Arietta (Baimas) Rigopoulos

Arietta (Baimas) Rigopoulos, 87, of Leominster MA, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Arietta was born in Athens, Greece, on March 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Leonidas and Koralia Baimas. Arietta proudly migrated to the United States in 1960. Arietta was the beloved wife of the late George Rigopoulos, with whom she shared a devoted marriage of 61 years. They were married at The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fitchburg, MA in 1960 with their reception at Clover Hill Restaurant in Leominster, MA.

Arietta and George owned and operated Lindys Diner, a very successful and well-loved local landmark in Keene, NH for over 30 years. Under their care, Lindy’s became a true gathering place for the community, welcoming everyone from local families to well-known politicians. Arietta’s steady presence, hosting and greeting all that came to the diner with a great big smile, made everyone feel at home and helped shape Lindys Diner into the success it was.

Arietta, with great pride and honor hosted the First Lady, Barbara Bush in her home in Keene, NH and greeted and met many politicians at Lindys Diner. Lindys Diner was considered the stepping stone to the White House. It was rumored that a Presidential candidate would not win the New Hampshire Primary without visiting Lindy’s Diner.

Arietta was small in stature but remarkably strong-willed and resilient. She was deeply devoted, and took great pride in watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow.

Arietta is survived by her loving children, her daughter Stephanie Rigopoulos, her son Peter and his wife Eleftheria (Terrie) Rigopoulos; her cherished grandchildren, Michael and his wife Elaine Tetreault, Arietta Tetreault, Arietta and her husband Andrew Molgaard and Efstratia Rigopoulos. Her great-grandchildren, Eleftheria (daughter of Arietta and Andrew) and Michael Jr. (son of Michael and Elaine). She is survived by her beloved sisters Kiriaki (Kiki) Chakalos and Joanne Kazogles, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, George, and her sister Litsa Kountilis.

Arietta was a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Church, Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Keene, NH and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fitchburg, MA where her faith and Greek heritage remained central throughout her life.  May her memory be eternal.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg.

A funeral will be held at 12:30 pm at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420.

Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg is directing arrangements.