Georgette K. Yamin

Born in Bkechtay, Lebanon, Georgette was the daughter of the late Karam and Sarah (Abou Rjeily) Karam.

They were married in January 1948. They left their beloved family and homeland to begin a new life in the United States. They made a way for so many more family members to follow in the years to come. Georgette initially went to work at the Fall River Knitting Mill before she and Sam co-founded Sam’s Bakery in Fall River in 1961. After years of hard work, sacrifice and dedication, the bakery has become a well-known staple in the community and beyond for 64 years.

Although she was born into a devout Orthodox family, once settling in Fall River, St. Anthony of the Desert became her beloved church home. Georgette was very charitable and enjoyed attending daily liturgy. She was a member of the Blessed Mother Guild as well as the Order of St. Charbel. She loved spending time with her family, cooking and hosting, days spent at the beach, going for rides, traveling and telling stories, especially about her homeland. Georgette will be remembered as a pillar of faith, courage, strength and wisdom.

She is survived by her six devoted daughters, Grace Charron (her late husband Roger) of Fall River, Sandra Khoury and her husband Riad of Fall River, Dora Peterson and her husband Eric of Somerset, Katherine Benevides and her husband David of Somerset, Nancy Karam and her husband Simon of Fall River and Samya Yamin Brownell and her husband William of Somerset; sixteen grandchildren, Christopher, Samuel, Ramsey, Alexander, Danielle, Elizabeth, Ryan, David, Megan, Rebecca, Sarah, Maya, Deanna, John, William and Catherine; thirty two great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Georgette was the mother of the late JonPaul Yamin, and sister of the late Nehme, Bcharra, Catherine, George and Emile Karam.

Her Funeral will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Anthony of the Desert Church, 300 N Eastern Ave., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Georgette’s memory may be made to Sesobel, Caritas or St. Anthony of the Desert Church. Donations for all three organizations may be made by mail, 300 N Eastern Ave., Fall River 02723.