Helen A. Jackson Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Helen A. (Pedroso) Jackson, age 81, of Billerica, formerly of Nashua, NH., passed away May 29. Beloved wife of the late Walter H. Jackson. Mother of Debra A. Day of Tewksbury, Walter H. Jackson, Jr. of Nashua and the late Anthony M. Jackson. She leaves 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Calling hours Wednesday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury, followed by graveside services at 1 p.m. at St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 .
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Steven R. Kamensky, of 2 Cutler Way, Nashua, NH, died on July 21, 2015 at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury, Mass at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Nashua and went through the Nashua public school system, where he graduated from Nashua High School in 1964. During his time at NHS, he was first chair clarinetist for three consecutive years, in both the school orchestra and marching band. He volunteered for the military and received an honorable discharge with the rank of Corporal in the Military Police. After serving his country, he applied to and was accepted at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Accounting and Finance. For many years he served as a Financial Controller of a Division of Becton Dickenson and subsequently as Controller of a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand. Steve enjoyed spending many summers vacationing at Wells Beach, ME with his family and children. He never missed a Boston Red Sox or NE Patriots game. After retirement he stayed active working for Auto Value Car Parts. Steve is survived by his four children, Jeff Kamensky, Matthew Kamensky, Andrew Kamensky, and Amy Kamensky, a brother Nathan Kamensky and his great friend and companion Arlene Dwyer. SERVICES: There will be no visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua. Interment prayers and burial will follow at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Nashua. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Fisher House Foundation at: 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850 (www.fisherhouse.org).
Marcella Katz, 91, of Nashua, died peacefully at her home on July 25, 2015. Mrs. Katz was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 11, 1924, daughter of the late Abraham and Rose Waitkevich. She was the widow of Sydney Katz, who died on October 18, 2001. Most recently, she had been working as a bookkeeper for her daughter at Cassandra’s Salon and Spa. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She also was an accomplished seamstress and artist. Mrs. Katz was a WWII Veteran of the United States Navy. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Yoeman Third Class. In addition to his parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her brothers, Albert and Joseph Waitkevich. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Denis Vaillancourt; her two sons, Barry Katz and Richard Katz; and her two grandchildren, Sarah and David Katz. SERVICES: A Private Graveside Funeral Service in her honor will be the convenience of her family. Her family will gather for a Reception and Celebration of Her Life on Sunday, August 1, 2015 at the Ledgewood Hills Clubhouse, 3 Dogwood Dr., Nashua from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Friends are invited to attend and share with them at that time.
There is no obituary or notice. All services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 (www.heart.org), to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 (www.lung.org), or to the charity of your choice in his memory.
E. Marie (Hull) Palmer, 88, of Hudson, NH died peacefully at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack on July 24, 2015, surrounded by members of her family. She was born in Randolph, VT on December 2, 1926, a daughter of the late William and Bessie (Wheatley) Hull. Mrs. Palmer was the wife of G. Raymond “Ray” Palmer, whom she married on September 8, 1951, they shared over 63 years of marriage. Mrs. Palmer graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1944. Most recently, she retired from Pizza Hut at the age of 86, after working for 28 years as a waitress. She had also worked for many years as a waitress for McNulty and Foley, and at one time for the Hudson School System. She also served as the Recreation Commissioner for Hudson for several years. At one time, she also enjoyed dancing, growing vegetables and flowers. Mrs. Palmer also liked to quilt and make other handcrafts. Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Pilgrim Chapter #55, OES in Nashua, as well as Bektash Shrine Ladies. She was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Nashua. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings and some nieces and nephews. Besides her devoted and beloved husband, she is survived by her children, John Palmer of Peru, NY, Joyce Palmer and her husband George DeWolf of Wentworth, NH; her grandchildren, Alex and Lance Palmer of Peru, NY; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and several dear friends. SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held at the DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua on Friday afternoon from 4:00 -7:00 PM. An Order of the Eastern Star Service by the Officers and members of the Pilgrim Chapter #55 will held conducted during visiting hours on Friday evening. A Funeral Service in her honor will be held at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 4 Watson Rd, Nashua on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. The Rev. Melinda LaMontagne will officiate. Friends are invited to attend. Interment prayers and burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Shriner’s Hospitals at www.shrinershospitalforchilren.org.
