Anastasia F. Glavas Obituary (1943 - 2015)

Visitation Details Thursday, September 17th, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Friday, September 18th, 2015 10:00am, St. Michael Church Interment Details St. Mary Cemetery CHELMSFORD, MA- Anastasia F. "Shula" Glavas, 71, died peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greece on December 14, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Mary and George Glavas. Shula was a graduate of Holyoke High School; and then went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Prior to her retirement, she dedicated her career to taking care of others at the VA in Beford, MA where she worked for 37 years. In addition to her service to the VA, she also worked at many local nursing homes. In her spare time, Shula enjoyed many hobbies. An avid bowler, she belonged to two bowling leagues. She had a knack for playing Cribbage, and won many tournaments as a member in a Cribbage league. She also loved spending time with her friends, and dining out at various restaurants. Shula was predeceased by her sister Panagiota "Penny" Twomey in 2009. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her two sisters, Constance Glavas of Holyoke, and Bessie Glavas of Tarpon Springs, FL; two brothers Xenephon Glavas and his wife Pamela of Los Angeles, CA; and Demetrios Glavas and his wife Katrina of Oslo, Norway; six nieces and nephews, Stephen Twomey and his wife Amanda of Hudson, NH; Brian Twomey and his wife Alexis of Melrose, MA; Mitchell Glavas and his wife Susan of CA, Matthew Glavas and his wife Erika of CA, Beth (Glavas) Parwar and her husband Sasan of CA, and Steven Glavas and his wife Elin of Sweden; a great niece Ava Twomey; and a great nephew, Liam Twomey; as well as several other great nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on THURSDAY, September 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Her funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on FRIDAY, September 18th, with her Funeral Mass directly following at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Lowell. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, kindly send a donation in memory of Shula to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For directions, or to leave an online condolence, story, or message, please visit us at www.dracutfuneralhome.com, or find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home." Service Details Visitation When September 17, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address