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Nancy M. Karassik
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Nancy Karassik Obituary
KINGSTON — Nancy Maria (Stewart) Karassik, 57, a long-time resident of Dracut and Concord, but now of Kingston, succumbed to pancreatic cancer, after a valiant and lengthy struggle, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lowell, July 6, 1951, the daughter of Ann "Nancy" (Sargent) Stewart and the late Howard F. Stewart, she attended St. Michael's School, and was a graduate of Dracut High School in the Class of 1969. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Northeastern University in 1974. Nancy recently retired from the Gillette Corporation in South Boston where she worked as a Program Scientist in the Person Care Division, after over 27 years of devoted service. A renowned chemist with Gillette, she held numerous patents for her product developments with the company including the first clear gel anti perspirant.
In addition, she was a former Secretary and active member of the Association of Chemists.
Among her many interests, Nancy enjoyed reading, skiing and following all the Boston sports teams. She also loved to spend time at the beach and travelling to Aruba.
Besides her mother, she is survived by two sons Peter Karassik of Boston and Christopher Karassik of Kingston; a close friend of the family Natasha Dietrich; three sisters Carol Chipolone and her husband Frank of Somers Point, N.J., Susan Maslowski of Nashua, N.H. and Diana Stewart of Somerset; two brothers Michael Stewart and his wife Gail DiGirolamo of Pelham, N.H. and Kevin Stewart and his wife Sara of Dover, N.H.; an uncle Roy and Anne Stewart of Lowell; several nieces and nephews, and her former husband Peter Karassik.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends may call at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 276 Pawtucket St. at Fletcher from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass to celebrated Tuesday at St. Michael Church, Lowell at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. Contributions in her memory to Mass General Hospital Tucker Gonsell Center for GI Cancers, 32 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114 or Cranberry Hospice of Plymouth MA, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, MA 02360. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.
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Tina
February 5, 2022
So sorry.
Dana Morrill
March 8, 2009
Mrs. Stewart
I am sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. May our memories sustain us both.
Dana
Terry MacArthur
February 2, 2009
Peter, Chris and Stewart family,
So sorry to hear about Nancy's passing, all along hearing she was fighting her battle with such optimism, somehow I expected her to win. It was a sad day for the Gillette crowd. She was a great lady, so vivacious she lived life to its fullest. I am certain she will be missed by many. Please know she is safe and sound now.
Regards,
Denise O'Connor
January 20, 2009
Susan,
So sorry to hear about Nancy,
My prayers are with all of you.
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Susan (Wolfgang)Thumm
January 19, 2009
Dear Mrs.Stewart
Hello I would like to tell you how sorry I was to hear of your daughter's passing. I wikl kept you and all your family in my prayers each night. I am the girl who sits behind you at church. love and prayers always, Susan
Maura & Joe Quinn
January 19, 2009
Sue,
So sorry to hear about your sister. May your memories of her give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
John (Mingo) Fiore
January 19, 2009
We were saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. There are many fond memories of times spent together as part of the Northeastern crowd.
Paula and I send our love and prayers to all the family and friends.
Chris and Cindy Meehan
January 19, 2009
Peter, Christopher and Stewart Family,
Our sincere condolences to your loss on the passing of Nancy. She was a sincere friend over the years and our prayers are with you during this time.
Gail Bucher
January 19, 2009
Dear Peter and Chris and members of the Stewart family.
Nancy was a true and generous friend. She had great courage and was always lookig toward a better outcome even the odds were against success. Her smile and chuckle still make me smile. I will never forget the wonderful retirement party that she held for me in 1997.
May God grant her peace without pain and you fond memories of a great lady who will be dearly missed by all.
Gail Bucher/Gillette
Stephen Hazell
January 19, 2009
I was sadden to hear of Nancy's passing. I enjoyed working with her over many years across the Atlantic. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Murray & Bernadette Fish
January 18, 2009
Peter, Chris and the Stewart Family.
We cannot put into words our sense of loss. Our love and memories of Nancy will be with us and our girls forever. The girls all have special memories of Nancy. Her strength, determination and courage will always be an inspiration to us. All our love. Murray & Bernadette
tracy frechette
January 18, 2009
Dear Mrs. Stewart,my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you all,God Bless
Angel Carrillo
January 18, 2009
I was sadden upon hearing of Nancy's passing. We worked and played together and thus I have very good memories of her. I will include Nancy and her family in my prayers
Ginny Greer
January 18, 2009
To Nancys Family,
Very sorry to hear about my dear friend. We shared so many things together. I will miss her forever.
Also, I won't be there because I am away at the inauguration in Washington. I will be there in spirit.
May God Bless her soul and may God bless all of you.
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