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2019
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Alan Orde Obituary
Born March 7, 1932, in Nashua, he was the son of the late Alan Locke and Beryl (Reed) Orde Sr.
Alan was the husband of Nancy (Shattuck) Orde of Nashua, whom he married on June 27, 1987, in Wilton.
He was a graduate of Hollis Brookline High School and the University of New Hampshire.
Alan was the longtime owner of Orde's Farm and Feed Store in Hollis before becoming a part-time owner of Hollis Transportation.
He enjoyed hunting, dancing, gardening, birdwatching, and camping during his free time. He also enjoyed spending his winters in Ft. Myers, Fla.
Besides his loving wife of almost 32 years, family members include a daughter, Deborah Marchant and her husband Rick; two sons, Douglas Orde and significant other Sharon Lachapelle, and David Orde and significant other Kristen Bennett; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Orde and her husband Ben; five grandsons, Andrew Orde, PJ Lavoie, Jacob Lavoie, Chance Lavoie and Cole Lavoie; a sister, Mary Ellen McKee; stepchildren, Tammy and Lionel Lavoie Jr., Sam Homoleski, and Kim Homoleski and her significant other Korey Snow.
He was predeceased by his brother, David Orde.
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SERVICES: A memorial visitation is Saturday, June 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua. A celebration of life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 6 p.m., immediately following visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be in East Cemetery, Hollis, at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Multiple Myeloma, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Mass. 01701.
An online guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com. (603) 883-3401. "ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER".
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Keesha Myette
May 31, 2019
Alan was a wonderful funny guy that PJ loved PJ use to make fun of Alan while he was sleeping right on his chair at his home you will absolutely be missed. So many fun days and times at his campground.
Paul & Peggy VanBlarigan
May 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Al's family. My all your wonderful memories help you in the days ahead.
Greg Lingley
May 30, 2019
He was a great man
Al and Susan Fulchino
May 30, 2019
Our condolences
Jennifer Belanger
May 29, 2019
So very sorry. Prayers to the Family. We have known them for a very long time. You will all be in our thoughts.
May 29, 2019
Sorry for your loss, I hope seeing your love one again brings you comfort. John 6:40
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