George Sarkisian
Retired missile designer Raytheon Corporation;
George Sarkisian, 90, of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully Monday February 12, 2018 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband for 67 ½ years of Beatrice R. (Arakelian) Sarkisian, who survives him. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, November 27, 1927, the son of the late Charles and the late Arondi (Mogdarian) Sarkisian, he was a graduate of Lowell High School, at age 16, with the Class of 1944. A veteran of World War II, he proudly served his country as a Corporal and member of the U. S. Army Air Force. He was stationed in Japan as a weatherman. Prior to his retirement, George was a missile designer with Raytheon Corporation where he worked for over 35 years. A member of Vesper Country Club for 40 plus years, he enjoyed golfing with his friends and was a champion bowler having won several trophies over the years. George was a member of the Armenian’s Veteran’s Association and the Masonic Lodge in Lowell. Besides his wife Beatrice, he will be fondly remembered by his sister Margaret Sarkisian of Lowell; and his nieces and nephews Anthony Der Garabedian, Katherine Coughlin, Karlene Lefebvre, Carol Hildebrand, Lee Ann Murray and Fred Arakelian, Jr.; and 11 grand nieces and nephews. At the family’s request, all Funeral and Committal Services will be held held privately. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL (978) 458-8768.. Those
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