PELHAM, NH – Carolyn Lorraine (Mason) Law, 97, died peacefully on Friday, October 16 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Ernest M. Law, with whom she shared many wonderful years. Carolyn and Ernest were neighbors as children who grew up together as friends and were married before Ernest left for WWII. Born in Boston on April 23, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Alwyn C. and Lillian C. (Odiorne) Mason, decedent of the Odiorne family who were the first European settlers to New Hampshire in the 1660s after whom Odiorne Point in Rye, NH was named. Carolyn was a graduate of Methuen High School, and went on to attend the Lawrence General Hospital Registered Nursing Program where she earned her RN license. She spent many years as a nurse for Lawrence General Hospital until she went on to work as a private nurse before her retirement. In her prime Carolyn led a very active lifestyle, cross country skiing and gardening. She spent summers at Squam Lake picking blueberries from her canoe and diving from cliffs. In her retirement, Carolyn became an active member of the Pelham Community. She served on the Planning Board for a number of years maintaining the rural character of Pelham. A philanthropist, she made generous donations to the schools, library and Congregational Church. She volunteered on Pelham’s 250th Anniversary Committee and the Pelham Historical Society. Carolyn is survived and will be deeply missed by her two sons Jeffery Mason Law of Derry, NH, and Jonathan Law and his wife Kyle of Pelham, NH; her three grandchildren Jonathan and his wife Kaela of Pelham, Benjamin and Zachary of Nashua; her great granddaughter Demetra Law; and her sister Dorothy Clark of Vermont. She was predeceased by her husband and by her three brothers Alan, Hubert, and Russell Mason. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday 10/21 from 4 to 8 pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Her funeral service will take place Thursday 10/22 at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME at 10 am. Burial will follow in Gibson Cemetery, Pelham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Ernest M Law scholarship fund. Make checks payable to Trustee of the Trust Fund Town of Pelham and include a note: “Deposit into Dr. Ernest M. Law School Scholarship Fund.” Mail to 6 Village Green, Pelham NH 03076
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Raymond Frechette
CHELMSFORD, MA- Raymond G. Frechette, 88, a longtime resident of Dracut, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Palm Center Nursing Home in Chelmsford. He was the beloved wife of Doris I. (Lemieux) Frechette with whom he celebrated 65 loving years of marriage with in July. Born in Lowell on September 17, 1927, he was a son of the late George and Severine (Guilmette) Frechette. Raymond proudly served his country as a Seaman, First Class in the United States Navy during WWII until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He spent the majority of his career at Great Bear Water Co., where he worked for over 35 years. He also worked for Thompson Water Cooler Company and Poland Springs. In his spare time, Raymond enjoyed fishing. He was also a proud member of the American Legion “Foxhole” Post 48 in Hudson, NH. In addition to his wife, he is survived and will be deeply missed by his two sons, Armand R. Frechette and his wife June of Hudson, NH, and Robert J. Frechette, Sr. of FL; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Robert J. Frechette, Jr. and wife Carla, both of FL and Amanda M. and Ava M. Scott of Hudson, NH; 3 great-grandsons, Hunter, Mason, and Ian; as well as several nieces and nephews. Raymond was predeceased by his eight sisters; Laura Riendeau, Julie McKean, Anita McArdle, Rita Donohue, Bertha Frapier, Jeannette Reed, Cecile McLeod, and Doris Frechette; and four brothers, Joseph, Sam, Leo, and Armand Frechette. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 3 to 7 p.m. on THURSDAY, October 22, 2015 at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. His funeral will be held from the funeral home at 9 a.m. on FRIDAY October 23rd, with his Funeral Mass directly following at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Tyngsboro. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond’s memory c/o the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., PO Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450.
