Ms. Barbara "Laura" Romano

October 28, 1959 - May 31, 2014

Barbara Lorraine “Laura” Romano 54, of Lowell, formerly Tewksbury Barbara Lorraine "Laura" Romano, 54, died on May 31, 2014 in Lowell. She was born in Lowell on October 28, 1959, a daughter of John "Jack" Romano who survives her, and the late Dorothea (Broussard) Romano. Barbara was raised in Tewksbury, attended Tewksbury Schools, and was a graduate of Tewksbury Memorial High School. Barbara worked as a clerk at DeMoulas Supermarket and later as an executive secretary for a local company. She was also employed for a time as the front desk clerk at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford. "Laura", the name she was known by to her friends, was outgoing and friendly. Her sister Patricia remembers that Laura was affectionately known as "The Queen" because everything always had to be perfect and everything had to be just right. Her niece and nephew have fond memories of Aunt Barbara taking them to the library every Thursday when they were little. They recall that these weekly trips gave them the initiative to learn to read. Her brother Peter’s story about Barbara centers around a pony named “Diablo” that he bought for her when she was 9 years old, with money he had saved up from a paper route. While all the kids in the neighborhood had bikes to ride around on, Barbara had her pony. He also recalls that his sister hated fishing, but would catch crayfish to sell to neighborhood fishermen, as crayfish were good bait to catch Bass. Barbara “Laura” Romano was an exuberant individual, always bouncing around, always full of life. She will be deeply missed by her family and her wide circle of friends. Barbara "Laura" is survived by her father, Jack Romano; her daughter, Dorothea Mercurio of Billerica; her siblings, Peter Romano, John Romano and Patricia Vadnais of Lowell, Benny Romano of NH, and Thomas Fitzgerald of Lawrence; her niece Jennifer and her nephew Christopher; her dear friend, Michael Martin of Lowell. Barbara also leaves her husband, Thompson Elkana-Enyobi of Lowell. Barbara was the sister of the late Dorothy Romano who died in 2006. Visitation and Services will take place at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on FRIDAY from 10 AM until 12 Noon with Committal Prayers offered at 12:30 PM at Westlawn Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com