Virginia Goushakjian, 81, of Turnessa Green, North Providence, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at her home. For 59 years she was the beloved wife of Bernard Goushakjian. She was the beloved mother of Michelle Pazienza of North Providence.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Antoinette (Grenier) DeMars. Ginny had worked at Cabot Electronic Ceramics in Smithfield before retiring in 1991. She lived in North Providence for 8 years previously living in Johnston for 51 years and she spent winters at her home in The Villages, Florida. She enjoyed walking and dancing.
Besides her husband and daughter she had many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Mrs. Goushakjian was the sister of the late Alma Laswtowski.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 10am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville . Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial in Highland Park, Johnston . Visitation Sunday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904