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1940

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2020

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Watertown, Massachusetts

DIRAN DERMARDEROSIAN Obituary

DerMARDEROSIAN, Diran Robert Age 79, of Jensen Beach, Florida, formerly from Needham, Massachusetts and Laconia, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Florida. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 29, 1940 to mother Vartouhi and father George K DerMarderosian. Diran attended Curry College. He received a Masters degree in Education from Emerson College in Boston and was an educator and Vice Principal at Billerica Senior High School in Billerica, Massachusetts. Diran was also president of Brookline Rug Cleaning Company, Needham Heights, Massachusetts.

He was predeceased by his brother Haig and his sister Diane Louise Gooligian.

Diran had a passion for Armenian food. He loved cooking, hosting, singing and sharing his recipes (most included Armenian Brandy) with his friends and family. He had a love for Armenian music and played the Doumbek Drum in the New England Ararat Orchestra. He was also a lifelong Patriot and Red Sox fan, never missing a game.

Diran was a gentle man, loved by all who met him. He will forever be in our hearts.

In his memory we suggest a donation to Hope Hospice: Hope Development Department, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33908. Online: donate.hopehcs.org

Services will be held on Saturday, October 10 at Saint Stephen's Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown at 11:00 a.m. Federal and State safety guidelines governing Covid- 19 will be followed. Social distancing and facemasks will be required for everyone's safety. Cemetery arrangements are private.

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

Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2020.

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Tom Sheridan

January 12, 2025

Some photos from Mr "D" `s
Time in Maynard

Tom Sheridan

January 12, 2025

These are photos of Mr"D" at Maynard high school in 1965-1966.

Tom Sheridan

January 11, 2025

Mr. "D" was our Business Law teacher in 1965-1966 at Maynard high school. He was a great teacher well liked by everyone. He made all his classes interesting by applying
Real life experiences. He kept everyone´s attention. He was very personable. We speak for our class in wishing him to rest in peace with our sincere condolences.
Tom Sheridan, Ann Beauregard Symes and Joe Mancini. Class of 1966

Richard Martin

November 6, 2020

Mr. D was my teacher, dean, and later mentor when I worked as a teacher at BMHS. Always "firm but fair" he was liked and respected by all. His best friend was Mr. Sarno and both will always be remembered by former students.
RIP Dino

B.A. Cronin

October 11, 2020

The world will be a sadder place without his joy of life. Rest In Peace, Mr. D.

Stacey

October 9, 2020

Rest in peace Mr. D
Stacey Renna

Thoughts of Tranquility Floor Basket

Jessica Penate

Sent Flowers

October 8, 2020

My condolences to the family. He was a wonderful person and one of the best vice principals I have ever had. He was funny, kind and understanding but he did not allow his students to be disrespectful. He made a huge impact on my life.
Loretta (Martin) Leach

Steve Elrick

October 8, 2020

We have a lot of respect for Mr D as he guided the class of 1979 to be be better people.

Cindy Sarno

October 8, 2020

Mr. D worked with my father Joseph Sarno in the Billerica MA school system for many years. He was a close friend of the family and loved by the kids and faculty alike. He had a great sense of humor and was a kind and yes gentle man. I remember when he was a house master he would walk the halls and if anyone was in the hallways after the bell rang he would give them 1 hour detention. This one time I was all the way at the other end of the hall, the bell rang, he looked at me, I looked at the stairwell and booked it down. He ran the entire length of the hallway and as I was reaching the bottom I could hear him yell down. “Cindy Sarno you have 1 hour.” Haha. He was a great guy. We loved him very much. ❤

Dawn Marie( Boyle) Ross

October 8, 2020

Thank you Mr. D for being a very fair mentor, you were my advisor for most of our awesome class of 87, , god speed and I appreciate and respect your passion ❤

Candice Todd

October 8, 2020

RIP Mr. D. With Deepest Sympathy,
Charlie & Candi (Martin) Todd

David Dismukes

October 8, 2020

One of the best teachers I ever had! RIP

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