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JoAnne Barsumian Obituary

BARSUMIAN JoAnne O. Barsumian, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 after a short illness. A graduate of Pratt Institute, JoAnne was well known for her wonderful watercolors of birds and flowers, She was a long time resident of Monroe, Orleans, Mass., and more recently of Apex, N.C. and Middletown R.I. JoAnne was the wife of the late Gary Barsumian also an artist and graduate of Pratt Institute. Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Edwina Osborne. JoAnne leaves two children, Baird Barsumian of Harwich, Mass. and Lisa Barsumian of Paris, France, and a sister, Edwina McAninch and her husband, Edward of Camas, Wash.; a son-in-law, Tom Farrell of Paris, France; a daughter-in-law, Joann Barsumian of Rutland, Vt.; four grandchildren, James and Aiden Farrell of Paris, France and Rose and Aram Barsumian of Rutland, Vt. JoAnne will be dearly missed by her family and countless friends. Her warmth, humor and generosity of spirit endeared her to everyone she met. JoAnne's paintings have brought joy into many homes and lives and in this way she will forever be remembered. A Celebration of JoAnne's life will be held at Saint Matthew's Church, 87 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI, on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 11 am. Memorial contributions in JoAnne's memory to the National Audubon Society, 225 Varick Street, 7th Floor, NY, NY 10014 would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Dec. 17, 2009.

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Deb

March 23, 2019

I met Joanne through her lovely art work and have enjoyed several of her works every day for years. A sweet and talented woman. Sad to hear of your loss.

Pat Padilla

September 30, 2018

I did not know JoAnn, however I came across one of her water colors of the sweetiet birds I have ever seen. As I am a collector of
Birds I am so pleased to have this one. I will be looking for more of her wonderful work.

Dick Evarts

January 10, 2010

Dear Lisa
I just found out about your mom's passing. Though our paths seldom crossed over the past few years I thought of her often. She had this rare quality of looking beyond her problems so to lift others out of theirs, so generous!! I loved your mom and her body of work which I will now cherish all the more.

Sincerely
Dick

December 21, 2009

Dear Lisa and Baird,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was always welcoming and genuinely excited to see me and my family when we visited the art exhibits on many greens. I hope she is reunited with your dear father.
Your Mom and Dad will live forever with me in their paintings, which I treasure.
May you wonderful memories cradle your sadness at this time.
Fondly, Betsy Hagerty

Laurie Loveland

December 18, 2009

Dear Lisa, Baird, and Families,
The Lovelands are saddened by the news of your mother/grandmother's death. She was one of those rare people who seemed to make the world a better place by her existence.
She was generous with her time and art, her sense of humor and caring, and her love.
I will always smile when I think of her smile and the twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes.
I know you will be sustained by many beautiful memories of her.
My deepest sympathy to you all for such a great loss.
Sincerely,
Laurie

Jane Greene

December 17, 2009

I first met Joanne when she was buying her home in Orleans. She was a gracious and loving friend,and a talented artist. Her smile could brighten any room! May she rest in peace.

Tom Sheehan

December 17, 2009

My deepest sympathies for your loss. May the peace and warmth of this Christmas Season bring some comfort.
Joanne brought joy and beauty into the world, one expression at a time. We are better because of her.

B.J. Rose

December 17, 2009

Joanne was a wonderful, kind, gentle soul. I and many of my family members have her beautiful pictures in our home. For us they will keep her memory alive. I'm sure she sleeps with the angels. Good bye, Joanne

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