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CHARLTON - Thomas Ardan, 56, of Charlton, died, Saturday, October 1st from injuries sustained on an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary E. (Papageorge) Ardan; his son, Adam Thomas Ardan and his fiancee, Krystle C. Noyes of Charlton, his mother Akabi (Kuyumjian) Ardan of Hyannis; a brother, Raffi Ardan and his wife, Mine of Hyannis; two nephews, Alen and Arda Ardan; his god-daughter, Angelina Papageorge; and several close cousins and friends.
He was born in Istanbul, Turkey, his father was the late Migirdic Ardan. Mr. Ardan had worked as self-employed contractor and real estate investor. He was a member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, the Masonic Lodge, York Rite and the Shriner's. Thomas was an avid fisherman, but his greatest joy was time spent with family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
His funeral will be held on Monday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m. in the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, the American Hear Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Massachusetts York Rite, 186 Tremont Street, Room 205, Boston, MA 02111.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Ardan
Sandro DiDonato
October 14, 2016
Suzanne and I just found out about this. We are so profoundly saddened by the loss of Tommy and our prayers are for Mary's recovery. We shall miss our dinners with you and the endless bottles of wine consumed while trying to find one we liked. You will be sorely missed old friend...
October 11, 2016
The Staff at Bass River Marina give our deepest sympathies to the Ardan family, his smiling face and pleasant personality will certainly be missed. Mary, our hearts are with you and wish you a speedy recovery.
Brenda Gasparoni
October 10, 2016
Dear Adam & Family,
I am so sorry to have heard of sad news. May God give you the strength during this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy.
Brenda Gasparoni
(Mrs. G) xoxo
Maria Rivas
October 10, 2016
The Rivas family will like to send our sincere condolences to the Ardan family. Tom will be miss. He was such a happy great guy. May he rest in peace. Adam just know you have gain a wonderful and beautiful guardian angel that will be looking down on you and your mom. Mary may you have a speedy recovery and hope you get well soon. Im so sorry for your loss. Sincerely your tenents from 39 Kingsbury Street apt 3
October 10, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Teena & Jason Downing
October 10, 2016
Mary, Adam Raffi and family, our deepest sympathies. we are so sorry that you all have lost such a wonderful man. We are blessed to have met and known you all and Tom will be truly missed. If we can do anything for you, no matter how big or small, we are here. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
mickey martinez
October 9, 2016
dear adam You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. I know how important he was in your life and your care and support during these last few years must have brought him great comfort. Your relationship was quite special and while this makes the loss so very painful, I do believe that your closeness and warm memories will bring you comfort. Know that I am thinking of you and your dad.
October 9, 2016
Tom may you r.i.p you will be so miss by many still in shock, my prayers go out to the family his son Adam and a speedy recovery for Mary.From you tenant 39 kingsbury#1 yaritza mickey&family
Paul and Tina Mandeville
October 9, 2016
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mary, Adam and all those who love Tom. All of you are being kept close in thought, heart, and prayer during this most sad and difficult time. Sending healing thoughts and wishes to sweet Mary. We are sorry for such hardship. Our Stonybrook neighborhood has been touched by the kindness that hallmarks this couple...all of us who know them well, share in your grief. Always remember, love is eternal and families are forever. Until you meet again, may God grant you deserving peace, comfort, strength and resolve.
The Dacey=Renders
October 9, 2016
God Bless and Prayers from one Charlton Family to another. Praying for your wife's recovery and for your family.
Carol McCann
October 8, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to you Mary and your son Adam. You are both in my thoughts and prayers during these very difficult days. May you find some small measure of comfort from the many people around you, who love and care for you.
Mary/Nick Seferi
October 8, 2016
RIP Thomas. You will be missed by your loving family and friends.
Marisa Markarian
October 8, 2016
Tommy and I worked together for many years. He was such a wonderful, caring and funny man who escorted my Father and I to the BEST Turkish restaurants. I will miss you. Prayers to his family and Mary for a speedy recovery. <3
Marlene Cooper
October 8, 2016
We are so sorry about Tom, Mary, your in our prayers....the tenants from 245 Charlton st. Marlene and Nicole Cooper, Aurora Coughlin, Lynn Poirier
Francis J. Trapasso & Assoc,.
October 7, 2016
Dear Ardan Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and wish a speedy recovery for Mary.
Carol Kalil-
October 7, 2016
a life taken too soon of a wonderful person. Rest in peace Tom.
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