Rochette Funeral Home & Cremation Services is celebrating 100 years in Nashua. Courtesy photo

Anctil Funeral Home 1968

In 1952, Fernand Desjardins purchased the business and relocated it to its current home at 21 Kinsley St.

In 1982, Paul Rochette returned to Nashua and acquired the funeral home from Desjardins. The following year, the name was updated to Anctil-Rochette Funeral Home.

Paul’s son, Eric, joined the staff in 1991, and in 1992 the name evolved to Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home, Inc., reflecting the growing family involvement.

In September 2014, Eric completed the purchase of the funeral home from his father. His wife, Deanna, joined the business in 2018 as business manager and became co-owner in May 2019.

Today, as Rochette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, the company continues into the next generation of family ownership.

While much has evolved over the years, the mission remains the same: to serve every family with care, compassion and respect.