Mimi (Antonova) Djerassi, 86, of Dartmouth passed away on Sunday December 26, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.
Born in Sophia, Bulgaria, she migrated to Israel after World War II and later resided in Brooklyn, New York, before moving to Dartmouth 25 years ago.
She is survived by her husband Isaac Djerassi; and her son Dr. Boris D. Djerassi, a Chiropractic Physician who maintains an office in Fall River and who had been a U.S. Olympian in Track and Field.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Wednesday at 12 Noon. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.