Ann M. Grady

Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend

Ann M. (Cooney) Grady, 89, of Lowell, Massachusetts died peacefully in hospice care at D’Youville Manor in Lowell on May 21, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Lowell, Ann was the daughter of the late James E. and the late Anna (Ward) Cooney.

She grew up in the Highlands, graduating from Keith Hall and Lowell State Teachers College. She began her thirty-five-year teaching career in 1955 in Westford and taught for many years in Lowell at the Reilly Elementary School and the Sullivan Middle School next door, where “Mrs. Grady” touched the lives and improved the minds of generations of fourth- and sixth-grade students.

Her college yearbook described her as “cool, calm and collected” and noted her “straight-faced humor,” traits that all who knew her saw in abundance; like her late husband, Frank W. Grady, she loved a laugh. They were married for 59 years until his passing in 2017 and lived in the same Belvedere home for most of them, though they also traveled regularly in retirement, to Nova Scotia, California, Florida, and the Caribbean.

Generous and hospitable, they both enjoyed nothing more than good company and conversation, often in the comfortable space of “Nana’s kitchen,” where she would dispense both wisdom and wisecracks in roughly equal measure.  Ann was an avid gardener and reader, especially of mysteries; a demon at cribbage, crosswords and the daily cryptoquote; a cat person, an independent and progressive thinker, and a loyal if sometimes critical fan of the Sox, Celtics, Patriots and Bruins.

She is survived by a son, Frank Grady Jr. and his wife Amy Pawl of Ladue, MO; two daughters, Annemarie Grady Bell of Londonderry, NH and Martha Abney and her husband Eric of Fremont, NH; and eight grandchildren: Katelyn, Joshua and his fiancé Cecily Macari, and Sarah Bell; Spencer and Emma Grady-Pawl; and Bridget, Emily and Ian Abney. She is also survived by her sister Rosemary (Cooney) Georges of Florida and her brother-in-law George Grady and his wife Evelyn of Lowell. Ann also leaves many nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her brothers James, Gerald, Robert and Arthur and sisters Estelle, Patricia (Monroe) and Marion (Kimball).

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET STREET in Lowell from 3:00 to 7:00 on Tuesday May 30, 2023. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Wednesday at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH at 10 o'clock. Committal Services to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr.  (978) 458-8768.

Geraldine DiGiacomo

Beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend;

Geraldine “Geri” (Fidler) DiGiacomo, formerly of Tewksbury and Chelmsford Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2023, at D’Youville Senior Care after a long illness.

One of nine children, Geri was born in Charlestown Massachusetts, to the late Edward J. and the late Esther J. (Miller) Fidler and grew up in Wilmington and later in Tewksbury where she graduated from High School in 1961.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert ‘Bob’ DiGiacomo with whom she had been married for 25 years.

A devoted mother to her four children and her grandchildren, Geri loved spending time with her family and friends.

Geri had a career for many years at Wang Laboratories where she rose through the ranks to become one of the first women director of marketing.

An avid and accomplished golfer, Geri was proud to have made two holes in one in her golf career, one in Florida and one at her home course at Long Meadow Golf Club. She was an advocate for opening the sport to women and played a key role in helping to establish the Women’s City tournament, in which she represented Long Meadow for several years.

Geri and Bob enjoyed their many years at Deerfield Beach Florida where she was an active communicant and volunteer at her church, Our Lady of Mercy.

She is survived by her children Mark Adley and his partner Robby Olsen of California, Michael Adley and his husband Giovanni Fortini of New York City, Richard Adley and his wife Debra of Chelmsford, and Tracy (Adley) Murray and her husband David of Dracut; and her stepdaughters Julie DiGiacomo Kitner and Donna Lacerte and her husband Roland of Hudson, NH; her 7 grandchildren; Olivia Adley, Christopher Adley, Connor Adley, Hannah Warnock, Breanne Adley, Mathew Dubois and Alexander Dubois and six great grandchildren. Geri is also survived by her sisters and their spouses Dotty Surrette of Highland, MD, Lorraine Johnston of Pelham, NH, Essie O’Donnell of Chelmsford, Jacqueline Moloney and her husband Edward of Tewksbury; Micki Rooney and her husband Kevin of Berlin, MA, Rosemary Dolbeare and her husband Michael of Goffstown, NH, her brother-in-law James Lewis of Temple, NH, along with many nieces and nephews.

