Aowad, Martha M.
Age 83, of Massillon passed away early Thursday morning [7/9/09] at Affinity Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1926 in Massillon to the late Samuel and Nora (Arbaji) Davis. Martha was a member of AARP, and a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, attending church almost every day. She enjoyed reading religious books, and cooking Lebanese dishes for her family. What Martha loved most was spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. She was loved by everyone, and made everyone feel at home. Martha married Francis Aowad on May 4, 1949 and they just celebrated 60 years of marriage. Francis survives along with children, Theresa (Jerry) Mills, and Christine (Darrel) Sutton, both of Massillon, Joseph (Constance) Aowad of Canton, Margaret (Donald) Wilson of Hartville; sisters, Louise (Jim) Arner, and Rita Frohman, both of Massillon; grandchildren, Yvonne, Stephanie, Kimberly, Brian, Yvette, Andrea, Ryan, Rebecca, Mikayla, Jennifer, and Matthew; great-granddaughter, Alexis. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Albert, Joseph, and Robert Davis, and a sister, Eva Christie. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE., Massillon, OH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Raymond Paul officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Martha's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to
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Source: Canton Rep online