Irene E. Nikitas

Irene E. (Rouleau) Nikitas, 87, formerly of 2 Chace St., died Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Clinton Hospital following an illness.

She is survived by two sons, Allen P. Tencati of Jaffrey, NH, and James S. Galeski of Harvard; two daughters, Marie I. Pulnik of Clinton and Patricia A. Hackler of Bolton; two brothers, Paul Rouleau of Lancaster and Edward Rouleau of Clinton; two sisters, Ruth Andriski of Lancaster and Jeanette Kelly of Orange; fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her first husband, Silvio Tencati, her second husband, Stanley Galeski, in 1956, and her third husband, Peter Nikitas; also, three brothers, Albert, Walter, and Francis Rouleau.

Irene was born and raised in Lancaster, the daughter of Charles T. and Medora M. (LaPlante) Rouleau. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1938 and moved to Bolton where she resided for over fifty years. She worked at the former Wickwire Spencer Mill, and later at the former Stowers Dept. Store in Clinton. Irene was a founding member of St. Francis Xavier Church. She was a 4-H Leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed music, sewing, reading, swimming, and above all, spending time with her grandchildren.

Irene's funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton with a Mass at 10:00 a.m in St. Francis Xavier Church, 808 Main St., Bolton. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 8, 2007 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.