Theodora Monoxelos Obituary (1924 - 2014)

Visitation Details Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 9:30am - 11:00am, Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 11:00am, Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Interment Details Westlawn Cemetery DRACUT- Theodora "Dora" Monoxelos, 90, passed away Friday, August 22nd, at the Blaire House in Tewksbury, with her loving family around her. The essence of Dora was her deep Christian Faith and her passion for life. She shared her love, knowledge and experience with all of the lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed. Theodora was born in Lowell, MA on January 19, 1924, a daughter of the late Katherine (Zaramboukis) and Charles Monoxelos of Greece. She was educated in Dracut and a graduate of Dracut High School Class of 1941. She then went on and received her degree from Lowell Commercial College. For over 65 years Dora worked in Logistics. She was a Principal in her Father's trucking company, Thomas' Express, which was founded in 1917, and was also a Principal for the Rt. 495 Warehouse in Tewksbury. She also served as President of Emerald Truck Lease. Theodora had a strong faith and was a very active member of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell. She served as the Sunday School Principal for 25 years. She was the recipient of the Archdiocese Laity, awarded by the Metropolitan Methodios. Dora was also a very loving and giving person, sponsoring a child overseas for many years. Theodora is survived by her brother, Milton Monoxelos and his wife Rena of Pelham, NH; sisters, Hariett Despotopolous of Lancaster, MA and Artemis Gianes of Lowell, as well as all of her many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Nicholas and his wife Mary Monoxelos. The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to nurses and staff at the Blaire House for all of the kind care they showed to Dora during her time there. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26th at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854, with her Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Directions are under the direction of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. To leave an online condolence, story or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com Service Details Visitation When August 26, 2014 9:30am - 11:00am Location Dracut Funeral Home Address