Lena L. "Nana" (Scaletti) Saad, 83, of Londonderry, New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at the D'Youville Manor Nursing Home in Lowell, Massachusetts.
She was born in Lawrence on November 21, 1926 to the late Carmen and Cecilia (Calenzo) Scaletti. Lena was educated in the local schools of Lawrence and was an attendant of Saint Anthony's and Saint Mary's Churches in Lawrence, MA.
She had retired from the Lawrence School Department in 1991 where she had worked as a clerk. Lena had also previously held many other positions in the school department.
She was the center and strength of her family. Nana left a legacy of love and a celebration of life. She was strong in her Faith and was a devoted Wife, Mother and Nana. Nana's life revolved around her grandchildren and she loved to spoil them all.
Wife of the late Francis G. "Jid" Saad who passed away in 2004.
Her family members include:
Her daughters: Mrs. Joel (Lainie M.) Barrows of Redding, California
Mrs. George (Frances M.) Lannan of Londonderry, NH
Her sisters: Mrs. Nellie DeFillippo of Lawrence, MA.
Mrs. Alexander (Gloria) Vellette of Methuen, MA
Dominica Gabriel of Alexandria, Virginia
2 Grandchildren: Brandon Ross Barrows of Sacramento, California and Kaitlyn Leigh Lannan of Londonderry, NH as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mother of the late Joseph J. Saad who died in 1994.
Her funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA.
Burial will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the D'Youville Manor, 981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854.