
Peter J. Rich Beloved father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend;
Peter J. Rich, 24, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 12, 2024. Born in Lowell, MA, November 17, 1999, the son of Thomas F. Rich and Jaime-Lyn Norton of Lowell, MA, he received his education through the Lowell School system.
Peter worked as a Technician for Jiffy Lube in Bedford, MA.
Amongst his many interests, Peter enjoyed hanging with friends, playing the PS4, and living life to the fullest and chasing an adrenaline rush.
Besides for his parents, Peter is survived by a son: Dylan Rich and five brothers Thomas F. Rich, Jr. of Milford, NH, Daelon Rich U.S. Air Force of Hanscom AFB, MA , Nikolas Rich of Lowell, MA, Felix Miranda of Lowell, MA, and Victor Miranda of Lowell, MA; he is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as his five best friends, Devin Ruiz, Joey Rich, Jeremiah Breton, Gregory Houle and Emanuel Perez, as well as one favorite Aunt Sabrina King.
He was the brother of the late Dylan M. Rich who predeceased him in 2003.
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell on Tuesday March 19, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the O'Donnell Funeral Home. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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Anna B. Tavoularis Beloved mother and grandmother
Anna (Bavelas) Tavoularis, 98, formerly of Lowell, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Rye, NH. Her beloved husband of 63 years, Nicholas, died in 2011. She was also predeceased by her dear son, John, and her brother Andrew. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Lalos and her husband James of Portsmouth, NH, and Aphrodite Zezas and her husband Spero of Buffalo, WY, daughter-in-law Ann (Donnelly) Tavoularis of Littleton, MA, grandchildren, Nicholas Tavoularis of Littleton, MA, Christina (Tavoularis) Breen and her husband Robert of New York City, Christopher Lalos of Portland, ME, Victor and Katerin Zezas of Buffalo, WY and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Elizabeth Tavoularis of Chelmsford, MA.
Born in Bennington, NH, she moved to Lowell in 1947 when she married. She was a gracious, lovely woman, a proud and loving mother and grandmother, devoted to her family and friends. Anna touched many lives.
Friends and family are invited to her Funeral Service which will take place Saturday morning March 9th at 11:30 a.m. at the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854. There are no calling hours. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Kindly omit flowers. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Transfiguration Church. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.
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Jerrold M. Young Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle;
Jerrold M. Young, 78, recently of Nashua, New Hampshire, and formerly of Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024, at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. Born in Chelsea, MA, February 12, 1946, he was the son of the late Otis and the late Mary Ellen (Henderson) Young.
Jerrold proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Prior to his retirement, he worked in the transportation industry driving trucks.
Amongst his many interests, Jerry loved spending time with his grandchildren, camping, watching wrestling, and to play Poker.
He is survived by a daughter Belinda P. Kelly of Nashua, NH; five grandchildren Meagan C. Kelly of Andover, MA, and Robert C. Kelly of Jamaica Plain, MA; Brianna K. Kelly and Elizabeth A. Kelly of Haverhill, MA, and David M. Kelly of Woburn, MA; three sisters Lucille O’Connor, Mary Burges, and Bonnie Leuci; a brother George Morani and his wife Diane; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Celebration of Life on Thursday March 14, 2024, from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the AMERICAN LEGION,90 Groton, Rd in North Chelmsford, MA, 01863. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers those wishing to do so may make contributions in his memory to the Premier Rehab and Health Care Activity Fund, 55 Harris, Rd. Nashua, NH, 03062. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.
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Frances G. (Rigs) Pappas, R.N. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt
Frances G. (Rigs) Pappas, R.N., 98, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday February 26, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA after a brief illness.
She was the loving wife of the late Leonidas Pappas.
Born in Lowell, MA, November 25, 1925, the daughter of the late George and the late Evelyn (Manteas) Rigs, she attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School.
She then went on to attend St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, and later the New York Polyclinic Medical School.
Prior to her retirement, Frances worked as a Registered Nurse and the Chief operation room supervisor at Nashua Memorial for 12 years. Most recently, she was at Tewksbury Hospital for 18 years.
In addition, Frances was also the owner and operator of the McKinnis Nursing home in Nashua, New Hampshire.
A long time member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Transfiguration Church, she was a Life Member of the Mass Nurses Association, she was also a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses.
Amongst her many enjoyments, Frances had a great love for animals and was an avid walker and reader. She also volunteered in the kitchen at the Middlesex Shelter for 22 years.'
Frances is survived by three sons: Leonidas Pappas Jr. of Lowell, MA, Paul Pappas of Windham, NH, and Stephen Pappas and his wife Stephanie of Nashua, NH; two grandchildren Melissa Pappas and Nicole (Pappas) Ayotte and her husband Lee; a sister Angie Rigs of Lowell, MA; a sister-in-law Alexandra Rizos of Hollis, NH, and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Michael Rigs and the late Reverand Peter Rizos.
All Services were held privately for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to, may make contributions in her memory to the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA, 01854 or St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 44 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA, 01851. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.
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