“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live , even though they die”(John11:25)
Ibtissam Laham
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the Ottawa Hospital, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 68.
Beloved wife of Nicolas Hanna Laham.
Loving mother of 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.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, and also on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:00am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, Ottawa followed by funeral service at 11:00 am.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
The service at St. Elias Cathedral will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. You can find the link on the church’s Facebook page here.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, distancing, face mask regulations and limited capacity at venues are in effect
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
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Ibtissam was 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.