Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Of Weston, MA, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022 with her beloved husband of 66 years by her side, Leon Atamian.

Devoted daughter of the late Celia and Peter Berberian of Medford.

Cherished mother of Douglas Atamian and his wife Annelise of Wellesley, Wesley Atamian and his late wife Mish of Wellesley and Noël Atamian of Boston.

Loving grandmother of Gregory, Nicole, Natalie, Sam, Nalina and Anaka. Dear sister of June Carlon of Arlington and the late Gerald Berberian and his wife Rose, the late Edward Berberian and his wife Joyce and the late Herach Berberian and his wife, Katherine. Treasured motherin-law of Seta Atamian and adoring godmother of David Carlon and Beverly Carlon. She was also blessed with three generations of loving nieces and nephews.

Margaret was born and raised in Medford, a graduate of Medford High School who went on to work as a young woman at the Pepperell Company and Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. During this time Margaret enlisted in the Naval Reserves where she honorably served her country as a first generation Armenian American. After a long-welcomed courtship with Leon while he was in the navy, the two loves married and began their life together.

Margaret was a doer. She was a proud “4-H girl” which taught her to use Head, Heart, Hands, and Health wisely. These values empowered her to raise her family with strength and respect as well as to provide for the betterment of others. Margaret cared deeply for her community which inspired her to be involved in many organizations. She was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Chairperson of their Women’s Guild and of the Women’s Guild Central Council for the Eastern Diocese. Margaret traveled to Armenia as a member of CASP, Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program, to visit the orphanages they sponsored. She loved being a part of the Hai Guin Scholarship Association and enjoyed the great friendships she developed with her sisters to this day. In particular, Margaret loved chairing their annual fashion show. She was known for her impeccable taste and fashionable appearance.

Margaret was passionate about everything from trading stocks to knitting children’s sweaters. As an avid gardener she was in the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, President of the Weston Community League Garden Club and a longtime member of the Weston Women’s Community League. Margaret’s vast interests included cooking, sewing, swimming, tennis, bowling, playing cards and backgammon. She loved to travel and always had a good book by her side. Her favorite places included their summer home in West Dennis, and vacationing in Aruba, Hawaii, Florida and Las Vegas. But most important to her was spending time with her family and friends. She could recall every detail of her life and remarkably, everyone else’s too.

A trail blazer who also took stock in tradition which made her the remarkable person we loved and respected. Bright, curious, vested, resilient, giving, and engaged is how those who knew and loved her will remember her.

Funeral Services will be held at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at Giragosian Funeral Home, 576 Mt. Auburn Street, WATERTOWN, on Tuesday, from 4-8pm. Interment will be held at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Holy Trinity Armenian Church. For directions and online guestbook please visit www.giragosianfuneralhome.com

Giragosian Funeral Home (617) 924-0606