Mary D "Doris" Mingain, 91 of Vero Beach, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 11, 2018 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Perous and Karekin Mavian on March 1, 1927 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada and later relocated to Windsor, Ontario.  She married the late Henry Mingain in 1963, and they made their life together in North Providence, RI, they later retired and wintered in Port Charlotte, FL.

Early in Mary's career she was a hair stylist and then a draftswoman in Detroit.  After moving to RI, Mary worked at Rhode Island College as an administrative assistant.

Mary was a member of St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Church in Providence.  She was an amazing artist, with oils and water colors.  She loved to sew, cook, laugh, travel and spend time with her family.  She had a proud love of her Armenian heritage and spent time educating people on the genocide.

She is survived by her loving son Mark and his wife Karen of Vero Beach.  Dearest sister of Joe (the late Dorothy) Mavian, Dick (the late Sue) Mavian, the late Michael (Delores) Mavian, the late Zorek (Alice) Mavian.  Caring grandmother of Randon Mullins and Nikayla Brown.  She is also survived by three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be private.

In lieu of flower, donations in memory of Mary can be made to: Focus Armenia www.agbufocus.org