Elizabeth Kirkorian

Elizabeth Kirkorian enjoyed and traveled extensively; 89 Lowell Miss Elizabeth "Betty" Kirkorian, a life long resident of Lowell, died in Lowell; Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 aged 89 years. Born in Lowell on December 29th, 1918 the daughter of the late Garabed and Dirouhi (Der Torosian) Kirkorian. Elizabeth received her early education in the Lowell Public Schools, graduating from Lowell High School with the Class of 1936, where she was elected to the National Honor Society, and matriculated at the former Lowell Commercial College graduating with the Class of 1938. Miss Kirkorian worked for the former Lowell Evening Leader, reporting the news and activities in the Armenian-American community and Lowell Commercial College. She studied violin with Julius Woessner and was a violinist with the Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of Lowell under his direction. During World War II, she worked for the U.S. Government as Secretary to the Chief of Surgical Services at Lovell General Hospital, Fort Devens, MA. After that, she worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, then for the U.S. Air Force at Hanscom Air Force Base as secretary to the Commanding Officer of the Dispensary, then as secretary to the Scientific Advisor of the Base Commanding General. She retired as Registrar of the Air Force Clinic at Hanscom Air Force Base in 1973. Miss Kirkorian enjoyed and traveled extensively in many fascinating countries in five continents of the world. She was a lifelong member of the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, Chelmsford, served as Sunday School teacher and as secretary of the Women's Guild. A member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and AARP, and participated in the senior travel activities of the Salvation Army, the Sacred Heart Church, and Immaculate Conception Church senior groups. From 1974-1976 she was the President of the Business & Professional Women's Club of Lowell. Elizabeth is survived by her brother Kirkor and his wife Rose Kirkorian, a sister-in-law, Ann Astorian, and many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and cousins. She was the sister of the late Lucy Alexanderian, Mary Kalajian, and Austin Astorian. KIRKORIAN Miss Elizabeth "Betty" Kirkorian, a resident of Lowell, died June 17th, 2008, aged 89 years. It being her wish there will be no calling hours. Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 AM at Saint Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Rd. Chelmsford, MA 01824. Friends invited. Friends who wish may make Memorial Contributions in her name to Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church in Chelmsford. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME.