Obituary – Hélène Saadé

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” (John 11:25)

Hélène Saadé 
(née Rahal)
Surrounded by her beloved, the matriarch of our family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024 (Palm Sunday) at the age of 98.
She was born on August 20, 1925 and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. She immigrated to Canada in the early seventies with her beloved late husband, Menwar Saadé (Senior Advisor of former President of Lebanon, Camille Chamoun)….. Together, they raised their family in a new country and immersed themselves within the local Lebanese community. Hélène worked hard with her family and built a successful business with her son, George (Saadé Development Group International). She leaves behind a great legacy. She was incredibly generous, kind, and humble – never missing an opportunity to help a friend, donate to local charities or to cook delicious homemade meals to share with her loved ones.
She is survived by her children, George Saadé (Teri), Leila Haddad (late Robert), Esmahan Najem (late Joseph), Maya Haddad (Victor), Jeanne D’Arc Saadé (late John) and Carole Fernandes (John); predeceased by three of her sons, Jahâed Saadé, Fadi Saadé and Nemer Saadé.
Dear sister of General Elie Rahal (Liliana); predeceased by her four other siblings, Joseph Rahal (Claire), Antoine Rahal (Ivonne), Violet Rahal and, Ivonne Rahal (Fouad).
Cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grand-children. Hélène will be missed by many cousins, relatives, extended family members and friends within the United States, Canada, Lebanon and Europe.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5, 2024 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm and on Saturday, April 6, 2024  from 8:00 to 9:45 am at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 6. 2024 at 10:15 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Interment Hope Cemetery, 4660 Bank Street.
In lieu of flowers and for those wishing, in memoriam donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Church would be appreciated.