Rose Kirkorian, a cherished aunt, beloved friend, and wonderful soul, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 97. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on October 2, 1927, Rose was the daughter of the late Martin Der Garabedian and Kohar (Der Bogoshian) Der Garabedian. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of many years, Kirk Kirkorian, who passed away in 2008, as well as her brothers, Anthony Der Garabedian and George Garabedian and her sisters in law Elizabeth Kirkorian, Mary Garabedian and Marion Learnard.
A proud graduate of Lowell High School’s Class of 1945, Rose began her career as a stitcher in Lowell’s textile mills. She later graduated from The Newton Hairdressing School and enjoyed working part-time as a hairdresser while also caring for many children throughout the years. She retired as an assembler from Apollo of Chelmsford.
In her retirement, Rose, a women of great faith, remained an active and devoted member of St. Vartanantz Armenian Church, where she was also an honorary member of the church’s Women’s Guild.
She found great joy in sewing, caring for children, and spending time with her large extended family. Rose had a gentle spirit and lived a life filled with joy, kindness and was a great friend to all.
Rose leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She is survived by her beloved niece, Katherine “Kathy” Coughlin, and her husband, Steven, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts and a legacy of kindness, joy, and laughter that will live on in their hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Rose’s honor to Sts. Vartarantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Road, Chelmsford, MA.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Rose Kikorian, North Chelmsford died August 15, 2025. Visiting hours Friday, August 22, 2025 from 10-11 AM at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Rd. Chelmsford, MA. Her funeral is immediately following her visitation on August 22, 2025, 11 AM at St. Vartanantz Armenian Church. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. ARRANGEMENTS BY MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME 122 PRINCETON BLVD., LOWELL, MA. 978-458-6841. Guestbook at www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com
One response to “Rose Kirkorian, of North Chelmsford”
Michael and I loved Rose. She was a fun person to be with and looked on the brighter sides of
life. Rose once said to me, “I was always quiet and shy. Not now, now I talk to everyone.” And she did. Rose was a friendly woman who made a point of talking to new parishioners in our Church, especially those from Armenia. She would say, ” I don’t always know what they are saying, but I like talking to them and their children.”
We will miss Rose, dearly. She was a wonderful friend to all.