Zelma G. Kosiavelon Obituary (1923 - 2014)

Visitation Details Sunday, November 16th, 2014 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Monday, November 17th, 2014 9:00am, St.Mary Magdalen Church Hall Dracut, MA- Zelma G. Kosiavelon, a longtime resident of the Dracut area, died Wednesday the 12th of November surrounded by her family at Lowell General Hospital. She was born in Olemon, ME on September 22, 1923, the daughter of the late Thomas Moran and Anne Elizabeth Colford. Zelma was raised in Old Town, ME and graduated from Old Town High School in 1941. She received a Registered Nursing Diploma from Bangor Hospital School of Nursing, University of Maine. She was the head nurse at the Goddard and Brockton Hospital. In addition, she was Administrator of the Detox Center at Lowell General Hospital. She leaves behind her long-time companion Ed Bishop whom she cherished. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Maria Fenn and the late Stephen Fenn of Raleigh, NC, Mr. Ted and Karen Kosiavelon of Dracut, MA, and Mr. George and Judy Kosiavelon of North Waterford, ME; and predeceased by her late husband Francis Kosiavelon, her son Bernard Kosiavelon, and her siblings, Mary, Isabel, Terry, Bobby, and Bernard. Zelma also leaves behind 10 grandchildren. Nick Kosiavelon and his wife Gretchen of Boston, MA, Krissy Bouchard and her husband Patrick of Raleigh, NC, Kellee Currie and her husband Dexter of Raleigh, NC, Christopher Kosiavelon and his wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO, Kim Kosiavelon of Auburn, ME, Jennifer Kosiavelon-Shepard and her husband Stephen of Norway, ME, Adam Kosiavelon and his wife Amanda of N. Waterford, ME, Ted Jr. Kosiavelon and his wife Sarah of Andover, MA, Tom Kosiavelon and his wife Mindy of Dracut, MA, Stephanie Torigian and her husband Mark of Dracut, MA, and 19 great grandchildren that she adored. Zelma was an active member of her community who loved bowling and dancing. She acted as Secretary for the Dracut Senior Club, member of the Dracut Senior Bowling League, member of Lowell Red Hatters, and a member of the Dracut Council of Aging. She enjoyed many years of summers at Peaks Island, ME. She will be remembered most for care of others and as the founding member of the Detox Center at Lowell General Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on SUNDAY, November 16th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave, Dracut from 1-5 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will take place from the funeral home at 8 a.m. on MONDAY, November 17th, with her funeral Mass to follow at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 93 Lakeview Ave, Tyngsboro, MA. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery in Lowell, MA. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Zelma's name to the HART House 365 East St, Tewksbury, MA 01876. For directions or to leave an online condolence, story, or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under Dracut Funeral Home. Service Details Visitation When November 16, 2014 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address