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Robert E. Clegg, Jr, known to his friends and family as Bob, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 31, 2023 after a sudden battle with cancer. He was born on April 27, 1954 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Robert E. Clegg, Sr. and Barbara (Tebbetts) Clegg. Bob leaves behind his loving wife of over 49 years, Priscilla (Nash) Clegg. He leaves behind his daughter, Jessica Clegg and her husband, Justin Goulding, and their chosen daughter, Kylee Smart, whom Bob thought of as a granddaughter. He also leaves behind his son, Jeffrey Clegg and his wife Jessie (Flahive) Clegg and their daughters, Elsbeth Clegg and Lorelai DeJackome. In addition, he leaves behind one sister, four brothers, and...

- Mary V. (Lockard) Horn, 84, of Amherst, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 26, 1929. Mary attended Most Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and West Catholic Girls High School, graduating in 1957. She was the first person in her family to attend and graduate from college, beginning at Immaculata College in 1957 and completing her bachelor's degree at Northeastern University in 1982. Mary and her husband Richard lived in Amherst for over 50 years where they raised six children. She was passionate about education and volunteered her time to related causes as well as her catholic faith...

Charles Thomas Colletta, 88, of Nashua, well known musician and longtime business manager, passed away early Saturday morning, August 12, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a brief illness. Born in Milford on February 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Reveane) Colletta. Charlie and his family moved to Nashua a few months after his birth and resided in the French Hill neighborhood. A graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1952, Charlie served with the Army from July 6 to December 20, 1957 and held the rank of Private 2nd Class. Charlie began working as a teenager with the former Osgood's Hardware Store and continued his career as...

"Bob" Robert Allan Stawasz, 74, of Nashua, is now telling jokes in heaven after passing away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Tuesday morning, July 11, 2023 at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA. Bob was a devoted and loving husband, father, and Grampy. He was a voracious reader, collector of Nashua historical memorabilia, and lover of good wine. He enjoyed going to estate sales with his wife Arlette, air shows, vintage car shows, taking pictures of wildlife, gardening, drawing, and puns. A lifelong resident of this city, Bob was born in Nashua on December 29, 1948, a son of the late Frank P. and Geraldine C. (Hartigan) Stawasz. Educated in local schools, Bob was a graduate of...

Charles "Les" Adie, 86, of Nashua NH, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. Born December 25th, 1936 to the late Charles L. and Anna (Michalik) Adie of Lowell, MA, he graduated from Keith Academy in 1954 and attended Notre Dame University where he received his degree in Bio-Chemistry. He later earned his Master's degree in Mathematics from Boston College. He retired from Northern Essex Community College in 1997, where he had inspired students for 30 years. He was awarded Professor Emeritus in 2005. After retirement, Les continued to teach as an adjunct Professor at Southern NH University for several years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, wintering in Florida, tinkering in his...

Irene (Laflotte) Major, 78, of Londonderry, NH, widow of Richard D. Major, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday evening, May 10, 2023, after a period of declining health. A resident of Londonderry for many years, Irene was born in Nashua on July 11, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Lea (Bilodeau) Laflotte. Irene grew up on Gaffney Street in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School, Class of 1963. She had been employed with the Londonderry Police Department as a dispatcher and file clerk until her retirement on November 28, 2005. In her leisure time, Irene enjoyed gardening, feeding animals and traveling. Irene and her husband Richard were married on June 20,...

Irene (Laflotte) Major, 78, of Londonderry, NH, widow of Richard D. Major, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday evening, May 10, 2023, after a period of declining health. A resident of Londonderry for many years, Irene was born in Nashua on July 11, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Lea (Bilodeau) Laflotte. Irene grew up on Gaffney Street in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School, Class of 1963. She had been employed with the Londonderry Police Department as a dispatcher and file clerk until her retirement on November 28, 2005. In her leisure time, Irene enjoyed gardening, feeding animals and traveling. Irene and her husband Richard were married on June 20,...

