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Kelam DERDERIAN Obituary

DERDERIAN, Kelam Steven Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), of Belmont, May 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Nancy Joan (Saunders) Derderian. Devoted father of Kenneth Steven Derderian. For complete notice and guestbook, please go to bedrosianfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 9 to May 11, 2025.

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Julia Marchand

May 14, 2025

It was an honor to know Kelam. I think fondly on the time I was able to spend with him and hearing the incredible stories of his past. A kind and pure soul. May he rest in peace and be reunited with his wife in the next life!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

May 11, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

William J. Smith

May 10, 2025

I was a colleague of Kelam´s in the Boston Law Department for six or seven years. He was a brilliant lawyer, a kind and gentle friend and a wonderful man. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Dressler Family

May 10, 2025

So sorry to read this. The sweetest man. Good friend to my Dad, car pool partner, Air Force colleague of my uncle. Rest in Peace, Sir.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

May 10, 2025

Til Valhalla!

Candy (Manion) Costas

May 10, 2025

Wow. I have many fond memories of Kelam (and Nancy)...he always made me feel special, was very funny, such an interesting, fun person. Always dressed beautifully, with a twinkle in his eyes. Sad to hear this, but glad that he lived a long, full life.

Pam and George Christodoulo

May 10, 2025

Your father was an amazing, brilliant and kind man. No matter the "call´ he was there to help and did so with grace and dignity. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

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