Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the Ottawa Hospital, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 68. Loving wife to Nicolas Hanna Laham, and cherished mother to Mark, Christine (Chris Carkner), and Nadim (Tracey Crane-Laham). Treasured grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren Ava, Kaden, Ty and Niko.
Predeceased by her parents Nicolas and Adele. Dear sister of Nasri (Agatha), Ghassan (Cheryl), Vera (Late Elias Laham), Edouard (Marie), Maha, Elias (Helen), Samira (Edmond Haddad), and Hiam (Victor Abou Chedid).
She will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and extended family and friends throughout Canada, Lebanon and around the globe.
Born in Rashaya, Lebanon a smart, determined, strong person, she worked hard to obtain scholarships, put herself through school, and support her family. She immigrated to Canada in 1974 but never forgot where she came from, her precious home country.
In Canada, she worked tirelessly alongside her husband in several businesses, helped siblings immigrate to Canada, and opened her home and heart to countless loved ones.
Ibtissam was truly one of the best. A caring, genuine and intelligent woman who loved to talk history or debate politics. Her grandchildren were her world and cooking for them gave her more joy than one could imagine. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing her knew the warmth of her heart.
Gone far too soon, but forever in our hearts. She touched so many lives in so many ways. Thank you for being such a beautiful soul, an amazing wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend. We will miss you terribly but are comforted knowing that you are resting peacefully. We love you forever.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, on Monday, September 27 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Elias Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Showing at 10:00 AM, service at 11:00 AM followed by a burial at Beechwood Cemetery at 12:30 PM. The service at St. Elias will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. You can find the link on the church’s Facebook page here.
Covid protocols will be observed, facemasks are mandatory and limited capacity at venues.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in Ibtissam’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Lebanese Red Cross
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Pierre Azzi
Dan and Dana Roberts
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the Laham family. Ibtissam was such an amazing, intelligent woman with the best smile and warmest heart. She raised the most incredible family and was an inspiration to us all. Our love to the entire family. xx
Antoun and Liz Fahel and Family
God rest her soul in eternal peace.
She was truly a beautiful person who was loved.
She will be missed but remembered.
Condolences to the whole family.
With much love from Antoun and Liz Fahel
Roberta Ghannage Vicente
We will miss you ever... We are so sad ... We never forget you sweet and lovely person
Now the family in the sky with God is so happy they stay together and us here need understand, is the time Ibitssam left.... We love her so much,but we need understand the desires of God and that confort our hurts
For the all family,my sinceres condolences and feel so much too..
I never forget Ibitssam
Lauren McNabb and Ryan Brunel
I’ve heard so many wonderful stories about your mom over the years, and know in the family she raised that her beautiful legacy will carry on. Thinking of you and the entire community feeling her loss.
Clara Coombs
My deepest and sincere sympathies to the entire family.
My dear sweet, beautiful, kind, gentle and loving friend, Sammy, you have touched so many lives and you will be missed terribly. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Louise Binette
My memories are seeing a warm smile, soft words and loving demeanor. She will be missed but will live on in all the minds of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Sending my condolences, love, and prayers to the family.
Andrew & Dominique Milne
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful sole and will be remembered fondly.
Andrew & Dominique Milne
Anju Sharma
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. She was way too young but touched many of us and will be forever in our hearts. Her warm smile and heart will be missed dearly. Sending lots of love and strength to the family. My heartfelt condolences.
Barbara Sinclair and Peter Last
Christine, Chris, Nadim, Tracey and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother/grandmother/wife and family matriarch. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
On behalf of Wadad Azzi and her family, we offer you our deepest condolences on your loss.