Obituary

Worcester—Jean Benglian Simonian, 74, died Friday, July 11, 2008, in Holy Trinity Nursing Home. She leaves a son, John E. Benglian, Jr., of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Ani Benglian-Simonian of Los Angeles; two brothers, Richard M. Simonian of Worcester and Edward Simonian and his wife Karen of Nantucket; a sister, Carolyn Moberly of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of Avedis K. and Rose (Hightaian) Simonian. She was a graduate of Classical High School, Clark University, and attended Radcliffe College. Jean was a manager for New England Telephone Company and a member of the Armenian Church of The Martyrs. She was a classical pianist and taught piano. Some of the happiest times of her life were spent attending concerts at Tanglewood.

Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, 10:00 a.m., at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Patient Activity Fund, Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 300 Barber Ave., Worc. MA 01606. For on-line condolences, please click on link below.