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John Stavros Obituary
AUBURN-John Stavros, 86, passed away Saturday, September 20th at home surrounded by his family.
John leaves his wife of 35 years, Wanda A. (Snavely) Stavros; two sons, Richard Stavros of Medford and David Stavros of Worcester; two daughters, Tina Freeman of Worcester and Elizabeth Lynch of Auburn; four stepchildren, Thomas and Robert Lamarche of Worcester, Richard Lamarche of Holden and Dianne Lorion of Charlton; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his first wife, Genevieve (Cosenza) Stavros in 1978, his son, John "Jack" Stavros, Jr. in 2007, his daughter, Mary Ann Lanning in 2007 and his stepson, Gary Lamarche in 1974.
John was born in Fall River the son of William and Zaharoula (Georgiou) Stavros. He graduated from Commerce High School. John joined the U.S. Marine Corp. and was a veteran of WW II. John owned and operated the White House Restaurant for 42 years retiring in 1989. He was a former member of the Webster Square Business Association, 100 Club and the National Restaurant Association.
A visiting period for John will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 am Wednesday, September 24th at CALLAHAN, FAY & CASWELL FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 am at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Care & Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.
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Tina
September 25, 2014
Hi Dad, I'm so glad that you are now at peace with Maryann and Jack. I will miss you. Love you forever.
Michael Robidoux
September 25, 2014
John , sorry to hear this you were a great Man!
My first job was the White House Restaurant .
You will be miss by many RIP
Patty Duquette
September 25, 2014
Wanda, Ricky and David, I am so very sorry for your loss. John was the best. May he rest in peace.
Patty (Odgren) Duquette
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
September 25, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
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Dawn and Larry Johnson, Sam and Evan Johnson
September 25, 2014
Rick and family, my sincerest condolences for your loss. May he now rest in peace.
Jay
September 25, 2014
Rick, Tina, David and Liz; I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Joan (Grimley) Weyburn
September 25, 2014
Rick:
So sorry re your dad. Didn't know him cry well but your entire family was always so kind to me.
Scott LaMarche
September 25, 2014
You will be missed deeply John, but never forgotten. You were so kind and good hearted. My prayers go out to Wanda and the family.
Tony Stavros
September 24, 2014
Ricky, Tina, David, Liz and Aunt Wanda
I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss kind and sweet Uncle John. We truly enjoyed those visits on their way back from Maryann's every spring.
Houston Bernard
September 23, 2014
My thoughts are with the Stavros family
Scott LaMarche
September 23, 2014
You will be missed deeply John, but never forgotten. You were so kind and good hearted. My prayers go out to Wanda and the family.
September 23, 2014
We love you gramp!!! Freeman Family
September 23, 2014
Dad I love you. Rest in peace. You will forever be remembered. David
September 22, 2014
Wanda & family: I would be with you if I could.....We loved John and enjoyed the times we had together. Thinking of you........GIN & JOHN
September 22, 2014
Rick:
So sorry re your dad. Didn't know him cry well but your entire family was always so kind to me.
Joan (Grimley) Weyburn
Missy Kurtz
September 22, 2014
Wanda, I'm so sorry to hear about John. He was a wonderful man. I know I will always remember the fun times we had when you visited with my Mom & Dad on your way back from Florida. You are in my Prayers.
Sincerely, Missy Kurtz
Randi Millman
September 22, 2014
My condolences Rick, to you and your family.
September 22, 2014
Rick, Tina, David and Liz; I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. Jay
September 22, 2014
Rick and family, my sincerest condolences for your loss. May he now rest in peace.
Dawn and Larry Johnson
Sam and Evan Johnson
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
September 22, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
george w giokas
September 22, 2014
ever lasting be his memory
Ron & DEB Sciascia
September 22, 2014
Tina and Mike I am very sorry for your loss.Do not say goodbye for on some bright sunny tomorrow you will meet again.May he RIP.
Patty Duquette
September 22, 2014
Wanda, Ricky and David, I am so very sorry for your loss. John was the best. May he rest in peace.
Patty (Odgren) Duquette
Michael Robidoux
September 21, 2014
John , sorry to hear this you were a great Man!
My first job was the White House Restaurant .
You will be miss by many RIP
Tina
September 21, 2014
Hi Dad, I'm so glad that you are now at peace with Maryann and Jack. I will miss you. Love you forever.
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