Obituary

Jaber, Johnny After a brave battle with cancer died peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 25, 2011 . Beloved husband of Flavia. Loving father of Jonathan, Jeremy ( Karina) and Kristina and a good friend of their mother Alexandra. He will be sadly missed by his dear mother Renee and his adoring sisters Lavinia and Giselle in Palestine and his father in law Tommaso. Special thanks to Dr. Paola Nieuwstraten, Dr. Banerjee and Dr. Prewal, Wendy Corber from CCAC and his amazing nurse Marina for their compassion, and care during Johnny’s illness and especially during his last days. The family will receive friends at the Cardinal Funeral Home on Friday August 26, 2011 from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. A mass to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel of the Newman Center ( 89 St. George St., northwest corner of Hoskin Ave. and St. George St.) on Saturday August 27, at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers we would like to honour Johnny’s love for his homeland Palestine and his hope for the future of its children by directing donations to “Project Hope” which provides educational opportunities to children in the area of Nablus Palestine. Please see website for more info. http:/projecthope.ps/donate

Visitation

Date
August 26, 2011
Location
 
Time
2-4 & 6-9 p.m.

Service

Date
August 27, 2011
Location
St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel of the Newman Center ( 89 St. George Street, Toronto)
Time
9:30 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Private Cremation
Time
 

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August 29, 2011
George Garabedian Co Tourist & Travel Bureau Jerusalem
Please accept our deepest condolences. We pray for him to rest in peace.
August 26, 2011
Walter and Judy Bober
Dear Jeremy and family: Walter and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jeremy. it was so lovely to meet you when we were in Toronto visiting Jen. We feel blessed that she has a friend like you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family and you through this time. God's blessings on you all.
August 26, 2011
John & Heather Batshon
Dear Flavia...Both John and I are so shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God carry you through this difficult time and grant you his guidance and strength. Love, John and Heather Batshon
August 26, 2011
Meri Bottos
Dear Flavia I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that I am thinking about you and understand the pain and heartache that you feel. The only consolation that you have is that he is no longer suffering. Stay strong.
August 26, 2011
Diane Chadwick
Jonathan & Family So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Even though these are sad time for you. Hopefully memories you have of better days with your dad with bring a smile to your face. Sincerely Diane, David, Rachel & Jason Chadwick
August 26, 2011
Tonia De Pinto
Johnny will be missed by all of us. My sincere sympathy, thinking of you during this difficult time. Tonia De Pinto