Every now and then in our lives we have the good fortune to be touched by an angel. If you met Marilyn Prolman, God Himself touched you through her. In her eyes you saw God’s tenderness. In her conversations with you, you heard God’s caring. In her actions, you witnessed God’s compassion. Most of what God did through Marilyn, we will never know about, and that is just the way Marilyn wanted it. Marilyn taught us all to love our God and to serve others. Regardless of who you were, or how many times Marilyn met you, you left feeling as though you were the most important person to her. The greatest tribute we can give to Marilyn is to carry on her passion for others by spreading love. To Earl, Marilyn was the love of his life for 56 years since they married May 2, 1959, and the energy and drive behind every good thing they did as a team. To Polly, Mark and Gary, she was the mom who dedicated her life to their lives, and each of them carry on her legacy. Elisabeth, Abigail, Gerty, Molly and Harrison were each convinced that they were their “Nanny’s” favorite grandchild. To George Sandberg of Long Island, Marilyn was his big sister who never stopped believing in him. To David and Margie Prolman of Naples, and Norman and Karen Prolman of Framingham, MA, Marilyn was not just a sister-in-law, but a best friend. To her friends in Nashua and Naples, Marilyn was a bright light that will never flicker or fade in their memories. Marilyn went to straighten things out in Heaven on July 31, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1936, on Long Island, New York, a daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Carchman) Sandberg. Marilyn was predeceased by her younger sister, Carol Roth, and by her sister-in-law and best friend, Arlene Oppenheim. May the memory of Marilyn bring a smile to your face, and may you honor her memory by doing something good for someone else. SERVICES: A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held Wednesday morning, August 5, 2015 at 10:00 am at Temple Beth Israel, 4 Raymond Street, Nashua, NH. Interment prayers and burial will follow at Beth Abraham Cemetery, Nashua with a reception after at the Nashua Country club at 25 Fairway Street, Nashua, NH.
Steven Cutter, 62 of Nashua, NH died Sunday August 2, 2015 at his home as a result of a heart attack. Born March 14, 1953 in Keene, NH he was the son of the late Howard and Frances (King) Cutter. Mr. Cutter was a proud alumni and graduate of The University of Notre Dame. For 30 years he was the owner of a successful printing company, Wordtech. Steven was an avid reader, sports fan of the Celtics and Red Sox, and a 20 year member of Sky Meadow Country Club. He also enjoyed trips to San Diego to play golf at Torrey Pines and visit his grandchildren. Survivors include his loving wife, Carollynn Cutter, of Nashua with whom he married on August 7, 1976 and would have celebrated their thirty-ninth wedding anniversary this coming Friday; his children, son and daughter-in-law, Patrick Cutter and his wife Haley, of Boston, MA; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie Hannen and her husband Matthew, of San Diego, CA; two sisters and their spouses, Cynthia Georgina and her husband Malcolm, of Keene, NH, Donna Ballou and her husband Richard, of Acton, MA and predeceased sister Barbara Bayly and her husband Norman, of Keene, NH; four grandchildren, Colum and Kinsley Cutter, of Boston, MA and Calista and Riley Hannen, of San Diego, CA as well as several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad St., Nashua, NH 03063. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may meet at the church.
Ruth Helen Goodwin, 33 of Nashua, NH died Monday August 3, 2015 at her home. Born January 24, 1982 in Nashua, she was the daughter of Bruce Allen Goodwin, of Nashua and Cheryl Paula (Cote) Gibbs, of Nashua and her stepfather Peter Gibbs of Maine. After graduating high school, Ruth went on to receive a degree as a dental assistant from Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA, and most recently worked for Nashua Cosmetic and Restoration Dentistry. While in high school, she always made honor roll and in college made the deans list. Ruth had numerous hobbies, which included bike riding and roller skating. She also loved to paint and received numerous ribbons from art shows that were held at Greeley Park. She was very active and in shape, as she enjoyed running, exercising and gymnastics and also enjoyed cooking. She also won numerous awards for public speaking and was a former contestant for the Miss Teen NH in 1997. Ruth also had a passionate interest for rocking chairs since she was a child. Besides her parents, survivors include her fiance’, Dennis Caron, of Nashua with whom she lived with; one step-daughter, Alexis Caron, of Nashua; grandparents, Bertina Gibbs, of Freemont, NH and Rose Gibbs, of West Groton, MA; three sisters, Amy Goodwin, Kristina Gibbs and Madeline Gibbs, all of Nashua; one brother-in-law, Paul Duclos, of Nashua; her niece Jamy, her nephews, Maysin and Chase and a God-son, Bentley Duclos, all of Nashua; special aunt Leeann Cote, special niece Annemarie Routhier and her special uncle Richard Routhier; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. SERVICES: A Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064. Visiting hours will be held Saturday from 12:00-2:00 PM (prior to the funeral service). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery, Hudson at a later date at the convenience of the family. The obituary may also be viewed by going to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmanuel-Covenant-Church/618424758185829?ref=hl. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s loving memory to the: Ruth Helen Goodwin Memorial Fund, Emmanuel Covenant Church, 24 Echo Ave Nashua NH 03062 (checks made payable to Emmanuel Covenant Church and write in the memo line: Ruth Helen Goodwin Memorial Fund).
