Dib passed
peacefully on December 21, 2018, at Hospice House, in Fredericton, NB,
after a months long battle with cancer. Born in 1948 in Fih,
Lebanon, he immigrated to Canada in 1972, returning home in 1974 to
marry his wife of 44 years, Sabah. The two settled in
Fredericton, raising four children, Mary, Simon, Miled, and
Diana. Dib will forever be remembered by his loved ones and
friends for his warm smile, kindness, and heart of gold. He cherished
spending time with his family, who meant the world to him.
In recent years, he loved spending time in his garden and yard,
spending time with his wife Sabah, his children, grand children, and
best friend of 46 years, Shalita Hanna. He enjoyed watching
his Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Canadiens. Early in his
life he was immersed in Fredericton’s Lebanese community and
culture, involved in the church community at St. Charbel’s
Maronite Catholic Church, and was a member of the Lebanese Dabke
group. He loved Canada, but naturally his heart was always
connected to Lebanon. He was able to return for an extended
time in recent years, something which warmed his heart and soul, and
now gives his loved ones comfort.
Dib is survived by his wife
Sabah, his children Mary (Troy), Simon (Jennifer), Miled, and Diana
(Kirk); his grandchildren, Simon, Johnny, Jayden, Scarlett, Brianna,
Anna, Amelia, and Lachlan, his sisters Violette Youssef, Lulu Ibrahim,
Nouhad Nassif, brother Simon Haddad, and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Hanna Haddad and
Mariana Fares Haddad, his sisters Victoria Haddad and Manarva Wakim,
and two brothers who died in childhood.
The family wishes to thank the
doctors, nurses, and caregivers who provided Dib and his family with
comfort over the last few days at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (4SE)
and Hospice House. Thanks too to all those who took time to
visit with Dib and the family over the last few days, and to those who
have offered thoughts and prayers from a distance.
Visitation will be held at
Bishop’s Funeral Home on December 27th from 6-9
pm. There will be a prayer service held at 8 pm (Msgr Elie
Zouein). A funeral will be held at St. Charbel’s
Catholic Church on December 28th at 11 am, with a reception to
follow. An interment will be held at a later
date.
Condolences can be expressed
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dib Haddad 19482018..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
