METHUEN – Louise P. (Derian) Minasian, 90, of Methuen, passed away peacefully Saturday February 19, 2011 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover, MA.
She was born in Boston, MA and educated in Watertown, MA. She was the daughter of John and Mary Derian. She married Attorney Haig J. Minasian. She spent most of her adult life residing in Lawrence. She also resided at Riverwalk in West Palm Beach, FL, and currently in Methuen. She was the widow of Attorney Haig J. Minasian, who passed away in 1985.
Louise traveled the world extensively and was known for creativity, culinary and decorating skills. She considered herself a product of the depression and was enhanced by the same. She was a gracious hostess at her many dinner and pool parties.
Family members include her son, Attorney Robert H. Minasian and his wife Jacqueline I. Minasian of Methuen, MA, a granddaughter, Robyn H. Russo, wife of Joseph S. Russo of Andover, MA, a grandson Robert H. Minasian of San Francisco, and a great-grandson Joseph Haig Russo. She also leaves behind her beloved niece, Jan Derian of West Palm Beach, FL, with whom she shared many pleasant times and also Audrey Manchester. She also leaves several nephews, including Joseph Derian of Easton, MA. Louise was the mother of the late Alan H. Minasian.
ARRANGEMENTS: There will be no calling hours at the request of the family, services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Saturday February 26, 2011 from 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. at the 111 Village Square Restaurant in the Barrister Room, Hampstead, NH. For directions please visit [email protected]. To send an online condolence visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence Street Methuen, MA 01844.