Sandra E. Basmajian

Sandra Elaine Basmajian of Boulder City, NV and Concord, MA died peacefully on August 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband, Vahan, and wonderful children, Vasken, Varant, and Lorig. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and sister-in-law, Sandra was born in Nashua, NH on June 22, 1938. Sandra was the oldest daughter of the late Alta Markarian Shattuck and George Messer Shattuck.
Sandra was a member of International Order of the Rainbow for Girls while growing up and enjoyed playing tennis, skating and being active in school. Sandra took dancing lessons and was in a dancing troupe. She was involved in drama and was in the Senior high school play. She held many jobs in school, waitressing at Priscilla's, working at the local theaters, doing concessions selling candy and tickets. Sandra took care of her younger sisters while their mother worked away from home and spent time with her many cousins. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1956 and was a student who excelled in academics.
Sandra was a compassionate and caring person who dedicated her professional career to others. Sandra worked as a Registered Nurse for Mass General Hospital from -1959, she studied nursing at Mass General Hospital becoming a Registered Nurse with her Associate's degree. Then she attended Boston University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1961. While employed full-time, she attended Boston University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1961 finalizing her education with a Master of Education from Northeastern University in 1967. She worked in several different departments at MGH and finished in the Orthopedic surgeries area. She knew as a child that she wanted to be a nurse and absolutely loved her career.
Sandra was blessed with a loving husband whom she traveled with to Europe, Egypt, Armenia and many other places. They spent many years in Nevada where they explored the Southwest and welcomed their family for many holidays and vacations. Whether it was a trip to the local coffee shop or a longer trip to Utah or Arizona, Sandra and Vahan adored the Southwest. Sandra was a dear friend to many and enjoyed her water aerobics at the Boulder City Pool. She enjoyed knitting and reading mysteries. Sandra was a cherished grandmother to Alexander and Nora Basmajian of Concord, MA and Christopher Basmajian of Texas.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Vahan Basmajian, who cherished their marriage for 63 years, her children Abraham, Lorig, and Varant daughter in law Maureen, sisters, June Kelleher and Larna Guevin and many nieces and nephews. Sandra leaves a legacy of achievements, endurance, and love to all who knew her.
Relatives and friends will gather for visiting hours in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center on Thursday, September 7th from 5 to 7 pm. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, September 8th at 1 pm in the Farrar Chapel of Dee Funeral Home, followed by burial at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Concord.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sandra's memory can be made to: St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472.
Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.