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Helen E. Najarian

12/09/1918 - 04/05/2008

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Obituary For Helen E. Najarian

Helen E. (Powers) Najarian, of Rockland died on April 5, 2008 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center. She was born in Rockport, daughter of the late William and Nellie (Fears) Powers and was raised and educated there. She was a graduate of Bryant College and was a former employee of the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Helen was an Army veteran of World War II, having received the WWII Victory Medal, American Service Medal and the WAAC Service Ribbon. Mrs. Najarian has made her home in Rockland since 1957. She was an avid sports fan and met her future husband while at Fenway Park as a young woman. Helen loved the outdoors and enjoyed long walks, bicycle rides and many other activities. She was involved in Friday night bowling leagues for several years. She is survived by her loving husband Arthur K. Najarian and their children, Stephen Najarian and his wife Mary of Naperville, Il., Arthur J. Najarian and his wife Theresa of Hanson and Helen I, Najarian of Cambridge. Helen was the sister of the late Catherine Gorman, Harvey Powers, Rob Powers and Louise Maddix. Also surviving are granddaughters Christine P. and Rachael E. Najarian and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral was held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Wednesday, April 9th at 8:15 AM. A Funeral Mass followed in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, April 8th from 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-4:00 PM. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Rockland on Friday April 18th at 11:30 AM. Donations in her memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA. 02368, the Brockton Visiting Nurse Assoc. 500 Belmont St. Suite 200 Brockton, MA 02301, or the Mass Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave. Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

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  • 05/25/2021

    Michael Molloy

    Mr. Najarian, Steve, Mary, Artie, Theresa, & Helen , We are so sorry for your loss ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this most difficult time ! With Love and Deepest Sympathies, Mike & Joanne Molloy

  • 05/25/2021

    Andrea Kenney Sheehan

    To Mr.Najarian, Artie,Steve,and especially Helen, i am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom your parents were a beautiful role model of love and commitment to the streets of Rockland and to each other. you could see the love they had just by walking together no wonder they raised three wonderful children (adults now) May you all find peace and special memories and hold them close to your hearte. My prayers and thoughts are especially with u Helen. God Bless love andrea

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa(Trozzi)Riley & Larry

    To the Najarian Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always have fond memories of your Mom and Dad on their walks through Rockland. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word. Keep the happy memories close to your heart and she will always be with you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Charlie & Pat Tilden

    We are so sorry to hear about Helen. She will be missed by many people. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Rev. Anita Farber-Robertson

    Dear Helen, You have my deepest sympathy. There are no words to express the depth of loss we wexperience when a parent dies. No mater how good or challenging the relationship, the loss is profound. You have my heart and prayers. Rev. Anita

  • 05/25/2021

    Linda Baker

    Dear Helen, So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers at First Parish

  • 05/25/2021

    Molly Schnabel

    Dear Arthur and family, What a terrible loss for your family. I will miss passing the time of day with her when she was walking or riding her beloved bicycle. We shared many a funny quip over the years of being neighbors. We will not be able to join you in the visiting hours but will try to make her funeral. We keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. The Schnabel Family

  • 05/25/2021

    The Mucci Family

    Dear Najarian Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and Helen will forever remain in our hearts. She was such a special, beautiful person and we feel priviledged for the opportunity of knowing her. We are so happy that our Olivia had a chance to get to know and visit with her. Love and Peace, The Mucci Family

  • 05/25/2021

    Warren D. Najarian Jr.

    My Loving aunt ... So Missed From here on ... Never to be forgotten ... How Blessed we all are to have such a woman in our life ... Truly Blessed As always ... My love is yours.

  • 05/25/2021

    Michael Molloy

    Mr. Najarian, Steve, Mary, Artie, Theresa, & Helen , We are so sorry for your loss ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this most difficult time ! With Love and Deepest Sympathies, Mike & Joanne Molloy

  • 05/25/2021

    James E Day

    Steven and Arty,i'm sorry for the loss of your mom yous are in my thoughts and payer's your mom rest in peace,jim

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa Leahy

    Arthur and family, We were sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Leahy Family(Huggins Rd)

  • 05/25/2021

    Rick & Laurie (pratt) Doherty

    Uncle Arthur, Steve, Artie and Helen our thoughts are with your entire Family at this difficult time

  • 05/25/2021

    Carol Najarian & family

    4-7-2008 Dear Uncle Arthur, Stephen and Mary & family, Arthur and Theresa & Helen-- We send you are deepest sympathies on the passing of your wife and mother, Helen. She was the best! A loving mother, a gracious person in all things, a joy to be around. May God grant you all a Measure of His Peace. With love from John Najarian & family Carol Najarian Susan [Najarian] Dias & family

  • 05/25/2021

    Lauren Fraser/Rebecca Coughlin

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family; may you find peace in the many loving memories.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kim Spencer

    Artie & Theresa, my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Artie, your mother was such a strong woman, and I know you will miss her terribly. May you find comfort in your memories, and with each and every Red Sox game!! Sincerely, Kim Spencer

  • 05/25/2021

    Valerie Mulready

    Helen, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Valerie

  • 05/25/2021

    Peter Crowley

    Steve, Artie, & Helen, So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet lady. My sympathies to you and your Dad. Sincerely, Peter Crowley

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