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Jean Simonian Obituary

Jean Benglian Simonian, 74, died Friday, July 11, 2008, in Holy Trinity Nursing Home.

She leaves a son, John E. Benglian, Jr., of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Ani Benglian-Simonian of Los Angeles; two brothers, Richard M. Simonian of Worcester and Edward Simonian and his wife Karen of Nantucket; a sister, Carolyn Moberly of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of Avedis K. and Rose (Hightaian) Simonian.  She was a graduate of Classical High School, Clark University, and attended Radcliffe College. Jean was a manager for New England Telephone Company and a member of the Armenian Church of The Martyrs. She was a classical pianist and taught piano.  Some of the happiest times of her life were spent attending concerts at Tanglewood.

Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, 10:00 a.m., at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Patient Activity Fund, Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 300 Barber Ave., Worc. MA 01606. For on-line condolences, please visit:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 14, 2008.

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June Jardarian

July 23, 2008

Dear John and Ani , Please accept my deepest sympathy on the great loss of your mother. May the love of family and friends offer you solace and comfort in your sorrow. God's blessings to you and family. Love, June Jardarian

Paul and Barbara(Michaelian) Davis

July 23, 2008

We extend our sympathy to all of Jean's family. Jean and I were close friends during a time at Clark University. We did lose touch over the years, but I recall those happy times. May fond memories offer a measure of consolation to you all in your time of sorrow, God Bless you.

Dick & Julia Buckley

July 17, 2008

Jean was our neighbor on Fiske St. We enjoyed many wonderful times when or children were growing up. May she enjoy eternal peace.

Holy Trinity Hospice

July 15, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss and were honored to be such an intimate part of Jean's journey. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Please know we will remain available for support in any way we can.
Peace,

Adrienne & Mike Ovian

July 14, 2008

We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of your beloved Jean.
Our friendship goes back so many years, although we have not been in touch. This condolance is also from my Mom, Gladys, who is presently at the Jewish Home in Worcester.
Thinking of all of you at this time.

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