known for his thoughtfulness and quick wit, passed away at his home, Monday, January 25, 2021. A Nashua native, Dick was born on November 8, 1943, one of ten children of the late Albert and Delima (Levesque) Diggins. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1962. Nicknamed the "Rocket" in high school, he was an outstanding track star and was honored as Nashua High's Athlete of the Year and was inducted into the Nashua Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997. Dick was awarded a full four-year track and field scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. He was the first student from Nashua High School to...

Mary Frances (nee McLaughlin) Heinle of Nashua, beloved wife of the late Gerald F. Heinle, passed away in peace and love at the Hunt Community on Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary was a daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Moran) McLaughlin. She was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanne Freeman, Lucille Jackson and Bernice Schneider. Mary is the loving mother of Margaret Ann and Jim Milnes, Mary Susan and David Orpin and James F. Heinle. Devoted grandmother to Jackie Coraine and her husband Chip, Michael Orpin and his wife Joy, Ashley and Brad Milnes, Jessica and Matthew Heinle. Loving great-grandmother to Trey, Luke and...

Michael J. Mattia, 31, of Nashua, NH, the beloved son of Charles and Donna-Jean (Vallee) Mattia, passed away suddenly due to illness on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born on August 23, 1989, he attended the Nashua School System graduating as a very proud Panther in 2007. He went on to graduate with a degree in Marketing from the University of New Hampshire in 2011. Michael was greatly admired for his work ethic and skillset by his colleagues at FinancialForce. Michael's infectious smile spoke volumes to those who were on the receiving end of it. He had a passion for life and poured his soul into whatever he invested in. Mike would give everything for the people he cared about...

Margaret J. Dionne, 85, of Litchfield, widow of Albert M. Dionne Sr., passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 at Fairview Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Mrs. Dionne was born in Franklin, Massachusetts on February 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Henry A. and Mildred F. (Stanley) Auclair. She grew up in Hillsboro, NH and was a graduate of Hillsboro High School where she played on the Girl's basketball team. Margaret and her husband Albert were married on January 24, 1953 and made their home in Nashua, Litchfield and Bennington before returning to Litchfield in 1998. A homemaker to her family, she also was a talented seamstress and owned her own...

Alice H. (LeBlanc) McCann, 94, a longtime resident of Merrimack, widow of Albert E. McCann, passed away Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020 at Nashua Crossings, after a period of declining health. Mrs. McCann was born in Concord, Massachusetts on February 17, 1926, a daughter of the late Armand and Lena (Fournier) LeBlanc. Alice moved to Tinker Road, Merrimack as a young woman and attended schools in Merrimack. She was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1944. Alice had been employed as a cashier and bookkeeper at the former Gordon's Market on Bridge Street in Nashua and then was the office manager of Nashua School Department for many years. In her leisure time,...

Peter John Smilikis, 82, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Born in Nashua on January 13, 1938, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Amelia (Balukevich) Smilikis. Peter grew up in Hudson, NH and was a graduate of Alvirne High School, Class of 1956. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1960 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. During his years at UNH, he played on and captained the Wildcats basketball team. In 1996 he was inducted into the UNH Hall of Fame for his record-breaking play and continues to hold records for number of rebounds in a single game, rebounds in a single season and single season...

Peter John Smilikis, 82, of Nashua, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Born in Nashua on January 13, 1938, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Amelia (Balukevich) Smilikis. Peter grew up in Hudson, NH and was a graduate of Alvirne High School, Class of 1956. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1960 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. During his years at UNH, he played on and captained the Wildcats basketball team. In 1996 he was inducted into the UNH Hall of Fame for his record-breaking play and continues to hold records for number of rebounds in a single game, rebounds in a single season and single season...

Albert P. "Al" Ouellette, 95, of Nashua, NH. passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Al was born in Manchester, NH on 2/12/1925, son of the late Ernest and Alphonsine (Dufour) Ouellette. He lived in Manchester until he moved to Nashua in 1963, living in South Nashua until moving to Nashua Crossing assisted living residence in 2019. He was the loving husband of the late Therese (Boulanger) Ouellette, they were married for over 60 years. Al attended Saint Anthony's grammar and Central High school in Manchester. After high school he went on to Optician training in Boston, MA. He worked for Granite State Optical and Lemay Brothers Optical in Manchester...

Paulette L. (Moore) Blaha, 74, of Hudson and formerly of Terrace Street in Nashua, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 10, 2020 at Fairview Nursing Home, after a period of declining health. She was born in Keene, New Hampshire on July 2, 1946, a daughter of the late William E. and Marion C. (Wilson) Moore. A resident of Nashua for many years, Paulette had been employed at Hannaford's supermarket on Coliseum Avenue in Nashua. In her leisure time, she enjoyed sitting by the window at her home, reading, solving crossword books and puzzles. Paulette was the wife of the late William A. Blaha, who passed away June 18, 2017. They were married on April 17, 1986 and...

