Isabel Avakian Obituary
WORCESTER/FRANKLIN
Isabel Avakian passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2016 after a long illness.
Born in Worcester, MA, she grew up in the Armenian community of that city and attended Worcester Public Schools and Clark University. For over 50 years she and her husband Bob lived in Franklin, MA. She was a schoolteacher and principal in the Franklin School System for 30 years until her retirement in 1998.
In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by her daughters, Sona and Lori Avakian, son-in-law Michael Morville and her grandchildren, Max and Eleanor Morville. Always community-minded, after retirement Isabel volunteered her time at the Franklin Senior Center and the Purr-fect Cat Shelter. She also volunteered a great deal of her time to Camp Haiastan in Franklin, MA. To the end of her life, Isabel continued to make friends and be a connector of people in her neighborhood and community.
There are no calling hours. Funeral services are at 11:00 am on July 19, 2016 at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Worcester, MA. Internment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635 Grove Street, Worcester, MA, 01605.
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Karen (Dayian) Russo
July 13, 2016
Bob, Sona and Laurie,
We were saddened to hear that Izabel/your mom passed away. Wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Karen and family
Fran & Maureen Incutto
July 14, 2016
Dear Sue an Family - we were sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Adiletto, Coordinator Supportive Day Program, Franklin Se
July 14, 2016
Isabel volunteered as an aide at the Franklin Senior
Center's Sunshine Club for several years. She was an
excellent aide and thoughtful and competent assistant.
She will be missed.
Mike Mitchell
July 16, 2016
Bob, I am so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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Kenny and Sonya Simonian
July 16, 2016
Dear Bob, Lori and Sona,
Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your wife and mother. May the wonderful memories of Izzy be with you and comfort you at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kenny and Sonya Simonian (formerly of Worcester, MA)
Theresa Creasia-Twist
July 21, 2016
Dear Bob and family , my thoughts and prayers are with you . She was such a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart to match .
Peter Pasquarosa
July 19, 2016
Great lady, sorry for your loss.
Simon and Lucine Essajanian and family
July 18, 2016
Dear Bob and family,
Our sincerest and deepest sympathies on the passing of your wife. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort.
Mary DerManouelian
July 17, 2016
Dear Bob, Sue & Family: My sincere condolences on the loss of Isabel. She was a wonderful person.
My prayers to all.
Astvadz Hokin Lousavoreh.
May she rest in peace
July 15, 2016
Dear Sue & Family,
My sincere Sympathies in your Loss.
May GOD ILLUMINATE HER SOUL!
Love,
Barbara Baljian
July 15, 2016
Sue and Family - Fran and I were so sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - Maureen Incutto
Berg and Henrietta Kallajian
July 15, 2016
Love you cousin we had some great times Rest in peace
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