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H. ROBERT CHOOLJIAN, 91
The Eagle-Tribune
05-24-2011
HAVERHILL - H. Robert "Bob" Chooljian, DMD, 91, husband of the late
Kiki Chooljian, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on
Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
Born in Haverhill on June 9, 1919, he was the son of the late Manoog
H. and Almas K. (Keljikian) Chooljian. Dr. Chooljian, affectionately
called Bob, graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1936 and
furthered his education at Tufts Dental School where he earned his
DDS. He was a proud veteran of the war who served as a Lieutenant
in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Following his discharge
he established his family dentistry practice on Merrimack Street in
Haverhill where he practiced for almost 50 years.
In Bob's younger years he played football and tennis in high school,
and would jokingly state he had "nice legs" from tennis. Bob was a
fun loving, good natured man with a heart of gold, and wore his heart
on his sleeve. He loved to talk about the history of Haverhill. He
could strike up a conversation with a stranger and afterward they
both left smiling. He thought the world of his family and Armenian
heritage, and was quick to note some Armenian trivia which he would
follow up with a proud smile. Bob was so proud of his service to our
country. He would not leave his home without his Navy Veteran's cap.
He said he gets more kisses from the ladies that way. He loved
taking long drives and going out to lunch where he was a jokester,
and usually the loudest one in the room. He was a fixture in Haverhill
and everyone seemed to know Bob. He was proud of the city and believed
in supporting local businesses. A quick lunch would turn into hours
as Bob would have conversations with former patients (he remembered
all of their names), local businessmen, politicians, and old friends.
He was a member and Past President of The Haverhill Exchange. Bob
was also the last surviving original charter member (1946) of the
Haverhill Exchange. Additionally, he was a member of the Grand Lodge
of Masons of Massachusetts for over 50 years, and a longtime member
of the Haverhill Country Club.
He leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Helen
Chooljian of Princeton, N.J.; sisters, Sally Waldon of North Andover
and Varsanie Adamian; longtime companion of 21 years, June Childs;
and his care givers and "second family," Heather, Tatum, Courtney,
Katina and Thomas Mortimer; and several nieces and nephews.
Bob will never be forgotten and leaves a huge void in many of our
lives. He will be sadly missed.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside
memorial service on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 10 a.m., at Linwood
Cemetery. Arrangements by Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main
St., Haverhill. Donations in his memory may be made to Tufts Dental
Fund, 1 Kneeland St., Boston, MA 02111. Online condolences may be
sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com.
2011 The Associated Press.
The Eagle-Tribune
05-24-2011
HAVERHILL - H. Robert "Bob" Chooljian, DMD, 91, husband of the late
Kiki Chooljian, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on
Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
Born in Haverhill on June 9, 1919, he was the son of the late Manoog
H. and Almas K. (Keljikian) Chooljian. Dr. Chooljian, affectionately
called Bob, graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1936 and
furthered his education at Tufts Dental School where he earned his
DDS. He was a proud veteran of the war who served as a Lieutenant
in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Following his discharge
he established his family dentistry practice on Merrimack Street in
Haverhill where he practiced for almost 50 years.
In Bob's younger years he played football and tennis in high school,
and would jokingly state he had "nice legs" from tennis. Bob was a
fun loving, good natured man with a heart of gold, and wore his heart
on his sleeve. He loved to talk about the history of Haverhill. He
could strike up a conversation with a stranger and afterward they
both left smiling. He thought the world of his family and Armenian
heritage, and was quick to note some Armenian trivia which he would
follow up with a proud smile. Bob was so proud of his service to our
country. He would not leave his home without his Navy Veteran's cap.
He said he gets more kisses from the ladies that way. He loved
taking long drives and going out to lunch where he was a jokester,
and usually the loudest one in the room. He was a fixture in Haverhill
and everyone seemed to know Bob. He was proud of the city and believed
in supporting local businesses. A quick lunch would turn into hours
as Bob would have conversations with former patients (he remembered
all of their names), local businessmen, politicians, and old friends.
He was a member and Past President of The Haverhill Exchange. Bob
was also the last surviving original charter member (1946) of the
Haverhill Exchange. Additionally, he was a member of the Grand Lodge
of Masons of Massachusetts for over 50 years, and a longtime member
of the Haverhill Country Club.
He leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Helen
Chooljian of Princeton, N.J.; sisters, Sally Waldon of North Andover
and Varsanie Adamian; longtime companion of 21 years, June Childs;
and his care givers and "second family," Heather, Tatum, Courtney,
Katina and Thomas Mortimer; and several nieces and nephews.
Bob will never be forgotten and leaves a huge void in many of our
lives. He will be sadly missed.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside
memorial service on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 10 a.m., at Linwood
Cemetery. Arrangements by Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main
St., Haverhill. Donations in his memory may be made to Tufts Dental
Fund, 1 Kneeland St., Boston, MA 02111. Online condolences may be
sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com.
2011 The Associated Press.