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Peter Davidian Obituary
HOLDEN / EAST DENNIS - Peter J. Davidian, 78, of East Dennis and formerly of Holden, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the McCarthy Care Center, Sandwich.
Peter was born on May 31, 1936 in Lawrence, son of Katchig and Rose (Chilingirian) Davidian. He graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Northeastern University in Boston where he completed coursework in Industrial Security and Law Enforcement. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
His career started with Sander's Associates as a senior security manager, security director at GCA Corporation, and system security manager at New England Electric System, retiring in 1995. Upon retirement, he joined his wife in their antique business, Davidian Americana.
Prior to retiring to East Dennis, Peter previously lived in Burlington, Mass, Merrimack, NH and Holden, Mass. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Harwich, the Wachusett Old Car Club, American Society for Industrial Security, Associate Member of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and a member and former Vice President of the Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association.
He leaves his beloved wife of 53 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Hale) Davidian; his cousin, Rose Annaian; his sister-in-law, Betty Ann (Locke) Hale of Holden; several nephews and a niece and several grand nieces and grand nephews. Three sisters, Rose, Elizabeth and Anita predeceased him.
A Celebration of Peter's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the First Congregational Church of Harwich with the Rev. Thomas C. Leinbach officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Harwich, 697 Main St., Harwich, MA 02645; or to the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, 27 Park St., Hyannis, MA 02601. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Davidian
October 16, 2014
Just found out today of Peter's passing. We are so sad and will always miss his smile. Peter was always so kind to me.
Martha Perkins
Barrett Menson
Robert Meier
October 8, 2014
Peter, you were my friend, I'll miss you very much and always remember you.
Bradley Hale
October 7, 2014
Aunt Betty,Very Sorry and Sad to here of Uncle Pete's passing.I will make sure your nephew Alexander all about him.I will always remember him for his sense of humor and love of old cars like dad.
Joe Mendes
October 3, 2014
I am so honored to have known Peter these past 7-8 years.He was a wonderful person and quite often very funny. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his loving wife Betty and their family. -Joe
Annie of Orphan Annie's Antiques
September 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss Betty. I will always remember Peter as a wonderful man, generously sharing his knowledge of antiques to a fledgling antique shop owner. I always appreciated his support and both of your visits.
Thank you, Peter
Don McGowan
September 28, 2014
Sadly, we learned today of Pete's passing.
Pete and Betty were our next door neigbors in Burlington when we married in 1962 until they moved away 8 years later. They were the absolute best and friendliest neighbors anyone could ever have. We've always kept in touch over the years and we have many fond memories of Pete. He was a rare and very interesting man as well as a good and dependable neighbor. He'll be missed.
Our most sincere condolences are for his dear Betty! She had a great guy!
Don and Anna McGowan
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
September 28, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
Brad Greason
September 28, 2014
I am so sorry Betty. David was a great guy, a good friend and always a pleasure to work with.
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