Waterville – Gloria A. Papsis (91), passed away peacefully on March 7, 2019, surrounded by her family after a battle with congestive heart failure. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 28, 1928 the daughter of Roger and Anna Serena.
After having lived in the town of Cotuit, MA on Cape Cod for 26 years, Gloria moved to Winslow Maine to live with family, most recently a resident of Mt. St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Eddie. Together they raised four children, Edward Jr of Winslow with his wife Candis, Stephen of Franklin, MA with his wife Frances, Elaine of Mashpee, MA with her partner Richard Desmond, and Robert of Lewiston and Fiancée Kellie Duplisea of Pittsfield.
Gloria enjoyed an extended retirement on Cape Cod after raising her family with Eddie. She was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting and spending time with family.
Gloria was also a proud grandparent of eight grandchildren, Desiree Thompson of Augusta, Danielle Papsis of Readfield, Anthony Papsis of Westbrook, Nick Papsis of Westbrook, Andrew Thibeault of Plymouth, MA, Joseph Thibeault of Memphis, TN, Adam Papsis of Franklin, MA, and Victoria Papsis of Lewiston, as well as one great grandchild Renee Beavers of Readfield. Gloria is survived by one sister Josephine and predeceased by one brother Victor.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 13 at 9:00 AM at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street in Waterville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home. www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com
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