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George Avakian Obituary

AVAKIAN, George Of Watertown, January 5, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mariam "May" Avakian. Devoted father of Adrienne Gardikas, Sharon Avedisian and the late Joyce Avakian. Loving grandfather of Marissa, Kirk, Alec arid Adam. Funeral services and Interment are private. Memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown 02472. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements by the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, WATERTOWN.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 8, 2010.

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ELAINE LODER

January 25, 2024

I´m hoping that my timing is understood... I´m a friend of Joyce... she was a very best of mine and I miss her every day. I had the pleasure of meeting George. Joyce loved her dad beyond...and I totally understand why.

January 9, 2010

I could always count on seeing Uncle George at the Bank and/or at Dunkin Donuts in Coolidge Square where he always insisted on buying my coffee. He never complained, not once, just had a big smile on his face and big hug for me. We'll miss you Uncle.. I'm hoping you and Aunty Mae are having your coffee in heaven. Liz Kurkjian-Henry

January 9, 2010

Uncle George was a lovely man. A devoted and loving husband and father. I will always look for him whenever I pass Dunkin Donuts. He will be missed

Karolyn Kurkjian-Jones

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