Marie "Mary" A. David

Pawtucket – Marie “Mary” A. (Matook) David, 97, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfred S. David. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket; she was a daughter of the late Wadi and Esma (Zeytoun) Matook. Mary worked in retail sales for both Sears & Roebuck and later Apex Department Stores until her retirement many years ago. In her younger days, Mary assisted in the war effort throughout the Second World War as a Naval Fighter Plane Inspector at the Quonset Point Naval Station. Mary was a devout and lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Pawtucket and an active member of the Ladies Society and the Order of St. Ignatius. She was also an active participant of St. Mary’s Annual Bazaar, where she coordinated the preparation of the many Syrian food dishes that were served during the festivities. Mary was proud of her Syrian heritage and strived to preserve her Arab American culture through her faith, and participation...