Marguerite Kabula

Marguerite E. Kabula (III), nee Smith, of Wayne, took her final breath on May 23, 2024. She passed peacefully with family and friends at her bedside. 

Marguerite was Born in Charleston S.C. to Marguerite (II) and Craig Smith, and brother William. Her family enjoyed making lasting memories down south until she was 5 years old. Her Mom (then a teacher) recalled precious memories of her sitting at her desk as she taught her students. Everyone couldn't get enough of the blond haired, blue eyed little girl. Soon Craig completed his duties with the U.S. Navy and the family moved to Wayne. It was there they took over Marguerites’ (II) family business, Integrity Enterprises in Fairfield NJ.

Marguerite (III) would attend Packanack and George Washington Schools and was an active Girl Scout and Cadette member throughout those formative years earning every badge she was challenged to achieve. She went on to graduate from Wayne Valley High School in 1986. There she enjoyed weightlifting and even set a school record as a mere freshman. Marguerite also enjoyed sailing, skiing and traveling.  She would travel with her family all over the world. She was very popular in school as her smile would just draw you to her. Her humor and love for life was too infectious to ignore. If you were lucky to be her friend, then you were truly blessed.

Marguerite (III) had many occupations over the years. She started working for her parents at Integrity during her summer months in school into adulthood. Soon the Packanack Lake Golf Club would never be the same, as she started running the food service. Many fond memories with family and friends were made there. Even though she took on the huge responsibilities at the Club, she still maintained her main job working in the family business.

In 1996 she met her future husband Curt Kabula at HER birthday party on HIS birthday! The sparks were immediate and soon a true and beautiful love began. They married in 1999 at a wonderful celebration at Tavern on the Green in NYC and honeymooned in Greece. In 2000 they were blessed with the birth of their son Trent. 4 years later, they were blessed once again with the arrival of Maggie, (Marguerite IV).

She thoroughly enjoyed bowling, horseback riding, watching the Giants and Rangers, as well as amusement parks! She also loved just spending leisurely time with friends and family soaking in a pool and listening to music. We all know how much she loved music, her “Happy Place”.
She especially loved her children and family. She was so thankful to watch them grow from little babies to outstanding young adults. She was the “cool” Mom, and she was proud of that. 

Marguerite had a special bond with many of her friends. Whether you met her as a child, teen, or an adult, her friendship was always true and unfaltering. When you met her, she simply added you to her collection, allowing us to enjoy the ride with her. She will be missed and will forever be in our hearts.

She is survived by her loving mother Marguerite Smith. Her husband Curt Kabula and children, Trent and Maggie Kabula. Her brother William Smith and his sons Brett and Brandon Smith. 

She was proceeded by her father Craig Smith on May 21, 2021.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Englewood Hospital would be greatly appreciated.