Peacefully in hospital, with his family by his side, on Thursday June 4, 2015, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Kamal (nee Rached). Much loved father of Zeina Chaar (Melhem), Mirna Stewart (Ken), Rima Hamoui (Tony), Raouia Howarth (Erik). Cherished Jido to Christina, Patrick, Nathalie, Caroline, Thomas, Nadia, Emma, Anna, Jonah, and Sarah. Dear brother of Antoine (Thérèse) of Montreal and the late Jacques. Dear Uncle to Maroun (Gloria), Rawi, Merdad and Ralph (Stephanie). He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Special thanks to the Ottawa General Hospital staff, doctors and nurses of 6 West for their patience, kindness and great care.
Friends and family may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday at 11 a.m. in Saint Charbel Church 245 Donald St. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery. In memoriam donations to Saint Charbel Church would be appreciated.
