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Lois Karacius Obituary
Her husband, Victor A. Karacius died in 1991. She leaves a daughter, Joan L. wife of Andrew Smith of Sutton; a son, David V. Karacius and his wife, Delia of Sutton; five grandchildren, Ellen Frase of Sutton, Elizabeth Boucher of Maryland, Tracey Converse of Northbridge, David Karacius of Hawaii and Reagan Burrows of Douglas; 11 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Lowell, daughter of Willis F. and Theodora (Brown) Hopkins.
Lois was a Librarian for the town of Sutton for 20 years, retiring in 1982. She attended Millbury High School and graduated from Lowell High School and then from Bishop-Lee School of the Theater. She was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Wilkinsonville since the 1940's, a member of the Sutton Grange, the Millbury Women's Club, the Adah Chapter and the Packachoag Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the former Church Women United, Friends of the Sutton Elders, the Sutton Serenaders and the Sutton Players Club.
Lois' funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19th in St. John's Episcopal Church, 3 Pleasant St. in Sutton. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Millbury. Calling hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18th at Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Organ Maintenance Fund at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3 Pleasant St. in Sutton, MA 01590.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Karacius
Barbara Stover
December 21, 2011
I've always loved your MOM as she was my Godmother. We had the greatest visit last summer when I came to Mass. Sorry I'm not able to make her service. I have a job at my church and I'm taking a couple of day to fly up to see my kids for Chirstmas. I'm sure she is with my MOM. May they have a Blast together. I have been praying for her and will continue top talk to het and my MOM. Love you all She is at PEACE now.
Jay Lawler
December 19, 2011
sorry to hear about your mom she will always be remembered as a fun loving person and i'll never forget the early days when she called me lil'sugar lips. Jay,Nancy,Charlie Lawler
Mary Stuart
December 19, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Lois Harmon Land
December 19, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to all you who will desperately miss this wonderful woman. She touched my life as a the sweetest lady at the Library with my same name. Then Lois was my sisters precious Mother-in-law. She now graces Heaven and celebrates with the rest of her family. This life on earth is as the dark side of a blink compared to eternity! Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life no man comes to the Father but through me." John 14:6 Lois knew the way to Heaven and she wants you all to meet her there. Love you all!
Christine Hopkins
December 18, 2011
Auntie Lois was always a fiesty lady who added love and laughter to every family gathering. She will be greatly missed. I wish I could be in MA with everyone tomorrow, but know everyone will be in my prayers.
Fran Boutilier Rivers
December 18, 2011
Such a terrible loss for the town of Sutton. A great lady who loved and shared books and music with all of us. She will kindly be remembered not only as the town's librarian but as great lady as well....Dave, we love you and hope that her wonderful memories will help you through this tough time.
Myrna&Dwight Frase
December 17, 2011
We are adding our codolannces to this fine lady on behalf of our daughter-in-law Ellen Frase. May your trip be straight and narrow to your hevenly home you all are in our prayers.
Michael Hopkins
December 17, 2011
Lois was definitely my favorite Aunt. Completely unpredictable -- you never knew what she was going to come out with next! She had a great sense of humor and when I think of her I see her laughing. She could also be serious, but I'll remember the laugh and her stories about her little brother (my dad) growing up. She will be missed.
Vi
December 17, 2011
David, Joan & Andy, I'm writing this on behalf of my mother, Vi. (former next door neighbor). My Mom had some work done on her eye this past week, and didn't see the obituary. When I saw it this evening, and brought it to her attention, she cried. Lois was her last friend, and she has many fond memories of them visiting each other and playing cribbage every afternoon. When I brought my Mom to visit Lois at the nursing home this past summer, we always had the intention of going back but never did, due to different health issues. They had such a nice visit that day. I'm glad we at least had that chane to see her again.
Donna Karacius
December 17, 2011
I used to ride the bus by this house on Boston Road in the wee hours of the morning. When the school had double sessions! I could see through the windows of this cozy house and wished I could go inside. There was a large racoon sprawled over the back of the couch and this elegant looking woman sitting in a Boston Rocker reading the newspaper. The house had an amber glow of early morning lamps and I thought this woman was so beautiful and stately as she read her paper every morning in her rocker. She became my mother in law for 35 years! How blessed I was and still am for she loved me as if I were her own daughter and I loved her back just the same. I treasured her love and friendship for the past 42 years. I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. She will be greatly missed. I love you Mom, Donna
Peg Couture
December 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. May you cherish her memory and may those memories comfort you at this time.
Hank Brote
December 17, 2011
Joan and David, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies are with you and the rest of your family members.
Judy Laskowski
December 17, 2011
Don't believe I knew of a more christian role model than my Godmother Lois. Our families go back a long way, believe Mom met Lois at St. John's, as young married couples raising their families. For years, I watched this woman show others what it meant to follow God's way. She taught us in Sunday School, sang with us in the church choir, lead us in prayer, worked with us on endless Church functions. She just did it all with such love. My Mom & Dad will miss her lifetime friendship, her & Vic.
From the familiy of Eleanor & Harold George, our prayers are with all of you.
Tracey (Karacius) Converse
December 17, 2011
What can someone say about such a wonderful force of nature? God broke the mold when he made my grandmother!! She bought me my first Bible, took me to my first church service and even took me to take my test for my drivers license. She was involved as a grandmother should be. I knew I was loved and cherished and I will miss her greatly. Im praying that the wonderful memories of her get us all through this time of missing her dearly. Thankful and blessed to be called her grandaughter.
Richard Karacius
December 17, 2011
Heaven has taken my last Aunt. Lois, you will always be remembered and loved... ( Rich, Denise, & Julia )
rochelle bouthillette
December 17, 2011
Lois my dear..you will be missed alot..wonderful sense of humor....your nurse...rochelle
Linda Ward
December 17, 2011
Joan,Dave and family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
December 16, 2011
Auntie Lois was a wonderful woman - full of life and humor. She'll be missed.
Pamela Duncan (niece)
Carolyn Beckwith McCooey
December 16, 2011
"Grammy Lois"....A world without you in it? It doesn't seem possible. You've always been there...First grade, walking into the old library in Sutton Center, that wonderful smell of books. And there you were, behind the desk speaking in your "quiet voice"! How many laughs have we all shared with you? That wonderful laugh of yours! You were love, and you were light, and those of us who knew you will cherish having had you in our lives. <3 Love to you all.
tanya george
December 16, 2011
Keeping the family in my prayers.
G (Hare) Malo
December 16, 2011
Joan & Andy - Sorry for your loss. Hope you will both find strength and comfort in these next weeks and on through the year.
Stephanie Greenough
December 16, 2011
Auntie Lois will be missed very much. she was a loving aunt,grandmother,daughter and sister. Stephanie Greenough (neice)
Martin & Janet Putnam
December 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
rachel perkins
December 16, 2011
Lois will always have a special place in my heart. oh how much she mad me laugh even on a real bad day. she will be missed very much!
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