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BORN
1930
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
84 Broad Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Emilie Raizes Obituary
She was a graduate of Portsmouth High School and Lasalle Junior College.
In September 1953 she married Charles A. Raizes, a marriage that endured until his untimely death in 1974.
Millie and Charlie owned and operated the Victory Spa Restaurant in Portsmouth, a very popular breakfast and lunch business until the time of his death.
She is survived by her three sons Anthony C. Raizes and his wife Lynne of Greenland, N.H., Nicholas C. Raizes of Stratham, N.H., and Dean C. Raizes of Portsmouth, N.H.; four grandchildren Charles A. Raizes and his wife Jenna of Greenland, N.H. and their children Ryder and Emilie, and Erica L. Soares and her husband Stephen and their son Bodhi of Epping, N.H., and Hannah and Olivia Raizes of Stratham, N.H. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Anastasia Savramis and Bess Manousos as well as her many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her brother George N. Savramis of Boca Raton, Florida.
She was very proud of her Greek Heritage and a longtime member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church as well as the Greek Philoptochos Society, but above all else she loved spending time with her family and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: A wake will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2-5 p.m., with the Trisagion Service at 3:30 p.m., at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home – Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth. A private funeral will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Portsmouth. Interment will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 40 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801. For online condolences, visit: www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home – Buckminster Chapel.
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October 19, 2019
Nick, so very sorry for your loss. Betty Marconi-Smith
October 10, 2019
Charlie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing, my prayers and deepest condolences go out to you all. Cherish all your beautiful memories together they will get you through all your hard days ahead. You have a new guardian angel to keep you all safe. Hugs and prayers.
Debbie
October 8, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Rich & Michelle Brabazon
Portsmouth
Allen
October 7, 2019
Tony, Nick and Dean I'm so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was a tremendous woman. She shaped you 3 boys to be great men. I'm so happy to have known her, I really think she helped me see what someone with a true work ethic was all about. We sure had fun back in the Nubble days, but thankfully, Millie was there to make sure we all behaved! My thoughts are with you all, God bless.
Allen Works
October 7, 2019
Tony, Nick and Dean I'm so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was a tremendous woman. She shaped you 3 boys to be great men. I'm so happy to have known her, I really think she helped me see what someone with a true work ethic was all about. We sure had fun back in the Nubble days, but thankfully, Millie was there to make sure we all behaved! My thoughts are with you all, God bless.
Allen Works
October 7, 2019
Tony, Nick ,and Dean sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman. She raised you three boys to become good men. I guess I never realized back in the Nubble years, but she sure had a lot on her plate making sure you guys turned out okay after your dad passed. It is a great testament to her that you all turned out to be such good people. Sorry I didn't make it to the wake, but please know my thoughts are with you all.
Betsy Andrews
October 7, 2019
I worked at the Nubble Light Dining Room in 1978 and 1979 with Millie and Nick and Dean. Those were some of the best summers of my life! Millie was firm but fair. I learned some good things from Millie. (It was she who taught me how to properly wring a wet dishcloth - a household hint that I've used ever since.)
Nick and Dean, I send you my condolences. May your mom's memory be eternal.
Cheryl Buchikas Harman
October 7, 2019
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.
lorri gunnison
October 7, 2019
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow"
Death leaves a heartache no on can heal, the love and memories you have no one can steal.
Lorri Gunnison
Peter and Lisa Sheehan
October 6, 2019
Our sincere condolences.
Zoe Polychronopoulos
October 6, 2019
Tony, Lynne,Nick and Dean,
My sympathy and thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time. I have fond memories of our days together at the Nubble Light Dining Room. May her memory be eternal.
Becky Rawson
October 4, 2019
RIP Millie now you can be with Charlie and be happy again. You were a tough strong lady that led your family. You will be greatly missed.
Ann Clark
October 4, 2019
Our sincere sympathy to Tony and Lynne and family...I remember your Mom's smiling face and upbeat conversation also her family and Greek pride. May all your fond memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Sarah Raizes
October 4, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stella Maroussis Phipps
October 4, 2019
I remember Millie from her childhood days with her beautiful smile and great sense of humor. She will be missed.
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