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
Livre de visiteurs
Caterina and Pierre Caron
Anil Verma
A beautiful soul who will be missed. May you Rest In Peace. With love the Verma family
Siba and Elie Khadij
Sad, sad, sad...shocked and deeply saddened by Ibtissam' s too soon loss. She will be sadly missed and well remembered. We'll always remember her soft and always smiling face, her beautiful soul and her warm heart. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we are sharing in your sorrow. Please accept our sincere heartfelt condolences and our deepest sympathies...
Rest in peace Ibtissam...
George Karam
Our family sends our heartfelt condolences to the extended family. So many wonderful memories in our younger years of visiting the family and feeling happy. God bless her and thank you for your wonderful and kind spirit.
Toni and Rosie Ghannage
Our deepest sympathies are with you for the loss of our Dearest Ibtisam. She was an amazing, gentle and kind person who was a pleasure to be with or talk to. May her soul Rest In Peace ?
Waleska Rivera
My sincere condolences to this amazing and loving family - My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. I will never forget all the love that I (and my siblings, cousins and extended family)received from Ibtissam throughout so many wonderful years. Her loving personality and selfless actions of kindness will never be forgotten by our family. Rest In Peace our dear Ibtissam, you are forever in our hearts.
Robert
Hearts and thoughts are with you ❤️
Karen Albright
Coco and family, we are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers to you all
George Ross
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to your family.
Ibtissam ibrahim Hajjar
Gone way too soon my friend, we will miss you , but you will always be in our heart love you ibtissam ??
Our sincerest condolences, may she rest in peace and strength to the family during this difficult time.