Besnilian, Khatoun (Chakmakian) of Watertown, April 28, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Hovsep Besnilian. Devoted mother of Vartouhie Minassian and her husband Garo, Sarkis Besnilian and his wife Seta, Silva Bedrossian and her husband Avedis, Carmen Barmakian and her husband Avedis and Barkev Besnilian and his wife Arpy.
Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Sister of the late Mary Boyajian and the late Hripsime Avakian.
Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Tuesday, May 5 at 12 noon. Visiting hours will be held at church on Tuesday morning from 11 – 12 noon, immediately prior to the funeral service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472, Homenetmen of Greater Boston, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 or Saint Stephen’s Armenian Saturday School. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.