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 Dolores Kanelos, 90
 April 19, 2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dolores Mary (Oslizlo) Kanelos, 90, of North Adams, died peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Adams, MA on May 12, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph & Lena (Fulde) Oslizlo.
Dolores attended schools in Adams, MA. She was employed for many years in the operations of Lickety Split in Williamstown and Lickety Split at MASS MoCA, the museum’s cafe that she lovingly helped build with her family.
Dolores was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church in North Adams. She was the widow of Louis Kanelos who died on April 19, 1991. They were married on June 17, 1953.
Dolores leaves her two daughters, Robin Kanelos (Gary Jelley) of North Pownal, VT and Cathy (Tom) Ralys of North Adams, and son, Nicholas (Tracey) Kanelos of Rome, GA. She also leaves her grandchildren, Christina Galvin, Amanda Kanelos, Danielle Ralys, Nicollette Serrano, Jared Ralys, Justin Kanelos, Griffin Kanelos and Raven Wells; several great grandchildren including Leo Louis Serrano with whom she formed a special bond in his first years of life; a brother, Joseph (Annette) Oslizlo of Litchfield, NH and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, David Kanelos, in 2015 and her sister Audrey Burdick.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Family is invited to gather at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home-CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA at 9:30 AM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 and will travel together in procession to the graveside service. All friends and loved ones are lovingly invited to meet the family at Southview Cemetery at 11:00 AM for the graveside memorial and burial. In lieu of flowers, Dolores’ family invites all who are able to make a donation in her name to Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH Fund, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114, where a dedicated team of doctors and nurses provided exceptional treatment and care that extended Dolores’ years with her family. Donations can also be made online at BeCause.MassGeneral.org/DoloresKanelos To add to the book of memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
| Nick, Robin and family, I am sorry to see of the passing of your mom. My sympathies and prayers are with you all at this time. | | from: TERRY SAUNDERS-BOUCHER | on: 04-25-2024 |
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| Robin, Cathy, Nick, and Family, It was such sadness finding out that Delores passed. She was always happy and smiling whenever I would run into her. She was a wonderful, kind lady. I always enjoyed chatting with her. My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. | | from: Erica Pecor | on: 04-25-2024 |
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| Robin, Cathy and Nick. So sorry to hear of your Moms passin. My deepest condolences and prayers for the family.. | | from: Chris Rowe | on: 04-24-2024 |
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| Robin,Cathy nd Nick. So sorry to hear your mom passed away. Thoughts and prayers for the family. | | from: | on: 04-24-2024 |
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| Very sorry to read of the passing of your mother -- My condolences to all the family of Dolores | | from: David Krutiak | on: 04-24-2024 |
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| I am so sorry for your loss. Dolores was such a wonderful person with the biggest heart. She will be missed by so many. May God comfort you during this time of sadness. | | from: Caroline | on: 04-23-2024 |
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Cathy, Robin, Nick, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have so many memories over the years that we will keep with us forever. We'll miss seeing her at Lickety on our trips to North Adams and hearing about the soups she made along with all the family updates. May her memory be eternal.
Love Jim & Becky | | from: Jim & Becky K. | on: 04-23-2024 |
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| Delores was a wonderful blend of sage wisdom and up to date humor Never afraid to share a love you with people laughter and community we’re so important, fly with those you loved ! | | from: Nancy Girard | on: 04-23-2024 |
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Robin, Cathy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family. I always remember your Mom as a sweetheart. Our Sincere Condolences
Dave & Sue Emery | | from: Dave & Sue | on: 04-23-2024 |
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| Robin, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I still remember her from when you and I were in grade school. Such a nice lady. | | from: Nancy Patryn Howcroft | on: 04-23-2024 |
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| Robin and Kathy, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss! Prayers for your family. | | from: Linda Cote | on: 04-22-2024 |
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Cathy and Robin ,
I am so sorry about your mom’s passing. What a long life . You were so lucky to have her in your lives for so long . I always enjoyed running into her over the years .sending hugs , and I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers ??? | | from: Marianne Mirke | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| Cathy, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. | | from: Bob and Donna Witherell | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| Dear Robin and Cathy, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. | | from: Mireille Roy | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| Robin and Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. May your happy memories make you smile in the coming days. | | from: Maureen Taft Moore | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| Robin and Cathy, I am very sadden by the passing of your mother. A sweet lady. I will miss. My prayers are with you all. | | from: NanetteSchmidt | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| May you all reflect on the precious memories of her life with you to help in the healing. Forever and always in so many hearts. Love to you all, my prayers are with you. | | from: Joni Dunn | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| Sorry to hear..known her forever and she was always smiling. May she rest in peace. Hugs Robin and family | | from: Denise (Richards)Kennedy | on: 04-22-2024 |
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| So sorry for y’all’s loss. She was a sweet lady that I instantly loved when I met her. God bless y’all. | | from: Eddie Britt | on: 04-21-2024 |
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