Mrs. Fong Lengsavat

July 5, 1935 - September 2, 2012

Fong Lengsavat Beloved mother and grandmother LOWELL—Fong (Xayarath) Lengsavat, 77, a resident of the Highlands neighborhood, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2012 while visiting with family and friends in Hartford, CT. Fong was born in Laos on July 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Nanxeng and Nouanh Xayarath. Fong and her family emigrated to the United States in 1980, settling in Lowell. She worked for many years as a packager for the Prince Macaroni Company in South Lowell. Fong loved gardening and she had a green thumb. She was an excellent cook and had many wonderful recipes that she would share with family and friends. Her pride and joy was her family, and especially her grandchildren. She taught her children and grandchildren to love and respect everyone. She also instilled within her children the importance of keeping in touch with each other and keeping the family ties strong. Fong had the biggest heart and was very generous to everyone she met. She took in godchildren and cared for them. Although she had no formal schooling, Fong was a skilful business woman who kept the family business running while raising her children after her husband’s death. Fong will be deeply missed by her children, Bouahome Snoukphonh, Manivone Lengsavat, Singxay Lengsavat, Sommay Lengsavat, Bouavone Chanthachack, Bouavanh (Kate) Lengsavat, Ngor Lengsavat, and Bouavinh (Lauren) Lengsavat; seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two sisters, Khamthip Phavorabouth and Lanouanh Xayarath. FUNERAL NOTICE LENGSAVAT—In Hartford, CT, Sept. 2, 2012, Fong Lengsavat, 77, a resident of Lowell. Family and friends may come to the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on FRIDAY from 4 until 7 PM. Traditional Buddhist services will be held between 4:30 -5:30. Her Funeral will begin on SATURDAY MORNING at 8 A.M. from the Funeral Home, followed by an escorted Funeral Procession to the Linwood Crematory in Haverhill. Traditional Buddhist Services will take place at 10 AM at the Linwood Crematory Chapel. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com