LYNN — Lorraine (Kasarjian) Efstratios, age 98, of Lynn, died on Saturday, March 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Peter Efstratios Sr.
Born in Marash, Turkey, she was the daughter of the late Minas and Verkina (Koukumajian) Kasarjian. She came to the United States at the age of 8 and had lived in Watertown and Boston before moving to Lynn in 1955.
For many years she had worked as the reservations director at the Ramada Inn in East Boston. She had also worked as a waitress in many North Shore Restaurants. She was an avid reader and card player and also enjoyed traveling and gardening.
Lorraine is survived by two daughters; Lorraine A. Melanson, of Lynn, and Genie C. Kilbride and her husband Mark, of Merrimac, a son Peter Efstratios Jr., of Lynn, a brother James Kasarjian, of Dedham, five grandchildren; Ronald R. Melanson Jr., of Milton, N.H., Courtney L. Kilbride, of Bradford, Kelley J. Kilbride, of Merrimac, Brad A. Efstratios, and Alison N. Efstratios, both of Lynn, two great-grandchildren; Angela Melanson, and Ethan Blaisdell, and several nieces and nephews.
Service information: Her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home 426 Broadway (Rte. 129), Lynn, followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.