Obituary

Worcester—Olive L. (Kimball) Arakelian, 81, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in her home. She is survived by two daughters, Georgette L. Arakelian of Auburn and Tammi L. Arakelian with whom she shared her home, her grandson Keith Landry and granddaughter Jenna L. Damato, a great-granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was born in Dorchester, daughter of Ida May (Smart) and Ralph Osmond Kimball. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Ralph and Russell Kimball, and a sister, Alice McGuire (a.k.a. Ruth Porter), and is survived by a sister, Bertha Bennett of West Boylston and a brother, Harry H. Kimball of Worcester.

Olive was an avid Bingo player, bowler, and Harley Davidson lover. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. The family would like to give special thanks to her niece Ruthie McNeil and to Joanne Swift, her caregivers.

Calling hours will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street. A prayer service will be held at 7:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and on-line condolences, please click on link below.