Charles (Charlie) Hamway passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, on March 9, 2024 at the St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa.
Dear husband to Bianca (née Dzafarov). Father to Linda (Raymond Naddaf), Steve (Renata Podsadowski) and Karen Hamway. Step-father to Patricia Cava (Anthony Cava) and Claudine Saulnier. Loving Grandfather to Lindsey Naddaf (Arash Zadeh), Mellisa (Kevin Ross), Christopher Hamway, Stephanie Hamway (Patrick Kiwan), Matthew Naddaf (Angela Younes), Dominique and Caroline LeFrancois, Francesca, Felicia and Fiora Cava and Luca and Sofia Lentini. Great-grandchildren Mateo, Nikolas and Aviana Zadeh and Rylan Kiwan. Pre-deceased by his parents, Linda and Eid Hamway and siblings, Bahjat (Renée née Nahra), Violette (late Maurice Helal) and Claudette (George Ina). He leaves bereaved his remaining siblings, Chouah Hayek (late Joe Hayek), Omer (Amal) and George (Theresa) Hamway as well as many nieces and nephews.
Charlie was born in Aitaneet, Lebanon on December 8, 1935 and emigrated to Canada at 18 years old in 1953. Through his wits, hard work and perseverance, he built many businesses including the “Talk of the Town Restaurant” where many Ottawans celebrated their special occasions over the years. He supported many new immigrants to make a life in Canada by employing them and helping them thrive in this country that he loved. He always believed that you could do and accomplish anything that you set your mind to.
Charlie lived life to the fullest, making friends everywhere he went with his Lebanese hospitality and warmth. His lifelong passion was playing golf, which he enjoyed for over 60 years.
Friends and Family are invited to the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19th from 11:30AM until time of Funeral Service at 1:00PM in the Sacred Space of Beechwood. For those not able to attend in person, please register here for the Livestreaming Services.
Donations to St. Patrick’s Long Term Care Home would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Ania Podsadowski and family
Philippe Villeneuve
Cela attriste mon coeur d'apprendre de ta perte. Je te prie d'accepter mes plus sincere condoleances pour toi et ta famille.
ANTHONY AND TANYA MINCHELLA
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Grace Holdaway
Uncle Charlie, may you rest in peace. We will miss you! Aunt Bianca, Linda, Steve, and Karen: my prayers are with you and your families! Love you all!
Dr. Sam & Judy Shaker
Dear family of Charlie: Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I have so many fond memories of Charlie when we use to visit your family in Ottawa. May his memory eternal.
Love to you all
Gary & Jeanette(Shaker) Zarzour
Our sincere sympathy to all of Charlie's family. May he rest in peace. Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Heaven gain another angel 😇
Many blessings to all