Photo courtesy of Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Margaret Helen (Haddad) Sabbagh (94), wife of the late Samuel J. Sabbagh of Pawtucket, RI, fell asleep in the Lord on August 27, 2021 after a brief illness. They had been married 64 years. She was the daughter of the late Mitry Haddad and Skeya (Zammat) Haddad both of Damascus, Syria. Margaret is survived by three sons: Joseph Sabbagh and his wife Jo-Ann (St. Andre) Sabbagh; Dr. Thomas Sabbagh and his wife Joanne (Kayata) Sabbagh; Kenneth Sabbagh and his wife Ann (Ciaccio) Sabbagh; and two daughters: Judith (Sabbagh) Rawan and her husband M. Wayne Rawan; and Joyce (Sabbagh) Perry and her husband Robert Perry. Margaret (tah tah) is also survived by 13 beloved grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was most happy and proud of her adoring sons and daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in law, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Margaret was an active member of St. Basil the Great Melkite Catholic Church of Lincoln, where she chaired many committees such as the St. Basil’s Alter Society, Syrian-Ladies Catholic Society, the Bazaar committee, and sang in the Arabic choir for over 60 years. For her many years of devoted service to the Church, the family was awarded the Cross of Jerusalem. During her many years of marriage to her best friend, companion and husband, Sam, they traveled extensively throughout the world including the Middle East and the Holy Land. Professionally, Margaret worked in Pawtucket City Hall for over 40 years as a Probate Court Clerk. She was a founding member of the “Tuesday Night Card Club” that met regularly for over 50 years. In her later years, she enjoyed visits from her children and grandchildren, cooking and teaching them authentic Arabic cuisine and watching Lifetime movies. She will be missed by her family and everyone who knew her.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Liturgy of Christian Burial Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 AM in Saint Basil The Great Church, 15 Skyview Drive, Lincoln. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-7 PM in Saint Basil The Great Church.
The burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Basil’s Building Fund or to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN, 38105, in
memory of Margaret, would be appreciated.
The family has requested that all guests please wear a face mask.
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Michael & family,
I just heard the sad news. I am sending love & healing to your family during these hard times. May your memories comfort you & keep you at peace.
Sincerely,
Matt
Matt (Michael’s coworker at State Street) Tenanty
September 12, 2021 | Chicago, IL
My deepest condolences to Maggie’s family. Her heart was pure and she always conveyed her concerns for my late mom’s wellbeing having had a lifelong friendship with her. I wish you all peace in this tranquil moment when you can look back on her legacy and intelligence that she has passed on to those she loved, and may you feel some relief in the fact that she no longer has to struggle with illness. I also thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to support the ladies card group for...
Garry Jarjoura
September 02, 2021 | Rehoboth, MA | Friend
Margaret was a wonderful person. May God Rest Her Soul!.
Marian (George) Fazah
September 01, 2021 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
Sorry for your loss, May God bless her soul
Sami & Liliane khawam
August 31, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family during this most difficult time - your mom was a great woman - very devoted to her family and the church. Her beautiful smile will be sadly missed. May her memory be eternal
Ella and William Hanna, Jr. and Family
August 31, 2021 | Other
Our deepest sympathy to the family . It was an honor and pleasure to have known this incredible woman. Words can not capture her indomitable spirit. Margaret faced every challenge in life with tremendous drive and determination. She raised a beautiful and successful family alongside her beloved husband Sam while maintaining employment in a challenging position. Margaret spearheaded countless organizations in her parish community. She was indeed part of the fabric of St Basil's Church. I am...
Paiva Family
August 31, 2021 | Lincoln | Friend
Such wonderful memories of your mom (and dad) at all the family celebrations at both Pike and Chipping Stone, singing, dancing, playing cards, laughing....such a kind and loving person...sending you all much love and prayers
Mo (and the entire Pfeiffer family)
xo
Maureen Kelly
August 31, 2021 | Bronxville, NY | Friend
It's with a heavy heart that write this message. I am deeply saddened by loss of Maggie. My condolences to all the family. May her soul rest in peace and may her memory be eternal. Until a meet again my dear RIP. Georgette Saggal
Georgette Saggal
August 30, 2021 | Pawtucket, RI | Friend
Our deepest and sincere condolences to all the family. Mrs. Sabbath was a great woman a loving and kind person and always had everything good to say. The church and our community has lost a legend. May her soul rest in peace...memory eternal.
Joe and Yolanda Saggal
Yolanda Saggal
August 30, 2021 | CUMBERLAND, RI