Née Hajjar Death & Obituary: Née Hajjar passed away peacefully to eternal rest at the Gatineau Hospital with her family by her side on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Her passing marks the end of a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family.
A Legacy of Family
She was predeceased by her parents, Mikhail Hajjar and Milia Abou Arraj, and her siblings Elias, Chafic, Loutfi, and Souhaila. She was the beloved wife of the late Youssef Harik, a loving and devoted mother to Rose (the late Antoine Noujaime), Souhail (Marguerite Sayegh), Suzanne (Robbie Skaff), Madeleine (Antoine Hanna), Michel (Katia Hanna), and the late Amal (the late Victor Raffoul).
Cherished Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
Her legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren: the late Rima Noujaime (Emile Ghossein), Elie Noujaime (Fanny Bédard), Nada Noujaime (André Arsenault), Iffat Noujaime (Antoine Arraj), Michel Raffoul (Myriam Goudreault), Magui Raffoul (Simon Bastarache), Sally Harik (Tony Abou Nehme), Dr. Zena Skaff, Amanda Skaff (Dr. Andreu Costa), Joseph Harik (Amy Grandmaison), Dr. Elie Skaff (Émilie De Bellefeuille), Mélodie Harik (Gabriel Da Costa), Melissa Skaff (Samuel Camiré), Marc Hanna (Brittany Walther), Andrew Hanna, Sacha Harik (Joe Mofleh), and Mikayel Harik. She was also an adored great-grandmother to Robbie, Mario, Jonathan, Samantha, Rami, Amélie, Theresa, Marie-Anne, Patricia, Victor, Angelina, Evana, Julien, William, Isabel, Alexa, Mia-Rose, Simon, Mateo, Mila, Nora, Arianna, Adriano, Anna, Adèle, Dalia, Giovani, and three more to come.
Survived by Many Loved Ones
Survived and loved by many cousins, nieces, and nephews across Canada, the USA, Brazil, and Lebanon, her love and kindness touched many lives beyond her immediate family. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
Gratitude for Care
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the 7th N team at the Centre hospitalier de Gatineau for their empathy and the CLSC for the excellent home care provided. Special thanks to Dr. Marie-Claude Charbonneau and nurse Jacinthe Hamelin for their compassionate care.
Funeral Arrangements
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 5 pm – 9 pm at McEvoy Shield Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 11 am at Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 N River Rd, Ottawa. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery, 4660 Bank Street, Ottawa.