Margaret M. Lenzi, R. N.
Our cherished Margaret, affectionately known as “Auntie Marg” to us and all who came in contact with her…
Margaret M. Lenzi, R.N., 93, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully Saturday January 25, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lowell, MA, July 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Bruno and the late Mary (Schiripo) Lenzi, she attended the Immaculate Conception Grammar School Class of 1945. Margaret was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1949, (also known as the “49ers”) and then St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1953. Later she received her bachelor’s degree from Salem State College.
Prior to her retirement, Margaret was with the Lowell Visiting Nurse’s for over 35 years and was also the Home Care Coordinator at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lowell for 25 years.
Margaret loved to travel with family and friends, especially to Seabrook, NH and Cape Cod, MA and Maine. In addition, she was an active alumna of Lowell High School and was very proud of her graduating Class, the 49ers, where many lifelong friends and relationships were started.
However, Auntie Marg’s great joy was when she was with her family, especially her beloved nieces and nephews. She always made any room she entered a better and more fun place to be. She will be dearly missed.
Margaret is survived by a sister-in-law Joan M. (Leahy) Lenzi of Lowell; three nephews Michael J. Lenzi and his wife Sandy of Dracut, Christopher J. Lenzi of Tyngsboro and Albert F. Lenzi, Jr. of Troy, NY; a niece Jo-Ann Lenzi of Tyngsboro; her aunt Dorothy Potvin of Dracut; 15 grand nieces and nephews; 15 great grand nieces and nephews; several dear cousins Elaine, Linda, John and Donna; and her dear friend, the late Dottie Gaumont. Margaret and Dottie could be found at the Tavern at Lenzi’s on Friday nights.
She was the sister of the late Albert “Al” Lenzi and the late John Lenzi and the longtime companion of the late Walter F. Polak.
The Lenzi family would also like to thank the staff on the 4th floor of Lowell General Hospital for their outstanding care, concern and compassion for Auntie Marg.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Friday morning February 7, 2025, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in LOWELL at 10:30 A.M. (Please meet at Church). Burial will be private for the family. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Immaculate School Endowment, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.
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Avra K. Skrekas
Retired Founder and Co-Owner of Avra's Insurance Agency
Avra Skrekas, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully at her home on January 22, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born in Lowell, MA on February 3, 1928, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Demetra (Stavroulias) Kanavos.
Avra is survived by her beloved daughter, Georgia Skrekas, who devotedly cared for her in her later years. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George Skrekas, and her daughter, Deborah Victoria Skrekas.
A proud graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1945 and Bradshaw Business School, Avra pursued further education by taking business courses at Boston University.
She began her professional journey in the insurance industry at the young age of 18, under the mentorship of Mr. Charles Slowey in Lowell. Together with her husband, George, she later founded and ran Avra’s Insurance Agency in Lowell for over 50 successful years, leaving a legacy of service and dedication.
Avra was a devoted member of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell and an active member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society, embodying her deep commitment to faith and community.
Her passion for helping others extended far beyond her professional life. Avra previously served as president of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and was actively involved with the March of Dimes and the Reading Is Fundamental organizations. She also found great joy in working with children in the Lowell public schools, making a lasting impact on young lives.
Avra’s warm heart and generous spirit will be missed by her family, including her brother Nicholas Kanavos and his wife Joyce, her sister Florence Bagley and her husband John, and her sister-in-law Barbara Kanavos. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will forever cherish her memory.
She was predeceased by her brothers Theodore Kanavos and his wife Jean, and John Kanavos.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday morning January 29, 2025, at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way in Lowell from 10 to 11:00 A.M. followed by her Funeral Service in the Church at 11:00 o’clock. Her burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in No. Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfunerallhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Avra’s memory to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell, MA, honoring her lifelong devotion to her faith and community. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.
May her memory be eternal.
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Gail R. Byam
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt;
Gail R. (Totton) Byam, 78, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 14, 2025.
She was the loving wife for over 44 years of Steven A. Byam, who survives her.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, July 24, 1946, to the late Herbert and the late Rita (Evans) Wilkinson, Gail attended Lowell schools and graduated from Lowell High School.
Gail worked at Wang Laboratories in Lowell for over 22 years before earning a nursing assistant certificate. She went on to work at Tewksbury State Hospital for 15 years in the Aid’s s unit there.
In her spare time, Gail enjoyed time with her family, going on long drives, and being at the beach or at her time-share in Aruba.
Some of Gail's hobbies included; family time, hiking, and making crafts.
Besides her husband Steven, Gail is survived by a son, Gregg T. Byam and his wife Kelley of Dracut, MA; four grandchildren, Sarah Abdulla, Lauren Byam, Charis Carroll, and Zachary Byam; two brothers, Vernon Totton and his wife Susan of Dracut, MA, and Tommy Totton of Lowell, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
Gail was the mother of the late Kirk C. Byam and the grandmother of the late Michael “Mikey” Carroll.
Friends may call for a Memorial Visitation at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:15 A.M. with a Memorial Service to follow in the funeral home at 11:30 A.M. Burial will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, https://conquer.org/donate. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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Martin R. Convery, Sr.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend;
Martin R. Convery, Sr., 77, of Nashua, NH, but formerly of Lowell, died Friday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband for over 55 years of Judith A. (Sweatt) Convery, who survives him.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, June 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick J. and the late Catherine A. (Bell) Convery.
Prior to his retirement, Martin was a Quality Control Manager for Teradyne Corp. in Nashua, NH where he worked for over 25 years. He proudly served in the United States Army for 6 years earning honors for sharp shooting and marine hull repair.
Among his several interests, he enjoyed carpentry, mechanics and a good joke.
Besides his wife, Martin is survived by a daughter, Cheryl A. Convery of Nashua, NH; two sons, Scott M. Convery and his wife Erin of Nashua, NH and Nicholas Convery and his partner Katie Kenney of Norwood, MA; a daughter-in-law, Mary McConnell of Georgetown, SC; five grandchildren, Samantha and Andrew Convery, Dalton McConnell, Anna and Nicholas Enslin; 3 brothers, David Convery, Robert Convery and his wife Wendy, and James Convery; 4 sisters, Phyllis Gangi, Joyce Maguire, Junie Beland and her husband Don, and Barbara Convery; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Martin R. Convery, Jr. and brother of the late Frederick and Joseph Convery, Catherine Bogush and Virginia Wade.
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Thursday January 16, 2024, from 4 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Committal Prayers on Friday at St. Patrick Cemetery Chapel at 11:30 A.M. (Please Meet at Cemetery). E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Clear Path For Veterans New England www.clearpathne.org. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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