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Obituary
Azzam, Emile Alexander (1942 Feb 16 - 2016 Jan 31)
With great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Emile on January 31, 2016, with his beloved wife of 45 years Salwa, and his son Joseph (Sheryl), at his side. Much loved Jido of Emile, Evan and Julian. Dear brother of Maurice (Salwa), Victor (Susanna), Edouard (Sonia), and Renee (Philippe). Predeceased by his brother Charlie. Emile will be fondly remembered by his many cousins, nieces, nephews and his numerous friends and their extended families.
For those who wish, memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca
For what is it to die but to stand naked
in the wind and to melt in the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to
free the breath from its restless tides, that
it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of
silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the
mountain top, then shall you begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your
limbs, then shall you truly dance.
Excerpt from "The Prophet" - Kahlil Gibran (1923)
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| Wade Zagdanski (Friend) |
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Salwa, Joe, Sheryl and Azzam family,
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Wade Katelyn and Adam Zagdanski |
| Georgetown Boyadjian's (Family) |
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Aunti Salwa, Joe, Sheryl, Emile Christian, Evan and Julian,
We will always have fond memories of Amo Emile as he will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Trust that he is in a better place now and that he will always look upon you from heaven with a great deal of pride. He was a pillar of strength - strength that he undoubtedly instilled in those closest to him, including me. May God grant each of you peace knowing that he Amo Emile passed with his friends and family forever at his side whether in mind, body or soul.
Allah Yarhamu
Love always, the Georgetown Boyadjian's (Patrick, Angela, Vasia and Henry) |
| West Side Staff (Colleague) |
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Dear Joe
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love your Staff,
Shannon, Laura, Christine & Jennifer |
| Helen, Nabil Atallah & Family (Family) |
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Salwa, Joseph, Sheryl and the boys. Words can not express the sorrow we feel from the passing of Amo Emile. He was such a special person to my heart. He will surely and greatly be missed. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to visit with him last month. Our only condolence that he is in a better place with no pain. I will miss miss our long phone conversations and the good time we spent together. Amo Emile, please say hello to my Dad. I will miss both of you always and forever.Love you.
You favorite niece,
Helen |
| Vivianne Mansour (Family) |
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Dearest Auntie Salwa, Joseph, Sheryl and all of the Azzam family
I know from experience that there are no words that I can say to you that will ease your pain.
I do want to express my deepest condolences to all of you and know that you are in my thoughts.
I have such fond memories of playing with Joseph in your backyard in Calgary and memories of getting together over the years. I will miss my dear Godfather but I trust that he is in a better place.
I will share with you a poem I read at my mother's funeral that gives me comfort in my darkest moments. I hope it can give you some comfort to.
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone...
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart.
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
All my love.
Vivianne Mansour (God-daughter)
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