A special thanks to Ann McLea and Cynthia Winterhalter for letting me know that this first cousin, twice-removed, of mine, Jeanne Lucille (McLea) Adzigian, died on 10 Sep 2006, at 4:30 a.m. after a long illness.

I am enclosing the obituary here, which was originally published in the Boston Globe.

Jeanne (McLea) Adzigian
Of Wellesley, MA, 85, died Sunday, September 10, 2006, at the Beth Israel Hospital in Needham. She is lovingly survived by her husband George Adzigian of Wellesley, MA; her daughters, Linda Mills of Lakenheath, England, Sally Mayhew of Greenville, S. Carolina, Caroline Stilp of Berwyn, PA, Betty Ule of West Roxbury, MA. She also leaves her four grandchildren, Patrick and Sarah Mills, Jessica and Jonathan Stilp; her brothers, Kenneth McLea of San Francisco, CA, Norman McLea of Wellesley, MA and Warren McLea of Boston, MA. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 11AM at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02481. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made in memory of Jeanne Adzigian to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. Arrangements by J.S. Waterman & Sons (http://www.jswaterman.com/), 592 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02482. J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring 781-235-4110.

Published in the Boston Globe on 9/12/2006.

From the Wellesley Townsman: http://www.townonline.com/wellesley/obituaries/view.bg?articleid=574482

Jeanne Adzigian, 85; dental assistant, devoted to family Thursday, September 14, 2006

Jeanne (McLea) Adzigian died peacefully on Sept. 10, 2006. She was 85.

Born on Jan. 14, 1921, in Waltham, she and her family moved to Wellesley where she resided for over 75 years.

As Jeanne was growing up, she displayed her musical talent by playing the piano and violin. She had a passion for reading, especially historical novels and mysteries. She loved the beach and ocean, enjoying many summers at the family home on Martha's Vineyard.

For many years, Mrs. Adzigian worked as a dental assistant in Wellesley. She was very active in women's clubs at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, where she met her future husband, George. Mr. Adzigian fondly remembers seeing her at church wearing a yellow suit. He was taken by her beauty and poise, and they were married on Sept. 10, 1949.

Mrs. Adzigian encouraged her four daughters to work hard, be kind to others and to get a good education.

She loved celebrating with her family at birthdays, holidays and any special occasion. She was totally devoted to her family and church.

Mrs. Adzigian is survived by her husband, George Adzigian; her daughters, Linda, Sally, Caroline and Betty; her four grandchildren, Patrick, Sarah, Jessica and Jonathan; and her three brothers, Kenneth, Norman and Warren.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St.

Contributions may be made in memory of Jeanne Adzigian to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038-1131. Arrangements were made by J.S. Waterman & Sons Funeral Home, Wellesley.

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