Geri was predeceased by her beloved sister Peggy Lewis and her brother Edward Fidler.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Friday May 26, 2023, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 144 East Merrimack St, Lowell MA at 11 o’clock. (Please Meet at Church). Her committal services will be held privately for the family at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Geraldine ‘Geri’ DiGiacomo Memorial Women’s City’s Scholarship at https://glcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4963 Or make check payable to the Geraldine DiGiacomo Memorial Women’s City Scholarship Care of Greater Lowell Community Foundation 100 Merrimack St. Suite 202, Lowell MA 01852. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL, MA – (978) 458-8768.

Charles G. Spanos, Jr.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend

Charles G. “Chuck” Spanos, Jr., 63, a long-time resident of Lowell died on Thursday May 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was the loving husband of Nancy (Barbuzzi) Spanos for 9 years, who survives him.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, August 11, 1959, the son of Charles "Chaz" G. Spanos, Sr., of Hudson, NH, and the late Carole G. (Hodgdon) Spanos.

Chuck dedicated his career at Raytheon Technologies for more than 40 years, working mostly in the Security Department.  He was also a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association for over 16 years in which he saved many lives.

In 2021 and 2022 had the opportunity to travel to Qatar on behalf of Raytheon Corp. where he spent a total of 10 months.

He had a love for all Boston sports teams.

A car and motorcycle enthusiast, Chuck had a love for his Mustang and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was also a member of the Insurgent Crew Motorcycle Club going on rides for those in need.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Shaun C. Spanos and his husband Jeff, and his grandchildren Liam and Naomie of Burlington, MA; his daughter Crystal A. Spanos and her wife LeAnne of Haverhill, MA; two sisters - Charlene and Ron Morrissey of Hudson, NH, and Sandra and Tim Thibodeau of Houston, TX; and his brother Chris and Amy Spanos of Wilmington, MA.  A special godchild Meagan Willman of Houston, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

At his request, Chuck would like to make special mention of some very important people: Matt Roberts and Kristina Ferguson; Nick and Rebecca Ramsay; Steve and Sandy Burl and Robert Manley as well as the Insurgent Crew Motorcycle Club for their support during his illness.

He will be forever missed by his loving family and friends.

He was also the brother-in-law of the late Audrey Spanos.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Visitation to be held at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Sunday May 21, 2023, from 3 to 6 P.M. His Funeral Services will be held for the family at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Charles G. Spanos, Jr. (Please put his name on memo line of check) to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Helen S. (Skames) Moriarty

Beloved sister, aunt and cousin;

Helen S. (Skames) Moriarty, 89, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, a long-time schoolteacher, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 14, 2023, at the Westford House in Westford, MA.

She was the loving wife of the late Raymond J. Moriarty who passed away in 1993.

Born February 5, 1934, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Harry and the late Martha (Chicklis) Skames, she attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the class of 1952. She graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education.

She continued her education attaining a Master’s in Art from Boston University and from Northeastern University.

Prior to her retirement, Helen was an Elementary School Teacher for the City of Lowell Public Schools for over 40 years.

Helen was a long-time member of the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Lowell and of the Ladies Philoptochos Society.

An accomplished artist and educator, she was the former longtime member and President of the Chelmsford Art Society.

Helen is survived by a brother: Nicholas Skames of Lowell, MA; a sister Popi Skames of Lowell, MA; she is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also the sister of the late Anna Michaels.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell on Friday morning May 19, 2023, from 10:30 to 11:45 A.M. followed by her Funeral Service at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 12:15 P.M. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Chelmsford Art Society, P.O. Box 401, Chelmsford, MA 01824.  Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.