Josephine J. Najarian Obituary (1906

Josephine J. (Rice) Najarian, 104, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully Sunday March 20, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Haig E. Najarian who died in 1989. Josephine was born in Bear River, Nova Scotia on August 9, 1906, one of 12 children of the late Freeman and Eva (McSwain) Rice. Josephine was an exceptional lady from a simpler time whose outstanding life was filled with adventure, spirit and love. She enjoyed visiting with friends, sewing, cooking and gardening, but her true joy in life was spending time with her loving family. Survivors include her daughter; Doris S. diCiero of Chelmsford, 3 grandchildren; Michael H. Sielian and his wife Martina of Westford, Susan S. McCormack and her husband Michael of Chelmsford, and Julie Anne Penney of Merrimack, NH, 7 great grandchildren; Meaghan, Alyssa, Shailagh, Nicole, Jack, Elizabeth, and Benjamin. She was also the mother of the late George H. Najarian and the late Marian J. Hurd. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 5-8pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME 24 Worthen St. Chelmsford. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the Central Baptist Church, 9 Academy St. CHELMSFORD. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Josephine's name may be made to the Friends of the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. Chelmsford, MA 01863.