Barbara A. Yaghjian
August 30, 1963 — January 19, 2017
WINCHENDON - Barbara A. (Graves) Yaghjian, 53, of 26 Shady Glen Terrace, died peacefully Thursday, January 19, 2017 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with her family at her side.
She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of Eleanor (Sharkey) Green and the late William Graves and had lived in Winchendon for six years. Barbara was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School in South Carolina and Fitchburg State College with a degree in counseling and psychology.
Barbara enjoyed reading, cross stitching and watching movies. She was a NASCAR enthusiast and a Jimmy Johnson fan. Barbara attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
In addition to her mother, she leaves two children, Ashley E. Yaghjian of Exeter, RI and Brandon E. Yaghjian-Tison and his husband Kevin Yaghjian-Tison; two grandchildren, Edward Yaghjian-Tison and Joseph Yaghjian-Tison and her partner Linda Perrault of Winchendon.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Michael J. Clements will officiate.
Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon will be private in the spring.
Calling hours are Saturday, January 28th from 11 AM till 1 PM preceding the funeral.
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