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Baronian, Elizabeth of Waltham, formerly of Medford, MA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2012. She was 90. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Hovaness and Margaret ( Kharagavoorian ) Baronian, both survivors of the Armenian Genocide. She worked as an executive secretary for the Badger Corporation in Boston. She was an active member of the Armenian community and a frequent volunteer for F.A.C.S.( Friends of Armenian Culture Society). A wonderful cook, she hosted numerous dinner parties for Armenian organizations and Tufts University. She was the sister of the late John Baronian of Medford, MA, and she is survived by her sisters, Helen Baronian of Waltham and Stella Aftandilian of Weston, MA. Affectionately known as “Aunt Betty’’, she is also survived by her nephews: John Aftandilian and his wife Krista of Belmont, MA; Gregory Aftandilian and his wife Nazeni of Vienna, VA; and Ara Aftandilian and his wife Terri Lee of Topsfield, MA, and six grandnieces and grandnephews: Lia, Melanie, Victoria, Alexander, Danielle and Alec Aftandilian. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday from 5 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or the Armenia Tree Project , 65 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown, MA 02472 .Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

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Kaprielian, Ann O. of Natick, June 29, 2012 . Beloved daughter of the late Arsen and Araxy Kaprielian. Sister of Sarop Kaprielian and the late Alice Kaprielian. Loving aunt of Alan and Kenneth Kaprielian and Lisa Kouchakdjian. She is also survived by seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
Ann was a graduate of Natick High School and South Middlesex Secretarial School in Framingham, MA. She formerly worked at the American Mutual Insurance Company and Ann also worked for the Natick School Adminisration for 35 years. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m . Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday from 4 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Former member of Eastern Star of Natick and Saint James Armenian Church Women’s Guild. Interment at Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Natick.

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Valentino, George T., Jr. of Watertown, July 6, at age 61.

Devoted son of the late George and Winifred Valentino. Beloved brother of Geraldine and her husband Thomas Meyers of Berkley and Brenda and her husband Robert Guarnieri of Quincy. Loving uncle of Terence and Denise Maguire, Leslie Hill, Jason Snyder, Stephanie Santos, Tara Alex and Robert Guarnieri. George is also survived by many cousins, friends and his cherished pets Spanky and Cindy.

Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate George’s life at a Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, 757 Hancock St., Quincy on Saturday, July 21 at 11AM.

Interment will be at a later date.

Donations may be made in George’s memory to The Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or Old Colony Hospice, 247 North Main St., Ste 400, Randolph, MA 02368-4168.

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Ourfalian, Sonya (Kouyoumjian) of Watertown, July 20, 2012. Beloved wife of Kevork. Devoted mother of Sarkis Ourfalian and his wife Seta, Seta Jaklian and her husband Garbis, Missak Ourfalian and his wife Angelique and Nora Halibian and her husband Vasken. Loving grandmother of Kevork, Alex and Sonia Ourfalian, Nina and Ara Jaklian, Natalie and Ani Ourfalian and Melanie and Angelina Halibian. Sister of Adour Kouyoumjian and his wife Anahid, Georgette Kradjian and her husband Vahe and Maro Nasr and her husband Elias. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Wednesday July 25 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Ourfalian, Sonya (Kouyoumjian) of Watertown, July 20, 2012. Beloved wife of Kevork. Devoted mother of Sarkis Ourfalian and his wife Seta, Seta Jaklian and her husband Garbis, Missak Ourfalian and his wife Angelique and Nora Halibian and her husband Vasken. Loving grandmother of Kevork, Alex and Sonia Ourfalian, Nina and Ara Jaklian, Natalie and Ani Ourfalian and Melanie and Angelina Halibian. Sister of Adour Kouyoumjian and his wife Anahid, Georgette Kradjian and her husband Vahe and Maro Nasr and her husband Elias. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Wednesday July 25 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Kaprielian, Ann O. of Natick, June 29, 2012 . Beloved daughter of the late Arsen and Araxy Kaprielian. Sister of Sarop Kaprielian and the late Alice Kaprielian. Loving aunt of Alan and Kenneth Kaprielian and Lisa Kouchakdjian. She is also survived by seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
Ann was a graduate of Natick High School and South Middlesex Secretarial School in Framingham, MA. She formerly worked at the American Mutual Insurance Company and Ann also worked for the Natick School Adminisration for 35 years. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m . Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday from 4 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Former member of Eastern Star of Natick and Saint James Armenian Church Women’s Guild. Interment at Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Natick.

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Der Boghosian, Mary of Watertown, July 25, 2012. Loving cousin of Louise Najarian. Godmother of Linda Marsoubian. Aunt of Chantal and Paul Marsoubian. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 , immediately prior to the church service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Der Boghosian, Mary of Watertown, July 25, 2012. Loving cousin of Louise Najarian. Godmother of Linda Marsoubian. Aunt of Chantal and Paul Marsoubian. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 , immediately prior to the church service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Chebookjian,Rose A (Karoghlanian),of Waltham,July 27,2012.Beloved wife of the late Shant Leo Chebookjian. Devoted mother of Richard Chebookjian and his wife Karolyn, Sema Arakelian and her husband Paul, and Susan Chebookjian. Loving grandmother of Anoush and Armen Arakelian. Sister of Anahid Changelian, Roxie Sudjian, Mary Jelalian, and Stephen Karoghlanian. Sister-in-law of Anahid Chebookjian Sabio and Arpie Koroghlian .Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service at Saint James Episcopal Church, 1170 Broadway, Somerville on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Armenian Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 701, Watertown, MA 02472 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.

