Marie Mikhael

Marie (Bachour) Mikhael, 91, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Michael Abdo Mikhael, predeceased her in 2002.

Marie is survived by four children, her daughter, Katia Georges and her husband Joseph; three sons, Abdo Mikhael and his wife Ferial, Richard Mikhael, and Andre Mikhael; her sister, Antoinette Khouri; five grandchildren, Joyce Mikhael, Michael Mikhael, Roland Georges and his wife Jacky, Anthony Mikhael and his wife Erin, and Sean Mikhael and his wife Kelsi; two great grandchildren, Dominic and Nolan; a sister-in-law, Saide Bachour; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony Bachour and Ellie Bachour. Marie was born in Beirut, Lebanon, daughter of the late Phillip and Kathrine (Hilane) Bachour, and graduated high school there, before moving to Worcester in 1982.

Marie and her husband operated a restaurant in Lebanon for many years, before moving their family to the United States. She worked in Worcester for the Abdow Family at “Big Boy” Restaurants. She was a member of Saint George Orthodox Cathedral.

Marie’s greatest joy was her family. A kind, loving, and nurturing woman, she was the heart of her family and the cherished matriarch whose unwavering love, strength, and devotion brought generations together. Her home was always a place of warmth, comfort, and belonging, and she took immense pride in the accomplishments and happiness of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The lessons she taught through her faith, generosity, and compassion will continue to guide those who were blessed to know and love her.

Calling Hours will be on Thursday, September 3, from 5 pm until 8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, and again on Friday, September 4, from 10 am until her Funeral Service at 11 am in Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery in Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604.