Madeleine L. "Maddy" Kopka

Madeleine L. "Maddy" Kopka obituary, Nashua, NH

Madeleine L. "Maddy" Kopka

Madeleine Kopka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farwell Funeral Service, Inc. on Jul. 6, 2025.

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Madeleine L. "Maddy" Kopka, 87. of Nashua, widow of Thomas F. Kopka, passed
away at her home, Friday morning, July 4, 2025, after a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of Nashua, she was born on November 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Victor J. and Laurance A. (Riviere) Lapierre. A graduate of Mount Saint Mary's High School Class of 1955, Maddy furthered her education at a nursing school in the Boston Area, graduating as a registered nurse.
Prior to her marriage, Maddy worked for a time as a nurse in Exeter, NH. She and Tom were married on June 11, 1960 and raised four children.
Maddy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time gardening, time spent with family at the lakes in the summer, and being the center of the extended family gatherings at her home. She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church.
In addition to her parents, Maddy was predeceased by her husband Tom, who passed away February 6, 1990.
Members of her family include her four children, Laurie J. Kopka, Jeffrey V. Kopka, Lynn M. Ossie and her husband Stephen, and Peter T. Kopka and his wife Colleen; thirteen grandchildren, Jeffrey, Brian, Elizabeth, Andre, Matthew, Michael, Joey, Tommy, Jaimie, Marianne, Abby, Taylor and Trace; eight great-grandchildren, Katherine-Marie, Michael, Ethan, Peyten, Peter, Philip, Preston and Sean; her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille J. and Donald Narkis; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, July 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Wednesday, July 9th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

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Mariette Aubut

July 6, 2025

Sending an abundance of peace and love to Madelaines big beautiful family and all of her friends. Im her long time hairstylist, but she was way more than that to me, she was one of my dearest friends, an achor in my life, taught me all there is about Faith, and family. The world feels dimmer already without her but her light will continue to surround all who she loved. How sweet heaven must br with her back in Toms arms

Marilyn (Donaldson) Valentine

July 6, 2025

Mrs. Kopka was just an extension of our family and her presence and calm demeanor at our special occasions will be dearly missed. She was Mom´s best friend and they shared many good memories- from being neighbors for 40+ years, sharing the experience of widowhood and a few monumental girl´s trips (I even got to go on one). There are a lot of "good kids" representing her progeny where her influence will live on. God Bless. Marilyn

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