Our beautiful Sophia Randell “Made with Love”, you warmed our hearts and our spirit. Smile on one hand and courage on the other.
It is with profound heartache that we announce the passing of our beloved Unstoppable Sophia. She will be sorely missed, but greater than the sorrow from her departure is the joy that she spread in our lives.
SOPHIA NOUHA RANDELL passed away peacefully on May 2nd ,2020, at the age of seven, surrounded by her loving family. A caring, funny, outgoing beautiful little girl, Sophia leaves behind her broken parents Liliane Hajjar and Jason Randell and older brothers Jacob and Liam, who will miss the love and joy she brought into their lives.
She is predeceased by her Teta Nouha and Jidou Michel Hajjar, as well as her Nan Sophia and Pop Ephraim Randell. Her uncles, Roland, Roger and Willis Randell.
She will be greatly missed by her loving aunts and uncles Marina(Bernard), Ibtissam(Keith), Alissar(Mark), Brent(Chantal), Curtis(Nathalie), Guy(Jeannette), Minnie(Brian), Kevin(Bonnie), Perry(Jeannette), Neta(Allen) and Donna(Dan).
Sophia leaves behind many wonderful and loving cousins she loved to spend time with, including, Angelina, Mikaela, Jasmine, Veronica, Lindsey, Alexandra, Christian, Yvette and Kami of Ottawa, along with those across Ontario and Newfoundland. She will be missed by so many friends who enjoyed her laughter and love for life.
Our family is so grateful to the team of doctors, nurses and support staff at CHEO who worked tirelessly and compassionately in the efforts to find a cure for her brain cancer, including Dr. Donna Johnston, our pillar of strength, who devoted many years supporting and guiding us. Dr. David McAuley and Belinda Dundon, who fought with us and faced every storm with the brave Sophia, the love and dedication of Dr. Eva Tomiak and Chantal Lessard. A special thank you to the nurses and support staff on 4WEST, Medical Day Unit and MRI Department for your incredible and loving support. We also wish to give a warm thank you to the amazing palliative team and all staff at Roger Neilson House for giving us a home away from home and for the support every step of this journey. We recognize the exceptional work you do with all children and families.
To our Randell Army, thank you for your indescribable love and support.
Merci à notre équipe de Ste-Justine, surtout Annie et Marie-Hélène pour les soins particuliers que vous avez portés à notre petite fille.
Through it all she knew how to value life. Her legacy is to remind us that the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.
The forever twinkle in our eyes, sweet dreams our Unstoppable Sophia.
On behalf of Princess Sophia please consider donating in honour of her memory to onewish.ca, Roger Neilson House, The CHEO Foundation, Candlelighters or Camp Quality.
Sadly, the beautiful send off we have prepared for Sophia will be postponed to a later date due to the current circumstances.
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Sylvie Charlebois (Madame Sylvie)
Janis Osmond
Beautiful unstoppable Sophia. Though we never met, you touched our lives in so many ways! The unconditional love you showered everyone with will always be a beautiful memory that you planted in my heart. Sending much love to your Momma, Daddy and brothers Jacob and Liam... Fly high with the Angels Sweetheart!!
Carolyn Beaucaire
Sophia, you are now an Angel in Heaven. May you Rest In Peace knowing how much you are loved and how much you touched so many. My deepest condolences.
Donald and Josée Marcoux (Moncton, NB)
Josée and I followed little Sophia's life through her Aunt Alissar's Facebook page. We are very sad to hear of Sophia's passing however we take comfort that she will no longer be suffering. Our sincere condolences to Liliane, Jason, Jacob and Liam as well to the Hajjar and Randell family. You are all in our thoughts through this difficult time.
Annette Tirschler
So sorry for your loss dear family. With you in remembering how love heals us all.
Stéphanie Smith
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful daughter. There are no words. This is heartbreaking. Sending you all the strength and love.
Véronique
Dear Sophia, your are now a shining star up above. You will remain in my heart forever♥️
Rest In Peace little star ?
Dana Dorion
I am so sorry for your loss. Your immeasurable loss is heartbreaking. My condolences to the whole family in this very difficult time. RIP Sophia.
Leslie McMillen
I am so very sorry your brave little girl lost her hard fought battle. I cannot imagine your loss. My heart is with you.
Catherine and John Moore
Dearest Liliane, Jason, Liam and Jacob
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your precious daughter and sister. Our hearts are broken along with yours. We have included a happy cottage memory for you.
My sincere condolences to the Randell army. I will miss Sophia's smile and laughter .
May your memories bring you peace. xox Mme Sylvie