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Paul Donohoe
In Honor of Paul Andrew Donohoe II- Beloved husband, father, brother and friend TYNGSBORO, MA- Paul Andrew Donohoe II, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, at his home, surrounded by the love, support, peace and comfort of his family, after losing his battle to Multiple Sclerosis. Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years, Connie Dina (Nicolakakis) Donohoe. Paul was born in Lowell, MA on October 23, 1957, a son of the late Cecile R. (Lavallee) and Paul A. Donohoe. He was educated in Lowell and a graduate of Lowell High School. Most recently Paul worked for Dolben Company as a maintenance manager at Kensington Properties in Chelmsford, until retiring due to his illness. Paul enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, skiing, traveling and watching his favorite sports teams on TV. However he enjoyed nothing more then just spending time and being with his family. Some of his greatest memories were created with his family while visiting their summer home on Frye Island in Maine, where they would go boating, swimming and water skiing. In addition to his wife Connie, Paul is survived by his children whom he was so proud of, Paul A. Donohoe III, Matthew Donohoe and Alexis Donohoe; brother, John Donohoe and his wife Deborah of Tyngsboro; mother-in-law, Vasiliki Nicolakakis of Dracut; sisters-in-law, Debbie Pantazelos and her husband Danny of Dunstable, Soula Howe and her husband Michael of Dracut, and Louise Merrill and her husband Mark of Dracut; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. “You will be greatly missed. Finally at peace, but never forgotten, eternal precious child of God.” ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, on SUNDAY, October 25th from 1-5 p.m. His Funeral will be held from the Funeral Home on MONDAY at 9 a.m. followed by his Funeral Mass St. Kathryn’s Church in Hudson at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Paul’s name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society 101A First Ave. Waltham, MA 02451 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. To leave an online condolence, story, or message, find us on Facebook under “Dracut Funeral Home.”
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Thomas George Vallante 10/22/2015 Methuen, MA / Lawrence, MA / Dracut, MA / Lowell, MA
Mr. Thomas G. Vallante, 80 of Lawrence died Thursday, October 22nd at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lawrence to Thomas and Elizabeth (Tripoli) Vallante. He had been an area resident all his life. Mr. Vallante was an employee of Grieco Brothers Inc. until his retirement in 2000. Mr. Vallante served honorably in the United States Army. He enjoyed good food, music, and movies but most of all he loved to spend time with his family. He was pre-deceased by his four sisters; Louise Grasso, Margret Lucente, Mary Fazio, Helen Tardugno. One brother; Rudolph Vallante. Mr. Vallante is survived by his son Thomas M. Vallante and his wife Lenore of Derry, NH, three grandsons; Thomas Jr., Joseph, and Timothy. There are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Road, Dracut 978-683-2706. Funeral services will be private. Online condolences can be submitted at www.racicotfuneralhome.com.
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Cecile Masse
HUDSON, NH- Cecile R. (Dubois) (Glaude) Masse, 90, died peacefully, Saturday, October 24th, at The Inn at Fairview in Hudson, NH. Cecile was born in Lowell, MA on September 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Alice (Ryan) and Antonio Dubois. She was educated in the Lowell school system. Cecile dedicated and devoted her life to taking care of her family, whom she loved dearly. She was truly a prime example of how a loving wife, mother, and grandmother should be. Family was Cecile’s main focus throughout her life. Nothing made her happier than having her children and grandchildren gathered in one place to celebrate a holiday or birthday. She also loved to travel, making frequent trips with family to Disney World and Las Vegas. She often traveled to Foxwoods Casino with her good friends. Cecile was happiest when surrounded by people. Cecile was the widow of the late Raoul V. Glaude and the late Edward Masse. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her four children; Ronald P. Glaude of Lowell, Suzanne Lord and her husband Roger of Little Compton, RI, Denis Glaude and his wife Bernice of Pelham, NH, and David Glaude and his wife Mary of Pelham, NH. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. ARRANGEMENTS: At Cecile’s request, calling hours will be held privately. Those who wish to attend her Funeral Mass may meet directly at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Tyngsboro, MA on WEDNESDAY, October 28th at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA. To leave an online condolence, story, or message, visitwww.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under “Dracut Funeral Home.” In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Inn at Fairview, Memory Care Assisted Living c/o Staff Enrichment, 203 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH 03051.
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Victoria Mello
HUDSON, NH- Victoria A. (Zurawski) Mello, 69, died peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was the longtime companion of James M. Bowden. Born in Lowell on March 1, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Gucwa) Zurawski. Victoria was educated in the Dracut school system, and was a graduate of Dracut High School. Prior to her retirement, Victoria worked for the US Department of Agriculture for over 20 years. In her spare time, Victoria enjoyed reading, as well as quilting and crocheting. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her family, whether it was camping with them, going to the beach, or simply visiting. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her two children, David Mello and his wife Wendy of Nashua, NH, and Kerry DiPersio and her husband Jay of Tyngsboro; three siblings, Betty Dufresne, her twin sister, of North Andover, Francy Watjus and her husband Gary of Stow, and Jackie “Zeke” Zurawski and his wife Pauline of Dracut; and three grandchildren, Joshua, Katelyn, and Nicole; as well as several nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 9 to 11 a.m. on THURSDAY, October 29th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. A celebration of life ceremony will take place in the funeral home directly following calling hours at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Victoria’s name c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 40 Buttrick Rd #B, Londonderry, NH 03053. For directions, or to leave an online condolence, story, or message, visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under “Dracut Funeral Home.”
