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1923
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2020
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Anne Timbas Obituary
Anne Timbas died peacefully on May 30, 2020. Born Anna Goumalatsos on January 9, 1923 in Mytilinii, Samos, Greece to James Goumalatsos and Maroudio (Bambakas) Goumalatsos. At the age of seven, Anne joined her mother and two brothers, Constintine and Michael, in a journey through the Strait of Gibraltar and across the Atlantic ocean to America. Immigrating through Ellis Island, they reunited with her father and lived for a short while in Brooklyn, NYC.
After her father died tragically, Anne and her family moved to Dover, NH where she made many friends and flourished in the Greek community. She left school at the age of 15 to help support her family as a bookkeeper, later earning her GED and furthering her education with accounting classes.
Though she received multiple proposals of marriage before the age of 28, it was not until she met Lazarus (Larry) Timbas of Manchester at a dance and famously gave him her phone number written in red lipstick on a scrap of paper that she took any of them seriously. Larry called, and the rest, as they say, was history. Married on September 16, 1951, Anne and Larry, had two sons, Billy and Jamie. They lived for many years on Green Street and later on Hubbard Street in Manchester, devoted to one another for 62 years of marriage.
Anne was an avid bowler, card player, and baker; and she loved nothing more than spending time with friends and family in service of her Greek Orthodox community. On Tuesday mornings she attended "workshop" in the basement of St. George's, crafting and trading secrets with her girlfriends. She was a member of many church organizations, and year after year she volunteered at the church's Glendi celebration, baking Greek pastries and running the "cherry tree" booth. For years, Anne also worked at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, the same facility where she lived out her own twilight years.
Anne is survived by two sons, Billy and Jamie Timbas, two daughters-in-law, Gail and Kimberly Timbas; six grandchildren, Jeffrey (w. Leiden), Karlee, Kaitlin (h. Brad), Alexandra, Dominic, and Dante; and three great-grandchildren, Isabella, Olivia, and Elec. She will also be remembered warmly by many family members, nieces and nephews, as well as many generations of godchildren whom she dearly loved as if they were her own.
Many thanks and love goes out to all of the dedicated staff at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home who give many hours of undying service taking care of residents like our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. You bring smiles to all every day. The Timbas Family will never forget you.
Initial private ceremony. Celebration of her life will take place at a later time.
"Life has been a journey." - Anne Timbas
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Memories and Condolences
for Anne Timbas
Bill Theodosopoulos
November 30, 2020
Bill and Jamie... I will never forget your Mom. Your parents always struck me as having character and class; I really enjoyed their company. Your folks, my parents, all their mutual friends, that whole "gang", left an indelible impression on me that will last a lifetime. Could we have possibly has better role models? Unlikely. My deepest sympathy over your loss. They were all, truly, the greatest generation! ! Bill and Charlene Theodosopoulos
Melanie Perrachon
June 11, 2020
Billy, Gail and the Timabas family, I saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember the last time I was at the Glendi, I had a nice talk with your Mom. I am deeply sorry for your loss, may you take comfort in knowing that you have another angel watching over you. My sincere condolences. Melanie T. Perrachon
Cindy Bannon
June 7, 2020
Jamie and Billy,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We have so many great memories from Green St. as we were growing up. She was a wonderful mother and friend.
Mary Pierce, Mark and Paula Pierce, Cindy and Joe Bannon
Nancy Plastiras Rousseau
June 7, 2020
Billy, I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful and caring lady. She will be forever in your heart.
Gregory J Barrett
June 4, 2020
Jamie,
Sorry to hear of moms passing. Stories of that generation passing thru Ellis Island always give me a visual as if it were happening now. As we Irish say: May the Road Rise To Meet her and Until You Meet Again God Hold Her in the Palm of His Hand
Nick Kotekas
June 4, 2020
Billy & Jamie My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Your mom gave you the love that lives in Your hearts. I have always known the both of you to be kind and wonderful friends. GOD has now welcomed your mom.
bob walters
June 4, 2020
Bill and Jamie, My condolences on the loss of your mother
Maria & Sophia Dongas
June 4, 2020
Bill,Gail, Jamie, Kim and the rest of the family, when I think of your mom the one word that comes to mind is elegant. She was elegant in her stature, elegant in her speech and elegant in her compassion. She was such an presence in our Cathedral Family. So glad we all got to be part of her life's journey. May God rest her sweet, gentle soul with the righteous. May our good Lord, grant to all of you comfort and peace during these difficult days ahead. With our heartfelt sympathy & friendship xo
Karlene Kirouac Bergeron
June 4, 2020
Jamie, my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. May she rest in peace.
