Vasiliki "Bessie" Nicolakakis Obituary (1933

Vasiliki Bessie Nicolakakis, 87, died peacefully on April 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Nicholas Nicolakakis who predeceased her in 2013. Vasiliki was born on August 5, 1933 in Georgitsi Sparta, Greece. She was the daughter of the late George and Konstantina (Manasiotis) Mihalochrista. In her younger years, Vasiliki spent time tending to her familys olive trees in her village. Vasiliki immigrated to the United States in 1967. For many years, she worked as a seamstress at various textile companies throughout the area. Vasiliki was an avid gardener and she faithfully tended to her large vegetable garden and beautifully adorned flower beds. She was an amazing cook who created wonderful meals for her family. Vasilikis Orthodox faith and Greek culture were incredibly meaningful to her. Vasilikis main passion in life was her devotion to her family. She was a very loving and nurturing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose most valued role in life was as a caregiver. Her most cherished moments were experiences she had and memories she created with her loving family. Vasiliki is survived by her four daughters, Demetra Debbie Pantazelos and her husband Dionissios Danny of Dunstable, Konstantina Connie Dina Donohoe and her late husband Paul of Tyngsboro, Athanasia Soula Howe and her husband Michael of Dracut and Ioulia Louise Merrill and her husband Mark of Dracut; her 10 grandchildren, Nicholas Pantazelos, George Pantazelos and his wife Nevart, Vasiliki Bessie Stamatelopoulos and her husband Chris, Paul, Matthew and Alexis Donohoe, Michael W. and Shannah Howe, Talia and Alexander Merrill; and her 5 great-grandchildren, Jenna, Mariah, and Anthony Howe, Ariana and Lucas Pantazelos. Vasiliki is predeceased by her sisters Athena and Xanthi Mihalochrista and her brother Panagioti Mihalochrista. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 3:00 6:00 pm at BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10 oclock at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, LOWELL. Interment will follow in Westlawn II Cemetery, LOWELL. For those attending, facial coverings are respectfully required and social distancing measures will be in place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vasilikis name to Boston Childrens Hospital Pediatric Cancer Unit, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 www.childrenshospital.org or Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854. Service Details Visitation When April 19, 2021 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Funeral Service When April 20, 2021 10:00am Location Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Address 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way LOWELL, MA 01854 Interment When April 20, 2021 10:00am Location Westlawn II Cemetery Address 305 Boston Road LOWELL, MA 01852