H. Thomas Scanlon

Loving Father and Grampy

H. Thomas Scanlon, 81, died March 4 after a brief illness.

Born May 30, 1939 in Lowell, he resided in the city his entire life except when he was serving in the military. He was the son of the late Harold and the late Bertha (Stacy) Scanlon.

He attended Lowell Public Schools and Lowell High School. He enrolled in the U.S. Army in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1961 at the rank of SP15.

For many years he operated Riverside Sports in Lowell with his father-in-law, Owen Flynn. In his later years, he was in charge of security and maintenance at the Lowell Regional Transit Authority station in Lowell.

In his younger days, he played all levels of ASA softball when the sport enjoyed its glory days in the area. He became the Northeast Area commissioner for ASA Softball umpires. Blessed with a smooth, left-handed swing, he loved playing golf and was a member at Mt. Pleasant Golf Club and Long Meadow Golf Club. He spent many hours playing the card game 45s with his clubmates at Long Meadow. For years, he also hosted many of his former umpire friends and his son, Thomas, for Sunday night card games.

He enjoyed family gatherings at his house at Nabnasset Lake in Westford. He loved the time he got to spend at the lake. In 2016, he enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to California to play golf at historic Pebble Beach Golf Club with his sons, Thomas and Barry, and grandson, Patrick Scanlon.

At the time, he said, “I’ve lived a full life and enjoyed almost all of it.” The California trip was one of the highlights.

He was a devoted fan of Boston sports, especially the New England Patriots. He enjoyed frequent trips to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, where he fondly remembered an exchange with his host.

“What are the hot machines?” he asked. To which his host jokingly replied, “The first machine you sit at will hit … eventually.”

He loved to build things using wood, becoming Home Depot’s best customer. And he was a big fan of comedy shows, often laughing before the comedian delivered a key punchline.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Geraldine Williams, as well as his former wife, Sheila Scanlon.

He is also survived by his sons and daughter-in-laws, Thomas and Anne Scanlon, of Lowell; and Barry and Misty Scanlon, of Chelmsford. His son-in-law Timothy Bradley of Stoneham.  He was proud of his nine grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan and Katie Scanlon; Daniel, Mikaela and Lauren Bradley; Meaghan (Scanlon) St. Jean, and Lyndsay and Erin Scanlon; and four great-grandchildren, Madison and Charlotte Scanlon; Arthur Allard; and Cormac Bradley.

He was also the uncle of Maureen (Kobisky) Franklin, David Kobisky, Edward Kobisky and Harold Kobisky. He was also the cousin of Henry and Alice Newell, , Dorothy McGuane, Carol Milackey, Dana Rodriques and Francine Rodriques.

He was the father of a deceased daughter, Susan (Scanlon) Bradley. He was also the brother of the late Betty Kobisky and Lucille Mandravelis and cousin the late Harry Newell.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH AT 11:30 a.m. burial in ST. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. (All state required social distancing procedures will be observed including the wearing of masks upon entrance into the Funeral Home and the church). E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Susan Scanlon Bradley Memorial Scholarship at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Julie M. Haley

Beloved mother, step-mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, great and great-great grandmother;

Julie M. (Kisileuski) (Sullivan) Haley, 83, of Nashua, New Hampshire died at Boston Medical Center on Wednesday February 24, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was the loving wife of the late James E. Haley who died July 27, 2018.

She was born in Lewiston, Maine, May 3, 1937, and is the daughter of the late Victor and the late Yvonne (Parent) Kisileuski, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School.

Prior to her retirement, she was a cable maker at the Raytheon Corporation for many years.

An avid reader and Hallmark movie buff, Julie loved wintering with her husband Jimmy in Coco Beach, FL and summertime, “in the sun”, at their home in Meredith, NH.

She is survived by her four children Michael Sullivan and his wife Ann of Nashua, NH, Kathleen Sullivan of Virginia, Sharon Costin Vancoppenolle and her husband Dan of South Carolina , Gary Sullivan of Salem, MA; four step-children Cheryl Haley-Beaudry and her fiancé Keith Rudy of Lowell, Karen Flynn and her husband Tom of Dracut, John Haley and his wife Kristine of Lowell and Paul Haley and his wife Deidre of Lowell; six grandchildren Joyce Sullivan, John Sullivan, Leanne Benhajlarbi, Fred Costin, Jr., Norm Costin and Julianne Tropea; 10 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter Zoey Rose; and 8 step-grandchildren.

She was also predeceased by her children Cindy and Donald Sullivan, grandson Michael Merritt and sister Patricia Silva.

Due to gathering restrictions, all services will be held privately for the family. A Celebration of Julie’s Life will be held at a later date when it is safe for family and friends to gather. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory may donate to a charity of your choice.Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA (978) 458-8768.

Catherine M. (Murphy) Liston
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend
Catherine A. (Murphy) Liston, 86, a longtime resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell passed away on Saturday February 27, 2021 at Lowell General Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Liston, a retired member of the Lowell Police Department, who died in 2000.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, October 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Frederick T. and the late Anna M. (Manning) Murphy, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School.
Among her many interests, Kay enjoyed reading and following politics but her greatest joy was when she was with her family and siblings.
A dedicated mother she is survived by her son Robert F. Liston of Lowell; her daughter Kara Iserman and her husband Edwin of Westfield, MA; two granddaughters Kathryn A. Stewart and Anna E. Stewart both of Westfield; a grandson Colin R. Stewart of North Carolina; a step granddaughter Brianna Smith; a step great grandson Brayden Guillemette; two brothers Ronald Murphy and his wife Barbara of Dracut and James “Denny” Murphy and his wife Nora of Maryland; a sister-in-law Helen Murphy of Dracut; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was also predeceased by her siblings Rita Perreault, Ann Draper, Helene Ayotte, Thomas, Daniel, Frederick and Joseph Murphy. 
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday March 6, 2021 from 10 to 11:30 A.M.(all state-required social distancing procedures will be observed, including the wearing of masks upon entrance into the Funeral Home and at the cemetery). Her Committal Prayer Service will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery at 12 o’clock Noon. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Marina (Lampropoulos) Cote
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend;

Marina (Lampropoulos) Cote, 72, a resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, April 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Peter A. and the late Mary P. (Neofotistos) Lampropoulos, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of the Lowell Trade School (nka Greater Lowell Regional Technical High School).

Marina worked for over 27 years at the Raytheon Corporation as a test technician until her retirement.

A devoted mother, Marina was most happy when she was with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons Donald R. Cote, Jr. and Peter D. Cote and his wife Coralie all of Lowell; six grandchildren Nicholas P. Canelas, Justin A. Cote, Kristen M. Cote, Athena M. Cote, Alexia C. Cote and Peter E. Cote all of Lowell; a brother Anastasios Lampropoulos of Arizona; a sister Anna Harris of Lowell; a brother-in-law Louis Mitsios of Lowell; and several nieces and nephews.

Marina was also the sister of the late Helen Mitsios.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Thursday evening March 4, 2021 from 4 to 7 P.M.. Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday morning at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH at 10:00 o’clock. (All state required social distancing procedures will be observed including the wearing of masks upon entrance into the Funeral Home and the church). Burial to follow at the Westlawn Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wising may make contributions in her memory to TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854 . Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr.