HOLDEN – Louise A. Nalkranian, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Turkey, the daughter of Kirkor and Armenuhi (Tarpinian) Nalkranian.
She was a medical secretary at New England Memorial Hospital for many years retiring in 1972. She was a member of Worcester Seventh-day Adventist Church. Much of Louise’s life was spent in service to others. She cared for many of her family members during their time of need. She was a talented tailor, excellent cook who loved to share her stuffed cheese and baklava, and later in life enjoyed painting. She made friends easily and has them all over the world.
She was predeceased by her brothers Hrayr (Harry) and Tatoul (Tommy); and a sister Shakeh, who was a missionary to Ethiopia. She leaves her cousins Araksi, Hrant, Liana and Tanya Marukyan, and Arpine Cocyan all of Turkey and many friends.
Special thanks go to the staff at Griswold Special Care and Wachusett Extended Care in Holden for their excellent care and Holden Senior Center for their ongoing support and provision of services and resources.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 in the Worcester Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 Airport Drive, Worcester 01602-2434. A private committal service will be held at Grove Cemetery in Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 Airport Drive, Worcester 01602-2434 or the activities department of Wachusett Extended Care Facility, 56 Boyden Road, Holden, MA. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence
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