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Suzanne Christian
LOWELL, MA- Suzanne I. (McArdle) Christian, 56, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, October 23, 2015. Born in Lowell on August 30, 1958, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Bernard F. and Jacqueline (Marcotte) McArdle. She was educated in the Lowell School System and was a gradute of Lowell High School. Prior to her retirement, Suzanne worked as the Head of Transportation at the Bedford VA for 37 years. In her spare time, Suzanne enjoyed working outside in her garden and listening to music. She was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and loved nothing more than spending time with, and being surrounded by her family. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her two sons, Scott B. Barrett, and Matthew D. Barrett and his wife Donna, all of Dracut; a sister, Betty Hammer and her husband Brian of New Boston, NH; three grandchildren, Isabella, Jack, and Wesley Barrett, as well as one on the way; her companion, Jim Carr of Boston; and her beloved dog, Cooper. She was predeceased by her brother, Butch McArdle. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on THURSDAY, October 29th from 4-7 p.m. at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Her funeral service will take place in the funeral home at 6:45 p.m. To leave an online condolence, story, or message, visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com, or find us on Facebook under “Dracut Funeral Home.”
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Daniel Fusconi
NASHUA, NH- Daniel A. Fusconi, 90, died peacefully, Monday, October 26, 2015 at Langdon Place in Nashua, NH. Dan was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Higgins) Fusconi and they were happily married for over 50 years. Dan was born in Lowell on June 10, 1925 as the son of the late Celeste ” Oscar” and Olga (Lenzi) Fusconi. He grew up in Lowell and was a graduate of Lowell High School with the class of 1942. Dan spent the majority of his working career as a Sales Engineer working for Menzel, a German Machinery Manufacturer. Dan was an all-around nice man, loved people, had a charismatic personality, a great sense of humor, and a very strong work ethic. He ultimately rose to Regional Sales Manager and lead the company in sales for many years. However Dan’s primary passion was singing and he excelled at it. He was a well known professional tenor in the Lowell/Southern NH area, and especially loved the opera. He played the leading role in many classic operas produced by the Lowell Opera Company and Boston Opera Company including La Traviata, La Boheme, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Rigoletto. The operas were done in concert style and his sales career allowed him the time to memorize and practice during his travels throughout the country and Europe.. Dan loved his family deeply and he will be missed greatly. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Mary Fusconi and John Harris of Merrimack, NH, Daniel Fusconi of Chelmsford, MA., and David Fusconi and Caitlin Hamer of Mattapoisett, MA; his sister Norma Frechette and her husband Richard of Pelham, NH; his three grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley Fusconi of Lowell, and Danielle Fusconi of Chelmsford; his best friend Jane LoCicero of Nashua; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Dolores Peddy. Dan’s family would especially like to thank the staff at Langdon Place including Hospice Care for their care and compassion over the last few weeks. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut on FRIDAY, October, 30th from 1 until 3 p.m. His funeral service will take place in the Funeral Home following calling hours at 3 p.m. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Patrick’s Church Restoration Fund, 282 Suffolk St. Lowell, Ma, 01854, Att: Fr. Dan Crahen.
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Robert J. Carolan 11/7/2015 Medford, MA / Watertown, MA / Dracut, MA
Robert J. Carolan passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning. He was 71. Born and raised in Watertown, he was the son of the late Patrick a native of Co. Mayo Ireland and the late Julia (Connearney) Carolan, a native of Lexington, MA. He served with the US Airforce during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. After his honorable discharge he graduated from Bentley College and enjoyed a long career as the controller with DCNE in Malden, until his retirement. Bob loved reading, travelling, history and spending time with family and friends. He was grateful for Visiting Angels of Chelmsford who helped care for him for over five years. The beloved husband of the late Eileen (Little) who passed away in 1993, he was a devoted father to Kellianne Pesina, Patricia Fraser and her husband Jared, all of Dracut. He was a loving grandfather to Julia Pesina and Autumn Fraser, both of Dracut. The dear brother of Joan M. Ryder of Framingham and the late Paul Carolan formerly of Georgia, he is also survived by his nieces, nephews and Cat, Buddy whom he adopted and raised when he was a kitten. His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Friday at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 – 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Robert’s name for Genitourinary Oncology Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development/Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168
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Patricia Lobas
LOWELL- Patricia Ann (McQuade) Lobas, 69, died peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Russell Robert Lobas with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Patricia was born in Lowell on January 17, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Frances (Durfee) McQuade. She was educated in the Lowell School System and attended Lowell High School as well as classes at Middlesex Community College. Patricia was employed by the Lowell School Department as a secretary for many years and she was most recently employed at the Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School. She was very active within her community, volunteering her time at the Lowell Association for the Blind, House of Hope, as well as being a Eucharistic minister at Lowell General Hospital. In her free time she enjoyed going to the gym, yard sale shopping, movies, and reading. Patricia was a member of the Elks Esq. #87. She loved to play Bingo and was always cooking for her family. She was the Red Sox #1 fan and enjoyed watching every game. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her loving family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three sons, Russell R. Lobas Jr. of Lowell, William J. Lobas and his wife Lisa of Amherst, NH, Andrew T. Lobas of Lowell; two grandchildren David R. and Ashley M Firore-Loabs; as well as many friends. Patricia was predeceased by her sister Donna Whiteside. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, on FRIDAY, Nov. 6th from 4 until 6 p.m. Her Funeral will be held from the Funeral Home on SATURDAY, Nov. 7th at 9 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Lowell. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford.
