Alice Helene Gratchian

ALICE HELENE GRATCHIAN of Shelton, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Frederick S. and Alice Julia (Dadekhian) Gratchian. She is survived by her loving sister Barbara Ann Gratchian and her affectionate dog, Millie.

Alice loved teaching. It all began when she completed her Armenian Educational Studies and was ordained an Armenian Sunday School teacher. This rewarding experience influenced her career path, and instilled in her the passion for teaching.  She graduated with Bachelor and Master Degrees, and Sixth Year Certificates in Education. She was a dedicated, creative, and devoted teacher who taught students at the primary and middle school levels, and she also taught French.

Alice loved traveling around the World, and immersed herself in various cultures while savoring all the features of each country. These travel experiences lead to a second career as a travel agent. She enthusiastically planned trips for her clients and taught them how to be safe and embrace the arts, architecture, and food to help them enhance their cultural horizons.

Alice always loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed skiing, shopping, cooking, going on cruises, and traveling with them. She loved reading a book at the beach and swimming in the pool.

Alice’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 2nd at 11 a.m. at Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence, followed by burial in North Burial Ground Cemetery, Providence. Visiting Hours are at church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the AMAA:  Checks should be made payable to Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) - 31 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 all memorial donations will benefit the Armenian Children’s Milk Fund.  You may also donate online Amaa.org and click memorial Donation  https://amaa.org/memorial-donations/