D. Marie (Wills) McManus, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Hollis and Milford, died peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home in Milford, NH. Marie was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on September 9, 1937 to George and Doris Wills. She was the beloved sister of the late Jackie Leslie and the late Marjorie Wyatt. Marie was educated in Brockton and earned her RN from Quincy Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 50 years until her retirement from her position as Clinical Director at Genesis Healthcare in 2008. Marie was an incredibly charitable woman, who avidly volunteered at Southern New Hampshire Medical...

George "Gig" Marineau, 87, of Nashua, NH, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Manchester November 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Donah & Emma Marineau. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1953 - 1956. He was a graduate of Fitchburg State College and became an elementary school teacher for many years. After leaving teaching, he worked for the Nashua Gas Company until he retired. George and his wife Carolyn (Sullivan) were married on April 15, 1961, sharing the past 59 years together. Gig loved sports, excelled in tennis and was an avid hockey player and played for UNH, the Nashua Royals and several other hockey teams. ...

ANNA C. "NANCY" CASEY 9/17/29 - 7/26/20 Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Nancy raised her family in several areas of the country as she followed her husband Larry's career. In retirement, Nancy and Larry settled in Brackney, PA near Binghamton, NY where she reconnected with life-long friends and family, enjoyed life, and became an active parishioner and volunteer of the St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church. After Larry's death, Nancy rejoined her children in New Hampshire and in her final years was an active and beloved member of the Laurel Place Assisted Living community in Hudson, NH. Wherever she...

Sandra L. Labonte, 70, of Nashua, NH, passed away on July 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born in Nashua on November 14, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Anderson) Maffee. Sandy was a graduate of Nashua Senior High School and Nashua Business College. Her career began in the banking industry, and she held several bookkeeping positions, including the family business at Maffee's Garage. Sandy and her husband Gerard were married on October 23rd, 1976, sharing forty- three years together. Sandy's life was devoted to the care and happiness of her family, and for everyone else who came into her life. She was an extraordinary person and will be greatly missed...

"The measure of a man is in the lives he's touched." -Ernie Banks Kevin Thomas Slattery of Nashua, NH passed away at the age of 67 on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. He was surrounded by immediate family-his wife, Diane, and two sons, Jameson and Jaron. Born in Nashua on October 30, 1952, to James P. Slattery and Lillian Y. (Chomard) Slattery Gamache, Kevin was the youngest of four children. His life changed drastically in 1959 when, at the age of 6, he suddenly lost his father. It was an event that shaped his life and played a major role in making him the amazing man he was. He was raised by his strong and loving mother, Lillian, with the help of three...

Peter F. Desautels, 80 years of age, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home in the loving presence of family. A Nashua native, he was born on February 20, 1940 to parents Francis Theodore "Frank" Desautels and Dorothy Mae (Gleason) Desautels. Graduate of Nashua High School class of 1958, Peter served in the United States Air Force as an early warning radar operator during the Cold War and Vietnam era. Following military service, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and then earned his Master's degree from the University of New Hampshire, Durham. Peter was a life-long educator and mentor, specializing in electronics and graphic arts. In...

Irene Julia (nee Ledoux) Fitzpatrick, 93, formerly of Nashua, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the home of her son, Robert, in Holderness, NH, where she has lived for the past three years. She was born in Nashua, Jan. 6, 1927, at Saint Joseph Hospital. Irene was the daughter of Earl Arthur Ledoux and Bertha (Ducharme), and she enjoyed a particular affection for her loving sister, Stella Ledoux, all of Nashua. She is survived by her daughter Jane Fitzpatrick of Nashua, NH; her son James and his wife, Beth (Gallo) Fitzpatrick, of Kennebunkport, ME; and her son, Robert Fitzpatrick of Holderness, NH. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Kelly (Fitzpatrick) and her husband...

Louis Gregory Pederzani passed away peacefully on Feb 20, 2020 at the age of 99. He was born in Nashua in 1920, the son of Guy and Elizabeth Pederzani. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Margaret; his brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Louise Pederzani; and his sisters, Elaine and Natalie Pederzani. Gregory graduated from the University of Chicago with a BS in Physics. After serving in the U.S Army during W.W.II, Gregory held multiple jobs before retiring from the Boeing Military Airplane Company where he was employed as a test engineer. A bit of a Renaissance man, Gregory had many interests. He was a competitive marksman, followed the Red Sox closely, and was an...