Pahigian, Helen (Der Hovanesian) of Newton, May 7, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Vahram Pahigian. Devoted mother of Melanie, Shushan, Diana and Anthony. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Nicholas, Kyle and Tamar. Sister of the late Diana, John and Sona Der Hovanesian. Loving aunt of Maro, Sona, Christine, Mara, Naro and Nita. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge is private.