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John Ayvazian Obituary

83, of Lexington, Aug. 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary (Norian) Ayvazian. Loving father of John L. Ayvazian and his wife Ginny BlackWolf of Gloucester and daughter Jennifer Guilmet of Brookline, Kenneth T. Ayvazian and his wife Joyce Randall of Franklin, Kathryn J. Ayvazian of Billerica, and Steven P. Ayvazian of Los Angeles, CA. Grandfather of Justin, Heather, and Laurel Ayvazian. Brother of Norman Ayvazian of Dana Point, CA, and the late Mihran Ayvazian. Served as a Navigator in the 8th Air Force during WWII. Working career as an Accountant and Contracts Administrator. In retirement, John served as a volunteer with many organizations. A Memorial Service will be held Thurs. Aug. 21 at the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St. Lexington at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnatti, OH 45250 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Private interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 17, 2008.

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Mary Beth

September 29, 2008

Dear Ayvazian Family,

I was saddened to hear about the loss of John. He was a wonderful and kind man. My prayers are with you all.

Deborah Cmar (Collins)

August 18, 2008

Kathy,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with your entire family.

Kate Mann

August 17, 2008

Dear Aunti Mimi,John,Ken, Steve, and Kathy,
I'm really sorry for Uncle's loss! I've been thinking of you often, and my condolences are with you in these tough times! I will be seeing you soon!

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