Margarette Ovian

Margarette Ovian

Margarette Ovian Obituary

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Margarette (Harootian) Ovian, 98, a 60 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away on February 17, 2014.

She was the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother, friend and woman and will be missed by all those who knew her.

Margarette is survived by her daughter, Gail Ovian of Shrewsbury; her twin daughters Norma Frascarelli and her husband Andre of Delray Beach Florida, and Nancy Untiet and her husband Michael of Berlin, Connecticut and Delray Beach, Florida; her grandson, Matthew Untiet and his wife Victoria of Milford, Connecticut. She also leaves her soon to be born great grandson whom she so wanted to cherish and hold. She will watch over all of us from Heaven. Margarette also leaves a wonderful group of friends; a very close knit group of women, the Fabulous Fifties, who have been friends for many years.

In heaven, she will join her husband of 46 years, Berg Ovian who passed away in 1997; her parents Paul T. and Ogaper (Vakil) Harootian; as well as two sisters, Mary and Margaret Harootian and two brothers, Harry and Peter Harootian.

Margarette was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Paul T. and Ogaper (Vakil) Harootian. She graduated from Commerce High School and moved to Shrewsbury in 1954. Margarette was the office manager for Central Massachusetts Anesthesia Affiliates for many years and previously worked as the payroll manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Worcester.

Margarette was very active in her community, as a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Woman?s Club, the Shrewsbury Garden Club, and the Lodge #168 Order Sons of Italy bocce league.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, crossword puzzles and occasional trips to the casinos.

A funeral service and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Visiting hours will be held from 9:30-10:45 AM at the Church prior to her funeral service. Burial will be at a later date in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Margarette?s name may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main Street, Shrewsbury or the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, Community Services, 799 West Boylston Street Worcester, MA 01606.

The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St Worcester is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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March 8, 2014

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March 3, 2014

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February 27, 2014

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March 8, 2014

Gail, Norma, Nancy and family--I was saddened to hear of your dear mother's passing, but what a remarkably long and full life she had. She was my late mother's favorite cousin, and I remember well how happy Vi always was knowing she was going to have a visit with Margarette. And I have photos of the first time I met you all, at our house on Sisson Ave. in Hartford in 1961. What excitement to meet twin cousins, and one--Gail--close to my age! Margarette was all the more precious to Vi, who had lost her own Vakel parents in childhood. I wish you all good memories of you mother that will make you smile with the recollection for years to come.

Fondly,
Anne Goshdigian

Clarissa Diaz

March 3, 2014

"Gail, lots of Blessings to you your Mother and to all the ones that love her..."

Hugs and Blessings,

Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel

February 27, 2014

The Mercadante Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.

Christine Milus (Kassabian)

February 26, 2014

Nancy, Norma and Gail, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, I know it is an emotional and difficult thing to lose a parent especially your mother. I hope you find comfort that she is at rest and in the loving arms of those who have gone before her. May God keep you all through this difficult time and cherish each and every memory. My heartfelt love to you all.

Rich Kazarian

February 25, 2014

Gail, Norma, and Nancy,
Very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. The friendship between our parents was cherished and something special.....and I was lucky enough to receive her secret sojouk recipe.

Love to you all.

Cecelia Baroni Granahan

February 25, 2014

Gail,
I am so sorry about the passing of your Mom. She was an amazing and wonderful woman who was never without a smile on her beautiful face. May you always remember and cherish all the fun times together.

Jeanie Breau-Depari

February 22, 2014

Norma,Nancy and Gail---My sincere condolences on the death of your Mom.My all your memories help heal your broken hearts.

Cathleen Kilcoyne

February 22, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and I will never forget how good she was to my Mom(Mama Rena). I am thinking of you all at this time.
Cathleen Kilcoyne

February 20, 2014

My deep and heartfelt sympathy to your family on the loss of your mom & grandmother I always enjoyed seeing Margarette at the woman's club meetings Most sincerely Judy

DeMalia Family

February 20, 2014

Very sorry for the loss of your Mom. What a wonderful life she lived.

All the Vermont Ovians

February 18, 2014

Our deepest sympathy

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