Mrs. Esther Beskalo

Esther Beskalo Loving Mother & Grandmother & Sister LOWELL—Esther (Sechovich) Beskalo, 92, the beloved wife of the late Alexander Beskalo, passed away on June 27, 2011, at the Genesis Westford House. Esther was born in Westford on October 22, 1918, a daughter of the late Matthew and Dora (Britko) Sechovich. She was educated in Westford schools and was a graduate of the Lowell Trade School. Esther married the love of her life, Alexander Beskalo in 1939, and together they celebrated 59 wonderful years of marriage. Prior to her retirement, Esther was employed as an inspector by Compugraphic in Wilmington. Esther was an extremely giving and nurturing person to a fault. Esther was affectionately known as “Baba” to her grandchildren. She was always taking care of others, and especially loved taking care of her great grandchildren. Esther volunteered at Lowell General Hospital, and was the first “Cuddler” in the Maternity Ward. Esther had many friends, and enjoyed playing bingo and taking trips to Foxwoods. She was an exceptional gardener and would always share her vegetables with everyone. Esther also treasured the time spent at her cottage at Newfound Lake. Surviving Mrs. Beskalo are her daughter, Doris Jackson and her husband Gerald of Westford; her brother, Walter Sechovich of Attleboro; her sister Nina Galusha of Gloucester; her four grandchildren, Steven Jackson and his wife Andrea of Lowell, Jeffery Jackson and his wife Anne of Westford, Alan Stewart and his fiancé Meghan Jordan of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Kimberly Stewart of Nashua; her three great grandchildren, Zoe and Nicholas Jackson of Lowell, and John Kane of Westford; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Esther was also the mother of the late Patricia Stewart of Nashua, NH, and sister of the late Helen Kuropatkin, Peter Sechovich, and George Sechovich. FUNERAL NOTICE BESKALO—In Westford, June 27, 2011 at the Genesis Westford House. Esther (Sechovich) Beskalo, 92, beloved wife of the late Alexander Beskalo. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on THURSDAY from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. Esther’s Funeral Service will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 11 A.M. at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in the Russian Brotherhood Cemetery in Westford. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, LOWELL, 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Esther Beskalo

October 22, 1918 - June 27, 2011