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Houda Gammal Obituary

Houda Gammal

Westborough - Houda (Alamir) Gammal passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus in Worcester. Born in Damascus, Syria, Houda was a daughter of Mariam (Elkhaouli) and the late Salim Alamir and lived in Westborough for many years.

Houda leaves her husband of 30 years, Charles A. Gammal, Jr. of Westborough; 2 sons, Charles A. Gammal III and Jameel Y. Gammal; 2 daughters, Roseann S. and April D. Gammal, all of Westborough; 3 brothers, Nicholas, Sam, and Charles Alamir; and 2 sisters, Lorice Elkhaouli and Rosemarie Robles.

Houda graduated from North Attleboro High School and received B.S. degrees in Biology and Psychology from Providence College. She was a devout Eastern Orthodox Christian, a loving wife, and dedicated her life to raising 4 beautiful children.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Houda's family on Thursday, January 8 from 9:30-11:00 AM in Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central Street, Marlborough followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Houda's memory be made to Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central Street, Marlborough, MA 01752.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Philip G. Haddad, Jr. of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

www.milesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2015.

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January 28, 2015

My deepest condolences on your loss. Linda Arce

Holly Hallal Lazieh

January 11, 2015

I am so saddened to hear of Houda's passing. I have fond memories of our years together attending Sunday School and Teen SOYO at St. Mary's in Pawtucket. She was a kind, sweet person. May her memory be eternal!

Fayez Chalhoub

January 11, 2015

Dear Chuck and Gammal family , I'm so very sorry for your loss ,and my deepest sympathy's and love go out to all of you .

Roy and Maureen Samra

January 9, 2015

To the Gammal family, May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of Houda. She was a very pleasant and kind person.Our deepest sympathies.

Andrea Silva

January 8, 2015

Chuck and family. I'm So very sorry for your loss. May her memory be eternal.

January 8, 2015

All of us here at Northboro Dental Associates were so sad to hear of Houda's passing. We always enjoyed her visits with us. We hope that all of you, Chuck, Roseann, , April and Jameel and Charles, will find some peace in knowing that your mom and wife was truly a lovely woman.

Mary Lou Josephs Catelli

January 8, 2015

We were very saddened to hear of Houda's death. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Houda was such a kind, sweet, friendly woman and greeted us warmly whenever met. May she rest in peace. Memory eternal .

Elizabeth Eypper

January 7, 2015

Dear Gammal Family,
I am so grieved to learn of your loss. Mrs. Gammal was a beautiful, loving person. I will always remember her kindness to me, be it a friendly hello at Bancroft events, or a special package of baklava delivered by Rose, just for me. May she find the utmost peace.
Much Love,
Liz and the Eypper Family

Registrar's Office WPI

January 7, 2015

Our office is so sorry to learn of your great loss. We are thinking of you.

Roger & Sharon Donahue

January 7, 2015

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Batool Kazim

January 7, 2015

Dear Chuck and Gammal family, we are so heart broken to hear of the devastating loss. Words cannot express our feelings and only sincerest prayers for the whole family during this very difficult time. Batool, Bill, Syed, Azam and Sarah.

January 7, 2015

Charlie, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. David and Sue Grenier

Carmel Watson

January 6, 2015

Dear Chuck & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Houda at Mom's funeral; she was such a warm and genuine lady. God bless you all.

Tom Jacob

January 6, 2015

Dear Jameel,
I am really shocked to hear this terrible news and I have no words to console you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Tom.

yasmine Elkhaouli

January 6, 2015

It is sad to hear of Houda's death. She was sweet, loving and such a dedicated, loving mother.

January 6, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. She was a sweet kind woman who always had a smile for everyone. Nelson & Suzanne Ezen

Thomas Gosse

January 6, 2015

Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace. Amen.

Mohan Ramanujan

January 6, 2015

Dear Chuck, Chuck, Roseann, April & Jameel,

We are quite shocked to hear the news and saddened for your family. We don't have any words to describe or even understand this event - just saddened. So sorry for your loss.

Dhruv &

Mohan,Swathi & Vidhur Ramanujan

Memory Eternal

Fr. Timothy and Louise Ferguson

January 6, 2015

"May Her Memory Be Eternal" Our prayers and most sincere condolences are offered to dear Mary on the tragic loss of her beloved daughter, to Houda's siblings and their families and to Charles and the children. We pray that the Lord be with you to strengthen and comfort you throughout these days. May Almighty God grant to Houda eternal and peaceful repose.

Victor & Mary Ann Kourey

January 6, 2015

We are so saddened to hear of Houda's passing. She was a very kind, gentle and loving person. May her memory be eternal!

Ruth Payne

January 6, 2015

May her memory be eternal! I will never forget her kindness towards me, her phone calls and comforting words! May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family she has left behind. God grant you His peace!
Dn Anthony and Ruth

Barbara and Kim Hines

January 6, 2015

We are so saddened to hear of Houda's passing. She was a sweet lady that always had a smile on her face and a kind word. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

lois kilsey

January 6, 2015

Houda was a pleasant, smart, happy person who always greeted us with spirit and enthusiasm. I pray that her family finds strength through Christ's love. Lois and George Kilsey

Radwan & family Al-Amir

January 6, 2015

It's hard to believe that you're gone in a such young age, you'll be greatly missed, rest in peace cousin!

Kristen & Mario Flajslik

January 6, 2015

It is hard to believe our dear aunt has left this world to be with God. Her kindness towards us and everyone she knew will never been forgotten.
May she rejoice with the angles.
May she enjoy the company of the saints.
May she be held in the arms of Christ for all eternity, and be comforted by His Love.
May she be ever present in the hearts and minds of her dear sons, daughters, husband, sisters, nephews and nieces.
May her memory be eternal and everlasting...

Jean Grenier

January 6, 2015

My deepest condolences for your loss.

Abraham &Maria Burshan

January 6, 2015

R.I.P. Houda
we loved you a lot

Chris Walko

January 6, 2015

Rose, praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.

Paul & Carol Swydan

January 6, 2015

May she rest in peace. Mat her memory be eternal. There is a sadness in our hearts, god bless Houda and her family that she loves so much.

Lorna & Peter D'Addio

January 5, 2015

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joe & Anna Gammal

January 5, 2015

Our deepest sympathy's and love go out to all of you. She was a very loving and kind person. We will miss you, Houda.

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