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Hayat died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She is predeceased by her husband, Michel Kronfli. They will be waltzing together in heaven.
Hayat is survived by her son Risk Kronfli and daughter-in-law Beverly Gillis-Kronfli; her daughter Randa and son-in-law Gilbert Boileau; as well as her precious grandson and granddaughter, Michael and Nicole Bell.
She touched the life of everyone she met, with her radiating smile, contagious optimism and abundant love, she is the queen of our hearts.
She was born in Homs, Syria, to Rafik Eneini and Adele Abboud, predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Youssef (Soad Samara), Josephine (Youssof Samara), Abdel Messih (Lilly Sabbagh), recently Rafika (Rafaat Abou Khater), Muguette (Kamal Ahwach), and Yorky (Jeannette Eneini)
After high school while studying pharmacy in university, people would ask her, "Why not get married instead?” to which she replied, "Not even if it was prince charming". She then met Michel, and when they asked, "Is he prince charming?" she said “Better”, with a big smile.
She moved to Egypt where she lived for 30 years before making Canada her forever home. First Toronto then Ottawa with Randa and Gilbert. She enjoyed visiting Risk and Bev in Halifax and visited often to boat and meet friends. Her food extravaganzas and parties were always the topic of many conversations.
Hayat loved travelling and lived life to the fullest. She so loved her family and friends that she used any excuse to go visit. In one trip she circled the earth, from Canada to Europe, to Thailand, to Australia, and back to Canada.
She leaves behind her many loving nieces and nephews scattered across the globe. Rania, Lynn, Fares, Yola and Rindala Samara and their families; Rabie, Rima, Roula and the late Rezk Abu Khater and their families; Magd and Amer Eneini and their families; Rafik and Maha Eneini and their families; Mazen and Hazar Eneini and their families; Hala Ahwash and her family; her nephews and nieces in law, Wedad, Huda, Jim and Nadia; Ted, Mona and Paul. To her family in Ottawa, Sarrouf, Hamwi, and Sabbagh, she was a mother figure and best friend, celebrating many of her birthdays and special occasions.
Her love to all was palpable, remember her in your prayers and with a big smile for all the memories.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Digital Guestbook
Hala Ahwach
Hala Ahwach
A great person was my aunt, she was always a loving and caring aunt for me,
We are going to miss her a lot! Her memories and love will always be with us!
Sincere condolences from my family and I
Rest In Peace dear one!
Rhama Thiam
Dear Hayat, I did not know you however speaking with Gilbert and reading your life story here made me feel as if I was part of the people you touched with your kindness, your beautiful smile (in this pic) and love. May the highest of havens be your final resting place. May God help Guide your loved ones in courage and strength in these difficult times. Amen
Paul Edward Kronfli
She did meet Prince Charming, Our beloved late Aamo Michel, having said that , she was a princess in her own right , that put all princesses to shame. The crown on her head was a symbol of her beauty, her grace, her dedication as a wife and mother, her love towards her family, and her warm loving personality. We will miss her exceedingly. Our sincerest condolences go to you her children Randa and Risk and everyone who had the privilege and honor to know Tante Hayat from myself and my 3 boys Patrick, Danny and Robert and all my grand kids. Love you all.
Inji Mekhemer
Tante Hayat filled our hearts with pure love and always made us feel that we are part of the family. She will forever be remembered with a smile and an appreciation that we have enjoyed her beautiful company.
Bassam, Kelly and Milad
Dear Tante Hayat,
Thank you for the unconditional love you gave,
and the countless delicious dishes you made.
Thank you for the family bonds you created,
and the special moments we together celebrated.
Thank you for the unspoken lessons you taught,
and the simple joy your presence in our lives brought.
Today, you may be stepping out of sight,
but your memory will always remain in the heart.
May our good God who lovest mankind shine His light upon you,
and grant you eternal rest with all the saints too.
Adel (Ted) Kronfli, Eddy Kronfli, Joseph Munayyer.
With tears in my eyes, I am trying to digest these awful news.
I met my Tante Hayat when I was about nine years old, and to this day I remember her arrival at the airport in Egypt as a bride with Ammo Michel. What a magnificent and beautiful woman my Ammo Michel married. Radiant, Glowing with Charm and Charisma that instantly moved into my heart and settled in since then for years and years to come.
In Egypt, we used to see her almost daily.
She came with Ammo Michel to Los Angeles to visit my Father Edward and Mother Nadia, my sister Mona and Brother Ihab (Paul) where we enjoyed a few days together that left lifetime memories of Joy and Love.
Then I saw her in Canada a few times.
Even as she aged, every time I saw her she kept getting more and more beautiful. The passage of time, and circumstances of life did not affect her radiance and glow.
I understood that her secret is her superb personality, her wit, her wisdom and vastness of her Heart. She had a way to spread comfort, joy, peace and sincere love through her kindness and her softness.
Tante Hayat, you are a Lady through and through.
She is one of the greatest, most intelligent and most adored women of our family. As her name implies she is "Life". Her memory is truly eternal.
May Tante Hayat rests in peace as I am certain she is praying for all of us who grieve her departure.
Rae Payette
Dear Randa and family, such a loss, but also such a life to celebrate and honour. May your memories be sweet, and help make the grief easier to bear.
Sincerely,
Rae
Hani, Amber, Alexia and Julian
We will miss you Tante Hayat with your big smile and loving heart. Your joy for life and kindness touched us all. We send you our love.
Berj and Siham Dourian
Dear cousin Hayat , you were a very special person to us we loved everything about you
May your soul Rest In Peace
Our deepest condolences to the family
A great person was my aunt, she was always a loving and caring aunt for me,
We are going to miss her a lot! Her memories and love will always be with us!
Sincere condolences from my family and I
Rest In Peace dear one!