Andrea Natsios

Formerly of Lowell;

Andrea Natsios, 74, of Waltham passed away unexpectedly on July 21st, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with her sister by her side.

Born to the late George and Bessie (Eliopoulos) Natsios on February 13, 1950, she grew up in Lowell, Massachusetts.  Throughout her youth, Andrea’s family instilled in her a strong work ethic, love for her Greek heritage, and the value of family.

Andrea excelled academically and was the top ranking student at the Hellenic American School, Moody Junior High School, and Lowell High School.  Following her graduation from Lowell High School, Andrea graduated from Brandeis University and received her Masters Degree at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work.  After working as a social worker for four years, she decided to pursue a law degree at Suffolk University.  Andrea had a successful law practice and practiced law for thirty seven years.

Outside of her career, Andrea engaged in an eclectic range of hobbies and interests.  She was an avid traveler and loved experiencing Europe and the United States.  Andrea also enjoyed antiquing and bicycling.  At the age of ten, she attended a field trip at the Harvard Museum of Natural History and saw glass flowers.  Thereafter, she developed a lifelong penchant for glass.  Andrea had an impressive  paperweight collection.  Prior to her passing, she was serving as the president of the New England Paperweight Collectors Association.

She was a devoted and loving partner to William Chalifoux of Boston.  In addition to Will, she is survived by her dear sister and brother-in-law Elaine and George Patsourakos of Billerica, MA.  She was also the loyal aunt to Catherine and her husband, Salvatore LaRosa of Hudson, MA, and Juliana and her husband, Matthew Jarvis of Burlington, MA.  Andrea was a doting great aunt to Joseph and Ava LaRosa and Nicholas, Christopher, and Eliana Jarvis and adored watching them grow up.  She delighted in hearing about their everyday antics and was incredibly proud of each of them.  Andrea is also survived by many cousins, extended family members and friends.

Andrea had a sharp eye for detail, knack for organization, and vibrant personality.  She was encouraging to her loved ones and was also adept at doling out advice to those around her.  Andrea could be spirited in conversation, especially when it pertained to current events or a great antique find on one of her visits to Brimfield.  Above all else, Andrea cherished her family and loved ones.   We will all miss her exuberant presence in our lives!

Andrea's family would like to thank the phenomenal staff of Brigham and Women's Hospital Neuroscience ICU for their expertise and compassionate care for Andrea.

Relatives and friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Wednesday July 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Her Funeral Service will be held at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH HOLY TRINITY in Lowell, MA, on Thursday August 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Westlawn Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Donations in Andrea’s memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis Street, Lowell, MA  01854, or the Wounded Warriors Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Affifi S. (Syrio) Mulkigian
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt;

Affifi S. (Syrio) Mulkigian, 83, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday July 19, 2024, while in the loving care of her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Garabed Mulkigian.

Born in Caete, Brazil, May 10, 1941, the daughter of the late Elias M. and the late Cacilda (Lima) Syrio, she was one of eleven children.

While in Brazil, she received her degree in Physical Education.  Prior to her retirement, Affifi worked as a teacher in Brazil and in Lowell, and was a social worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Department of Children and Families for over 25 years. Affifi’s passion helped hundreds of children over the years, and many kept in touch with her well into adulthood.

Active in the City, she helped start the Brazilian Catholic Community in Lowell, and was an avid cook, blending food from Brazil, Lebanon, Italy, and Armenia.

While Affifi was passionate about all sports, she especially loved supporting both the US and Brazilian national soccer teams, and always brought up the life story of her favorite player, Pele. 

Affifi’s spirit and zest for life were apparent in everything that she did. She was a fashion consultant, home decorator, nurse, chef and therapist for everyone who knew her, and there was always room for more love in her heart.

Affifi is survived by a son: Gary Mulkigian and his wife Brittanie of Exeter, New Hampshire; a daughter Linda S. Kelly of Leominster, MA; six grandchildren that she loved and adored; Madison, Alexander, and Mikayla Mulkigian, Nicole, Caroline, and Stephanie Kelly; four sisters Carmina L. Syrio, Mary S. Spies, Labib L. Syrio and Narriman S. Melo all of Brazil; a brother Roberto L. Syrio of Brazil; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by Elias, Ruy L., Tanios L., William V., and Carlos A. Syrio.

