Souad Nassif

Souad (Debs) Nassif, 85, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Her husband, Joseph Nassif, pre-deceased her in 2004. Mrs. Nassif is survived by her three daughters, Denise T. Risedorf and her husband Bruce of Shrewsbury, Barbara A. Burke and her husband Jack of Berwyn, PA, and Joanne M. Kanaan and her husband Kanaan, with whom she lived; a sister, Wadad Debs and a sister in law, Marie Debs both in Beirut; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Burke, Kelsey Burke, Joseph Kanaan, and Nicholas Kanaan; several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by three brothers, Zahi, Issam, and Khalil Debs. Souad was born in Machgara, Lebanon daughter of the late Salim and Merriam (Ibrahim) Debs; after her mother's death, she was raised by her step-mother, Julie Debs. She graduated from Faculte Francaise De Medecine De Beyrouth and was a practicing midwife before moving here in 1955. Souad was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She was a loving, selfless caring, devoted and kind mother and grandmother. She enjoyed the times she spent with her family, cooking and reading. Her funeral will be held Friday, December 4th, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 256 Hamilton Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday, December 3rd, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. IN THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Elder Services of Worcester.