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Maria Behrakis
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt
DRACUT -- Maria (Stavropoulos) Behrakis, of Dracut, passed away Friday, July 4th, 2014, at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by her family.
Maria was born in Greece in 1933, a daughter of the late Demetra (Preketes) and Elias Stavropoulos. At the age of 17, she immigrated to the United States.
Early on, Maria worked at the Lowell textile mills, and subsequently at USCI Bard in Billerica. Her life was devoted to her family, and the highlight of the last 19 years was caring for her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed spending time at the seashore, the White Mountains of NH, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Maria loved this country and was very grateful to have lived her life here.
Maria leaves behind her three children, Alex Behrakis, Elias Behrakis and his wife, Pamela, and Peggy Behrakis and her husband, Gary Ambrosini, all of Dracut; five grandchildren, Tom and Kristen Behrakis; Nicholas, Sophia and Christian Ambrosini; brother, Peter Stavropoulos and his wife, Anna of Dunedin, FL; Sister Angelike Valeras and her husband, Christoforos of Lowell; and several wonderful nieces and nephews whom she loved so much.
Maria was predeceased by her sister, Stavroula (Stella), and brother-in-law, George Metilinos.
BEHRAKIS -- Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. TUESDAY, July 8th, at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, Massachusetts. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on WEDNESDAY, July 9th at 9 AM, followed by her funeral services at 10 AM in Transfiguartion Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. To leave an online condolence story or message, please visitwww.dracutfuneralhome.com.
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Alex & Family,
I found myself reading about Maria's passing in shock & disbelief. I never forgot, will never forget her givingness, her genuine belly laughter, the sparkle in her eye, her interesting stories, her enthusiasm for showing me how to make "real" Greek food and the limitless love she had for her family. Maria was Everything and always will be.
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for your loss.
Heli Kokk
March 25, 2015
There is not going to be another Maria. such a MANA such a YIA YIA. Her love for the poor the oppressed and the unjustly treated had no bounds.To know Maria is to have your heart enriched. Maria, for the little time Ana knew you ,you had touched her heart, she never forget you!! To lose you Maria,it is the ultimate FAIR WELL, but knowing that you are on the road that we'll all travel, gives us peace of mind. R.I.P Dearest Maria. We'll miss you. brother Peter & wife Ana
July 13, 2014
Sweet Maria, how you touched my heart the short time I had the privilege to know you. Rest in peace, dear lady.
Carol Fisher
July 8, 2014
We are so very sadden by your loss, Ya Ya will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Murphy
July 7, 2014
Alex and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her memory be eternal.
Lisa Panagopoulos
July 6, 2014
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