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Harry Markarian Obituary

Harry Markarian 1946-2014 After a courageous battle with cancer, Harry Markarian passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2014 at the age of 68. Harry was born in Alexandria, Egypt, on January 30, 1946, to the late Krikor Markarian and Armine Tchalekian. He was born into a family that cherished Armenian culture and traditions. He moved to Montreal in 1962 and attended St. Pius X High School. Harry was a dedicated and beloved member of the Armenian Community, a leader and humanitarian. Throughout his long and successful career in the garment industry, Harry touched many lives through his openness and generosity. He will especially be remembered for his sense of humour, exuberance, infectious spirit and loving nature. He traveled extensively internationally and was fascinated by the people he met and their different arts and culture.

Harry is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lily Manoukian. He is also survived by his two children and their spouses, Christine and Avak Kahvejian, Armen and Tamar Markarian. Harry's deeds and memory will remain as a guiding and inspiring light for his five grandchildren. He will be forever missed by his sister Marianne, his nieces Tanya and Lisa as well as his loving cousin Jeannine Heller.

Many thanks to the nursing staff of the Montreal General Hospital Dialysis department along with the Oncology and Palliative care teams.

Family will receive condolences at:

Sourp Hagop Armenian Church, 3401 Olivar-Asselin, Montreal on Sunday August 10, 2014, 7 to 9p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 11th at 11a.m.

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

Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Aug. 9, 2014.

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bharti palta

December 16, 2014

Dear Mrs harry and christene
Mr harry was a wonderful human.A man with a vision and a golden heart.such people. are a blessing in life and I am honoured. to be associated with him.May god give you strength to bear this loss.Rip mrharry

Steph Viner

October 3, 2014

My dearest Lily, I have just found this notification and it with the deepest sorrow I send you my condolences. I have only fond memories of Harry and my love and thoughts are with you and your family. Your old AZ friend, Steph xxx

Grace Wilkie

September 17, 2014

Dear Lilly and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of Harry. May the knowledge that he was an exceptional person, bring you some comfort at this sorrowful time.

abid zain

August 22, 2014

To, Lilly, christine, Armen,
It was a very sad news for me and my family. Harry was one who will always remembered as a very strong, commited and nice person.
I will always remember him in my prayers. god rest his soul in piece

Varouj & Eugenie Khatchadourian

August 19, 2014

Dear Markarian Family,
Very sorry to hear about Harry's passing. Our deepest condolences. May he rest in Peace.

George Dusl

August 14, 2014

Offering my sympathy and condolences to the Markarian family.

Hilda Tokatlian Family

August 14, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Markarian Family. Rest in peace, Harry.

Stavroula Favas

August 13, 2014

To the Markarian Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Harry was a strong, courageous and unique man. May God grant you strength & courage to get through this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.
PAB MGH

Ninon Sévigny

August 13, 2014

To the Markarian family, my very deepest sympathy .

Harry was a very special man. He was an example of the human spirit, generosity , kindness , class and most of all a great human being. A great lost to anyone who him.

Dikran Markarian

August 12, 2014

To Lily and the entire family
Please accept our sincere condolences
May love and courage surround you all in this most difficult of times ...
Dikran and Lina Markarian & Family

Kusum Davar

August 12, 2014

this is a shocking news of harry.just can't believe it .i can't forget wonderful years he spent working with us in india.he was so noble and nice.
Christine our deepest condolences to your entire family.may he rest in peace.

Kusum

Harvey August

August 11, 2014

Lily,Christine,Armen,Marianne
Harry was a wonderful man
It was my pleasure and honour to have known him and worked with him
He treated me like a brother and I will not forget that
May you be spared any further sorrow
Harvey August

Marie-José Dahan

August 11, 2014

Nos plus sincères condoléances.

Nicolas et Marie-José Dahan

Bobby Wang

August 11, 2014

Lily, Christine, Armen,
Harry is an outstanding friend, big brother,and montor to me. We just like famliy. Back at time, we'd done lots of crazy memorial things. He is now with heavenly angels. God bless everyone.

Joe Draude

August 10, 2014

Lilly, Christine, Armen, and Marianne. Harry was a very special person. He touched my entire family, my son still calls him Uncle Harry. The best part of my career was the years I spent working with him.

August 10, 2014

Rest in peace,Annie and George Bozian.

Liz Laki

August 10, 2014

Dear Lily, Armen, Christine and Marianne,
Of the many people who cross our paths, some impact us more than others. Harry's love of community, his sense of loyalty, generosity of spirit and incredible kindness were without compare. Harry was a remarkable human being and it was my privilege to have known him and to consider him my friend.

My deepest condolences to you at this very sad time. May you find comfort in each other's arms and in the love and support of your extended family.

Harry is with the angels now and loving you all from above.

Robert Burke

August 9, 2014

Lily, Christine, Armen. Harry was much more than a business associate to me and Ting Jun. He was a mentor, a friend, and a brother. My sincerest condolences to you. His memory will endure in our hearts forever.

Berge Izmiritlian

August 9, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rasheed Shiwani

August 9, 2014

Dear Lilly, and family
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Harry.

Garo & Araxi Toumayants

August 9, 2014

Asdvads Hokin Lusavoreh

August 9, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sima Aprahamian Hovhannessian

August 9, 2014

Our deepest sympathies...may he rest in peace

zaven keshishian

August 9, 2014

very saddened.....myu deepest sympathies

Lise Desrosiers

August 9, 2014

Prenant part à votre douleur, nous vous présentons nos sincères condoléances. Le ciel compte désormais une étoile supplémentaire.

Lise et Yvon
Desrosiers & Brière (Longueuil)

Lucie & Levon Kordzian

August 9, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless his soul.

Jacqueline Desrosiers

August 9, 2014

Our sincere sympathies for your loss from the Desrosiers family, Jacqueline et Tanya

ARMEN AMIRIAN

August 9, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Scott McWilliam

August 9, 2014

To the entire Markarian family we would like to send you our most sincere sympathies.
My whole family adored Harry, but especially me- he was one of the very best- the top of the list-with a wonderful soul that you saw in his eyes.
We all feel your loss.

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