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Doris Dakoulas Obituary
Born in Manchester on July 1, 1930, to Alphonse and Florida (Giguere) Poirier, Doris was raised and educated in local schools and graduated from Manchester High School Central .
As a teenager, she helped to support her family, sometimes working three jobs at a time. She worked for many years as a secretary for the former Hanover Insurance Company. In later years, she was employed as a legal secretary for several prominent law firms, often making their families her own.
Known affectionately to all as YiaYia, she devoted her life to caring for her family and others and selflessly put everyone's needs above her own. Her interests included reading, knitting, stopping at yard sales, traveling with her family and spending time with her best friend and sister-in-law, Mary Koukos.
Her endless energy, strength, work ethic, love of life and love for her family were an inspirational to all. She always saw the best in everyone. Her wonderful kindness and spirit will be greatly missed.
She will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
Family members include her seven children, Catherine Cowette, Christina Battistelli, Linda Johnson, Peter Dakoulas Jr., Cynthia Sheehan, all of Manchester, Stephen Dakoulas, of Florida and Roberta Dakoulas of Texas; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Poirier of Hooksett; a sister, Suzanne Dakoulas of Manchester; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter H. Dakoulas Sr., in 2007.
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services: There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover St., Manchester. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, 765 Brown Ave, Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to N.H. Alzheimer's Association, 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 201, Bedford 03110.
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester, is assisting the family with arrangements. If you would like to send a message of condolence, or for more information, visit lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Dakoulas
Steven Schlesinger
July 15, 2018
I will always remember your love and support and the fun! I miss you all and will always love you all... HUGS to ALL.
Henry Rybczyk
August 14, 2012
My sincere prayers and thoughts are with you all.I will always remember her sense of humor,her smile and twinkle in her eye and the love for her children
August 14, 2012
Cindy and Family........
Our condolences on the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. lots of love,
Jimmy Dakoulas and Kathy
DONALD DEMERS
August 13, 2012
Cathy, a nd Family.May fond memories endure you, during these trying times.Our prayers are with you all, GOD BLESS DONN and HANK
bill barnard
August 13, 2012
godbless to you an your family you mom is with your day there heavns angels now an your guardain angels now
Karen O'Shaughnessy
August 13, 2012
Christina, my condolences on the loss of your mother! I'll be thinking of you.
Debbie Lesniak
August 13, 2012
Cindy, Robbie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. I hope the support of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Much love
Ellen Gautreau
August 13, 2012
Dear Bob,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Ellen, Jimmy and James
Sometimes God picks the flower that is still in full bloom; sometimes the rosebud's chosen that we feel He's picked too soon.
Sometimes the flower is fading with petals floating down, but God knows the perfect time to gather flowers from the ground.
There is a heavenly garden in which God takes great pleasure because He's placed within it the loved ones that we treasure.
He walks among the blossoms giving them eternal rest, and I know that it must please Him because He chose my very best.
August 13, 2012
Dear Cindy and Family, We are all very sorry to hear about your MOM. Our deepest sympathy.
Stephanie (Kamberis) Mullaney and husband Dan.
Janice Arel-Lupien
August 13, 2012
Cindy,Family and friends,. love and prayers..live in her memory..
Janice and Rob Lupien forever ..
Roberta McGrath
August 13, 2012
Chris, so sorry to read of your families loss. My prayers are with all of your family.
Bert McGrath (Star Market) So Euclid, Ohio
virginia zarakotas
August 13, 2012
milo always had the highest love and respect for doris and peter. may they all rest in peace
Cindy & Phil Peterson
August 13, 2012
Cindy, sorry to hear about your famailies loss. You know we will always be there for you. Love Cindy (Caverly) & Phil
August 13, 2012
cathy and christina sorry to hear about your mom pauline towne
August 13, 2012
Dear Cindy and family.I'm very sorry for your loss.
Gary webster
August 12, 2012
Christina, Cathy and family - sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I'm thinking of you...Dottie Camerato
Natalie Kobashar MacLeod
August 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Her Memory Be Eternal!!
August 12, 2012
Chris, Cathy, Linda and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Her memory and spirit will always be with you.
Judy and Fred Cole
St. Augustine, FL
The Larochelle Family
August 12, 2012
Sending our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Love John & Linda
Janet McConnell
August 12, 2012
Cindy and Robbie & Family - I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
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