Virginia "Ginny" (Walker) Brisson, 96, of Peterborough and formerly of Nashua, widow of Roland F. Brisson, passed away Monday evening, March 27, 2023 at the Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough. She was born in Claremont, New Hampshire on September 25, 1926, the daughter of the late Willard H. and Adelaide C. (Gay) Walker. Ginny graduated from Stevens High School and continued her education at Nashua Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, now Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, graduating in 1948 as a Registered Nurse. Ginny worked for Dr. David C. Marshall, who was the Medical Director for Sanders Associates and Lockheed Sanders, now BAE Systems, until she retired...

James A. Sullivan, M.D., 88, of 10 Allds Street, Nashua, N.H., died peacefully at The Hunt on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Dr. Sullivan was born on June 18, 1934, in Manchester, N.H., to John and Lillian (Dionne) Sullivan. He attended Bishop Brady High School in Manchester and graduated from Manhattan College in Manhattan, NY. On September 7, 1959, he married his wife Muriel (Toutain) Sullivan in Manchester, and in 1960, he graduated with a medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, MA. Dr. Sullivan completed his medical internship at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army where for the next several years he traveled with his wife across the United...

Alvin Henry Rodgers, 91, of Nashua, NH, a native of Hudson, NH, formerly of Windham, NH, and Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully after a great life. "I don't think I would change anything," said Al in his final days. Of his many accomplishments, Al Rodgers was a retired Air Force Sergeant, a Life member of the Hudson Lions Club, Past District Governor of New Hampshire Lions District 44H, Past President of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, and held a seat on the Building Board of Appeals. Al Rodgers was a very successful businessman and co-owner of Rodgers Brothers Builders. His roots were buried deep in the Catholic faith and a strong work ethic. Family always came first with...

Gerald J. Jerry Desmarais, 83, of Nashua, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous fight against cancer. Mr. Desmarais was born January 2, 1940 in Nashua, son of the late Leo and Leda (Dean) Desmarais. He was a lifelong resident of Nashua and was raised Catholic. Jerry was the devoted husband of Nancy J. (Leveille) Desmarais, whom he married on February 27, 1965 and with whom he was about to celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary. A skilled machinist, Mr. Desmarais worked at WP Evans / Nim-Cor for 43 years before he retired in December of 2004. Jerry loved spending time with his family in the woods of New...

Martha (Whitney) Davis passed away peacefully at the Hunt Community in Nashua, NH on Monday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born in Groton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Ruth (Harlow) and H, Dudley Whitney. She attended Groton schools and was active in her church and community. She later went to Westbrook College and Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. As a dental hygienist she met Leon "Whitie" Davis her future husband of 37 years. She was a long-time member of the Congregational Church of Hollis where she served as a deaconess, was active in the Christmas Fair and many other committees and groups. Martha was on the Zoning Board and Master Plan committees,...

With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Alexander R. Caron, 78, of Nashua, New Hampshire, on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Bedford Hills Rehabilitation Center. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on September 28, 1944, Alex was the son of Gertrude T. (St. Amant) and Leo L. Caron. Alexander was a lifelong resident of Nashua, where he attended elementary and high school. Alex received his undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from New Hampshire College, and his MBA Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University. He worked as a CPA, practicing in NH and MA for several years. Alex was a veteran who served with the New Hampshire National Guard, Battery B,...

Robert A. "Bob" Maffee, died September 30, 2022 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 31, 1953, in Nashua, NH son of the late Frank and Barbara (Anderson) Maffee. Bob was a lifelong resident of Nashua. He grew up working with his father and brothers at Maffee's Garage. While working at Maffee's, Bob became well known as a foreign car specialist. He met many fellow mechanics in the trade and never missed the opportunity to learn from them or help them out whenever possible. Bob forged many lifelong friendships while at Maffee's. Many of those years, the lights were on, and the doors were unlocked throughout the evenings and into the...

