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Ruth Brown - A Swedish Survivor Ruth Anna Victoria (Magnuson) Brown was born June 15, 1913, near Pittsburgh, PA, and died at Langdon Place, Nashua, NH, December 5, 2023, aged 110 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She survived the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, two World Wars, and the Great Depression. She was a participant of the New England Supercentenarian Study at Boston University and is believed to have been the oldest person in New Hampshire at her death. Ruth's father, Viktor Emanuel Magnuson, immigrated to Pittsburgh from Sweden in 1902 to work in the steel mills, and her mother, Anna Matilda Gustafson, was born in Pittsburgh in 1889 a year after her parents...

Ruth Brown - A Swedish Survivor Ruth Anna Victoria (Magnuson) Brown was born June 15, 1913, near Pittsburgh, PA, and died at Langdon Place, Nashua, NH, December 5, 2023, aged 110 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She survived the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, two World Wars, and the Great Depression. She was a participant of the New England Supercentenarian Study at Boston University and is believed to have been the oldest person in New Hampshire at her death. Ruth's father, Viktor Emanuel Magnuson, immigrated to Pittsburgh from Sweden in 1902 to work in the steel mills, and her mother, Anna Matilda Gustafson, was born in Pittsburgh in 1889 a year after her parents...

William J. Upham, 72, of Nashua, NH, died November 24th, 2023, in his home after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Manchester, NH on November 24th, 1951, he was the son of Roy H. and Aurie (Duplin) Upham. Bill was educated in the Manchester Catholic school system, ultimately graduating from Bishop Bradley High School. He received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from Saint Anselm College and his Master's degree from The University of New Hampshire, where he was also a Ph.D. candidate in Homological Algebra. Bill taught for a year at Keene State College before transitioning into the software development and computer world. He never fully shed his teaching roots, and helped many people...

Theodore Joseph Nimiroski, 86, formerly of Charlestown RI, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, surrounded by family, at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Bedford, MA. He was born March 19, 1937, in Attleboro, MA to parents Victor Nimiroski and Charlotte (Strzepek) Richmond. He was married to the late Charlotte (Bartula) Nimiroski, who passed in 2008. Theodore served his Country honorably from 1954-1958 in the Air Force. He was stationed in Stateside in Alaska and served overseas in Japan and valued the time he served. He went on to become metallurgist and was contracted by several government companies throughout his career in which he used his training to inspect...

David K Purcell, beloved husband of Maurine (Breton) Purcell of Nashua, N.H. died peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 13, 2023. David was born in Manchester, N.H. Jan 3, 1940, and was the son of the late Kenneth F. and Anna (Hudson) Purcell. He was raised in the Manchester area and graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1958. After graduation David entered the United States Air Force, proudly serving for 21 years. David traveled extensively during the Cold War and Vietnam eras including stints in Berlin, Germany, and Fort Yukon, Alaska. It was at this time that David married his first wife Kathryne Whitney with whom he had 3 children, Laura, Deborah, and Scott. Finally,...

Ronald A. Cristofono, 84, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Salem, N.H. Ronald was born on Aug. 23, 1939, in Fitchburg, Mass., to Lillian (Mascitti) and Albert Cristofono. He graduated from Lowell Tech College and Milliken University with degrees in chemistry, and he was a proud member of the U.S. National Guard in the 1960s. In May 1959, after graduating from Fitchburg High School, Ronald married Anita (Jacques) Cristofono, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Ronald was a devoted husband and family man. He was a gentleman with a genuinely kind demeanor and easily made friends wherever he traveled. He remembered everyone and never forgot a name. When conversing with him, he...

We are sad to announce the passing of Robert William Higgins of Hudson, NH. He passed away at the age of 80 on October 23, 2023, after a long illness. Robert, or Bob, as he was known to many, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Bob is survived by his daughters, Lori Scholer and her husband, Eric Scholer, of Pittsford, NY; Robyn Gallagher and her husband, Dan Gallagher, of Northborough, MA; and Andrea Herzich and her husband, Paul Herzich of Holly Springs, NC. In addition, he is survived by his loving grandchildren Katherine, Margaret, Elizabeth, Molly, William, Emelia, and Stella. He is also survived by his former wife, Barbara Haskell-Higgins of Nashua, NH, and he is survived by...

