Mary L. (Laham) Shagoury

We are sad to announce the passing of Beloved Mother and Grandmother, “Tete,” Mary L. Shagoury of West Roxbury at the age of 89. Mary peacefully met the Lord on the afternoon of November 10, 2025. She was married to the late Joseph D. Shagoury, her loving husband of 68 years (1957). Mary is survived by her children, David J. Shagoury of West Roxbury, Camille and Peter Zahka of Dedham, and Valerie and Michael Khouri of Walpole. She is also survived by grandchildren Derek E. and Maria Khouri, Alexandra Z. Chukran, Robert P. Zahka, Adam J. Khouri, Joseph D. Shagoury, Sophia M. Shagoury, and great-grandchild Johnny Chukran, along with nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her sister Emily L. Hurrell and brother Richard Laham.

Born in Boston’s South End in 1936, an epicenter of the Syrian-American community, to the late George K and Zana Laham, who, along with her siblings and Mary’s beloved grandmother Amilene, moved the family to Roslindale, where Mary graduated from Roslindale High School. She subsequently matriculated to Lasell College in Newton to study art.

Mary was always involved in community activities and organizations that supported her children’s growth, including being a Brownie and campfire den mother, a cub scout Mom, an organizer of multiple school and church events, and in general always generously giving of her time and spirit in the service of worthy causes.

When Mary re-entered the workplace, she quickly became a recognizable person in the community for her caring and effective service in her tenure at local banks. Her empathy and skill made her highly sought after by both customers and employers.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours at the Church of St John of Damascus 300 West St. in Dedham, MA Friday November 14th from 9 AM to 10:45 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Church (https://stjohnd.org/donations/).

Mary will be laid to rest with her beloved Joseph at Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park.