Monica Lavertu and

Douglas Pilcher

BERLIN, N.H. — Mr. and Mrs. Robin Lavertu of Berlin, N.H., are very pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Lea, to Douglas Steven Pilcher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pilcher of Rumney.

Miss Lavertu earned a doctorate in physical therapy through Franklin Pierce University and is currently employed at Life Care Center of Acton in Acton, Mass. In addition, she serves as a first lieutenant with the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Mr. Pilcher is a veteran of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, whose service included a tour in Kuwait/Iraq. He is an experienced welder currently employed in plant operations at Benevento Sand and Stone in Wilmington, Mass.

The couple plans to be united in marriage in May of 2015 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin, N.H., and will make their home in Stoneham, Mass.