Photo courtesy of Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester
May 21, 1935 - Aug 14, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Marie for a short time when she helped us out at Hillside. Her quick wit and facial expressions had me doubled over in laughter. A wonderful lady!
Donna Grady
August 18, 2025 | Manchester, NH | Coworker
Marie was a treasure at Southside and we all loved her. She was always so thoughtful and kind but so very funny. Sending heartfelt condolences to her entire family.
Bobbi Neil
August 18, 2025 | Coworker
No matter how busy Marie was in the office, she always had time for the teachers that walked in. We all hear jokes that we soon forget, but Marie's jokes were so funny, they still stay with me. Marie was the friendliest and most down to earth secretary of them all. Rest in Peace MD
Alex Mavrogeorge
August 18, 2025
So very sorry to learn of Marie´s passing. She was one hot ticket. Always a cheerful and happy face behind her desk at Southside. She knew everything that happened in that building. I will always have fond memories of her. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
linda currier
August 18, 2025 | School
Deepest sympathy on the passing of a remarkable woman we were fortunate enough to know on several levels -- co-worker, neighbor, mother of babysitter and more. In her honor, we are having a Mass said at our church, St. Anthony of Padua, at 8 a.m. on September 3rd. We'll be thinking of her family on that day.
Jeanne Tancrede
August 18, 2025 | MANCHESTER, NH | Neighbor
There was no one like Marie. Her bubbly, personality and kindness were both two things that I remember the most about Marie As a fellow school secretary Marie always was an inspiration and helped me in more ways than she could ever know prayers are being sent to her family. Such a great loss But no that she is watching over all of you.
Patty Taylor
August 18, 2025 | Friend
A great lady who provided exemplary service for everyone in the Central and Southside Communities! She was known for her pervasive caring for all. We have all lost a Cherished Friend.
Bob Baines
August 18, 2025 | Manchester, NH | Friend
I knew all the Dashy girls but was more in contact with Marie and she married one of my classmates. Every five years when I was planning our class reunions she would call me to see who was coming and if she noticed someone I hadn´t heard from she would call them and convince them to come. I am sure she did this for her class reunions too. Rest in Peace my dear friend and you will be missed.
Beverly Young Loranger
August 18, 2025 | Friend
Mrs Dovas was a treasure, always greeting students with a smile and often a remark! She lived a remarkable life and will be dearly missed. Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Mark Ouellette
August 17, 2025 | New Fairfield, CT | Friend
Marie (Dashy) Dovas, 90, of Manchester, NH, died peacefully on August 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Manchester, NH, on May 21, 1935, she was the daughter of Michael and Wadiha (Khoury) Dashy. She was a lifelong resident of the Queen City.
Educated in the local school district, she graduated from Manchester Central High School, Class of 1953.
Marie retired from the Manchester School District, where she worked for thirty-one years as a secretary at Central High School and Southside Middle School.
She was a devoted wife for sixty-seven years to her loving husband, John. She was also a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who strongly believed in the importance of family connections. She was an excellent cook who loved preparing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, creating wonderful dishes for her family. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where she was a member of the Daughters of Penelope, Anagennesis Ladies Society, Tri-Ortho, and NOA Auxiliary.
Anyone who knew Marie loved her pleasant personality and quick wit. She could always be counted on to entertain family and friends with her remarks, making everyone around her laugh. She was well known in the school district community for her years of service, where she consistently went above and beyond for staff, students, and parents.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Evelyn Spacone, Josephine Folis, Loretta Shamie, and Helen Mastacouris.
Family members include her husband, John Dovas, a daughter, Kathryn Jaskolka, and her husband, John; a son, George, and his significant other, Rahmee Gerjes. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Erika Jaskolka Barnes and her husband, Curtis, of Deerfield, NH, and Nicholas Jaskolka of West Hills, California; as well as two great-grandchildren, Julia Barnes and Trevor Barnes, both of Deerfield, NH. Marie also leaves behind one sister, Lilly Ivos, of Tyngsboro, MA, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to VNA and all the wonderful caregivers who shared this journey with them, especially Holly Almeida and Melinda Silva.
Services: Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM.
Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Marie’s name be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir.
To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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