Ann Fitzpatrick Larney died on October 15, 2023, at High Pointe House hospice in Haverhill, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1949, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts and was the daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Meloy) Fitzpatrick. Ann was the wife of William ("Bill") T. Larney. They had been married for fifty years this August. Most of their time together was spent in Nashua, New Hampshire where they built their careers and raised their family. Ann graduated from Keith Hall in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1967 and went onto Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. It was while in college that she met her husband, Bill. Following college Ann earned a master's degree...

Raymond "Ray" Blair Barker, 77, of Chatham, Massachusetts, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was born on December 27, 1945, in Newton, MA, son of the late Philip L. Barker and Marjorie Chase Barker. Ray served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Marksman M-14 Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, a Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Upon leaving the military, Ray attended the New England Aeronautical Institute, Daniel Webster Junior College, where he received an Associate's Degree in Science. He then received a Bachelor's...

Philip Onni Jarvinen, 89, died peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his residence, The Huntington at Nashua. He was born June 7, 1934, in Brockton, Massachusetts, son of the late Onni and Norma Jarvinen. Left behind to mourn his loss and celebrate his life are Claire, his college sweetheart and beloved wife of 66 years, and their four children, Michael, Denis, Kathleen and Christopher. Also left behind are his three loving grandchildren Austin, Alexander and Michael (Mikie), his daughter-in-law Michele and her son Jackson, and his son-in-law, Felipe Klautau. Philip graduated from Rockland High School in 1951 and went on to earn a BS in Engineering from Brown University (1955), a MS...

Shirley Ann Reynolds, 89, of Nashua, NH, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. She was born to parents David and Elsie (Dahlquist) Gustafson. She was married to the late Lt. Col. Robert A Reynolds until his passing in September of 1995. Shirley graduated from Central High School in Manchester, NH. She went on to be an office/operations assistant at Granite Fund Raising. Her caring nature made her a volunteer at heart. Shirley volunteered her time to various organizations including Nashua World Cup Soccer and Pilgrim Congregational Church. Besides Shirley's husband, she is predeceased by 5 sisters, 2 brothers and a stepson Gene Reynolds....

Susan M Mobley, 80, of Nashua died peacefully at Community Hospice House in Merrimack the morning of July 17, 2023. She was born November 2, 1942, in Beverly, MA, daughter to the late Richard and Elizabeth (Pettengill) Merrill. She grew up in Georgetown, MA and was a 1964 graduate of Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Education. She was the beloved wife of Archie S. Mobley, Jr. for 54 years. They had made their home in Nashua since 1972. Susan began her career teaching Junior and Senior High School English in Whitman and Hamilton, MA. Later she was an English teacher at Nashua High School and an ESL instructor at the Nashua Adult Learning...

Celeste King Kelly passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 in Nashua, New Hampshire. Celeste had lived in an Independent Living apartment at The Huntington at Nashua since 2006, eventually becoming the Huntington's oldest resident to live independently. It wasn't until December of 2022 at the age of 101 that the ever vital and fiercely self-sufficient Celeste decided to transfer to Assisted Living.Family was always the center of Celeste's life. She herself defined her most important roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was loved and admired by all who knew her for her selfless, caring ways, her generous spirit, her optimism,...

Edgar "Bizz" Lavoie, 74, of Nashua, passed away at home on Friday, July 7th following a long illness. To know Bizz was to love him. He was passionate, hardworking, stubborn, and hilarious. He loved his family, the Pats, the Sox, a rare steak, and a cold Bloody Caesar. He always sported a fabulous moustache and wore his big heart on his sleeve. His family is certain that wherever he is now, Bizz is making it a party. Bizz was born on November 26, 1948, in Nashua to Eddie & Rose Lavoie. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1966 and went on to study at New Hampshire Community Technical College. He later joined Pipefitters Union Local 537 as an HVAC Technician, and proudly served...

