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Dorothy Donian Avedisian

Lake Forest, Illinois

1925 - 2021

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Dorothy Donian Avedisian, aged 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 4th. Born March 28, 1925, in Chicago to mother Jemile, who escaped the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1917 and father Samuel, who escaped the Armenian massacres of the 1890's, Dorothy grew up in Chicago,...

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Growing up at the Lake in the summer, I was so infatuated with Dorothy and her style, energy and voice. Every chance I had I would ask her to see her paintings as she was a big influence on my aspirations of being an artist. I remember when I informed my parents that I was changing majors in college from interior design to art, I had the love of Dorothy backing me up on my decision. She will forever be with me each and every stroke I make. God bless you Mrs. Avedisian. I hear your singing...