Sophie Downs
April 1, 2015
Downs, Sophie of Cranston died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the Phillip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of Thomas Downs, daughter of the late Kachig and Azbar (Ouloosian) Nalbandian. Besides her husband she is survived by her sisters Susan Vartian of North Providence, Sarah Gideon of Newport, Margo Arevian of Hope, and Judy Nalbandian of California, her sister-in-law, Pauline Moretti of Virginia, and 20 nieces and nephews. A hairdresser for over 50 years, Sophie and her husband had been the owners of Thomas Coiffures of Cranston. Sophie was a great cook and hostess. She was also an accomplished and passionate seamstress who joyfully made everything from christening gowns to crib bedding to costumes to elegant clothing for the members of her family. An incredibly wise, forthright, funny, loving and generous person, she is irreplaceable and will be deeply missed. We will never forget her and will always hold her dear in our hearts. Services are private.
Downs, Sophie of Cranston died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the Phillip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of Thomas Downs, daughter of the late Kachig and Azbar (Ouloosian) Nalbandian.... View Obituary & Service Information