WEBSTER – Olga Pappas passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020 at the age of 95. Born on Sept. 26, 1925, she was the daughter of Alex and Christina Pappas and lived in Webster all her life. Besides her parents, she had 3 brothers who passed before her, Vasil Pappas, Peter Pappas and Charles Pappas, Sr. She is survived by her sister Mary Baxter.
Olga attended Bartlett High School and worked in the family market, Park ‘N’ Shop until she was in her early 40’s. Along the way she earned an Associate Degree from Quinsigamond Community College in 1971, a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Studies from Clark University in 1974, a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption College in 1977, and a Masters of Business Administration from Nichols College in 1981.
She taught high school business for 33 years, mostly at Bartlett High, where she opened a school store where students could get a hands-on approach to marketing and retail sales.
Olga was very active in local organizations and town boards and won the “Woman of the Year” award for her service in 2000.
She loved people and good times and, for many years, she played cards twice a week with 2 separate groups.
Olga also had a special place in her heart for dogs. She had several over the years and each one was “sweet as pie” and “spoiled rotten.”
A special thank you to the good people at the Southern Worcester County VNA for all their dedicated work that allows elderly people to remain in their own homes. In particular, thank you to her 2 personal caregivers who watched over her until her dying day, making her safe and happy. We owe you more than you’ll ever know.
Thank you to her niece Barbara who came at all hours as needed. Thank you to the EMT workers who arrived within minutes on Christmas morning. And one last thank you to neighbor Ray who checked on Olga from time to time, walked her dog Buddy when she couldn’t, shoveled snow, and was a good caring friend to an old woman down the street.
Thank you to Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home for making these final wishes come true. Donations may be made to either Care Central VNA & Hospice, PO Box 368, or to Webster Emergency Services, 67 Thompson Road, both in Webster, MA 01570.