Charles Kannengiesser

Kannengiesser, Charles. On February 10, 2018, in Montreal, at 91 years of age, Dr. Charles Kannengiesser, husband of the late Pamela Bright, passed away. He leaves in mourning his family in France, three sisters, Josepha, Christiane and Hélène, many nephews, nieces, and their children, his Australian family, Jim and John Bright and their families, his former colleagues in the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University, his good friends spread throughout the world, Hasmik Avetissian, Adriana Bara, Anne-Marie Di Michele, Christine Jamieson, Ashod Martirossian, Brian McDonough, Dennis Murphy and his wife, Debbie, Willemein Otten and her family, and many others. Charles Kannengiesser was a renowned Patristics scholar. Over his illustrious career (more than 60 years teaching and writing) he taught at universities throughout the world and published many books and countless academic articles. Deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the personnel at Centre d’hébergement de Lachine, in particular the manager of the third floor, Félicité, and her team. In many ways, their care and appreciation of Charles allowed him to enjoy the last 6 years of his life since the passing of his beloved wife, Pamela. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Monica’s Parish Church (6405, rue de Terrebonne, Montreal) on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11a.m. On that day, there will be a visitation beginning at 10a.m. at Saint Monica’s and a reception following the mass. Your expressions of sympathy may be expressed through a gift to Centre d’hébergement de Lachine or the Dr. Pamela Bright Scholarship for Excellence in Pastoral Studies at Concordia University.