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John Ohanian Obituary

Of Arlington, April 12, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Florence "Fubby" (Banzy) Ohanian. Devoted father of Carole Shahian and her husband Paul of Andover, Marilyn Zellen and her husband Richard of Longmont, CO, John T. Ohanian and his wife Dawn of Hopkinton and Elizabeth A. Cobb and her husband Ronald of Salem. Grandfather of 8 loving grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear brother of Arshag Ohanian of Wenham. Services at St. Stephen{M3}'s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Ave., Watertown on Tuesday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Mt. Auburn Chapel of the Giragosian Funeral Home, 576 Mt. Auburn St., (Rt. 16), WATERTOWN, on Monday, 5-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to VNA Care Network & Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923. WW2 veteran, Navy. Member of Amvets Post 41, Watertown. For directions and guest book, visit www. giragosianfuneralhome.com Giragosian Funeral Home 617-924-0606

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2007.

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The Thompson Family

April 20, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Debbie, Linda and Jimmy Thompson

Beth Brignolo

April 15, 2007

Dear Liz and Family,

So sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Nancy Murphy

April 15, 2007

Carol, Paul & Family: Please accept my sympathies on the passing of your father, & grand-father. Always keep close to your heart the wonderful memories and they will help guide you through this difficult days.

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