Soumaya Baaklini was born on December 30, 1943 in Lebanon. Soumaya was married to Abdo Baaklini who
departed this world in 2003.
While living in Lebanon, she received a bachelor’s degree from the
American University of Beirut followed by a master’s degree in Library and
Information Science from the University at Albany, here in Albany, New
York. She was committed to her career as
an Associate Librarian at the New York State Library and upon retiring she
cared for her grandchildren Giavanna and Iskander, who were her pride and joy.
She
was a loving and kind mother to her two sons, Iskander and Farid, who filled
her heart with joy and happiness.
Soumaya was a devoted grandmother who was happily awaiting the birth of
her soon-to-be third grandchild. She had
a passion for cooking, taking her granddaughter shopping and enjoying many
lunch dates with her girlfriends. She was a peaceful, quiet and sincere person who
was always there to lend a helping hand to others.
Soumaya passed in peace on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at the age of
71. She leaves to mourn her two sons
Farid Baaklini and his wife Claudia Baaklini, and Iskander Baaklini and his
wife Juliet Baaklini and grandchildren Giavanna and Iskander Baaklini. Many
family and friends in Lebanon, Senegal and in the United States.
Soumaya was loved my so many and she will be missed. Her life will never be forgotten and she will
always be in our hearts. Love you Mom,
may your soul rest in peace.
A funeral service in honor of Soumaya will be held at 2pm on Saturday,
June 13, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue (Rte 9 and/or
Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY.
Calling hours will be held from 1 pm to 1:45 pm prior to the service.
Interment following services will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, South Glens
Falls, NY.
If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary,
please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Soumaya was my boss and my friend. She was an elegant, courageous and compassionate woman, and I will miss her greatly. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
ReplyDeleteAlex and Farid, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she loved you both and was always there for you. Try to think of all the great times you had and that will help you get through this rough time. She will be with you always watching down on your family.
ReplyDeleteTo Farid and Iskandar, my sincere condolences. Your mother was a lovely woman and a good friend. I was out of town when the funeral service was held. My prayers for her and for her whole family.
ReplyDeleteWhen Soumaya became Abdo's girl we were children, and there was a popular Lebanese song saying: "Abdo is loving Gandoura and wants no one else...", but as children we used to sing: "Abdo is loving Soumaya and wants no one else...". You can be sure that the angels in heaven would be singing now our version of that song.
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