Vasilike Bessie Lenis

WORCESTER-Vasilike "Bessie" Lenis, 90, of 10 Lee St. passed away peacefully on July 4, 2007 surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, George M. Lenis passed away in 2000. She leaves two daughters, Millie Saari and her husband Roy of Leicester, Evelyn Lenis of Worcester and her partner Mike Marshall of Connecticut; three sons, Mark Lenis, Charles Lenis and his wife Sarah, and John Lenis and his wife Teena all of Worcester. She also leaves six grandchildren, Keith Saari of New York City, Mia Conway and her husband Steve of Oxford, Arianne and Laura Lenis, Christina and Catherine Lenis all of Worcester and two great grandchildren, Nicholas and Matthew Conway of Oxford.

She was born in Tsamanta, Epirus, Greece the daughter of Constantinos and Efthimia Ntoutsis and lived in Worcester since 1927. She attended Oxford schools. Bessie worked at Comfort Products for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother and loving grand and great grandmother. She was a member of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Ladies Philoptochos Society, and past secretary of the Horos to Zolongo. Bessie had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. Most of all, she loved her church and being with her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bessie's family on Thursday, July 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. A Trisagion Service will be held during visiting hours. Bessie's Funeral Service will be celebrated Friday, July 6 at 10:00 AM at St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St., Worcester, Ma 01609. For directions or to lace an online condolence please visit www.callahafay.com.