Tim Giotas
June 3, 2020
Billy and Jamie, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Having lost my mother a month ago, I know the loss you are feeling. May God bless your families and may her memory be eternal.
Maureen LaFleur Richardson
June 3, 2020
Jamie and Billy-So sorry for your loss! May her memory be eternal. Your parents raised two wonderful children, and their legacy of love and generosity lives on through you and your children.
Zoe Cacavas
June 3, 2020
Billy and Gail, Jaime and Kimberly, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so kind, caring, and sweet to me growing up in the church. Such a beautiful woman. Condolences to the whole family.
Pamela Diamantis
June 3, 2020
Jamie and Billy, may you and your families be comforted in this time of loss. Wishing her life everlasting.
natalie kobashar call
June 3, 2020
Our deepest sympathies Jamie, Billy and family. May Her Memory be Eternal!!
Ed Wade
June 3, 2020
Jamie and Billy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your mother and father were wonderful people and great parents to both of you. May her memory be eternal. Cyndi and Ed Wade
jean vallee
June 3, 2020
My sincerest condolences to you Jamie and Billie. I knew your mother well. Whenever I would go to the house to do maintenance work, her and I got along well. I used to go to Glendi, but I would not see her there, we missed each other. From a French Catholic to the Greek community I bid her farewell. And Billie it was a strange turn of events seeing you at my store(which has since closed down due to this virus). May God bless her and protect her and your family and grandchildren.
Dennis Lafond
June 3, 2020
Dear Billy, Gail and family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn this difficult loss of your MOM during such challenging times. Our sincere sympathy, Dennis & Celeste Lafond
Meletios Christy
June 3, 2020
I was thinking how similar your family is to mine. Both our parents were Greek, our mothers were the same age and they had two sons. Although we didn't grow up in the same neighborhood, I know we had the same great family upbringing from excellent parents. Those are the memories you need to reflect on especially during this time. "May her memory be eternal".
Chuck Koustas
June 3, 2020
Bill and Jamie , my love to both of you during this difficult time . She was a sweet and caring mother and had fond memories of her growing up together. May God Bless her with Eternal Rest - Chuck Koustas
Hugh &Joyce Austin
June 3, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Greg G
June 3, 2020
Billy, Condolences to you and your family.
Doreen
June 3, 2020
My thoughts go out to Jamie and Kim. From reading about your Mom, I see where Jamie got his charm. It is so hard to lose a parent. I am sure you have many wonderful memories that will help get you through this difficult time.
steven g
June 2, 2020
Bill and James, sorry for your loss. You had Great parents.
Aunt Anne, a little prayer Joanne taught me when i was a kid.
"When the golden sun is setting and the last road you have trod, may your name in gold, be written in the autograph book of God." nephew steve
Paula Brodeur
June 2, 2020
Billy, Doug and I are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She lived a wonderful life and now is resting with her husband. Love you always, Doug and Paula
Roseanne Traynham
June 2, 2020
Billy, I am very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was greatly loved by her family and will be dearly missed by all the people she brought into her life. May she Rest In Peace.
Roseanne Traynham
Laura Green
June 2, 2020
Dear Aunt Anne,
I wished I had gotten to know you better and to have seen you more in this life. Thank you for the times we did have together and for the wonderful photos and family history you shared with me on one of our last visits. I feel you are at peace and happier now with the love of your life whom you missed dearly. Sending love to you and Uncle Larry always! Laura
Andrea Zissi
June 2, 2020
May her memory be eternal!
Elly LaFrance
June 2, 2020
Dear Gail and Billy and Jamie and family...I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady..I met her many years ago..she always was very kind. May she rest in piece and might you all find comfort in knowing how much she was loved by many people. Your loss is heavens gain!
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