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Chebookjian,Rose A (Karoghlanian),of Waltham,July 27,2012.Beloved wife of the late Shant Leo Chebookjian. Devoted mother of Richard Chebookjian and his wife Karolyn, Sema Arakelian and her husband Paul, and Susan Chebookjian. Loving grandmother of Anoush and Armen Arakelian. Sister of Anahid Changelian, Roxie Sudjian, Mary Jelalian, and Stephen Karoghlanian. Sister-in-law of Anahid Chebookjian Sabio and Arpie Koroghlian .Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service at Saint James Episcopal Church, 1170 Broadway, Somerville on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Armenian Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 701, Watertown, MA 02472 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.

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DEYERMENJIAN, Stephen, a longtime resident of Reading, passed away on August 4, 2012 after a brief illness. Stephen was the son of the late Krikor and Josephine Deyermenjian of Watertown. He was a devoted father to Kara and Robert Deyermenjian, both of Reading. He is survived by his siblings, Gregory Deyermenjian and his wife Monica of Wakefield, his sister Marcia Miller and her husband Robert of Maine, his sister Diana Deyermenjian and her husband Peter Gillies of Reading. He is also survived by his former wife, Susan Deyermenjian and many close friends who supported him through his life and his illness. He will be sorely missed by many nieces and nephews. Stephen was a graduate of the Class of 1969 from Watertown High School. He was a dedicated employee and manager for 40 years at Aero Braze Corp in Woburn. Funeral from the Doherty – Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St. READING Tuesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Stephen’s Eternal Life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the Family on Monday from 4-8pm in the Funeral Home. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Watertown. Please honor Stephen by making donations in his memory to The Sawtelle Family Hospice House c/o Development Office VNA of Middlesex-East & Visiting Nurse Hospice 607 North Avenue, Suite 17 Wakefield, MA 01880.

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Der Manuelian, Vahe of Haverhill formerly of Lexington, August 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Satenik (Shahverdian). Devoted father of Stephen Der Manuelian and his wife Betsey and Susan Grubbs and her husband Todd. Loving grandfather of Michael and Matthew Der Manuelian and Samantha and Jack Grubbs. Brother of the late Vahram Der Manuelian. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Saturday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Interment services are private.

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Der Manuelian, Vahe of Haverhill formerly of Lexington, August 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Satenik (Shahverdian). Devoted father of Stephen Der Manuelian and his wife Betsey and Susan Grubbs and her husband Todd. Loving grandfather of Michael and Matthew Der Manuelian and Samantha and Jack Grubbs. Brother of the late Vahram Der Manuelian. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Saturday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Interment services are private.

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Mackin, Gary John, age 64, of Watertown ,MA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 8, 2012. Gary is survived by his adoring wife, Susan Mackin, his son Jack Mackin, his three daughters; Carolyn Watson, Colleen Hunter and Christine Nelson, his step-daughter Leslie Burrell, step-son Jeffrey Jones and eleven grandchildren.
Gary was president of F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co. of Watertown, MA. Prior to that he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed golf and gardening. He will be best remembered for his life’s devotion to family and many, many friends. He brought a smile and laughter to everyone that knew him.
In lieu of a wake, Gary requested that everyone celebrate his life in their own way. Donations may be made in Gary’s name to: The Marine Toys FOR Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172, www.toysfortots.org and/or Birthday Wishes, www.birthdaywishes.org.
Arrangements by Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Mackin, Gary John, age 64, of Watertown ,MA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 8, 2012. Gary is survived by his adoring wife, Susan Mackin, his son Jack Mackin, his three daughters; Carolyn Watson, Colleen Hunter and Christine Nelson, his step-daughter Leslie Burrell, step-son Jeffrey Jones and eleven grandchildren.
Gary was president of F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co. of Watertown, MA. Prior to that he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed golf and gardening. He will be best remembered for his life’s devotion to family and many, many friends. He brought a smile and laughter to everyone that knew him.
In lieu of a wake, Gary requested that everyone celebrate his life in their own way. Donations may be made in Gary’s name to: The Marine Toys FOR Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172, www.toysfortots.org and/or Birthday Wishes, www.birthdaywishes.org.
Arrangements by Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Barss, Mary (Garoian) of Lexington, August 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Martin Barss. Devoted mother of Dr. Vanessa Barss and her husband David Townzen. Loving grandmother of Lara Townzen and Rachel Townzen. Sister of Agnes Davagian and the late Eva Avadanian. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, funeral service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or the Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Mass Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Barss, Mary (Garoian) of Lexington, August 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Martin Barss. Devoted mother of Dr. Vanessa Barss and her husband David Townzen. Loving grandmother of Lara Townzen and Rachel Townzen. Sister of Agnes Davagian and the late Eva Avadanian. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, funeral service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or the Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Mass Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Kanian, Krikor,age 82, of Framingham, formerly of South Boston, August 14, 2012 passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Narguis (Chahinian). Devoted father of Susan Kanian- Andriole and her husband Richard Andriole. Loving grandfather of Alec and Lily.
Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or the Armenian Relief Society (Shushi Chapter),Cambridge, MA. Interment at Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Kanian, Krikor,age 82, of Framingham, formerly of South Boston, August 14, 2012 passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Narguis (Chahinian). Devoted father of Susan Kanian- Andriole and her husband Richard Andriole. Loving grandfather of Alec and Lily.
Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or the Armenian Relief Society (Shushi Chapter),Cambridge, MA. Interment at Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Mouratian, Sepuh of Belmont, August 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Gizella (Gaurenszky ) Mouratian. Devoted father of Silvia Manning, Anush Coates and her husband Paul and Lorik Mouratian. Loving grandfather of Gina Manning and Dylan Coates. Also survived by many loving family members in Argentina. A visitation period will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Wednesday, August 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. Prayer services will be at 8:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to A L S Massachusetts Chapter, 315 Norwood Park South, 1st floor, Norwood, MA 02062

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