Arlene R. (Zahka) Haddad

Arlene R. (Zahka) Haddad, of Natick, passed away on March 5, 2018. She was 85 years old.

Arlene's greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren. Every phone call she made was selfless, checking in on how every member of her family was doing. She loved hosting all the holidays at her home and kept meticulous notes to keep tradition alive from year to year.  She was kind and compassionate by nature and filled her life with caring for others. She loved volunteering at her Church, the Natick Senior Center and the food pantry. She will be greatly missed by all.

Arlene was the dear and devoted wife of the late Russell Haddad. Loving mother of Barbara Beliveau and her husband Neil of Framingham, Beverly Reynolds and her husband David of Milford, Russell Haddad Jr. of Franklin and the late Donna Marston. Mother-in-law of Albert Marston of Florida. Cherished grandmother, “Tata” of Jenna, Christopher, Denise, Lindsey, Russell III, Kevin, and Nicole. Dear sister of Barbara Hamwey of Billerica and the late Robert Zahka, Gladys Homsi, and Maryann Hamwey. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Arlene's Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West St. Dedham. Visiting hours will be held in the Church Thursday 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arlene’s memory may be made to the Church of St John of Damascus or to the Natick Community Senior Center 117 East Central St. Natick, MA 01760.

Arlene will be laid to rest with her beloved Russell, and daughter Donna, at Dell Park Cemetery in Natick.

Church of St. John of Damascus
300 West St., Dedham MA 02026
Web: http://www.stjohnd.org

Natick Community Senior Center
117 East Central St, Natick MA 01760