February 8, 2017
Markarian, Helen
Helen (Bourgoujian) Markarian, a resident of Needham, formerly of Foxborough and Westwood, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Avita of Needham after a period of declining health. Helen was born September 16, 1923 in Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter of George and Florence (Garabedian) Bourgoujian, immigrants from Armenia. She graduated from Massina High School in Massina, New York before working for 25 years as a school library and special education aide for the Westwood School System. Helen was also a member of the Westwood Rotary Club. She was the wife of the late John Jacob Markarian Jr. and the sister of the late Arakel Bourgoujian, the late Sima Randolph, and the late Nonnie Kuimjian. She is survived by her son, Robert J, Markarian, and his wife Claire, of Needham; her daughter, Nadine Amaral, and her husband Robert, of Walpole; four grandchildren, John Markarian, and his wife Kristen, Craig Markarian, and his wife Julie, Emily Lau, and her husband Tom, and Natalie Amaral; and five great grandchildren, Jack, Ryan, Madeline, Andrew, and Caroline. Visiting hours will be held Friday, February 10th from 5 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood. Private interment will be in New Westwood Cemetery in Westwood. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011 or to Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts 02459 would be appreciated.
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We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother, Helen. Both your parents were highly regarded and beloved members of the community. We regret that we cannot be with you at this time since we are out of the country.
Martin & Gail Becker
Westwood Rotary
Today I thought of “Uncle Johnny” on the six-year anniversary of his passing and did not know of “Auntie Helen” passing. My mother and I were speaking fondly of them both—they were such special people. We know that they are enjoying bourbon and gin and tonics with my father, Tulio. With much love.
Tulio & Dolores