Romalda J. Vavra

Mrs. Romalda J. Vavra of Lowell, was waitress; 89 LOWELL Mrs. Romalda (Rachel) J. (Bishop) Vavra, a resident of Lowell, died Thursday, November 13th, in Lowell, aged 89 years. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Vavra, Sr. Born in Lowell on July 13th 1919, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Pienkos) Bishop. Prior to her retirement, she was a waitress at the famed Breakers Hotel in Miami Beach, FL, the former Dutch Tea Room in Lowell, and the former Skips Restaurant in Chelmsford. Her family, especially her grand-children, were the bright spots of her life. Rachel loved to go to the State Beach at Salisbury and Plum Island. Surviving her are three sons, and daughter-in-law, Edward and Esther Vavra of Dracut, Robert Vavra of N. Bay, FL, and George Vavra of Hampstead, NH; six grandchildren, Amy Greeley, Eric Vavra, Kristin Peterson, Christopher, Joshua, and Bethany Vavra; six great-grandchildren, Brittany Lessard, Kayley and Kelsea Vavra, Riley and Logan Peterson, and Catherine Vavra. She is also survived by her former daughters-in-law, Martha Leary and Katherine Vavra, numerous nieces and nephews. Rachel was the sister of the late Tony, William, Ralph, Sophie, Jenny, Laura, and Jane. Rachel's family wishes to thank the staff of the Town and Country for the care given to their mother. VAVRA Mrs. Romalda (Rachel) J. (Bishop) Vavra, a resident of Lowell, died November 13, 2008, in Lowell, aged 89 years. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Vavra, Sr. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, November 25th at St. Michael Church in Lowell at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com