Dorian, Helene Armine of Belmont, MA, and formerly of Boca Raton Florida passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2018 with her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Daniel K. Dorian. Devoted daughter of the late Roupen and Queenie Garabedian. Treasured mother of Daniel K. Dorian Jr. and his wife Lisa (Kolligian), Janice Dorian, Lois Malconian and her husband Ronald, and Barbara Dorian. Cherished grandmother of Ashley and her husband Scott Martin, Amanda and her husband Matthew Keller, Sarah, Ronald and Danielle Malconian. Great grandmother of Matthew Dorian Keller. Sister of the late Leon Garabedian and his wife Dorothy, and the late Rose G. and Dr. Harry Samourian. Sister-in-law of the late Edward S. Dorian and his wife Ethel of New York, Dr. Robert V. Dorian and his wife Mary of New Jersey, Seth Dorian and his wife Betty of Florida, Nancy D. Kasarjian and her husband Dr. Parnag H. of Massachusetts. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and close friends.
An influencer her whole life, Helene dedicated herself and her talents to her beloved Armenian Church. From humble beginnings as a young choir member, to becoming the first female Parish Council Chairman for the Eastern Diocese, Helene proudly served as a pioneer for women in the Armenian Church. Helene’s push for change and representation, made her community stronger and more inclusive of all who wish to serve. In 2011, she received the Women of Wonder (WOW) Appreciation Award in recognition of her leadership as one of the founders of the Diocesan Women’s Guild Central Council, in addition to becoming the first woman to serve as Chairman of the Parish Council of Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Helene also holds the unique distinction of serving not only as Chairman, but also Vice Chairman of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Cambridge, MA Parish Council and the Women’s Guild. She was Chairman of the Armenian Holy Trinity Woman’s Guild as well as established the Armenian Holy Trinity Cotillion. She was recipient of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church - Man of the Year and in November 1994 was presented with a reproduction of an illumination from an ancient Armenian manuscript by Archbishop Khajag Barsamian
Helene was an athlete playing basketball and field hockey as a youth and later became an avid golfer, spending many years playing at Oakley Country Club in Watertown, MA, where she served as Chairman of Woman’s golf and during the winter months at Broken Sound Country Club in Boca Raton, FL. Her happiest times was surrounded by family and friends, there was always room for one more on her table.
The path she led, very few could follow. To Helene, we are all part of a greater purpose, one in which kindness, forgiveness and decency are paramount, and unconditional love is the essence of life.
Funeral services will be at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Saturday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at Holy Trinity Armenian Church on Saturday morning from 9:45 – 11:00, immediately prior to the Funeral service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.