Memories & Candles

“To the Kazanjian Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I have known your mother for years. I met her while working at Hillcrest on Bear Hill Road...Read More »
1 of 8 | Posted by: Nancy Gilchrist - Waltham, MA

“Mr. & Mrs. Josephs, Anya and Aaron - I was deeply sadden when I learned of Ms. Kazanjians passing. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. It was...Read More »
2 of 8 | Posted by: Anne Wilson - Durham, NC

“I am a friend and co-worker of Eric Kazanjians, and I wanted to send my condolences and prayers to the family and all friends. Brian Cronin &...Read More »
3 of 8 | Posted by: Brian Cronin - New York, NY

“Dear Family Members: We are cousins in the Bergeron family and wish to offer our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. ...Read More »
4 of 8 | Posted by: Paula Bujnowski - Auburn, MA

“"A mother's love provides the rock you build your life upon, it stays with you forever and it helps you carry on." Dear Eric, Maureen, family...Read More »
5 of 8 | Posted by: Caroline Ritchotte - Weymouth, MA

“I will miss you Mrs. K. You were a big part of my life for MANY years and a gift to know. Thank you for being such a generous spirit. My...Read More »
6 of 8 | Posted by: Angela Benson - Milford, MA

“Thinking of Jill, her siblings and Grandson Jake. All is well, even though it doesn't feel that way. Have a laugh, share the love and stay together...Read More »
7 of 8 | Posted by: David B. Berwick - Somerville, MA

“Jill and family, Terry meant so much to me and was always in my thoughts as you are all in them daily. She made everyone she knew feel like part of...Read More »
8 of 8 | Posted by: Tara Delaney - Hyde Park, NY


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Waltham – Mrs. Therese M. 'Terry' (LeBlanc) Kazanjian, of Waltham, died Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was 79.

Terry was born in Waltham, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (LeFort) LeBlanc and had been a lifelong resident. She was a 1948 graduate of Waltham High School and was a devoted homemaker all of her married life. Terry loved spending time with her family and friends, especially when they traveled, and she enjoyed being a good card player. She was also a member of St. Stephen's Church Women's Auxiliary.

The wife of the late Dikris Kazanjian, she leaves her children, Lisa M. Josephs and her husband, Scott, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Eric P. Kazanjian and his longtime companion, Maureen Banko, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kris P. Kazanjian of Waltham and Jill M. Alford of Cumberland, Rhode Island; her sister, Lorraine M. Aucoin and her husband, Dick, of Waltham; 3 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was also a sister of the late Charles 'Chuck' LeBlanc and Leo LeBlanc.

Family and friends will honor and remember Terry's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 11 a.m. Saturday morning in St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown when her Funeral Service will be held. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

Memorial donations may be made to Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.