Sally Avjian Passes Away

Sally (Holt) Avjian, a resident of North Reading for 53 years, passed away on Sept. 8. She was 78 years old and was born to the late Louis & Helen Holt of Lexington.

She was married to her loving husband, Albert Avjian for 54 years. Together, Sally and Al had three daughters: Marlene married to David Johnson; Andrea married to Joseph Ridgley; and Karen Demers, married to Jeffrey Demers. Her daughter, Andrea, is the mother of her three grandchildren: Thomas, Valerie and Roy. Sally also leaves a stepson, Robert Avjian his wife Susan and three grandchildren: Dara, Eryn and Sean Avjian. She is survived by two sisters, Judith Burke of Waltham, MA and Susan Peterson of Billerica, MA. Her two brothers, Richard and Kenneth Holt, deceased.

She graduated from Lexington High School in 1958. She was active in the Lexington High School Alumni and attended the 50th year reunion. Sally was a frequent community volunteer and attended the Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she was the church Secretary and produced the church newsletter. She was a member of the Book Study Group and assisted in the Annual Bazaar as well as other events.

Sally was employed at Sumaria Systems, Inc. and retired as Office Manager in 2013 after 24 years. During her daughter’s formative years, she was a Girl Scout Leader and President of the Patriots Trail Girl Scout Council. A member for 28 years in the Mystic Valley Railway Society, Inc. Sally was a Tour Leader, Trip Planner and Recording Secretary. She retired with the title of Emeritus and remained active in the Association. Sally was President of The Holt Association of America, Inc. which she carried out the Annual Reunion and retired after 18 years of service.

Sally’s hobbies included being a life-long Elvis Presley fan and has visited his home and airplane. She also was a Rubber Stamp aficionado with a huge collection of stamps. Her 65 faithful Pen Pals as well as friends and relatives always looked forward to receiving her beautifully decorated cards, envelopes and letters.

Visitation: Friday 9/14/2018 4-7 p.m. at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Service: Saturday 9/15/2018 at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 235 Park St, North Reading, 10 a.m.
Private family burial at 10 a.m. Riverside Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Aldersgate/kitchen fund.