HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

On Monday, November 12, with her family at her side, Dorothy M. Kasaras passed away.

 

She was thought by all to be a strong, independent, and determined woman, even throughout her illness and was able to remain at home where she had lived for 67 years. Dot loved her family and was especially proud of her many grandchildren. Her home was a gathering place for many family dinners, cook-outs, and celebrations. She was a wonderful cook, especially loved baking and trying new recipes. Her grandchildren say she was the “quintessential” grandmother. Those who knew Dorothy would say you could not help but love her.

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She was born on May 7, 1926, in Brattleboro, VT, the daughter of Harold and Cassie Mills. The family moved to Claremont shortly after where Dorothy remained. She attended Stevens High School, a member of the class of 1944. Dorothy went to work as a young woman at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Windsor, VT and retired from there after 31 years of service. She married Charles “Charlie” Kasaras while he was serving in the US Army in WW2. Together they raised five children. Dot and Charlie were active members of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. After Charlie’s passing in 1991, the church and the many friends she had there held a special place in her life.

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In addition to her husband, Charlie, Dorothy was predeceased by her daughter, Katherine Shull in July 2018 and son-in-law, Ron Brown. She was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Roland Mills, Richard Mills, Louis Mills, Madeline Verrill, and Shirley Baccarella, and dear sister-in-law, Dorene Mills.

 

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Beverly Kasaras of Flagstaff, AZ, Judy Brown of Claremont, Christine Malhoit (E. Wayne) of Claremont, her son, Charles Kasaras Jr (Joan) of Claremont and son-in-law, Dorien Shull of Newport. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Matthew Dings (Deb), Michael Dings (Kathryn), Karlyce Rogers, Aaron Gill, Adam Gill (Naomi), Andrew Gill, Eric Gill (Carrie), Tyler Shull, Benjamin Shull, Kelly Provost (Justin) and Katie Bly (Andrew). Dorothy was blessed with 14 great grandchildren with a 15th to be born in December, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of us and we will be forever thankful for all of the memories we have to hold dear.

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We as a family wish to thank Terry, who provided such loving companionship and comfort to our mother during her illness. We are grateful. We also thank the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice for their wonderful care, family support, and such dedication to service.

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Calling hours were held on Friday, Nov.16 from 5 pm to 7pm at Stringer Funeral Home on Broad Street in Claremont. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 11:00am at the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church on Sullivan Street in Claremont with Rev. Andrew Tregubov, officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery in Claremont.

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PVT Charles Stergus Kasaras Sr died at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH on February 1, 1991. He was born in Manchester, NH on July 25, 1921; the son of Stergus and Athanasia (Athas) Kasaras.

He served in the U S Army during World War II.

He worked at Joy Mfg in the heat treating area for twenty-one years before retiring.

He was a member and president of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, member and treasurer of the Claremont Grange #9, member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Canton Oasis 18, Sullivan Lodge 61, Woodbury Rebekah Lodge 61, and Evening Star Encampment 25, the Legion of Guardsman, American Legion Post 29, the VFW Post 808, and the Polish American Citizens Club.

He married Dorothy Mills on April 19, 1942.

He is survived by his wife; four daughters Beverly Bielski of Burlington, NC, Judy Brown of Monroe, NH, Christine Gill of West Bridgewater, MA, and Katherine Shull of Newport, NH; son Charles S Kasaras Jr of Claremont; eleven grandchildren; three brothers Chris Kasaras of New York City, NY, Louis S Kasaras of Rockville, MD, and Nicholas Kasaras of Bedford, ME; three sisters Anne Szumiesz and Aphrodite Giotas both of Manchester, NH and Ellen Anagnostos of Portsmouth, RI; and one aunt.

Burial is in Mtn View Cemetery.

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Memory Eternal to Dot and Charlie, the HROC founders!