Merrimack, New Hampshire
KOUTROUBAS, Elizabeth A. "Betty" Of Merrimack, NH and formerly of Quincy, MA died July 24, 2009. She was born in Braintree, MA daughter of Robert and Catherine Donnelly. Mrs. Koutroubas was predeceased by her son William J. Koutroubas of Lowell who died in 1999, and her great-grandson Nicholas Steeves of Hudson who died in 2003, and a brother John Donnelly. Members of her family include her husband of 60 years, William James Koutroubas of Merrimack, her son and daughter-in-law James and Gail Koutroubas of Hudson, son Peter Koutroubas of Antrim, daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Bob Denis of Nashua, son and daughter-in-law Paul and Kathy Koutroubas of Manchester, and daughter and son-in-law Angela and Mark Kazazian of Merrimack; twelve grandchildren, Alex Koutroubas, Robert Denis, Cynthia Koutroubas, Michael Denis, Basili Koutroubas, Christina Kazazian, Elizabeth Koutroubas, Catherine Kazazian, Andrew Koutroubas, Marena Koutroubas, Jeremy Koutroubas, and Annabelle Koutroubas; and two great-grandchildren James Steeves and Alena Scoggins, daughter in-law, Liza Koutroubas of Windham, NH, one brother, Robert Donnelly of Raleigh, NC, three sisters, Katherine Roberts of Boston, MA, Josephine Johnson of Dorchester, MA and Elaine Londergan of Hanover, MA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours are Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10:00am at St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, Nashua, NH. Burial will follow at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Elizabeth's memory to St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, 500 W. Hollis St. Nashua, NH 03062. For more information or to sign an online register book, go to rivetfuneralhome.com.
Dear Koutroubas Family,
You've been in our thoughts and prayers ever since we got the sad news.
Aunt Betty was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. As a child I just loved to spend time with her. I know how much she'll be missed.
Love to all.
Eileen Donnelly O'Neill & family
Eileen O'Neill
August 18, 2009 | Raleigh, NC
Dear ma you were the best mother a son could have asked for. You were always encouraging and made me feel like I could do what ever I wanted to as long as I tried. You told me you liked my shirt, or liked my haircut cause I looked so handsome. You made everyone whose life you touched better for having known you, no matter how long you knew them. I am glad I had the opportunity to say good bye to you with all of your other children. We are all going to be happy because it's all you ever...
Peter Koutroubas
August 08, 2009 | Antrim, NH
What a place special in my heart Betty has made and will be there for always! A lady who would grab my arm and never let me forget that she couldn't be late to the show on Tuesday! Front row was what she wanted. She would always leave a sparkle behind and that is what she will always be. I was happy to get to know Betty and learn a thing or two about family, love and just being happy with the little things! Forever will be miss and loved! A little glitter will make me smile forever! ...
August 03, 2009
Are there words to say what needs to be said, really? "I'm sorry for your loss" doesn't even begin to cover it. Betty was truly an angel among us. Some of us had more time with her than others, but we are all wishing we had more of it. Her presence could brighten the dimmest of days and warm the coldest of nights.
The hall is a little emptier with her gone. I will always cherish my memories of her.
Please know that my heart goes out to the entire Koutroubas family.
With...
Caitlin Dionne
July 30, 2009 | Nashua, NH
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rachel Gerrard
July 29, 2009 | Nashua, NH
My beautiful Mother..You are gone from here now and my heart is aching for you. I will never be the same and I just want to thank you Ma for all your lessons. I wish we had more time. Today we were supposed to be at Angels sitting on her porch watching the birds and looking at her beautiful flowers. I wish it would have been. You were a simple woman Ma but your wisdom was amazing. Your greatest lesson was love. Love of family. You always said all that mattered to you was your children and...
Catherine
July 29, 2009
Dear Koutroubas Sisters and family, I met you in Market Basket and shared a little moment in your time of grief. I found your mothers story here from the prayer you shared with me. She sounds like a great lady. I hope the song "If you could see me now" brings some comfort to your family. I am so sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy Hayes
Judy Hayes
July 28, 2009 | Webster, NH
On behalf of the Building Two staff, we will greatly miss Betty and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Betty brightened the days of many with her smile, warm touch and happy greetings each day. She now is a special Angel who will be watching over us. We will all continue to wear our bright, shiny colors in fond memory of her always.
Sally Krukonis
July 28, 2009 | Londonderry, NH
To all the family of the dearly departed Elizabeth A. Koutroubas,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a loving woman. Paul, I know you best ... the loving father you are speaks volumes about the loving mother your dear "Ma" was and will continue to be in your and others' lives. God rest her soul, and comfort all who loved and will miss her.
Stergios Spanos
July 27, 2009 | Concord
