BORN

1944

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel

1411 Hunt Club Road

Ottawa, Ontario

Elias Gattas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 18, 2015.

Peacefully, but unexpectedly at home, on Friday October 16, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Thérèse. Loving father of Sofia, Diane, Marie (Jean Najem) and Elias (Micheline Ibrahim). Much loved grandfather of Jessica, Kristina, Michelle, Selena, Jonathon and Elias-Nicholas. Dear brother of Afdouk, George, the late, Khalil, late Antoine and the late Walid. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road( at Albion Road) on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. At Elias` request the funeral service will be private. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.

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October 24, 2015

I would like to say sorry about your dads passing

October 23, 2015

Salamey Ghattas and Family

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
we share you grief Thérèse, Sofia, Diane, Mary, Elias jr.

October 21, 2015

Barbara Uselton

Please accept our condolences. We are sorry to hear about Elias passing and wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Love, Barbara, Mira, Anna, and family.

October 21, 2015

I was very sorry to hear of Elias' passing. Please accept my condolences.

Sami Ghattas
North Gower

October 20, 2015

Danny Thomas

Elias, Micheline & Family,
It was with great sadness that we heard of Elias' passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Danny, Rita & Marco Thomas

October 19, 2015

Lila Stone

I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

October 19, 2015

Shirley Tousignant

Dearest Thérese and family, I am sadden to hear about Elias passing. I remember the good times I had working for him at Elias dinner 30 years ago. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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