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ARAM MINASSIAN Obituary

MINASSIAN, Aram S. Of Weston, formerly of Bedford, on Dec. 14, 2013. Husband of the late Alice (Garabedian) Minassian. Loving father of Craig Aram Minassian and his wife Shawna Shepherd of NYC and Mark Hagop Minassian and his wife Joanne of Sudbury. Also survived by 2 grandchildren, Julia and Emily Minassian; brother Saro Minassian and his wife Elizabeth of Winchester; and sister-in-law Margaret Varbedian and her husband Paul. Uncle of Nadia and Robert Trant, Stephan and Deborah Minassian, Cynthia and Tino Zani, Gail and William McCahery and Robert Mugrdechian. Funeral on Sat. Dec. 21, 2013 in St. Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Ave., Watertown at 11 AM. Visiting hours in Shawsheen Funeral Home, 281 Great Rd., BEDFORD on Thurs. Dec. 19, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm. Relatives and friends invited. He was very active in St. Stephens Church of Watertown. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton St., Watertown, MA 02472. More info and directions: www.shawsheenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2013.

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Arlene Gelormini

January 2, 2014

Dear Craig and Mark,
May the many happy memories that you have of your Dad, be of comfort to you and your family at this difficult time.

We have many fond memories of both your Mom and Dad!

With our deepest sympathy,
Arlene and Ray Gelormini

December 24, 2013

Uncle Aram was such a special man. He and Auntie Alice made a great pair and we will always remember them and how welcome they made us feel in their home. We send our love and condolences to the family. May they rest in peace.
Raffi, Julie, David, Christopher and Emily DerManuelian

Alicia Brickman

December 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss Mark and family. I wanted to pay my respects but will be unable to attend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time. Take care. Deepest sympathies, Alicia DeLuca Brickman and family

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19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shawsheen Funeral Home

281 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

Dec

21

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

St. Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church

38 Elton Ave., Watertown, MA

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281 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

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