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Doris Hoffman
DRACUT- Doris G. (Daigle) Hoffman, 94, died peacefully at her daughters home on Saturday, November 7, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard R. Hoffman, until his passing in 1993. Born in Dracut on October 21, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Eli and Laura (Plamondon) Daigle. Doris attended Dracut High School and later worked as an Electronic Assembler at Sanders Associates for over 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed many years of boating with her husband on Lake Winnpesaukeei, traveling with her daughter and son in law, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sheila Bourgeois and her husband Raymond of Dracut; and her son in law Samuel D’Orto of Dracut; five grandchildren, Kimberlly Coppinger and her husband Patrick of Dracut, Mark Bourgeois and his wife Christine of Tyngsboro, Jondavid D’Orto and his companion Wendy Keller of Newbury, Keith Bourgeois and his wife Lisa of Dracut, Jeff D’Orto and his companion Vicky Michel of Dracut; 7 great grandchildren, Ellery, Payne, Sorrell, Reed, Samantha, Tristan and Jaclyn. She also leaves a very special niece and nephew, Mary and her husband Scott and Arthur and his wife Lynn. She was predeceased by her daughter Brenda J. D’Orto who passed away in 2008, and her four younger brothers, Henry, Arthur, Ernest, and Joe. . ARRANGEMENTS: At Doris’ request, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Friday, November 13th at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Tyngsboro. Burial will take place immediately following at Oakland Cemetery in Dracut. To leave an online condolence, story, or message, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under “Dracut Funeral Home.”
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Frances Perry
DRACUT- Frances L. (Keras) Perry, 82, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Hubert C. “Pete” Perry, whom she married on May 5, 1956. Born in Lowell on December 28, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Violia and Joseph Keras. Frances was educated in the Lowell school system and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Throughout the span of her career, Frances worked for a variety of companies, some of which include Alexander’s Supermarket, Hallisey Chevrolet, Raytheon, The IRS, and Microtouch. Frances was a beloved member of the community, and could be frequently found at various craft and church groups. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her family, especially when it came to traveling and celebrating the holidays. In addition to her husband, she is survived and will be deeply missed by her three children, John Perry of Hampton, NH, Paula Booze and her husband James of Dracut, and Stephen Perry and his wife Sandra of Dracut; and three grandchildren, Christopher Booze or Merrimack, NH, Timothy Booze of Dracut, and Kristin Perry of Dracut. Frances was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Perry. ARRANGEMENTS: At Frances’ request, calling hours will be held privately. Her Funeral Mass will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, November 13th in St. Rita’s Church, Lowell. Those who wish to attend may meet directly at the church. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frances’ name to The Lowell General Cancer Center, c/o https://www.lowellgeneral.org/about-us/ways-to-give/donate-online-now.
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Stanley Strykowski
DRACUT, MA – Stanley J. Strykowski Sr., 90, died peacefully Saturday, November 21, 2015 at his home, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to the late Claire J. (Sylvestre) Strykowski. Born in Lowell on May 13, 1925, Stanley was the son of the late Jan and Tekla (Szafran) Strykowski. He was educated in Lowell and a graduate of Lowell High School. Stanley served his country proudly as part of the US Navy during WWII until being honorably discharged at wars end. For 42 years, Stanley worked as a book binder at Courier Citizen. Stanley was a member of the Polish American Vets in Lowell, where he served on the honor guard, and then went on to serve as Sergeant of Arms for the State department PAV. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Lowell Seniors. He enjoyed traveling and site seeing and loved dancing, especially Polka Dancing, which was his favorite. Stanley is survived and will be deeply missed by his daughters, Donna Strykowski of Chelmsford and Karen Strykowski and her wife Traci of Dracut; 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Stanley and his siblings, Frank Strykowski, Sophie Winn and Stella Diamontopolous. The family would also like to thank all of the staff from Circle Home Hospice for the help and kindness they showed to the family during this difficult time. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. on FRIDAY November 27th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. His funeral will take place from the funeral home at 9 a.m. with her funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. on SATURDAY at Ste. Marguerite D’Youville/ St. Theresa’s Church in Dracut. Burial to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery.
