BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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Lilly Ghattas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2015.

GHATTAS, LILLY
Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at the age of 87. Wife of Joseph Ghattas and the late Toufic Abboud. Dear mother of John, Diane, Donald, and Jeffrey Abboud. Loving Sito of Olivia, Liam, Abigail, and Rouge. Well loved by all who knew her. Visitation at Saint Elias Cathedral on Saturday, July 18th from 9:00 - 11:00am, Funeral Service at 11:00am, Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. For those who desire memoriam donations, please consder Saint Elias Cathedral or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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July 29, 2015

Madeline Monsour

To the family and friends!
My deepest sympathies on the great loss of aunt Lil. She was an aunt to all. I will miss her always warm smiles and sincere greetings. She sure was a queen of a lady. May God Bless her soul and comfort you with all the great memories. Alla yarhamha!!

July 18, 2015

Andrea Karam

Dear Diane and Family: My deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. I hope that you always feel your mother's spirit close to your heart. May God rest her soul.

July 18, 2015

Bahy Njaim Meyer

My deepest sympathies to the family. She is a woman that I have been fortunate to know and love all my life. She is one of the reasons that I chose to call my daughter Lily. I'm thankful that she was part of my circle of family. She will be greatly missed.

July 18, 2015

tony abboud

Our deepest sympathy to all the family.Lilly had the face of an angel and a heart of gold.She would greet you with a smile and always ask about your family.We will surely miss her. May time bring comfort to those who loved her and may she always live in your hearts,for this loss is immeasurable.May she rest in peace.
Tony and Zak

July 17, 2015

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Indeed a wonderful woman. May her soul rest in peace.

Joseph and Marie Assaad

July 17, 2015

My Sympathies to all the family. She was indeed a great woman. May she rest in peace.
Terry Jaja

July 17, 2015

Dianne and family.Very sorry for your loss. Lily was such a kind and caring
person who will be missed by many. May she rest in peace. John Saykali Ottawa.

July 17, 2015

Massoud Nahas

Sorry for your loss. Lilly was very good lady always asking about our family. May her soul rest in peace.

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