Worcester/Falmouth—Ann L. (Sisoian) Kabian, 81, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at her home in Falmouth. Her husband, Nerses John Kabian died in 1991. She leaves three daughters, Adrienne Kabian of Worcester, Robin Markarian of Holden and her fiancé Michael Miller, and Lisa Gentile and her husband Michael of Westborough; a brother, Anthony Sisoian of Leominster; a sister Lucy Costas of Shrewsbury; 4 grandchildren, Jason Markarian of Los Angeles, Adam Markarian of San Francisco, Rachael Markarian of Los Angeles, and Justin Gentile of Westborough; and several nieces & nephews. Her brothers, Armand and Martin Sisoian predeceased her. Ann was born in Whitinsville, daughter of Hovhannes “John” and Aravek “Mary” (Soukikian) Sisoian.
Ann owned and operated Highland House Coiffures in Worcester. She was also owner and operatorof "Kloths by Kabian", a party and wedding consultant business. While living in the Worcester area, Ann was an active member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour where she served as past chairman of the Women’s Guild and the Cultural Organization and was a member of Daughters of Vartan Santoukht #5. Ann also chaired many cultural events and several fundraisers for the church and the community. She volunteered at the Worcester Art Museum for six years as a Members Council and six years as a Corporator. She was Program Editor for the Memorial Hospital Aid Society for several fundraising events. From 1992-2007, Ann was conference director and assistant administrator at The Brain Center in Mashpee and also volunteered at the JML Care Center of Falmouth. She served on the parish council and the building fund committee and was chairman of the Women’s Guild for the Armenian Church of Cape Cod.
Funeral services will be held at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester MA 01609, Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester MA 01605 Monday, Dec.10 from 5-8 p.m. A Dahngark service will be held during calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour or the Doreen Grace Fund, The Brain Center, 33 Seanest Drive, Mashpee, MA 02649. For directions to the funeral home and on-line condolences, please click on link below.