Obituary – Charles (Charlie) Hamway
“For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
Charles (Charlie) Hamway
Born in Aitaneet, Lebanon on December 8, 1935.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, on March 9, 2024 at the St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa.
Dear husband of Bianca (née Dzafarov).
Loving father of Linda (Raymond Naddaf), Steve (Renata Podsadowski) and Karen Hamway. Dear Step-father of Patricia Cava (Anthony Cava) and Claudine Saulnier.
Cherished Grandfather of 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-grandfather of Mateo, Nikolas and Aviana Zadeh and Rylan Kiwan.
Predeceased 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.
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.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 11:30 am until time of Funeral Service at 1:00 pm at 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.