Adelle Peters Nabhan

Adelle (Peters) Nabhan, a native of Worcester, Massachusetts and long-time resident of Atlantis, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 26th, after a brief illness and with her family by her side.

Mrs. Nabhan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Bourisk) Peters. She is pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Edward N. Nabhan. She is also pre-deceased by her siblings Dr. Louis “Eli” Peters, Edward “Skippy” Peters and Josephine Corey.

Adelle is survived by her three loving children, Cynthia Nabhan Crawford and her husband Ian Crawford of South Natick and Atlantis Florida, Sandra Nabhan Avellone, and her husband Dr. Joseph Avellone of Wellesley, Edward G. Nabhan and his wife Sandra Beth Nabhan of Boston. Mrs. Nabhan was blessed to have seven adoring grandchildren Brooke Kavoogian, Kristyn and Greg Kerkorian, Joseph and Peter Avellone, Dr. Whitney (Avellone) Perry and Alex Nabhan. Mrs. Nabhan was the great grandmother of three and one on the way. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the beloved family Matriarch who always kept everyone laughing.

Mrs. Nabhan was a graduate of Commerce High School (Worcester) and Forsythe Institute (Boston) and worked as a Dental Hygienist. She was a life-long member and benefactor of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester and was member of its Women’s Club for many years. She also was member The Stella Chapter of The Eastern Star.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 28 at 3:30pm followed by a funeral service at 4:00pm at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in West Palm Beach, Florida. A private family Trisagion Service will take place Saturday, January, 3rd at St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester followed by internment at Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St Mary’s Orthodox Church, 1317 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 or Trust Bridge, Hospice of West Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. The Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 6411 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach is honored to assist the family with arrangements.