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Louis Stavros Obituary
was founder of Auto Snack Catering,
and Mary Lou's Doughnut Shop in Lowell
MELBOURNE, Florida -- Louis Stavros, passed away unexpectedly on October 27th, at his home in Melbourne, FL. He lived in Lowell and Chelmsford, MA before retiring to Florida.
He was educated in Lowell schools. He was an artist and graduated from the Wagner School of Art in Boston. He was a prominent businessman in Lowell and the founder of Auto Snack Catering and Mary Lou's Doughnut Shop.
In the military, he served in Saipan and New Zealand, in the medical corp.
He leaves two children, Mrs. Mary Lou Kraemer of Florida, and Michael Stavros of Sacramento, CA; five grandchildren, Eric, Brian and April Kraemer of Florida, and Angelina and Lacey Stavros of CA. He also leaves three great-grandchildren. He leaves a sister, Virginia Kidder of Hampstead, NH, and brothers, Christopher and William Stavros, both of Maine and Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha (Marty), his sisters, Frances Makos of Westford, MA, and Ellen Pentedemos of Dracut, and a nephew, Douglas Stavros of Tewksbury, MA.
Services were held at St. Katherine Church in Florida and conducted by Father Demitri.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Stavros
Barbara Costas-Copp
December 3, 2010
Dear Mary Lou, Michael, Billy & Phyllis, Chris & Barbara, Virginia, (grandchildren & great-grandchildren)
Uncle Louie & my Aunt Marty were special to so many people. We cling to photos of them and remember their love for all of you. They shared a strong bond for each other and worked side by side.
All of our lives were made richer because they were here. Whether it's a painting from Uncle Louie or a hug from my Aunt Marty, we will always treasure everything they said and did.
From all of us in the Fedas, Geanoulis, Costas & Peters families, we send our love and share with all of you a lifetime of beautiful memories.
November 30, 2010
Dear Bill, Phyllis, Mary lou and Michael'
I was saddened to hear of the death of your brother and father. I met him a few times and he was always affable ,friendly, a loving father and bother. My prayers are with you. May his memory be eternal Chris Simorellis.
Scott & Deidre Volak
November 29, 2010
Billy and Phyllis we just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear of the passing of your brother. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 29, 2010
god bless. as a kid . my favorite thing was go you donut shop on chelsford st.
November 28, 2010
Billy, This is Terry Marzilli I purchased goods from Auto Snack for several years, I was sorry to here of your loss and find out that auto Snack has closed.I will let Marcia Cutulle know about the situation.
November 28, 2010
Dear Mary Lou and Michael,
I was saddened to read of your father's passing. I have such wonderful memories of Auto Snack on the way to kindergarten, and my first official job at Mary Lou's Donut Shop. My entire family sends their sympathies to you and your families. Your father was a truly wonderful man.
Gerry (Gendron) McSwiggin and family
DEBBIE LANDRY/BOLIO
November 28, 2010
BILL YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER ME MY NAME IS DEBBIE LANDRY I WORKED FOR YOU FOR YEARS.AT AUTO SNACK..IAM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS..
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