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Pauline Carpenter
CONCORD, MA- Pauline M. (Phillips) Carpenter, 91, died peacefully, on Wednesday, November 25th at the Concord Healthcare Center in Concord, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late George D. Carpenter, with whom she spent 63 loving years of marriage until his passing in 2008. Born in Salem, MA on August 4, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Lillian (Brown) Phillips. Pauline was a graduate of Somerville High School, and then went on to spend the WWII years of her life as a welder in the Charlestown Navy Yard. After the war, she lovingly raised her family and worked as a Data Entry Operator until her retirement. Pauline is survived and will be deeply missed by her four children, George D. Carpenter, Jr. of CO, Joanne M. Wicks and her husband Walter of CT, Darlene Beard and her husband Gary of MD, and Paul Carpenter and his wife Krystyna of Tyngsboro, MA; 7 grandchildren, Alisa Champa, Joshua Carpenter, Amanda Kulaga, James Wicks, Carolyn Raupach, Cheryl Beard, and Jodi Martin; as well as 19 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her much beloved daughter, Cheryl Green. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 1 – 4 p.m. on TUESDAY the 1st of December at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, with her funeral service to be held at 3:30 p.m.
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Maria Koutrobis
LOWELL- Maria (Debelis) Koutrobis, 94, formerly of Dracut, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Heritage Skilled Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late George Koutrobis, who predeceased her in 1992. Maria was born in Nashua on January 2, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anastasia (Apostolopoulos) Debelis. Prior to her retirement, she owned and operated her own interior decorating company from her home for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting, and sewing. Above all her most cherished time was spent with her family, especially time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her great-great grandson. She is survived by her three children, Catherine DeFabio of Dracut, William Koutrobis of Lowell, and Ann Shanahan of Dracut; her sister Mamie Groenendal of Lowell. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. In addition to her husband, Maria was predeceased by her son Christos Koutrobis; her brothers Nick, Sam, Angelo, John, Ernie, and Charles, as well as her sister Judith. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2nd at The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 1160 Mammoth Road, Dracut, from 10 until 11 a.m. Her Funeral Service will follow in the Church at 11 a.m. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Donations may be made in Maria’s name to The Heritage Skilled Nursing, 841 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01854.
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Charles Abdinoor
BOSTON- Charles Abdinoor, 89, of Dracut, died peacefully, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Boston Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Bernice M. (Rowe) Abdinoor with whom he shared 66 loving and beautiful years of marriage. Charles was born in Lawrence on January 14, 1926, son of the late Michael and Selma (Hyick) Abdinoor. He was educated in the Lawrence School system and graduated from Lawrence High School. He proudly served his country during WWII. He was enlisted on July 19, 1944 in the United States Army within the 83rd Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged in June of 1946. Prior to his retirement, Charles was employed as a carpet installer for Sears and later work within his family business, Abdinoor Carpet Craft of Dracut. Most recently, in the summer of 2015, Charles was awarded the Legion of Honor for his honorable service in France and also received the European Theater Medal. He was a very proud member of the 83rd Infantry Division and was the lead organizer of annual reunions with other veterans of the same division. He was also the one to notice that the yearly reunions were diminishing with every year passing when thousands of veterans were dying daily. In a newspaper article written in 2005, Charles made it clear that he not only wanted the veterans to attend the gatherings, but he wanted later generations to come and connect history to their loved ones service. “They might pick up something that they didn’t learn just in general history class.” – Charles Abdinoor Charles faithfully visited the VA Clinic, attended weekly meetings, and volunteered where needed. In addition to his wife, he is survived and will be deeply missed by his three children, Michael Abdinoor, Steven Abdinoor, and Susan Doyle and her husband John all of Dracut; his grandchildren Joelle Johnson and her husband Stephen, Amy Doyle, and Michael and Stacy Abdinoor; and three great-grandchildren. He was the survivor of his seven siblings. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, THURSDAY, December 3rd from 4 until 6 p.m. All other services will be held privately.
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Doris Hoffman
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