Shirley Clarke Tamposi, 96, died September 17, 2022, at home with her loving husband, Jim and her children by her side. Born in Somerville, MA on August 3, 1926, she was the daughter of Goodhand and Rebecca (Bursey) Clarke. She was a resident of Nashua since her marriage and spent forty years wintering in Crystal River, FL. After graduating from Mount Ida Junior College, she thoroughly enjoyed her working years at Mass General Hospital. She married James N. Tamposi in 1953 and became an active citizen of Nashua, first working at Sanders Associates and then while raising her four sons. For many years she volunteered at Nashua Memorial Hospital where she served as secretary to the Auxiliary...

Lucille P. (LaFontaine) Nash, 97, a lifelong resident of Hudson, widow of Gerald Q. Nash, passed away Monday evening, June 27, 2022 after a brief period of declining health. Born in Nashua on January 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Louis P. and Florette (Jean) LaFontaine. Lucille was a graduate of Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson and furthered her education at Rivier College, now known as Rivier University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in 1948. During the 1940s, she had been employed with the former Old Colony Furniture Company in Nashua. She sang in the local USO during World War II. Lucille was a loving wife and mother and devoted to her family....

Bridget Jane (Grogan) Gigliotti, 49, of Nashua, NH, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, following a brief illness. She passed peacefully, with her husband of nearly 21 years, Thomas C. Gigliotti, by her side. A resident of Nashua since 2006, she was born in El Paso, Texas on April 23, 1973, Bridget grew up in Bedford, NH and was a graduate of Manchester West High School Class of 1991. She furthered her education at Stonehill College in Easton, MA where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education in 1995 and her Master's degree in Education from Lesley University in Boston. Bridget was a dedicated educator having taught kindergarten, first and second grade throughout her...

Vincent Nadeau Lu, 33, passed away on April 16, 2022. Vincent was born to Elizabeth Nadeau Lu and Michael Lu on May 28, 1988. He was raised in Nashua, where he participated in youth sports, and theater. Vin was a voracious reader and he loved poetry and philosophy. He was also a songwriter and created music through a combination of craftsmanship and flourishing creativity. He graduated from Kenyon College in 2010. After college he launched and managed a successful Austin-based entertainment company until he fell ill. Vinnie's plans and efforts were interrupted by the emergence of mental illness in his late twenties. The effort to obtain treatment for his illness required more strength...

Dorothy Enman Olsen, 96, of Nashua, after living a Fulfilled life, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, her family moved back to Prince Edward Island, Canada where she lived until her early twenties. Dorothy returned to the United States and married Gordon M. "Swede" Olsen, Jr., who passed away in 1992. She and Gordon resided throughout New England where they raised their three daughters, Donna Houle of Nashua, ZoeAnn Carlson of Salem and Penny Jamerson of Nashua. Dorothy and her family also enjoyed a home on Prince Edward Island every summer creating cherished memories to...

Adam C. Gureckis, Jr., well-known Nashua native, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 70, after fighting cancer for over 15 years. Adam never gave up and was a true warrior in his fight against cancer. He "beat" cancer several times but suddenly God had different plans for him - maybe He just needed someone like Adam in Heaven! Adam was born in Nashua on September 16, 1951, to the late Adam C. Gureckis, Sr. and Evelyn (Shanahan) Gureckis. As a young child in the early 1950's, Adam had a foot and leg disorder, and his doctors were not sure if he would run, jump, or walk properly. As a result, he was fitted for leg braces which he wore for several years. His father worked...

Alvin Henry Rodgers, 91, of Nashua, NH, a native of Hudson, NH, formerly of Windham, NH, and Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully after a great life. "I don't think I would change anything," said Al in his final days. Of his many accomplishments, Al Rodgers was a retired Air Force Sergeant, a Life member of the Hudson Lions Club, Past District Governor of New Hampshire Lions District 44H, Past President of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, and held a seat on the Building Board of Appeals. Al Rodgers was a very successful businessman and co-owner of Rodgers Brothers Builders. His roots were buried deep in the Catholic faith and a strong work ethic. Family always came first with...