Friends may call for her Memorial Visitation on Monday July 29, 2024, at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Her Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at the HOLY FAMILY PARISH in Lowell, MA, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (Please Meet at Church). Burial will be held privately for the family at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harborside Hospice, LLC.  https://www.harborsidehospicellc.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Charles E. “Chuck” Carney
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather

Charles E. "Chuck" Carney, age 82, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away in the presence of family on Friday July 12, 2024, at Vantage Health and Rehab in Chelmsford after a recent stroke. A proud lifelong Lowellian from the Swede Village neighborhood, Chuck was born on April 10, 1942, the eldest child of Charles E. and Catherine M. (Penney) Carney. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduated from Keith Academy in 1960. He went on to attend Fitchburg State College.

Chuck leaves behind his wife of 62 years, M. Sheila (McFadden) Carney, of Lowell. Besides his wife, he leaves behind three children, sons: Michael S. Carney and partner Jennifer Deasy of Sunapee, NH and Sean Carney and wife Laurie (Milinazzo) of Dracut; and a daughter Erin (Carney) Parisi and husband Carl of Chelmsford; a dedicated son-in-law David A. Bernardini of Lowell; one brother Thomas F. Carney of NH; two sisters-in-law, Joanne and her husband Richard Tellier of Pelham, NH, and Kellie and Scott McClory of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a brother-in-law Paul and Kim McFadden of Lowell.  He was the loving and supportive "Gramp" to six wonderful grandchildren whom he adored; Kerrin, Shaila, Patrick, and Robert Carney, Nate and Seth Parisi. He also leaves behind a very dear cousin in Kathy Walsh of NH and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter Colleen (Carney) Bernardini who passed away in 2023.

Chuck always put others first and cherished spending time with his family. Many people often share stories of how he had helped them in their careers, or life in general. His witty sense of humor was well-known. Chuck was also a master in the kitchen. He would disappear to his "kitchen" in the basement to prepare homemade recipes passed down through the generations to share with this family. He was a former Pop Warner football coach, Scout Master of Cub Scout pack 36, Cosgrove Street Block Party planner, member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Lowell Planning Board, as well as lead organizer of the Emerald Isle Golf Classic which supported the Wider Horizons project of Ireland. He was an avid New England sports fan and proud of his dual U.S. and Irish citizenships. Chuck traveled widely and loved to share stories of the countries he visited, including the generous people he met and the ethnic food he enjoyed.

Chuck achieved much in his professional career through hard work and perseverance, along with a little bit of luck.  His most recent professional position was as the Director of Parking Operations with the City of Lowell. Prior to that, he held managerial positions at companies including Raytheon, Digital Corporation, Applicon, and then eventually working his way up to become President and CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Davox Corporation in Westford, MA.

Relatives and friends may attend his Memorial Visitation on Thursday July 18, 2024, at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 5 to 7 P.M. His burial services will be held privately for the family. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to: AOH/LAOH Scholarship Fund, c/o Donna Salyards – Secretary 57 Sherman Street, North Chelmsford, MA 01863. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768

John J. “Jack” Scott, Jr.
Beloved father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and uncle;

John J. “Jack” Scott, Jr., 83, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA.

He was the beloved husband of the late Paula (L’Heureux) Scott, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in Lowell, MA, June 28, 1941, the son of the late John J. and the late Dorothy (Lefebvre) Scott, he attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the class of 1959.

John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Prior to his retirement, John worked for 35 years in several positions for Mass Electric (now National Grid), starting as a Lineman and ending his career in the field engineering department. He was a longtime member and former Treasurer of IBEW Local 326.

Among his many interests, John enjoyed Irish dancing and traveling with his wife and family. He especially loved being with his children and grandchildren. John was also a longtime member of the former Billerica Irish-American Social Club.

John is survived by a daughter, Christine P. Hamilton and her husband Bruce of Hampstead, NH; two sons, Michael J. Scott and his wife Susan Snow of Arlington, MA, and Kevin P. Scott and his wife Kathleen of Lowell, MA; eight grandchildren, Jack, Kevin, Timothy, Sean, and Seamus Scott, Meaghan and Mikaela Hamilton, and William Birmingham and his wife Deanna Christiansen; a sister-in-law, Phyllis C. Scott of Dracut, MA; a brother-in-law, Marc L’Heureux and his wife Mary of Manchester Township, NJ; and three nieces and nephews, Tracy, Marc, and Aime.

He was the brother of the late Leonard W. Scott and the late Kevin F. Scott.

The Scott family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff at The Arbors in Dracut for the care, concern and compassion for their father during his time there.

Friends may call on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. His Funeral Mass will be held at ST. RITA CHURCH in LOWELL, MA, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Massachusetts General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) Unit at Giving.MassGeneral.org/FTDUnit. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.