Barkev “Barkey” Gulezian, 96, formerly of Lynnfield, MA, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Goldenview Healthcare Center in Meredith, NH.
Barkey was born February 12, 1921, in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Peter and Pauline (Terzian) Gulezian. A watchmaker and jeweler by trade, Barkey owned and operated Lynnfield Jewelers for 32 years. Barkey was a resident of Lynnfield for over 60 years before relocating to Meredith last year.
Barkey enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Throughout his life, Barkey was a pillar of the Lynnfield community. Along with being a highly-respected jeweler, Barkey was a trusted mentor and friend to all. He embodied community service in his involvement with organizations such as Rotary, Boy Scouts, Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge, and the Historical Society of Lynnfield. Barkey also volunteered through his church by helping prepare meals for Bread and Roses of Lawrence, MA.
Barkey is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hasmig “Meg” (Kasparian) Gulezian; a son, Dean Gulezian (Janet); a daughter Janice Cassidy (Timothy); four grandchildren, Christopher Cassidy (Sara), Jennifer Phillips (Mark), Matthew Cassidy, and Peter Cassidy (Claudia); two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Harrison Phillips; two brothers, Robert and Richard Gulezian, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Barkey is predeceased by two brothers and a sister.
A private burial will be held in Forest Hill Cemetery in Lynnfield, MA.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday July 29, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lynnfield Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Lynnfield Centre Congregational Church.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.