She bravely battled a brief illness, throughout which she was surrounded by her family.
Her passion in life was her grandchildren, and for all who knew her, she loved a good conversation.
Loving mother of Richard (Samia Chedid), Peter (Marlene Zakaib), and Brian (Colette Corban).
Beloved Teta to Rebecca, Ashley, Erin, Christopher, Matthew, and Thomas.
Dear sister of Souad (Walid Yaziji), and sister-in-law of Lorraine Janna and Nick Janna (Cathy). She will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her adoring husband, Maurice Janna, her sister Hayat (Sam Malik), her brother Alexander, and her sister-in-law Marilyn Janna.
Born in Rashaya, Lebanon, her family immigrated to Canada in 1954. After briefly living in Montreal, she married and moved with her husband to Ottawa, where both were pioneers in the Lebanese community. She was fiercely devoted to her family and committed to her faith.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the Oakpark Retirement Community, as well as at MLC Healthcare Services, for their support and loving care in her final days.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020, at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church (1161 N River Rd, Ottawa ON K1K 3W5) from 10 am to 11 am. Funeral service at 11 am. Interment Notre-Dame Cemetery.
As per Covid-19 protocols, masks must be worn and social distancing must be respected.
In memoriam donations can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church.
