Edward Bodurian
February 7, 1925 – June 30, 2016
BIOGRAPHYEAST FALMOUTH – Edward Bodurian, 91, of East Falmouth passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his residence. He was a son of the late Giragas and Surophe “Rose†(Arslanian) Bodurian and lived in Shrewsbury for many years before moving to East Falmouth 3 years ago.
Eddie received an Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College and was president of Benson & Wood Auto Repair, Inc. in Worcester for more than 40 years. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army having served in HQ 64th Ordinance Group and at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of Morningstar Lodge of Masons and the Auburn / Webster Lodge of Elks.
He leaves the love of his life of more than 50 years, Ellen F. (Moore) Bodurian; a sister, Helen Ostlund of Holden, a sister-in-law, Anita Bodurian of Holden; a brother-in-law, Daniel J. Moore and his wife, Elaine of East Falmouth; a niece, Cynthia Bowman and her husband, Peter of Melrose; a nephew, Harry Ostlund of Holden; and a grand niece, Olivia Bowman of Melrose. His brother, Malcolm Bodurian predeceased him. He had an extended family of many friends and was known as “Uncle Eddie†to their children. Eddie and Ellen loved to travel, loved to dance, and he truly loved life.
Family and friends are invited to visit with Eddie’s family from 10:30 AM to noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rt. 122A), Holden. The Funeral Service will commence at noon in the funeral home with the very Rev. Fr. Aved Terzian officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury.
The family requests flowers be omitted and contributions in Eddie’s name be made to the Armenian Church of Our Savior, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester 01609 or the Veteran’s Incorporated, 69 Grove Street, Worcester 01605.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Philip G. Haddad, Jr. of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
May His Memory Be Eternal!