MARGARET ZAKEM was the youngest child of Albert Zakem and Hanyie Marji. She was born October 1935 in Saint Paul, Quebec. She went to N otre Dame Convent and Prince of Wales College for office studies. After working in the family business for a short time, she and a close friend decided to go to Montreal to explore new experience. On July 2, 1962 Margaret married Mike Haddad in Montreal. He is no relation to the Jim Haddad, married to my sister Yvonne.

Margaret Zakem and Mike Haddad, 1962

Mike’s parents and my parents had known each other for many years. Mike worked with the Federal Government Finance Audit Department for many years. Mike and Margaret have been to the Island many times and always come by car and make the trip in twelve

hours.

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