Patricia A Holroyd
Beloved daughter, mother, girlfriend, aunt and loyal friend to many

Tewksbury - Patricia A. Holroyd, 64, a resident of Tewksbury, died October 11th after losing her fierce and extended battle with cancer.

Born in Syracuse, New York on April 20, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Holroyd and Annette J. (Sykes)  Holroyd of Tewksbury who survives her.

Educated in Westford, MA schools she also received her Associates Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Middlesex Community College.

Patricia loved scrapbooking family memories, travel adventures, work events and holiday celebrations, pouring loving details into the many scrapbook projects created through the years
Her fondness for children is legendary, whether the children she taught during her years at the Head Start program in Lowell, the Vacation Bible Studies at Lawrence Street Methodist Church, or doing crafts and games with the children of her large extended family, she entertained all.

In addition to her Mother, she is survived by her son, Scott Holroyd of Tewksbury, MA, two nephews, Joseph  A Holroyd and his wife Korey of Wakefield, MA and Brandon J. Holroyd of Maine, an uncle, Robert Sykes of New York and her life partner and best friend, Brian Shields of Norwood, MA, his extensive family as well as the many dear friends she held close.

Relative and friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST in Lowell on Thursday, October 17th from 11:00am until 12:45pm followed by her Funeral Service at 1:00pm. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, No. Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund, 450 Brookline Avenue West, Boston, MA. 02215.E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell Jr. (978)458-8768.

Beatrice Rose (Arakelian) Sarkisian

Beatrice Rose (Arakelian) Sarkisian, 96, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at The Atrium at Drum Hill.

She was the beloved wife for 67 ½ years of George Sarkisian, who predeceased her in 2018.

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, November 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Fred and the late Vartanoush (Zardourian) Arakelian. Beatrice attended schools in Groveland, MA, and graduated from Groveland High School in 1945. She was also the sister of the late Marion D. G. Learnard, Frederick Arakelian, Sr., Richard Arakelian, Sr. and the aunt of the late Karlene Lefebvre.

Beatrice worked at Market Basket for over 25 years as an accounts receivable manager, retiring in 1989.

She was a Worthy Matron, or presiding officer, of the Puritan Chapter #54 Order of the Eastern Star in Lowell, MA. In her spare time, she was an avid golfer and a member of the Vesper Country Club in Tyngsborough, MA.

Beatrice is survived by her cherished nieces and nephews, Katherine Coughlin and her husband Steven of Tyngsborough, MA, Leanne Murray and her husband John of Tampa, FL, Carole Hildebrand and her husband David of Dracut, MA,  Anthony Der Garabedian and his wife Susan of Fredericksburg VA, Frederick Arakelian, Jr. of Chelmsford, MA, Richard Arakelian, Jr. of Methuen, MA and a cousin, Robert Arakelian and his wife Nancy of Haverhill, MA.

She leaves behind many loving great and great-great grandnieces and grandnephews as well as her dear friends Diane Baker and Rose Kirkorian.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the compassionate nursing staff at the The Atrium for their support and exceptional care of Beatrice.

At the family’s request, there were no calling hours. Funeral Services were held privately. Those wishing, may make contributions in her memory to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford, MA.

Kathleen M. (Elliott) Havey

Kathleen M. “Kathy” (Elliott) Havey, 61 of Hudson, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

Born October  21, 1962,  in Lowell, Massachusetts, she is the daughter Theresa (Gaudette) Elliott and the late Francis J. Elliott Jr.  She attended Ste. Jeanne d’Arc School in Lowell and was a graduate of Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson NH, Class of 1980.

Kathy was a kind and generous soul who had a special gift for making people smile. Always helping anyone in need and she especially loved animals.  She was a wonderful mother to her two children David and Jessica who were the focus of her life until the end.

For many years, Kathy operated a home day care center and later in life worked in various retail positions before retiring. She was a CCD teacher at volunteered at many school events. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Kathy is survived by her son David Chadwick and his wife Tina Marks Chadwick of Franklin, MA and her daughter Jessica Chadwick and her partner Leandry Colon of Hudson NH. Her grandchildren, Olivia Chadwick, Trevor Chadwick and Hannah Chadwick, Kristal Colon and Leandry Colon Jr.   Her siblings, Lisa Brown and her husband Richard of Merrimack NH, Rodney Elliott and his wife Laurie of Lowell, MA, Sharon Frederick and her husband Glenn of Sanbornton, NH, and Patti-Ann Dwyer her husband Walter of Pepperell.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Boston Medical Center for their care and compassion.

Relatives and friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell Tuesday, October 15th from 5-7 pm. Her Committal Services will be held privately for the family at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the MSPCA Nevins Farm 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Amalia (Lelos) Stys

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt.

Amalia (Lelos) Stys passed away peacefully September 19, 2024, in the loving care of the ladies at Adorable Senior Living in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She was the beloved wife of Philip J. Stys who predeceased her September 18, 1977. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1932, to the late Demetrios Lelos and the late Malamati (Dinas) Lelos.

She attended Lowell schools and graduated high school in 1950. She worked as a secretary for many years and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in Burlington, MA. Emily, as we all know her, loved Cape Cod and made that her home where she enjoyed painting, bowling, baking, and volunteering in her community with the church and hospice.

For most of her life, Emily was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell, MA until she moved to Falmouth and joined St. Michael’s Orthodox Church. She moved to NC in October 2019 to live with her daughter and son-in-law. Emily was indeed a kind-hearted woman who will be missed immensely by all who knew her.

Emily is survived by two sons, Mark Stys and his wife Susan of Stuart, FL, and Paul Stys and his wife Denise of Dracut, MA; a daughter, Phyllis Russ and her husband David of Hillsborough, NC; three grandchildren, Amanda Stys and Kory Stys, both of Dracut, MA, and Philip Stys and his wife Tracy of Sutton, NH; a great-grandchild, Joey Stys, who she loved to watch daily on many videos which brought smiles to her face; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Emily was the sister of the late Patti Nikolis, Athena Mileon, Rita Villaras, and John Lelos.

Friends and family are invited to attend her Committal Services on Friday, October 18, 2024, 12:00 NOON at WESTLAWN CEMETERY in LOWELL, MA. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to the Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org or 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.