Obituary – Allan George Boassaly

“The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)

Allan George Boassaly
(June 8, 1944 – May 8, 2025)

Allan George Boassaly was born in Montreal on June 8, 1944 to Syrian and Lebanese immigrants Louis and Teresa (née Hafiza Barbara) Boassaly.
The youngest of three children after his brother Nicholas and sister Bernice Brown (Chris) – both deceased – Allan’s early life in Montreal was centred around his time at Rosemount High School and St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Allan moved to Ottawa in 1963 and married Linda Bourada in 1965.
He is survived by all three of their children: Andrea, Scott (Shelley) and Craig (Anita), as well as his four granddaughters Makayla, Hillary, Kara and Lauren and three step-grandchildren Deklan, Mikyla and Finlay.
Throughout his life, Allan owned a number of local businesses but is best known as the owner of Wellington Fruit Market in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Allan will be remembered for his big heart, sincere kindness and unwavering devotion to his family.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday May 29, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, followed by funeral service and private interment.
For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations to  St. Elias Cathedral , would be appreciated.