All Obituaries

Diana Carina Palenzuela Plautz, 89, died peacefully, Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021, at Nashua Crossing. She was the beloved wife of the late Herman B. Plautz Jr. with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Diana was born in Los Negros Occidental Philippines on November 7, 1931.  In her early years, she was employed as an administrative assistant for the US Embassy in the Philippines. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and creating pottery. Above all, her most cherished time...

NASHUA- Gerald “Jerry” James Kelley Jr., 61, died peacefully at his home on Monday morning, January 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Tina (Stocking) Kelley. Jerry was born on December 27, 1959, in Melrose, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Gerald James Sr. and Marilyn (Beaurguard) Kelley. For many years, he was employed as a machinist and mold maker for Tech NH. In his free time, Jerry loved to be outdoors, swimming, fishing, and...

Gerard Bisson, 83, died peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Rachel (Vachon) Bisson with whom he shared 67 years of a loving relationship and marriage. Gerard was born in St. Luc, Quebec, Canada, on August 17, 1937, and was the son of the late Joseph and Zelir (Marcoux) Bisson. For many years, he was employed as a baker for Morin’s Bakery in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also owned...

Cecile (Lafrance) (Picard) Duquette, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 after a brief illness. Cecile was born on January 30, 1931 in Nashua, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Baron) Lafrance. She was a faithful communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague church and attended their parochial schools. She married Raymond Duquette in 1987 who predeceased her in August 2001.  Cecile will be remembered for her love of family and her devotion to the Grey...

Laurie (Lavallee) Gould unexpectedly left our earthly tether, but her laughter, kindness and loving spirit enriched the lives of all that knew her and continues to buoy our souls. Laurie is lovingly remembered by her adoring soul mate, Andrew Gould (or “Drew” as only she called him) and her “beyond their years mature” two sons, Zackery & Joshua Gould, all of Nashua, NH;  her nurturing parents, Normand & Mary Lavallee of Nashua, NH; her supportive, little...

NASHUA- Gail Smith, 71, died peacefully on January 17, 2021 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua. She is the beloved wife of Mark Smith with whom she shared just shy of 50 years of marriage. Gail was born in Nashua on July 20, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Rose (Gloddy) Provencher. She was a graduate of Alvirne High School with the class of 1967. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the customer service department for Soft Shoe for many...

 NASHUA- Lionel C. Picard, 87, died peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Rachel (Charest) Picard, the love of his life, with whom he shared 63 loving years of marriage. Lionel was born in Nashua on May 27, 1933 and was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Bibeau) Picard. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged in March of 1955. Prior to...

NASHUA- Jordan William Dana Frost, 23, died peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021, at Portsmouth Hospital surrounded by his family. Jordan was born in Nashua on July 10, 1997 and is the son of Joseph Charest and Bobbie Jo (Frost) Guilbault and step son of Andy Santana and his wife Kim Brown. In his free time, Jordan loved playing basketball and was an avid Denver Broncos Fan. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his family and friends who loved him deeply. In addition to his...

NASHUA- Andre Robert Pelletier, 68, a lifelong resident of Nashua, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. He is the beloved husband of Cindy Lee (Parker) Pelletier with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Andre was born in Nashua on November 30, 1952, and was the son of the late Romeo and Solange (Bibeau) Pelletier. He received his education in the Nashua School System and was a graduate of Nashua High School, class of 1971. He proudly served his...

NASHUA- Robert Albert Paul, 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Robert was born in Nashua on January 5, 1944, and was the son of the late Albert and Evelyn  (Chevrette) Paul. During his youth Bob resided in Nashua, NH delivering newspapers to pay for trumpet lessons. For high school, he joined his brother Dick at the Sacred Heart Academy in Central Falls, RI and St. Charles in Woonsocket, RI.  He graduated summa cum laude...