- Date Of Birth: December 15, 1925
- Date Of Death: October 1, 2022
- State: New Jersey
Sue L. Martin, 96, of Worcester MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 1, 2022. Born “Shooshanig” Harabedian in Whitinsville MA December 15, 1925, daughter to the late Garabed and Zaroohi (Boghosian) Harabedian, survivors of the Armenian Genocide, and sister to the late George (Louise-Paraghamian) Harabedian. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Anthony P. Martin in 1999 and loving daughter Paula M. Siroonian in 2009.
She is survived by her son Kenneth P. Martin and his wife Verjik of Bolton MA, daughter Andrea S. Harmon and her husband Michael of Atlantic Highlands NJ, son-in-law Geary P. Siroonian of Farmington CT and her grandchildren whom she loved, laughed with and was so proud of–Travis, Jeb (Piper) and Kelly Harmon, Nicole (Ben) Andreotta, Christopher Siroonian, Deanna (fiancé Brian) Siroonian and Craig Martin, her beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and many other family members and truly dear friends including her best friend for over 90 years, Rose Ovian.
Sue grew up in Whitinsville MA and graduated early with honors from Northbridge High School in 1943 to begin work at Whitin Machine Works during World War II. She met Tony at 21 and married a year later in 1948. They moved to Worcester and raised their children on Piedmont Street near the Martin clan until purchasing their forever home these past 65 years on the dirt, rural Beaverbrook Parkway. She worked throughout her life as legal secretary, accounting firm manager, and eventually formed her own bookkeeping service and prepared tax returns at H&R Block. Sue was well known in the community and active in the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church serving as Treasurer on the Board of Trustees and President of the Ladies Guild. She loved hosting events, baking traditional Armenian delicacies and always making sure you had enough to eat.
During retirement, Sue enjoyed trips to the casino and would always share her winnings. She never lost. There will be endless Gramma Sue stories and constant debate of who was her favorite. While her story has been written, the ink will never dry. Her faith, love for her family and of life, generosity, quick wit and warm smile will live on. Thank you all for your love, friendship and long Armenian goodbyes.
