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Avis de décès de Esma-Mary Khoury


KAYS, Esma Mary Esma Mary Kays passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, age 87. Esma was born in El-kfeir, Lebanon, one of seven daughters, to Helweh (Rahall) and Abraham Khoury and was educated at a French convent in Beirut. In 1939, she married Saied (Sam) Kays (formerly of El-kfeir), owner/operator of S.N. Kays Grocery, Charlottetown, and moved here on July 1, 1939, living at 89 Pownal Street until recently. Esma is survived by her three daughters: Hazel (Woodley), Doreen Kays and Diane Kays, all of Charlottetown; granddaughter, Susan Woodley (David Veniot) and great-grandson, Griffyn Sam of Ottawa; and former son-in-law, James Woodley of Halifax. Also survived by sisters, Nahie Khoury of Beirut and Georgette Nasser of Indianapolis, Indiana; niece, Sandra Nasser, Indianapolis; nephews, Shafic (Wadad) Rahme and Karim (Rowedia) El-Marji, all of Ottawa; nephew, Louis (Wanda) Coury, Sarasota, Florida; and numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives throughout Canada, the U.S., Lebanon and the Middle East. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Saied (Sam) in 1977; her parents; sisters, Mantaha, Hanniya, Rumza, Matile and stepbrother, Mousa, all of Lebanon; and her beloved poodle, Kiki. Esma was considered the matriarch of the Island’s Lebanese community, and a “mother” to many, being the last surviving member of the early immigrants to arrive in Charlottetown during the first half of the 20th century. She was proud of her heritage and homeland, but was also a passionate Islander and Canadian. Esma was an active member of St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral and its women’s groups over the years. Also, a long-time member of the P.E.I. Hospital’s Junior Ladies Aid, and later a member of the QEH Ladies Auxiliary. Following the death of her husband, she travelled far and wide, visiting her children, which she thoroughly enjoyed. But her favorite pastime the past 30 years was tending her beautiful flower gardens, which received several Communities in Bloom awards. Her creativity, energy, unique sense of style and physical beauty were reflected in everything that touched her heart and hand. On March 30, 2007, Esma suffered a massive stroke and remained in hospital until August when she became a resident at the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home, where she received excellent care until her death. Above all, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother (Sittie) and friend, who will be forever missed. Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 12 p.m. Interment in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, memorials to St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery would be appreciated. Visiting hours Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.


Parution de l'avis de décès:

Le 27 septembre 2008 (The Guardian, Charlottetown, PEI)


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