Bertha M. St. Pierre Cabana
Bertha M. St. Pierre Cabana, 95, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest W. Cabana with whom she shared 36 years of marriage prior to his passing on January 24, 2013.
Bertha was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on August 5, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Roland Maynard and Lea (LaPierre) Ouellette. She received her education in the Nashua School System.
In her early years, her worked as a waitress as well as a cashier at Stop & Shop and more recently she was employed by MaCom in their stockroom until her retirement.
Following her retirement, Bertha made her home in Mesa, Arizona, where she spent 22 happy years. During that time, she enjoyed bowling and was an active member of many leagues, forming lasting friendships along the way. She also loved a bit of excitement and never turned down a trip to the casino, especially enjoying visits to Twin Rivers and the local Nashua casinos. She found great peace and happiness by the ocean, where she loved spending time at the beach, enjoying the warm sand beneath her feet and the refreshing salt air.
Bertha lived a life full of warmth, joy, and deep love for those around her. In her free time, she was an avid reader and possessed a true talent for knitting, often creating beautiful baby clothes and afghans for anyone in need. Her generosity and creativity touched many lives. In her younger years, she had a love for dancing and could often be found at Club National every Saturday night, embracing life with energy and joy. Above all else, Bertha’s greatest happiness came from her family, whom she adored beyond measure. She proudly held the titles of Mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother; a role that brought her immense pride and joy. Bertha will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her, but her love, kindness, and spirit will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
She is survived by her seven children, Irene Hadley of Nashua, Lucie Emond and her husband Roger of Nashua, Marguerite Woodbury and her husband Scott of Nashua, Richard St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, Donald St. Pierre of Nashua, Paula Golemo and her husband Robert of Merrimack, and David St. Pierre and his wife Louise of Hudson; her daughter-in-law, Collette St. Pierre of North Carolina; her three step-children, Jeannine Delude, Diane Theroux, and William Cabana; as well as her 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many step grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sadly, in addition to her husband, Ernest and her parents, she was predeceased by her two sons, Michael St. Pierre and Joseph St. Pierre; her brother Roland Maynard, her sister Germain Hogan; and her stepson Michael Cabana.
Relatives and friends are invited to Bertha’s visitation on MONDAY, April 6th from 4 until 7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Her Funeral Mass will be held on TUESDAY, April 7th at 10 AM in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 W Hollis Street, Nashua. Interment to follow in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bertha’s name to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting, https://www.stjude.org/ or Nashua Humane Society by visiting, https://www.hsfn.org/. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com