Frances Ashodian Obituary

ASHODIAN, Frances M. (Brown) Age 84 years, passed away Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of the late John J. Ashodian who passed away in 2003 and whom she met at the Canoe Club in East Bridgewater. Born May 15, 1924 in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Francis W. and Frances V. (Dooley) Brown. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1941 in Springfield, MA and also graduated from Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA in 1945 earning her Bachelor of Science Degree. Mrs. Ashodian was employed by the Massachusetts General Hospital from 1952-1958 where she was in charge of the Thyroid Laboratory. She is survived by a son, Richard A. Ashodian and wife Sara of South Boston, a daughter, Regina A. Ashodian of Charlestown, MA and a brother, Richard P. Brown and wife Louise of Springfield, MA. A brother, Walter J. Brown, preceded her in death. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Holy Cross Center, 518 Washington St., North Easton, MA. Entrance located off of Rt. 138. Visitation will be prior to the Mass from 8:30- 10:00 am at the St. Joseph's Holy Cross Center. Interment will follow the service at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Memorial gifts may be given to: The Bulfinch Society Cancer Research, c/o Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 (checks payable to MGH) For additional info. or to send a condolence please visit: www.d-mfh.com

Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 21, 2008.
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Richard, Sara & Rigina,
Sorry to hear of your mothers
passing. May the fond memories be
of comfort to all of you at this time.

Donald Smith Family

November 22, 2008

Hi Regina,
I'm so sorry about your loss. Although I didn't know your mother well I do remember she was very bright just like you. My thoughts and prayers to you and Richard. Lynne St.Louis

Lynne St.Louis

November 21, 2008

Richard and Regina-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We all remember the cookouts and gatherings at Kathy's home with your Mom and Dad. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
the Daversa Family

Roberta Daversa

November 21, 2008

Hi Regina,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Susan Stratoti

November 21, 2008

Your mom was so full of spirit and just enjoyed life. There were always laughter and hugs. Many happy memories for you to cherish.
Love, Jeanne and Jay McCreery

Jeanne McCreery

November 21, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

michael allen

November 21, 2008

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