Charles (Charlie) Hamway passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, on March 9, 2024 at the St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa.
Dear husband to Bianca (née Dzafarov). Father to Linda (Raymond Naddaf), Steve (Renata Podsadowski) and Karen Hamway. Step-father to Patricia Cava (Anthony Cava) and Claudine Saulnier. Loving Grandfather to Lindsey Naddaf (Arash Zadeh), Mellisa (Kevin Ross), Christopher Hamway, Stephanie Hamway (Patrick Kiwan), Matthew Naddaf (Angela Younes), Dominique and Caroline LeFrancois, Francesca, Felicia and Fiora Cava and Luca and Sofia Lentini. Great-grandchildren Mateo, Nikolas and Aviana Zadeh and Rylan Kiwan. Pre-deceased by his parents, Linda and Eid Hamway and siblings, Bahjat (Renée née Nahra), Violette (late Maurice Helal) and Claudette (George Ina). He leaves bereaved his remaining siblings, Chouah Hayek (late Joe Hayek), Omer (Amal) and George (Theresa) Hamway as well as many nieces and nephews.
Charlie was born in Aitaneet, Lebanon on December 8, 1935 and emigrated to Canada at 18 years old in 1953. Through his wits, hard work and perseverance, he built many businesses including the “Talk of the Town Restaurant” where many Ottawans celebrated their special occasions over the years. He supported many new immigrants to make a life in Canada by employing them and helping them thrive in this country that he loved. He always believed that you could do and accomplish anything that you set your mind to.
Charlie lived life to the fullest, making friends everywhere he went with his Lebanese hospitality and warmth. His lifelong passion was playing golf, which he enjoyed for over 60 years.
Friends and Family are invited to the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19th from 11:30AM until time of Funeral Service at 1:00PM in the Sacred Space of Beechwood. For those not able to attend in person, please register here for the Livestreaming Services.
Donations to St. Patrick’s Long Term Care Home would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Terry McKernan
Cava
Deepest condolences
Frank, Lisa, Romina, Venezia Cava
Richard & Samia Janna
It is with a heavy heart I write this on hearing of the passing. He was a remarkable and giving human who always thought of others. He will be missed. Rest In Peace … 💔🙏
Leila Farrah
My sympathy to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Elinor and Pete Bowes
With our deepest sympathy to the family, may he rest in peace.
Ed & Mary Sabath are
Dear Linda, Steve, Karen & family of Charlie:
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear father.
May he rest in peace.
Thinking of you all during this most difficult time.
Julie & Jaime Squirrell
Dear Bianca, Patricia and Claudine,
Our condolences to you and your family. Charlie will be missed but never forgotten.
Dino and Cathy Giorgio
We are so very sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences, may he rest in peace 🙏🏼
Eleanor Ajram
Thinking of you all during this difficult time and remembering Uncle Charlie with lots of memories RIP … 🙏🙏
Joel Bousfield and Morleen Bousfield
We send our condolences to Karen and all of her family. May he rest in peace.
Bianca and family my sincere condolences on the passing of Dear Charlie.
He was a wonderful caring gentleman who had the ability of making each person he met feel so very special.Rest in Peace dear friend I will always cherish knowing you.