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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Obituaries
Joseph P. Strob
NASHUA – Joseph P. Strob, 85, a Nashua resident for the past 50 years, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 14, 2021 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Born in Everett, Massachusetts on October 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Agnes (Silliker) Strob. Joe grew up on a farm in Raymond, NH and graduated from Raymond High School with the Class of 1954. He furthered his education at the University of New
Joseph P. Strob
Hampshire and was a member of Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Mr. Strob was an Army veteran and served a tour of duty during the late 1950s.
A longtime employee of the former New England Telephone Company, Joe worked as Director of rates and tariffs for Massachusetts and worked in the Manchester and Boston offices during his 30 years there. During his time with the phone company, Joe was active in fundraising for the United Way. He later was employed as a cashier at Home Depot at the Nashua Mall, work that he enjoyed for 14 years. Joe enjoyed his time on the Board of Directors for the Village of Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH as well as the Colliston Yard Board. Joe was a true leader and enjoyed serving these communities and having a positive impact. In addition, Mr. Strob held memberships in Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. The Kane family lived in Amherst from 2006 to 2018.
Fondly referred to as Bubba by many, Joe was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Joe was privileged to have 30 years of retirement. During this period of time he and Suzanne enjoyed many memorable trips throughout the world. In addition, he was an avid golfer and passionate Boston sports fan. In his last few years you might have found him enjoying episodes of his favorite shows on MeTV. Above all, his world was complete when he was taking care of his wife and family. His favorite job, pastime and enjoyment was truly serving them.
Members of his family include his beloved wife of 58 years, Suzanne A. (Collins) Strob, whom he married in October of 1963; his three children and their spouses, Kimberly and John Kane of Nashua, Robert and Dee Strob of Evans, GA, and Julie and Peter Dufour of Goffstown; six grandchildren, Kailey Kane, Jack Kane, Nicholaus Strob and his wife Kathryn, Bryan Dufour, Jason Dufour and Maria Dufour; two great-grandchildren, Josiah and Lily Strob. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by a grandchild, Colby Dufour; and his beloved aunt and uncle, Mary and Henry Strob.
Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, services for Joe will be held at a later date. Private interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 East Dunstable Rd, Nashua, NH 03062 or the Pine Haven Boys Center, 133 River Road, P.O. Box 162, Allenstown, NH 03275. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
Mary Virginia Wales
FREMONT – Mary Virginia (Fell) Wales, age 103 passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Fremont, NH on November 1, 2021
Born in Trenton, NJ on June 2,1918, she was the daughter of Leroy Edward Fell, and Ethel May (Jemison) Fell. She attended Trenton schools and furthered her education at the School of Industrial Arts, where she studied art and fashion.
“Jinny” as she was known to her close friends, married James A. Wales, Jr. of Stratford, CT, January 8, 1941 in St.
Mary Virginia Wales
Augustine, FL. They later moved to Hagerstown, MD.
In 1945, they moved to Wolfeboro, NH where they founded Northeast Marina. She was an acrobatic water skier performing in water carnivals during summers on Lake Winnipesaukee.
While raising a family in Wolfeboro, she became an integral part of the Wolfeboro art and culinary community winning awards for her baking and dressmaking skills.
In 1977 Jinny and Jim moved to Ormond Beach, FL where she was an award-winning artist as an active member of Ormond Beach photography and arts groups. She loved pastels, watercolors, and photography creating portraits and landscapes including coastal scenes in Maine and Ormond Beach.
After 44 years of marriage, her husband died in 1985.
In 2000, she moved to Hillcrest Terrace, Manchester, NH where she continued her active life playing the keyboard in a group well into her 80’s. In addition to her art and musical skills, she was a prolific writer of stories for the Terrace paper.
In 2011, she moved to Fremont, NH and lived with her daughter and husband, until her recent death.
Jinny is survived by a son, James R. Wales and wife Clifford Ann (Peck) Wales of Amherst, NH and daughter Janeth Beach (Wales) Fraser and husband David Fraser of Fremont, NH. She also leaves three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother Robert Fell of Trenton, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester & Southern New Hampshire, 1070 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH. 03109.
For more information, please visit, www.brewittfuneralhome.com
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