Khalil Salem "Uncle Charlie" Hajjar

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want."


The families of Hajjar and Farhat are saddened to announce the passing of their beloved patriarch, Khalil "Charlie" Salem Hajjar, in his 91st year, at his residence in London, Ontario, on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Born in Baaloul, Lebanon, he was the Loving husband of Victoria (nee: Farhat). Dear father of Riathe Hajjar (Carolyn), Adel Hajjar (Samia), Lara Gabash (Late Tony) and Verna Hajjar. Grandfather of Joella, Tanya, Christina, Elias, Mariam, Katherine, Elizabeth, Adela, Salim and Chady. Great-grandfather of Leila. Brother of Ibrahim and Nabil. Predeceased by his son Basseem (2012), his siblings Youssef, Mounir, Zakia Nakad and Nouhad Elneser, and his parents Salem and Nazima. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. "Uncle Charlie" was a well known philanthropist who came to Canada in 1952 and opened the way for many others to follow. A quiet gentleman, his respected intellect and great generosity allowed him to accomplish many wonders for his beloved London Lebanese Christian and Muslim Communities.

Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., on Sunday, February 2nd, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and on Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Elias Church, 267 Adelaide St. S., London on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m., with Father Charbel Bousamra officiating. Prayers Monday at 8:00 p.m. Interment to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. In Lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to St. Elias Church (267 Adelaide St. S. London) or The Heart and Stroke foundation, www.heartandstroke.ca .