George W. "Bill" Reilly, 91, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. He passed away in Milford, NH. He was born on March 8, 1932, in Boston, MA., the son of George Walter and Mary Reilly.George was the husband of Jean Reilly. They were married on May 13, 1961, in Roslindale, MA. They had been married for 61years. Bill and Jean had two children, Kevin, and Maryann. Bill was born and raised in the Boston area, soon to settle in Roslindale, MA, where he lived most of his life. Bill was the elder of his sibling, Paul Reilly. At the age of 20, Bill served in the United States Army, stationed in CA where he served two years before returning to Boston, working for the Boston Edison Co. until...

Beatrice Goulet, 87, passed away in her home in Nashua on Thursday April 27, 2023, with her loving husband of 67 years, Roland Goulet by her side. Beatrice was born November 21, 1935, in Lowell, Massachusetts. Beatrice Trudel married Roland Goulet on April 21, 1956, in Lowell, MA. Beatrice loved taking care of children, cooking wonderful meals, and keeping her home in Tyngsboro, MA spotless. Longtime resident of Tyngsboro, Beatrice and her husband moved to Nashua in 2016. There she loved to have her grandson Niko over after school and watch the many birds and rabbits that she fed in her yard. Beatrice is survived by her husband Roland Goulet and their sons Brian Goulet of Nashua along...

If a man is judged by the richness of his life, love of his family, meals eaten and prepared, jokes, and ability to provide and care for others, then the tool to gauge his adventure would be immeasurable. April 20, 2023, Norman A. Nelson departed his wife of 47 years (Diane), his three sons (Erik, Shaun, and Ryan), his daughters-in-law (Kristen, Laura, and Sarah), and his six grandchildren (Kylie, Sydnie, Maggie, Jack, Allie, and Aubrey). Born in Brooklyn, NY (May 2, 1955), Norman brought hilarity and invention to his parents (Stanley and Dolores Nelson) and his siblings (Warren, Lynn, Gordon, and Ellen). At age 20 Norman moved to NH with Diane and began a 43 year career in oil service...

Cynthia "Cindy" Bean, age 71, passed away on April 19, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. She was born on June 25, 1951, in Peterborough, NH, to Prescott "Pete" Peterson and Edith Elizabeth Peterson. Cindy attended Nashua Schools and Plymouth State College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught in the Nashua School district for 35 years, touching the lives of countless students. Cindy loved spending time with her grandchildren, her cat Sweetie, and family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, most notably to Machu Picchu, Peru, and to every city and town in New Hampshire, as she loved local history. Cindy loved the beauty in nature and flower gardens. The...

Phyllis M. Houle, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2023, at the age of 90. Phyllis was born on May 3, 1932, in Nashua, NH, to the late Ferdinand and Angeline (Charron) Dumont. She attended Infant Jesus School in Nashua, NH. On May 30, 1953, she married Lionel Levesque. They enjoyed 15 years of marriage and had 5 children before his untimely passing in 1968. In 1974 she married Andrew Houle and they had one child. After about 9 years they parted ways. Phyllis was a devout Catholic and an active member of her church, where she volunteered for various church activities. She also enjoyed many crafts, such as sewing, making quilts, and knitting....

TJ died peacefully at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH on March 27, 2023. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Mary C. (Mack) and George C. McCartney. TJ attended Westchester Community College where he met the love of his life Maura McEvoy. After college TJ joined the Marine Corp as an Officer in their flight training program. He spent the next 4 years in Pensacola, Florida flying fighter jets. Eventually, TJ and Maura settled in Nashua, NH where TJ worked for National Gypsum as a salesman. He then landed a job as an Estimator and Project Manager for Francis P. Connor Drywall in Nashua. In 1976 he started his own business, TJ McCartney, Inc. He was a member of the...

Paul A. Sorensen, age 91, of Nashua, died on March 15, 2023 at Southern NH Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Niven) Sorensen, for 65 years prior to her passing on Dec. 14, 2021. He was born in Winthrop, MA on October 1, 1931, son of the late John & Mary (McKenna) Sorensen. Paul served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 until 1952. Paul and Joan were foster parents to 18 children. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an aeronautical engineer in the aerospace development industry for many years. He retired from Trix Systems, and previously worked for Raytheon and TRW. Paul and Joan enjoyed traveling, especially in Europe,...