Brown, Maritza Rebecca (Hekimian) of Belmont, March 27, 2013. Eternally grateful to her loving husband, Dean, for his devoted care. Beloved mother of Eric of Woburn and Susan of Belmont. Cherished grandma of Brian. Daughter of the late Suren and Mary Hekimian. Sister of the late James S. Hekimian. Favorite aunt of Karl and Diane Hekimian of Tucson, Arizona, and adoring godmother of Julia Hekimian. Also survived by many loving cousins, friends and neighbors who helped her fight a valiant battle against cancer. Mrs. Brown is a graduate of Lesley College and former teacher in the Lexington Public Schools. She will be treasured for her selflessness, unwavering support, and caring for others, her strength, her compassion, her Christmas coffee roll, marble cake, and Easter cheoreg. Funeral service will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Thursday, April 4 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please acknowledge the tremendous support we have received from the following organizations by making a donation in her memory to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA 01801 or Cooperative Elder Services, 37 Broadway, Suite 5, Arlington, MA 02472.Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.