Alice M. (Heditsian) Avedesian
April 28, 1930 — July 8, 2014
Alice M. (Heditsian) Avedesian
84, of North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed peacefully at her home on July 8, 2014. She joined her beloved husband of over 50 years, Avie who passed on this very day eleven years ago.
She was born on April 28, 1930 in Providence, RI to Tateos and Mantoohe (Serjenian) Heditsian. She was the loving sister to Manoog Heditsian, Queenie Tashjian and the late Corinne Heditsian.
Alice met her husband Avie while they both attended The University of Rhode Island. After graduating in 1952 she later went on to receive a Master's Degree in Library Science at URI in the 60's. She was active with the URI Alumni Association in the 80's.
Alice was a librarian at Cranston High School East for 28 years until her retirement in 1990. Alice enjoyed bringing the excitement of books and learning to her students. For several years after retirement she worked through the Rhode Island Library Association, to assist other high school librarians in the reorganization and updating of their libraries.
For 19 years, with her husband and children, Alice spent her summers at The YMCA Camp Fuller-by-the-Sea while Avie served on the Fuller staff. Alice was like a "second mother" to many of the campers and staff at Fuller. She developed many caring and endearing friendships which lasted long after her Fuller years.
There was never enough time in the day to do all the things that she enjoyed so much. Reading was always a must, working on her daily crossword puzzles, knitting, creating her next sewing project, cooking, going to the theater, book clubs, talking to her friends, writing life lessons on any scrap of paper she could find and enjoying the love of her family. As a lifelong native of Rhode Island she loved the natural beauty of the local beaches and shore lines. She loved to summer at the Bonnet Shores Beach Club.
Alice was always able to relate to people and especially enjoyed participating with today's youth and their issues. Her ability to balance her knowledge, perceptions, tough love and keen sense of humor was always welcomed to discuss many of today's topics.
Alice will be mostly missed for her warm embrace and willingness to open her welcoming arms to accept people as a part of her loving extended family.
Alice's love for life will continue through her children, David Avedesian (Mary Beth) of Silver Spring, MD, Haig Avedesian (Elle Nyre) of Flagstaff, AZ, Ted Avedesian of Westerly, RI and Anahid Avedesian-Sardelli (John) of North Kingstown, RI and two grandchildren, Catherine Avedesian Vadnais (Jack) and Gregory Avedesian(finance Mary Elizabeth).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence, RI, followed by burial at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
VISISTING HOURS are Thursday, July 17th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory - SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road (Rte. 1A) Narragansett, RI.
In lieu of flowers, Alice's family asks that donations be made to either the Avie Avedesian Endowment Fund of Camp Fuller (401 783 5359) or The Providence Public Library foundation (401 455 8003).
http://www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Donate/CampFuller/tabid/349/Default.aspx
http://www.provlib.org/Support the Library/Memorial and Tribute Program
She was born on April 28, 1930 in Providence, RI to Tateos and Mantoohe (Serjenian) Heditsian. She was the loving sister to Manoog Heditsian, Queenie Tashjian and the late Corinne Heditsian.
Alice met her husband Avie while they both attended The University of Rhode Island. After graduating in 1952 she later went on to receive a Master's Degree in Library Science at URI in the 60's. She was active with the URI Alumni Association in the 80's.
Alice was a librarian at Cranston High School East for 28 years until her retirement in 1990. Alice enjoyed bringing the excitement of books and learning to her students. For several years after retirement she worked through the Rhode Island Library Association, to assist other high school librarians in the reorganization and updating of their libraries.
For 19 years, with her husband and children, Alice spent her summers at The YMCA Camp Fuller-by-the-Sea while Avie served on the Fuller staff. Alice was like a "second mother" to many of the campers and staff at Fuller. She developed many caring and endearing friendships which lasted long after her Fuller years.
There was never enough time in the day to do all the things that she enjoyed so much. Reading was always a must, working on her daily crossword puzzles, knitting, creating her next sewing project, cooking, going to the theater, book clubs, talking to her friends, writing life lessons on any scrap of paper she could find and enjoying the love of her family. As a lifelong native of Rhode Island she loved the natural beauty of the local beaches and shore lines. She loved to summer at the Bonnet Shores Beach Club.
Alice was always able to relate to people and especially enjoyed participating with today's youth and their issues. Her ability to balance her knowledge, perceptions, tough love and keen sense of humor was always welcomed to discuss many of today's topics.
Alice will be mostly missed for her warm embrace and willingness to open her welcoming arms to accept people as a part of her loving extended family.
Alice's love for life will continue through her children, David Avedesian (Mary Beth) of Silver Spring, MD, Haig Avedesian (Elle Nyre) of Flagstaff, AZ, Ted Avedesian of Westerly, RI and Anahid Avedesian-Sardelli (John) of North Kingstown, RI and two grandchildren, Catherine Avedesian Vadnais (Jack) and Gregory Avedesian(finance Mary Elizabeth).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence, RI, followed by burial at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
VISISTING HOURS are Thursday, July 17th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory - SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road (Rte. 1A) Narragansett, RI.
In lieu of flowers, Alice's family asks that donations be made to either the Avie Avedesian Endowment Fund of Camp Fuller (401 783 5359) or The Providence Public Library foundation (401 455 8003).
http://www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Donate/CampFuller/tabid/349/Default.aspx
http://www.provlib.org/Support the Library/Memorial and Tribute Program
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