Noah M. Rapalje

Noah Michael Rapalje, 15, of Nashua, son of Brian and Wendy (Colligan) Rapalje, died Wednesday morning, November 20, 2013 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, from complications of a lengthy battle with leukemia.

A lifelong resident of Nashua, Noah was born on February 27, 1998. Noah graduated from Elm Street Middle School in June and would have been a member of the freshman class at Nashua High School North.

Noah was a gentle soul who loved everyone and was a blessing to all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family and also enjoyed computers, hand-held games, puzzles, drawing and swimming.

Besides his parents, Noah is survived by two sisters, Justina and Olivia; and a brother, Matthew; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Muriel Rapalje; maternal grandparents, Joseph Colligan and Judith Lamb; also many aunts, uncles and cousins.

His family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua THIS EVENING (Friday, November 22nd) from 5 to 8 p.m.

A memorial service will be held in Community Chapel, 5 St. Laurent Street, Nashua, Saturday at 12 noon. Donations may be made in his memory to Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com.