Mary L. Jesser

Mary L. Jesser formerly of Methuen, Jordan Marsh retiree;81 NORTH ANDOVER Mary L. (Mitsakos) Jesser, 81, of North Andover, Mass., formerly of Methuen, died Sunday morning, Sept. 23, at Wingate at Andover. She was the wife of the late Wallace Jesser, who died April 16, 2003. She was born in Lowell, Aug. 20, 1926, the daughter of the late Leonidas and the late Vasiliki (Sampatakakis) Mitsakos. She attended Lowell schools, and was a graduate of Lowell High School. She went on to attend Lowell Commercial College. Before retiring, she was a Sales Associate at Jordan Marsh in Methuen. Previously, she began her career as an administrative assistant at the former Vanetta Corduroy in Lowell. Among her many interests, she enjoyed playing golf and tennis, as well as travelling and gardening. Mrs. Jesser is survived by four daughters, Regina Jesser and her husband, John Weaver of North Andover, Andrea Strobel and her husband, Michael of Tewksbury, Susan Wormald of Lancaster, and Dianne Moore and her husband, James of Methuen; five grandchildren, Samuel Weaver, Mikaela Strobel, Rose Strobel, James Moore and Matthew Moore; two brothers, Dr. Charles L. Mitsakos and his wife, Stella of Chelmsford, and Peter Mitsakos and his wife, Tilda of Weston; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Anthony Mitsakos, and the late Stella Simopoulos. JESSER In Andover, Sept. 23, 2007, at Wingate at Andover, Mary L. (Mitsakos) Jesser, of North Andover, wife of the late Wallace Jesser. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday. Her funeral will take place from the funeral home on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock followed by a Funeral Service at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Methuen. Those wishing may make contributions to Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Lewis St., Lowell, MA 01854 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. E-condolence/Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell, Jr., and John W. Crane. (978 or 866) 458-8768.