Passed away peacefully in Ottawa on December 9th, Beloved wife of Robert Sawaya. Loving mother of Dalia and Ivan. Much loved daughter of Nehmatallah Fares and Zakia Berchan. Caring sister of Anwar Fares (Maya Bakhos) and Nesrine Fares. She will be dearly missed by her in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Beechwood Funeral and Cemetery Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue. Funeral service will be held on Thursday December 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
In lieu of flowers and for those wishing, in memoriam donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Church would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Monique Charron
Nour
Dear Dr. Faten, you helped my siblings and I as kids to help us get affordable glasses. We were new to Canada and on a low income. I will never forget you and your kindness. Today I am a 27 year old who works at a hospital helping patients. You've inspired all of us and we will never forget you. ❤️
Matthew A. MacDonald
Our entire family was profoundly saddened to hear about Dr. Fares' death. She was truly a remarkable Optometrist who provided excellent, compassionate care for our entire family (my wife and four children). She was always professional, friendly, kind, and patient. Our deepest condolences to her entire family.
Peter
I can easily say that our family really, really like her. She was the kind of person that was much more than just a doctor to us., and likely to most people as well. We will miss her.
Tony and Amelia Giamberardino
We were very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Fares. She was our eye doctor for many years. We will miss her very much. Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to her family. With much love. May God bless her.
Gaye Ward
I am in shock at this news. Dr. Fares felt like a friend and always made you feel like her most important patient. i cannot find the words to express my sadness at her passing. My thoughts are with her lovely family at this time.
V Dhillon
I am heartbroken to hear about the devastating loss of Dr. Fares. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Dr. Fares was a very kind and warm soul. Sending her loved ones wishes for peace, strength and healing.
Kathy, Robert, Matthew, and Paul Decker
Faten Fares Family,
It is with great sadness that we learned of Faten’s passing. Faten has been our eye doctor for approximately fifteen years. She was an outstanding person! We were very grateful for her kindness. When we saw Faten for our eye appointments, she was always friendly, personable, attentive, and empathetic to our concerns. There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to your family. Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing our sadness for a loss; so greatly felt. She will be missed but always remembered for her caring and compassionate ways!
With our deepest condolences,
Kathy, Robert, Matthew, and Paul Decker
Kim McGarry
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Dr. Fares was a truly beautiful person inside and out. My family and I are shocked to hear she is gone.
Kathy and Robert Decker
Faten Fares Family,
It is with great sadness that we learned of Faten’s passing. Faten has been our eye doctor for approximately fifteen years. She was an outstanding person! We were very grateful for her kindness. When we saw Faten for our eye appointments, she was always friendly, personable, attentive, and empathetic to our concerns. There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to your family. Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing our sadness for a loss; so greatly felt. She will be missed but always remembered for her caring and compassionate ways!
With our deepest condolences,
Kathy, Robert Decker, Matthew, and Paul
Dr. Fares was a special person and an outstanding doctor - such energy & compassion. She will be missed by many. My condolences to her family and friends.