Krafian, Mary (Tourian) of Watertown, MA (formerly of Waltham, MA) passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 10th one week before her 89th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of over 56 years Yervant Krafian. Devoted mother of Nora Hackett and her husband David, Ara Krafian and his wife Heather. Loving grandmother of David Ara, Mari, Araxi, Nairi, Ani, Anoush and Knar. Loving sister of Sonia Zerdelian and her husband Garbis. Loving sister-in-law of Sourpoug Berberian and her husband Berge. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother-in-laws Vahan Kalfayan, Hovsep Kalfayan and sister-in-law Maro Manavian. Born in Cairo, Egypt, she immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1962, and settled in Waltham, MA in 1976. She worked alongside her husband at Eddy’s Fine Men’s Shirts, where for 50 years they ran the business, which her husband founded in Cairo, and later opened on St. Catherine St. in Montreal, Newbury St. in Boston and finally Washington St. in Newton. She was a devoted member of the ARS, where last year she received her 50 year pin from the ARS acknowledging her many years of service.
Mary’s most treasured place was with her family. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, which she always doted over. She will be dearly missed by all of them.
A wake will be held at Bedrosian Funeral home, Wednesday, December 18th from 5-8. A funeral service will be held December 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Ave., Watertown, MA.
Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown, MA 02472, ARS Cambridge Shushi Chapter, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 or St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church. Burial at Highland Meadow Cemetery, Belmont, MA.