Mrs. Doris M. Christakos

May 25, 1954 - July 20, 2017

Doris M. Christakos Beloved Mother and Grandmother Retired City of Lowell Employee DRACUT—Doris Marie Christakos, 63, passed away on Thursday afternoon, July 20, 2017 at Lowell General Hospital, battling cancer, with her children by her side. Doris was born in Lowell on May 25, 1954, a daughter of the late Christos “Kito” Christakos and Claire (Hand) Christakos. She grew up in Tyngsborough and was educated in the local schools. Doris was employed with the City of Lowell for 32 years, until illness forced her retirement. She worked hard and sacrificed, but enjoyed her work at the same time. Her co-workers became like her second family. Doris enjoyed the holidays where she had all of her children and grandchildren with her. She loved Country and Western Music, and Cowboy Movies. She also loved the peaceful simplicity of sitting on her deck at home. Doris instilled in her children that good manners and values were most important. Doris never hung up the phone without telling her kids or grandkids that she loved them. Her children and grandchildren brought her so much joy. Doris was the mother of the late Tina Jessie Christakos who died in 2014. Doris is survived by three children, Shy Christakos of Dracut, Jimmy Christakos of Tyngsborough, and Brandy Christakos of Lowell; three grandchildren, Michael Ngeth, Lily Christakos-Loder, and Felicia Neov; one great grandchild, Jaeda Kanda; her siblings, Christina O'Day and her husband, James, of Dracut, Bobby Christakos and his wife, Debra, of Lowell, Alicia Christakos of Dracut, and Claire Beausoleil of Lowell. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Doris was also the sister of the late Linda Christakos, Jackie Christakos, and Christos “Butchy” Christakos. FUNERAL NOTICE CHRISTAKOS—In Lowell, July 20, 2017 at Lowell General Hospital, Doris M. Christakos, 63, a resident of Dracut. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on TUESDAY from 4 until 8 PM with a Funeral Service at 7:30 PM in the Funeral Home. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com