Hovsepian, Roxie (Araxie) K. (Kazanjian) of Watertown, passed away with her loving family by her side, September 22, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Hovsepian. Devoted mother of Edward Hovsepian and his wife April, and Paul Hovsepian and his wife Meg. She was the proud grandmother of Alex and Mark Hovsepian. Loving sister of the late Euphrat and Dikris Kazanjian.
Aunt of Lisa Josephs, Eric Kazanjian, Kris Kazanjian and Jill Alford. Also survived by many loving cousins, a grand niece, grand nephews and friends. Known lovingly as “Sissy”, family was everything, she was a force to be reckoned. Near and dear to her was the 52 yrs. of volunteer work she did for Mt. Auburn Hospital. As a member of Oakley Country Club she enjoyed socializing and playing golf.
Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 on Thursday, September 26 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church on Thursday morning from 10:00am - 12 noon, immediately prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Mt. Auburn Hospital, Development Office, 330 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 and St. Stephen's Armenian Church.
Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.