Daphne A. Apostolou Sirois, 58

Daphne A. Apostolou Sirois, 58, of Haverhill, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 18 in Haverhill after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Haverhill on Aug. 6, 1960, the daughter of Demetra Tikellis Apostolou of Haverhill and the late James Apostolou.

Educated in the Haverhill school system, Sirois graduated from Haverhill High School with the class of 1978, and earned an associate degree in nursing from Northern Essex Community College.

She cherished time spent with her family, enjoyed gardening and had a special place in her heart for her dog Bella.

Besides her mother, her survivors include a sister Niki Lagasse and her husband Michael of Newburyport, a brother Elias Apostolou of Kingston, N.H., and two nephews Robert Michael Lagasse and Gregory Nicholas Lagasse.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Friday morning, Dec. 21 from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Holy Apostles Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 154-156 Winter St., Haverhill, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill & Bradford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Drive, Natick, MA 01760.