MIDDLETON- Thomas R. Ajootian, 37, a lifelong resident of Middleton, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the New England Medical Center, Boston, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of Margaret T. “Peggy” (McDuff) Ajootian of Middleton, and the late Richard O. Ajootian. He was a 1984 graduate of Masconomet Regional High School, where he was a member of the tennis team.
He was employed by Circuit City for the past 10 years and was the store manager at the Burlington store. He had also worked at the Dedham, Saugus, Danvers and Quincy stores, and had appeared in TV commercials for the company. He previously worked at Thom McCann’s, and for Papa Gino’s in Danvers as a manager. His funeral service will be held on Monday, March 29, 2004 at 9:45 am from the Full-Spychalski Funeral Home, 84 Washington Square East, by Salem Common, Salem, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 am at St Agnes Church, Middleton. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Sunday, 3 to 7 pm. Burial is in Oakdale Cemetery, Middleton, For those who desire, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760. For guest book and directions, visit www.SalemFuneral.com.