Avakian of Cambridge, September 4, 2011, Theresa G. (McGovern) Avakian, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Anthony S. Avakian. Devoted mother of Jeannette Remeika of Marlborough, Rosemarie Santangelo of Winchendon, Lynda Avakian of Everett, Phyllis Patch of VA, Anthony Avakian of Everett, Stephen Avakian of Cambridge, and Christine Gibson of Everett. Sister of Bernard McGovern of NH, Margaret DesJardin of Medford, John McGovern of Somerville, Ruth Zukowski of Somerville, and the late Frederick McGovern and the late Jeannette Kenney. Sister-in -law of Arthur Avakian of Cambridge. Also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Saturday, September 10, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary's Church, Cambridge, at 10:00 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours, Friday, September 9 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Theresa's name to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Interment, Cambridge Cemetery.