Stella Andriotakis

Stella (Demetroulis) Andriotakis, age 85, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother and woman guided by her strong faith, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Stella gave her heart and time to her family, church, and community throughout her lifetime.

Born June 6, 1941, on the Greek island of Lesvos, Stella was the fourth of six children born to Konstantinos and Aspasia (Mistegrates) Demetroulis. In 1959, Stella made the journey from Greece to America and trained at Beth Israel Hospital as an X-ray technician. While living in Boston, Stella met the love of her life, Louis. Following their marriage in 1961, they settled in Louie’s hometown of Newburyport. Together, they dedicated more than six decades to running D.L. Lynch Pharmacy, working side by side to care for the community they loved.

Beyond her work in the pharmacy, Stella carried her lifelong passion for helping others into extensive community service. She volunteered with the Anna Jaques Aid Association, remained an active member of the Greek Ladies Aid Society, and taught Sunday school at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she also joyfully lent her voice to the choir. Stella’s faith was the foundation of everything: her marriage, her family, and the generosity for which she was known. Stella welcomed everyone to her table and into her home, where no one ever left hungry.

Stella was the heart of her family. She joins her devoted husband Louie, who preceded her in death on January 9, 2026. In addition to her husband, Stella was predeceased by her brother Nicholas Demetroulis and sister Xanthippe Drouias. Her legacy lives on through her two children, Maria (Andriotakis) Connor and her husband Kevin of Newburyport, and Dr. James Andriotakis and his wife Lisa of Boxford. Stella was the endlessly proud grandmother to her six greatest joys: Elias, Christopher, and Demetri Connor, and Nicholas, Gregory, and Sara Andriotakis (her only granddaughter). In addition, Stella leaves behind her three loving sisters: Taxiarhoula “Tina” Klidaras of Newburyport, alongside Asanoula (Christopher) Kourtellis and Maria (Peter) Hatzidarellis of Athens, Greece. Her memory will also be treasured by her many nieces, nephews, extended family, and lifelong friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather on August 26, 2026 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris Street, Newburyport, for a visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., immediately followed by a funeral service at the church and graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in memory of Stella Andriotakis to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.