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John Sideris Obituary
CONCORD -- John Evangelos Sideris, 92, died at the Merrimack County Nursing Home on October 20, 2010. He was born in 1917 in Manchester NH, the son of Evangelos and Maria (Kirbas) Sideris.
Mr. Sideris received a degree in Education (1943), and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration (1950) from the University of New Hampshire. He taught social studies and coached football, baseball, and basketball at Towle High School in Newport NH, where he became the Headmaster in 1950. He continued his teaching at Stevens High School in Claremont NH as head of the social studies and guidance departments, and Director of Adult and Community Education.
In 1965 Mr. Sideris joined the Office of Economic Opportunity as the State Director for Head Start, a project for preschool children. He joined the N.H. Department of Education as the State Director of Adult Basic Education in 1966, retiring in 1973.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Helen (Mallis) Sideris, and his sister Louise E. Sideris.
Family members include a brother George E. Sideris of Manchester; two sons, John Evan Sideris and his wife Carol (Lambrukos) Sideris of Exeter and Thomas Michael Sideris of Concord; and two grandsons, Evan John Sideris of Exeter and Steven John Sideris of Brookline MA.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 22 from 4 to 7 pm, with a Trisagion Service at 6:30 pm. at the Bennett Funeral Home in Concord.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 10 am at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Concord. Father Michael Wilson will officiate.
Burial will be at the family gravesite at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 68 N. State Street, Concord 03301.
The Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of the arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be offered at www.bennettfuneral.com
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HELEN COIDAKIS STAMOS
November 4, 2010
TO THE LOVING FAMILY OF JOHN E. SIDERIS,
MAY THE GOOD LORD REST THE BEAUTIFUL
SOULS OF YOUR PARENTS, JOHN AND HELEN SIDERIS.
FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS THEY GRACED OUR SMALL COMMUNITY,NEWPORT,N.H.HUMBLY,SOCIALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.
IN JUNE, 2000 WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO SEE MR.JOHN SIDERIS,AS OUR GUEST OF HONOR,AT OUR TOWLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1950 "50TH" CLASS REUNION.
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL.
Peggy Selig
October 25, 2010
I was sorry to read about John Sideris' passing. He was very dedicated to the concept of Adult Basic Education in New Hampshire and established programs that continue to serve the needs of under-educated adults.
October 23, 2010
John E. Sideris was my Towle high school (Newport, NH) three-sport coach and history teacher. He was an outstanding man and mentor. My Towle Class of ''47 especially appreciated a special letter he sent when we held our 60th class reunion at the Newport Country Club. John and Helen will be remembered by all of us with love and affection. ..... W. Arthur Grant, Concord NH
October 23, 2010
I was sorry to read of John's passing and I remember the pride he had in his family when he would visit Derryfield School for Grandparents' Day. He was a man that left his mark on the world and I know he will be missed. Having just lost my mother in the last month, I know how difficult it is to loose someone that has meant so much to the family and the cocmmunity.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Best,
Ellie Cochran
October 22, 2010
Evan,
Ron and I were sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ron and Terri Fredette
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