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Anna D'Elia Obituary
Anna leaves to mourn her passing, Frank, her devoted husband of 45 years; daughters: Andrea wife of Tony McGowan of Lighthouse Point, FL, and Elaine D'Elia of Shrewsbury; her son, Paul F. and his wife Kim D'Elia of Charlton; three granddaughters: Stephanie and Maria McGowan and Sophia Morano; a brother, Thomas and his wife, Patricia Lekas of Fairport, NY; and her sister, Katherine, wife of Peter Capsalis of Worcester; her mother-in-law, Yolanda D'Elia; a sister-in-law, Dolores Penny; brothers-in-law, Richard and his wife Nancy D'Elia and Robert D'Elia; cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Constantine and Helen (Gikas) Lekas on November 8th, 1937 and was raised in Fitchburg. Anna retired from Shrewsbury High School where she had worked in the guidance department. She was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and its Ladies Philoptochos and was extremely proud of her heritage. She was a selfless, dedicated, vibrant and spirited woman whose laughter and zest for life were contagious. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Anna enjoyed baking, cooking and entertaining family and friends; and dedicated her life to the well-being and care of her family.
The funeral is Monday, October 20th, from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, October 19th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anna's memory may be made to the Ladies Philoptochos c/o St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609 The family expresses deepest gratitude to the ICU staff for the care Anna received and thoughtful kindness extended to all her family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna D'Elia
Donna Polechronis
October 19, 2008
Dear Frank,Andrea,Elaine,Paul, and families,
There are no words to express the loss of such a beautiful, vivacious person that was so full of life as Anna was. The stories that we could all tell are endless and will keep her memory alive in all of our hearts always! May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of fun times together as you celebrate a life well lived. She will be missed by us all!
Love , The Polechronis Family
Ann Meservey
October 18, 2008
Andrea, Elaine & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories of your wonderful mother! God Bless.
Gary Noroian
October 18, 2008
I was a student at Shrewsbury High in the 1980's and knew her from there. We would always talk about food, as she knew I was Armenian. I knew her as a warm, fun person. My condolences to your family.
Kathy,Olga & Eleni Ganias
October 18, 2008
May her beauty live on
in your loving memories,
and the comfort of family
and friends give you strength,
for today and the days to come.
We are So Sorry For Your Loss,
You Have Our Deepest Sympathy!
Marilyn Drapos
October 18, 2008
Dear Frank, Andrea, Elaine & Paul No words can express to you how sad Arthur & I are over the loss of Anna. She was a woman who was all heart and loved everyone. We are so sad that we can't be with all of you at this sad time.
With Love,
Marilyn & Arthur
Angela Penny
October 18, 2008
You are all in my thoughts.. Auntie Anna was the most vibrant and funny woman..and when she hugged you.. it was from her heart.
All of our Love,
Angela & Dominic
Irene Kyriazis
October 18, 2008
Dear Frank and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Words cannot express how I will miss Anna. We go back many years.
We shared good and some sad times together with Kathy and all of the other girls back home. I wish I could be there to say our final goodbye, until we meet again. Just remember she has gone to a better place.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this time and in the days ahead.
My love to all of you, Irene
Irene, Chris, Nick and Kim Kyriazis
Caroline Current
October 18, 2008
Anna was truly one of the most loving, giving women that I was blessed to have known. I grew up having sleepovers with her daughter Elaine in her warm, caring home. I remember her tickling and laughing with us. My love and prayers are with the D'Elia family...I feel fortunate that I can say I loved Anna and she will forever have touched my life.
Jim & Dora Stevens
October 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the D"ELIA & Lekas families, our thoughts are with you.
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