With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Noel "Nachaat" Nasri Sabbagh on October 25, 2023. He passed away peacefully at the age of 86 under the care of Oakpark Retirement Residence in Ottawa. With every birthday that passed, Noel refused to concede that he was getting older. He was "young" Giddou to his grandchildren, Noah and Claudia.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt on December 19, 1936, he always longed to be reunited with his loving parents Alice and Nasri Sabbagh. Noel moved to Montreal, Canada in 1966 at the age of 30. He started his career selling encyclopedias door to door and then became a proud and dedicated Federal Government employee for over 40 years. After moving his family to Ottawa in 1984, he continued with Health and Welfare, Transport Canada and National Defense. Noel lived a full and active life. He was fluent in 5 languages including French, English, Arabic, Italian and Greek which he loved to show off at the local cultural festivals. Noel's passions in life included all sports (especially basketball, volleyball, and jogging), his family, his faith, food, singing and dancing. As a youth, he played professional basketball in Greece and also sang and played the drums in a rock and roll band. Most people who met him would comment on how charming and engaging he was.
Noel Sabbagh is survived by his son George Sabbagh, Charles Sabbagh (Chimen Nohra), and his pride and joy, Noah and Claudia Sabbagh.
To honour and remember Noel Sabbagh's life, we invite you to a visitation at Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) on Friday Nov 3 from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at St Elias Cathedral (750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa) on Saturday Nov 4th at 10:00am followed by the burial at Beechwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St- Elias Cathedral.
Digital Guestbook
Pauline Nohra
Nicole Zakaria
Our sincere condolences to Charles and the entire family. We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Love always,
Ziad and Nicole Zakaria
Daoud and Marie Nohra
May he rest in eternal peace. Our condolences to the whole family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. 🙏
Fadia Mankal
Deepest condolences Charles and family, love and prayers for you all.
George and Tatiana Matta
May his memory be eternal. Our condolences to Charles, Chimen, Noah, Claudia, George and the family. Christ is Risen!
Erica Irwin
Thinking of you all and sending prayers and love.
Tal Orfaly
Your joyful character brighten the life of all who surrounded you and have been a big plus for those who have Known you.
My your soul rest in peace.
Elie El-Gharib & Family
Our sincere condolences to the family
RIP 🙏
Suzanne Charest
I work as a private caregiver at Oakpark. I was so sad to hear about Noel‘s passing. I chatted with him a fair bit, and it was always impressed by his intelligence and joie de vivre. He always had an incredible twinkle in his eyes And made me smile on many occasions.My deepest condolences to all of his family and friends.
Anuj & Supriya
Our deepest condolences, dear Charles and family. May the happy memories that you shared with your father be a source of comfort for you all at this time. May his soul rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Charles and his family love you and praying for you at this difficult time ❤️🙏🙏