Queenie (Fermanian) Haboian

passed peacefully on October 25, 2017 in Providence.   Born and raised in Providence, she lived a happy and productive life with her beloved husband of forty years, Harry Haboian, in Waltham, Massachusetts until 2006, when she returned to Cranston to live with her dear devoted twin sister, Mary Fermanian, whom she leaves.

She is the daughter of Stephen Fermanian and Goulbig Bedrosian and the sister of the late Gladys Fermanian.  Besides her sister, she leaves a nephew, Kevin and a niece Christine Haboian of California.

Queenie worked for thirty years for the United States Department of Defense. She was a member of the St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Watertown and very active member of its Ladies’ Guild where she devoted much of her time and talents.  She was also a member of the Sts. Vartanantz Church of Providence.  Besides her church devotion, Queenie was also a lifelong supporter of the Armenian Youth Federation, an organization which connects the younger generation of Armenian descendants worldwide.

Queenie will be remembered for her cheer, charm and optimism to all who knew her. She enjoyed the cultural life which Boston area offered for many decades and shared those experiences with family and friends.  A life-long Patriots fan, Queenie and her husband could be found at many football games over the years.  She was comfortable in the finest of environments as well as raw spirit of the games. She will also be remembered as a wonderful cook and generous entertainer, loving wife, sister, friend and relation.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Vartanantz Church, 402 Broadway, Providence.  Burial will take place in North Burial Ground, Providence.  Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to go to the Sts. Vartanantz Church Endowment Fund or the Armenian Youth Federation.