Diana Lynn (Barrett) Strykowski, 49 years old, a lifelong resident of Lowell, died Wednesday afternoon at her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.
Born in Somerville on February 12, 1960, she was a daughter of the late David J. and Kathryn (Cadigan) Barrett and was educated in the Lowell schools. She was the widow of the late Barry Strykowski who died in 2004.
For many years, Mrs. Strykowski was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lowell General Hospital. She retired due to illness in 2005. She then spent her time with her loving family. She was a former attendant of St. Michael’s Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Barry J. Strykowski and his wife Elizabeth of Florida; two daughters and a son in law, Kimberly Couillard and her husband Kevin of Maine and Kasey Strykowski and her dear friend Michael Duprey of Lowell; two grandchildren, Meaghan and Nicole Couillard of ME; four brothers, Thomas Barrett of Seattle, WA, David Barrett of Las Vegas, NV, Francis Barrett of MD and James Barrett and his fiancé, Elena of Lowell; a sister, Donna Mendonca and her husband Izidro of Tewksbury and many nieces and nephews and loving friends.
She was also the sister of the late Michael L. Barrett.
STRYKOWSKI- Relatives and friends may call on Monday Dec.14 at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 NESMITH ST. (Rte.38) from 4 until 7 pm. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Dec.15 at 9:30 am at St. Margaret’s Church. Cremation to follow. Arrangements are by the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, LOWELL.
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