Elaine Zorbas Chalmers

Born in Lynn and a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Buckjohn) Zorbas. She lived in Lynnfield for over 20 years and previously lived in Peabody.

She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, a member of the St. George Ladies Society and of the Philoptochos Society.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

She leave a son Michael Chalmers of Lynn and his companion Betty Catanese of Revere, a brother Michael Zorbas and his wife Barbara of Lynn, a sister Mary Petres and her husband Charles of Swampscott, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Priscilla Provanzano and sister of the late Peter Zorbas, Theodore Zorbas, and Frances Zorbas.

The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 AM from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple St., Lynn, followed by a Funeral Service in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn at 10 AM. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lynn Friends of Special Needs Citizens, 72 Keslar Avenue, Lynn, MA 01905.