Barbara J. (Stevens) Katsiaficas, 92, of Nashua, widow of Nicholas J. Katsiaficas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 after a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of Nashua, she was born on August 11, 1930, a daughter of the late Mervin E. and Evelyn Mae (Haskell) Stevens. Educated in local schools, Barbara graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1948 and continued her education at the former Nashua Women’s Business College. Barbara worked for Sprague Electric Co. in Nashua, after high school and was a department manager at Almy’s Department Store for over 10 years. She later became a part-time child care assistant teacher at the Nashua Adult Learning Center until her retirement.
Barbara was a devoted wife and mother and a lifelong member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her husband Nick, who passed away September 27, 1998. They were married on October 21, 1950 and shared nearly 48 wonderful years together.
Barbara was involved in many activities with her children as they were growing up and volunteered in later years at St. Joseph Hospital, the Salvation Army and RSVP. She loved summer vacations at the beach with her family and enjoyed traveling with her daughter and granddaughter. “Gram”, as she was called, loved her children and grandchildren very much and was beloved by them.
Members of her family include her four children and their spouses, James Katsiaficas and his wife Donna, Steven Katsiaficas, Jane L. Marquis and Jim Flynn, and Sam Katz; her grandchildren, Caitlin Katsiaficas, Nathan Katsiaficas, Jillian Marquis and Jacob Katsiaficas; two brothers, Mervin E. Stevens Jr. of Walpole, NH and David A. Stevens of Georgia; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. One of seven children, Barbara was also predeceased by two brothers, Henry Stevens and his wife Carole, and Donald W. Stevens; two sisters, Marilyn M. Schofield and her husband Ralph “Buddy” Schofield, and Carol L. Berry; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Stevens and Bobbi Stevens.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, October 17th from 4 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main St., Nashua, Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
