Patrice Merritt – McInnis
Beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend
Patrice Merritt-McInnis, 50, a member of a well known Greater Lowell family, died Monday evening, February 13th at her home surrounded by her family following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, July 5, 1961, the daughter of William F. Merritt of Lowell and the late Ethel P. (Powers) Merritt who died October 10, 2011, she attended Pelham schools and was a graduate of Pelham High School in the Class of 1979. She received an associate’s degree from City University in Seattle, WA
Before illness forced her to stop working, Patrice was a personal trainer and spinning instructor for the YMCA in Richmond, Virginia. In addition, she was a licensed real estate agent in Richmond and formerly a licensed agent in Massachusetts as well.
Always thinking of others, Patrice was a member of CASA, (Court appointed special advocates) which assisted children in need of help within the Richmond community.
An exercise enthusiast, Patrice was very health conscious and encouraged others to be healthy.
She loved listening and sharing music with others and spending as much time as she could with her family and friends.
Patrice was a sweet soul whose presence would light up a room. She was warm, kind and always happy to see you. She, like many, battled her illness with a grace and dignity which lifted those around her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Besides her father Bill, Patrice is survived by a daughter Meaghan McInnis of Richmond, VA; a son Garin McInnis of Lowell; a sister Pamela Nusbaum and her husband Theodore of Londonderry, NH; a brother John G. Merritt of Derry, NH; two nieces Abigail Nusbaum and Rebeccah Nusbaum; and a nephew Samuel Nusbaum; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins and dear friends.
She was also sister of the late William A. Merritt.
McINNIS – In Lowell, Feb. 13, 2012, at home, Patrice Merritt-McInnis, 50, of Lowell. Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 3 to 8 P.M. Friday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Saturday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH (Lower church) at 11 o’clock. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to The Celebration of Life, P.O. Box 7166, Lowell, MA 01853, or the Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01852, or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosencrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (www.pancan.org). E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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Janice M. Psoinos
Member of a well known Greater Lowell family
Janice M. (Nave) Psoinos, 80, of Tewksbury, a member of a well known Greater Lowell family, died peacefully Monday morning at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of the late Costas G. “Putt” Psoinos who died August 7, 2004.
Born in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lloyd and the late Blanche (Fulton) Nave, she was a graduate of Lancaster High School in Indiana.
Janice was very active with her church, The First Baptist Church of Tewksbury, where she was a 30 year member of the choir, active with the Faithful Workers group and a tireless volunteer with the Philathea Mission Group which made Lap Robes for patients at Tewksbury Hospital.
In addition, she was a former organist and member of the Daughters of the Nile and made quilts for patients at Shriner’s Hospital.
Among her personal interests, Janice enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, quilting and especially spending time and playing games with her grandchildren and her faithful dog Priscilla.
She is survived by two daughters Gloria Psoinos Davis and her husband Dwight of Andover and Kathy M. Psoinos and her partner Nancy Favreau of Andover; two sons George “Chuck” Psoinos and his wife Joan of Tewksbury and Michael C. Psoinos and his wife Carole of Andover; seven grandchildren Elizabeth Nance and her husband William and his daughter Catherine of Yakima, WA, Benjamin Davis, Jennifer Davis, Charles Michael Psoinos, Corey Psoinos, Leah Psoinos and Shane Psoinos; a sister Dorothy Keiffer of Huntington, IN; a brother Larry Nave and his wife Kate of Huntington, IN; a sister-in-law Irene Demoulas of Andover; and many nieces and nephews.
PSOINOS – In Tewksbury, MA, February 13, 2012, at her home, Janice M. (Nave) Psoinos, wife of the late Costas G. “Putt” Psoinos. Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday morning at THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TEWKSBURY, 1500 Andover St., Tewksbury, MA at 10 o’clock. Burial in the Westlawn II Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the First Baptist Church of Tewksbury, 1500 Andover St., Tewksbury, MA 01876 or the Merrimack Valley VNA Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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William “Bill” Karayianis
Mighty spirit, tender heart, abundant love
William “Bill” Karayianis, a resident of Lowell for 50 years, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2012 in the company of his family.
Born in Lewiston, Maine on April 30, 1919, he was the son of the late Kostas and the late Vasiliki (Christodoulos) Karayianis.
As the fourth of eight children Bill (and his sister Irene) learned to be peacemakers and negotiators of the family. He was known as the quiet and sensitive one who with his easy smile could always comfort and help those in need; a trait that lasted all of his 92 years.
He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1937 and worked in the shoe and fabric mills for a number of years and with his father operated a Popcorn trailer on Lewiston Common through the 1940’s and into the 1950’s.
He met his wife of 63 years, Amalea “Emily” Linardos, at the Old Orchard Pier and they were married in 1948. They started a family and a restaurant in the early 1950’s but moved to Lowell in 1962 where Bill worked for Peter Pan Drive In Restaurant and Pete’s on Bridge Street with his brother John. He later was hired by Demoulas Supermarkets and worked as a Manager and Receiver until his retirement.
Bill was an avid reader and could be seen at the library 2 or three times a week. He enjoyed playing cards (Hand and Foot) with his wife and friends and delighted in teaching his family how to play. Summers at Salisbury Beach were a special time for Bill for that was when his family spent the most time together.
Bill is survived by his wife Emily, his daughter Dr. Sharon Karayianis of Kailua Kona, Hawaii; his son Charles “Chuck” Karayianis of Andover, MA and his adored granddaughter Amelia Bayard Karayianis currently an AFS exchange student in Braga, Portugal, his sister Irene of Huntington, Beach, CA and brother Sayre of Washington, DC. He is predeceased by his brothers Veno and John and his sisters Alexandra, Helen and Penny.
KARAYIANIS –In Lowell, February 6, 2012, at his home, William “Bill” Karayianis, beloved husband of Amalea “Emily” (Linardos) Karayianis. Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 3 to 7 P.M. Thursday. His Funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Friday morning at 9 o’clock followed by a Funeral Service at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH at 10 o’clock. Burial at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Newburyport. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Fr. John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854 or the VNA of Middlesex East and Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Ave., Wakefield, MA 01880. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos
Retired civil servant
Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos of Dracut passed away on February 5, 2012 at the D’Youville Senior Care Facility in Lowell where she resided for the past four years.
Born in Lowell in 1921, she was the daughter of the late Vasilios and the late Anastasia Athanasopoulos.
She graduated from Lowell schools and spent her career working for the federal government. As a retiree, she enjoyed reading mysteries, vacationing with her family in Saco, Maine, and weekly shopping trips with her sisters. Rena was a member of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox in Lowell where she attended faithfully. For many years she participated in the Tuesday morning Ladies Philoptochos group with her best friend, Dorothy Xaros, doing community service projects such as knitting hats for newborns in the local hospitals.
Rena was predeceased by Aristides Coravos, her husband of 64 years. She is survived by three children: Timothy Coravos and his wife June, Stephen Coravos and his wife Maryann, and Martha Coravos, all of Dracut; six grandchildren (Thomas, Timothy Jr., Katrina, Anastasia, Christopher, and Michael Coravos); 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two sisters, Helen Sycovaris of Gilford, NH, and Martha Stafford of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
CORAVOS - In Lowell, February 5, 2012, at D’Youville Senior Care, Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos of Dracut, wife of the late Aristides Coravos. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday. Her funeral will take place from the funeral home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock followed by a Funeral Service at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 11 o'clock. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the D’Youville Senior Care Facility, 981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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