Constance Marie (Purretta) Hovagimian, 83, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She leaves her husband of 50 years, John Hovagimian; two daughters, Donna Marie Hovagimian Erickson of Millbury and Diana Lee Stratton and her husband Micah Paul Stratton of Orange; five grandchildren, David Brian Erickson, Felecia Marie Malpass, William Wallace Erickson, Sabrina Lynn Marie Erickson, and John Paul Stratton; two great-grandchildren, Layla Mae Malpass and Hunter Lee Malpass; two sisters, Jean Pelis of Essex Junction, Vt., and Margaret Carlson of Shrewsbury; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Purretta and her sister Frances Purretta.

Constance was born in Worcester, daughter of Gaetano Thomas and Congetta (Aquino) Purretta. She lived several years in Shrewsbury before moving recently to Millbury.

She was a graduate of Worcester Commerce High School.

Constance was an administrative assistant for many years to Dr. Jane Fitzpatrick in her pediatric medical practice in Worcester.

She won many awards as an Arthur Murray dancer and later went on to become a teacher for the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. She was an amazing and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother right up until the end. She stayed true to her God Jehovah.

Calling hours are Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral service will be held Monday, October 29 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.