Martha Mantaian

Martha (Chakoian) Mantaian, 89, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Mantaian, with whom she shared 51 years filled with love and devotion.

Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Arzoumanian) Chakoian.

Martha devoted many years of her career to helping others look and feel their best as a hairdresser at John Angelo Hair Fashions, where she worked for twelve years. She also worked as a bookkeeper for T. F. Green Airport for ten years.

Beyond her professional life, she was a woman of many talents and passions. An exceptional cook, Martha expressed her love through the meals she prepared and the traditions she shared with family and friends.

Family was the center of Martha's world. She treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren and took great pride in teaching them about their Armenian heritage and culture. A gifted storyteller and communicator, she maintained close bonds with her family and was always eager to share wisdom, encouragement, and conversation with those she loved.

When her health permitted, Martha enjoyed traveling and creating lasting memories with family. She especially enjoyed visits to California and trips to Las Vegas. She was also an accomplished quilter and a dedicated member of the Narragansett Quilting Group, where she formed many friendships through her love of the craft.

Martha is survived by her loving children, Janet Rossi and her husband, Richard; Diana Miner and her husband, Christopher; George Mantaian and his wife, Jean; and Peter Mantaian, who was dedicated to her care; six cherished grandchildren; three beloved great-grandchildren; and her adored niece, Denise. She was the dear sister of the late Mary Chakoian-Denisewicz, Daniel Chakoian, and Sarkis Chakoian.

Her visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick, followed by a service in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Martha's memory may be made to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church at https://stsvartanantzchurch.org/

Martha will be remembered for her warm heart, unwavering love for her family, devotion to her heritage, and the kindness and generosity she shared with all who knew her. Her legacy lives on in the traditions she passed down and the countless memories she created with those she loved.