Colleen M. (Carney) Bernardini
Beloved wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, and aunt
Colleen "Co" M. (Carney) Bernardini, age 59, of Lowell, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 7, 2023, at Lowell General Hospital after a period of lengthy health challenges. A lifelong Lowell resident, Colleen was born on April 22, 1964, the eldest child of Charles E. and M. Sheila (McFadden) Carney. She attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and was a graduate of Keith Hall in 1982. Colleen went on to attend Chamberlain College in Boston and graduated with her Degree in Creative Design in the class of 1984.
Colleen leaves behind her loving and supportive husband of 34 years, David “Cup” A. Bernardini, of Lowell.
Besides her parents and loving husband, Colleen leaves behind two brothers: Michael S. Carney and his partner Jennifer Deasy of Sunapee, NH and Sean Carney and his wife Laurie (Milinazzo) of Dracut, MA; a sister Erin (Carney) Parisi and her husband Carl of Chelmsford, MA; two brothers-in-law Steven Bernardini of Londonderry, NH, and Derek Bernardini and his wife Jean (Catarius) of Dracut, MA; father-in-law Henry Bernardini and his partner Judy Daigle of Goffstown, NH ; She also leaves behind her very special nieces and nephews; Kerrin, Shaila, Patrick, and Robert Carney, Nate and Seth Parisi, Dylan, Samuel, and Zachary Bernardini and Korrie McGrade.
Co was all about family, and was an incredible aunt to her nieces and nephews. She loved to plan fun holiday family activities such as Easter egg hunts, the annual much-loved Christmas "balloon game," and was also a master at designing first place winning Halloween costumes. She was an amazing cook, and made creative birthday cakes, especially for her nieces and nephews' birthday parties. In addition, she loved bird watching, her perennial gardens, rescuing dogs, and was an avid New England Sports fan.
Colleen's most recent professional position was as a Transcriptionist with Lyrix Corporation in Lowell. Prior to that, she worked for Little Brown Publishing Company in Boston for over 15 years, and Rosenbloom Party Store, utilizing her creative talents, for many years.
She is preceded in death by her cherished mother-in-law Izzy (Murray) Farmer and her beloved sister-in-law Gabrielle M. Bernardini.
All Services were held privately for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA https://www.lowellhumanesociety.org/donate/. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.
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Robert P. Malavich
Former Director of City of Lowell DPD,
Robert P. Malavich, 78, passed away Aug. 8 with family at his side after a period of declining health. Despite his health issues, Bob had remained active in shaping the direction of the city he loved and where he spent his life.
He was the loving husband of Anne (Donovan) Malavich, with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage on Aug. 2nd.
Bob was born on May 5, 1945 the son of William Sr., and Sophie (Szuksta) Malavich, who predeceased him. Bob attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School, Wentworth Institute, UMass Amherst and Boston University.
He was a proud Lowellian and gifted city planner. He worked for the City of Lowell Department of Planning and Development for 34 years, and, in time, became director of the DPD. He loved Lowell and worked to make it a model for city planners everywhere.
His career as a city planner enabled him to get in on the ground floor of the creation of the Lowell National Historical Park.
Bob was a member of the Jaycees for many years and was actively involved in the construction of the Jaycee Place apartments on Bowers Street and the renovation of Rogers Hall as apartments. Both complexes serve older Lowell residents of different incomes.
After he retired from the City of Lowell DPD, Bob took a similar position in West Warwick R.I., but drove home every weekend to his beloved city and home. When he left that position, he returned full-time to Lowell and became a member of the Planning Board. He was still a member at the time of his death.
Besides his wife Anne, he is also survived by his daughter Erica Malavich McCumber and her husband Jonathan McCumber of Lowell; his son Daniel Malavich and his wife Lauren of Dallas, GA. He also is survived by his three favorite people, all of whom called him “Papa,” his grandchildren, Juniper McCumber of Lowell and Donovan and Alina Malavich of Dallas, GA. He was the brother of Richard Malavich and his wife Donna, of Nashua, NH, and Thomas Malavich of Lowell.
Bob was predeceased by his brother William Malavich, Jr.
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL, MA, on Tuesday August 15, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH in LOWELL, MA, at 10:00 A.M. (Please meet at church) His committal services will be held at a later date. E-condolences/directions are available at http://www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Lowell Land and Conservation Trust, 660 Suffolk St., Suite 335, Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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Dr. Purmina R. Sangal
A well-known local physician
Lowell – Dr. Purnmina R. Sangal, MD, 67, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her mother, three sisters and a brother.
At her request, all services were held privately for her family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.
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Allanah Devin Keefe
Beloved daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, and cousin;
Allanah Devin Keefe, 14, of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 31, 2023, at home.
She was born on April 10, 2009, in Lowell, MA, the daughter of Alycia D. Keefe of Tyngsborough, MA and Erik M. Stairs of Lowell
Allanah, a student, had recently graduated from Tyngsborough Middle School and was planning to attend the Greater Lowell Technical High School in the fall.
A gifted artist, Allanah loved her hats, shoes, and sneakers. She enjoyed playing basketball, boxing, her music, and horror movies. She especially loved her family and her dog, M.J.
Beside her parents, Allanah is survived by her maternal grandparents: Francis A. and his wife Susan G. (Ramalho) Keefe of Tyngsborough, MA; her paternal grandmother Mary Ordonez and her husband Marco of Lowell, MA; and paternal grandfather Dennis Baillargon of Lowell, MA; her maternal great-grandmother Rita Ramalho of Dracut, MA; her paternal great-grandfather Francis J. Keefe of Lowell, MA,; five aunts and uncles Erik Keefe, Shaun Keefe, Daniel Rodriguez, Jhan Rodriguez, and Heidi Stairs; she is also survived by many grand aunts, uncles and cousins. Allanah will also be deeply missed by all her friends.
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell on Tuesday August 8, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Services will be held privately for the family. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Child & Family Services, 3057 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, Ma. www.child-familyservices.org. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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