Barss, Mary (Garoian) of Lexington, August 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Martin Barss. Devoted mother of Dr. Vanessa Barss and her husband David Townzen. Loving grandmother of Lara Townzen and Rachel Townzen. Sister of Agnes Davagian and the late Eva Avadanian. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, funeral service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or the Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Mass Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.