Michael Rosario Carrier, 68, of Nashua, passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, August 2nd surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Thetford Mines, Canada. He was the son of the late Albert and Yvette (Jacques) Carrier. Michael was the father to three beautiful children; Marcel Carrier and wife Odete, Jamie and wife Carolyn and Shantel Richards and her husband Howard and 12 grandchildren. He was the brother to the late Lynn Jordan, Marcel, Ivan and Luc. He is survived by Jeanette Dubois, Benoit, Micheline Ross, Sylvie and Nelson and many nieces and nephews. Everyone that knew him understood his free spirit, and how he loved in his own special way, through laughter and a great sense of humor. If you know Michael, you can’t think of him without thinking of horseshoes or pool and that amazing smile. SERVICES: In loving memory of Michael and in lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to a go fund me account instead, www.gofundme.com/g8b3vbsew. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua, NH.
David Wayne Thibodeau, 56 of Nashua, NH died Saturday August 1, 2015 at his home. Born July 22, 1959 in Biddeford, ME he was the son of the late Richard and Noela (Nadeau) Thibodeau. David was a former machinist that worked for Insco in Groton MA. He was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed listening Led Zeppelin and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Survivors include one daughter, Nicole Thibodeau, of Manchester, one son, Greg Thibodeau, of Epping, one sister, Denise Thibodeau, of Wilton, one brother, Roger Thibodeau, of Jonesborough, TN; one nephew, Dan Thibodeau, of Manchester and his former wife, Maureen Thibodeau, of Weare. SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held Friday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be no services.
Richard Paul Peters, 71, of Wayne, Maine (formerly of Hudson, NH) died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Maine General Hospital in Augusta, Maine after a long illness. Richard was born in Nashua, NH on July 19, 1943; a son of the late Frederick and Josephine (Urban) Peters. Richard was the husband of Elaine T. (Lessard) Peters. They were married in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 12, 1968 and remained married and best friends for 46 years. Together they raised three children in their home in Hudson, NH where they resided for 40 of their 46 year marriage. Richard was a 1961 graduate of Nashua High School. He then enlisted in the US Army from 1963-1968. He was discharged with the rank of SP 5, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Following his enlistment in the Army, he continued his education at New Hampshire College and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in 1970 and continued on to earn a Masters Degree in Accounting in 1985. He was a self-employed accountant for 34 years in Hudson from 1977 until his retirement in 2011. He was involved in numerous volunteer activities including Little League and Babe Ruth coach, director, and umpire from 1981-1991. He was also involved in the Pop Warner Football program and CYO Basketball where he coached from 1981 through the mid 1990’s. He served on the St. John XXIII Parish Council from 1974-1975 and on the Manchester Diocese Athletic Board from 1992-1996. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, Texas Hold-Em player, avid fisherman and golfer. Above all else, he enjoyed summers with his family by the water in Maine where he would enjoy hours of conversation, games, campfires, and laughter with his wife, children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 46 years Elaine of Wayne, Maine; a son Brian and his wife Laurie and their children Hayley and Alex; a daughter Kimberly and her children Jacob, Joe and Grace; and a son Gary and his children Kayla and Gavin; a brother Frederick Peters and his wife Judith from Illinois. SERVICES: Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street on Saturday May 2, 2015 from 10 to 12. His funeral service will follow the visitation at twelve o’clock at the Davis Funeral Home. Interment will be held at a later date at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Richard’s name, please forward to St. John XXIII Parish Food Pantry, P.O. Box 293, Hudson, NH 03051, or to the Main General Hospice, PO Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04903-0828.
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