Souren Garabedian Obituary

Age - 93

September 11, 2023

Lawrence, MA

"Andover - Souren M. Garabedian, 93, died Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born August 5, 1930 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Michael and Sarah Garabedian. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen Garabedian. A graduate of Boston English High School he went on to Northeastern University to graduate with a Bachelor\u0027s Degree in Criminal Justice. Following graduating from college he then joined the U. S. Army and served within the Army Intelligence branch for three years. Following the Army he moved to Hollywood, CA, and became a parole officer. Onced married, he would later move back to the Boston area with his wife to start a family and pursue a career in Banking/Security. He was a proud member of the Aleppo Shriners and Masons. He was a member of the Oriental Band Unit which supports the Shriners Hospital. Souren, also known by his friends as \u0026quot;Gary\u0026quot; was enjoyed by all. Anyone who knew Gary knew his love of the Red Sox. Everyone who ever met him said they loved his calm, pleasant demeanor. Gary was universally known as just a \u0026quot;sweet\u0026quot; man. Survivors include two children, Mary Ann Meyers and her husband Timothy Meyers of Methuen, MA, Charles and his wife Elizabeth Garabedian of Scituate, MA; three grandchildren, Savana Garabedian, Dr. Kristen Dix and her husband Dr. Craig Dix of Chelmsford, MA and the late Timothy Meyers Jr. ; three great grandchildren Alexander, Madelyn, and Nathaniel Dix. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Jimmy Fund by visiting https://danafarber. jimmyfund. org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=agda_danafarber_cancer_donation2\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign=AGDA101722C\u0026amp;s_src=AGDA101722C\u0026amp;s_subsrc=AGDA101722C\u0026amp;gad=1\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0vWnBhC6ARIsAJpJM6fWqsFyzSZnL5TaheNWcqECJPNCd_-5jd2yWN7TWgkHy7MjY7MyML8aAvckEALw_wcB All services will be private and family only. "

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