Rita Zahab

The last brownie

Mom what are you doing, I’m making brownie’s
Why? Because I love you…

In times of grief you would reach for your cookbook.
Reading each ingredient and never taking a second look,
You always bake with pride when a family or friend was hurting inside,

Mom can a friend stay for dinner, yes you would always reply
We pulled up a chair added one more without asking why
We laughed, we ate until we emptied our plate
Mom watching us carefully like she was head of state.

Diner was done now came dessert, this was a time when we all went bezerk
The smell of fresh brownies made with mothers love
Sharing with friends and family was what mom loved
Some big some small you could just eat them all
And we did just that but left one for all

Now it’s over diner desert and fall
Soon will come Christmas and more brownies for all
But on this winter’s day our mother has left and the heaven’s have gained
I will always remember moms love as one brownie remained.

Dear daughters, sons, grandaughters and grandsons of Rita Zahab:

We loved Rita and are heartbroken at the loss of such a joyful and generous woman.

May God bless her and keep her and all of you.

Jeanne, Annette and Tom in Vancouver

Marie and family.

We were very sorry to hear that your mom passed away, but we were glad that she had a chance to be with part of the family the day before. A wonderful lady who was always ready to laugh, heaven will be a lot more fun with her there!

Our prayers are with all of you.

Dear Family of Rita Zahab,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rita was a great lady, and will never be forgotten. A lady with a great heart and a fabulous sence of humor. She always make me laugh. I will miss her,as we all will.

Dear Mike & Marie,

So sorry to hear about your Mom, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you in this trying time and wish you courage for the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Lyne Hamelin

Dear Mike, tara, Tau and Mia my thoughts are with you during this difficult period. May the wonderful memories of Rita bring abit of light in your heart.

With love

Dear Mike, Tara, Tau and Mia,

Sorry to learn of the passing of your mother/grandmother.

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Gerry, Suzanne, Connor, Cameron and Reagan.

Dear Mike, Tara, Tau and Mia,

We are very saddened to hear of your Mom/Grandma's passing, our deepest condolences on your families loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time.

Tau and Mia, I'm thinking of both of you and know that I am here for you both now and forever. Brianna

Paul, Karen, Brianna, Braeden and Owen

Rita and Alphie, two of the finest people I've had the honour of having as very best friends. My condolences and fondest memories.

My greatest condolences to Phil, Melanie, Mike, Marc, Marie, and to all those close to Rita. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Zahab, as I have spent many hours in my childhood at the Zahab household. May your fond memories of Rita bring you comfort in this difficult time.

Dear Michel, Marc, Marie, Melanie and Phil.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always cherish the many wonderful memories I have of your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

People will forget what you said...people will forget what you did... but people will never forget how you made them feel. I think this sums it up quite well for Rita.

To the Zahab family,

It is with great sadness that we hear of Rita's passing. Our condolences and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We will always cherish her quit wit and charm.

To all of Rita's family,

Please accept my deepest condolences. I worked with Rita at the CBC and we have continued to keep in touch since her retirement. I am so saddened by her passing. Rita loved life so much. She was one of the kindest, most generous and thoughtful person I knew and she will be deeply missed.

Marc, Julie, Matthew and Nick:
We will keep you and your family in our prayers at this difficult time.

To all the members of Rita's family,

I am so saddened to hear of Rita's passing...she was such a great person, employee, mother, friend.
We worked together in the 90's at CBC Ottawa and ever since she retired, every year without fail, she would call me on my birthday to send her wishes. She was a kind and loving person and fun to be with...veuillez accepter mes plus sinceres souhaits de sympathies.

Sincèrement,

Lise Labine( Dugal)

Marc, Julie & all the Zahab Family - So sorry to hear about Rita's passing, she was such a joyful person, a wonderful grandmere and strong woman - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Erin, Greg & Colleen

To all the Rita's family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Rita. She was like a second Mom to me, giving me cooking instructions, parental advice and telling me lifes secrets. Such a great cook who loved to laugh with her many friends and loved to travel too. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren, She will be dearly missed by all.
Lise Young(former CBC colleague)

To all of Rita's Family

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother/Grandmother.

We sure had good memories
of the years that we worked together - I am saddened at her passing.

Helen Freda - CBC Colleague

Dear Zahab, and Lacasse families,

It is with great shock and sadness to loose a close friend of many years.
Sincere ,Deepest symtathies ,
you are all in my prayers,
Lucille Cantin-Goudreau
(Former CBC-HR colleague)
Cardinal , Ontario

Dear Zahab cousins

So sad to hear about your Mom's passing. Hope your loving memories will help ease the pain of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

God Bless

Theresa Zahab Spadacini, John Zahab and families

Our Deepest Sympathies go out to the Zahab Family.

I was shocked when I read about Rita's passing. I spoke to her not long ago and she sounded good and was enjoying her new home and friends. Rita was a fine Lady and a very good friend to our Mom. We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere heart felt condolences. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Dear Zahab Family,
Our deepest sympathy, we just found out today of Rita's (Aunt Rita's) passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We hold close to our hearts the fun memories of our visits north and your visits to Ohio.
All of our love,
the U.S. Zahabs
Aunt Liz, Roger, Mike, Jeff & Rozanne and families.

To Rita's Children and Grandchildren

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom and Grandmother.
She certainly enjoyed her stay at Starwood - We spent an afternoon in the back courtyard of Starwood and she was enjoying feeding the squirrels.
I will miss her many humerous emails.
Thinking of you at your time of sorrow.

The excrutiating pain of losing a sister that has always been there for me.she was not anly my best freind, but she was the greatest Mother, Grandmother, and friend to anyone who needed her helping hand. I shall miss you forever my darling Rita. Your Brother Bobby.

I was saddened to hear about your Mom passing away. Sincere sympathy.

Jim O'Brien, (Former CBC colleague)

Dear Zahab Family, So sad to hear about Mom. I saw her last at the CBC XMas lunch and she looked so happy, she was so looking forward to spending Christmas in Toronto. Please accept my sincere sympathies.
Marcelle (former CBC colleague).

Melanie, Ismet and Family.
Thinking of you at this sad time and sending you our sympathies and love

To all the Zahab Family,

Rita has been a part of my life for so long now, she will be deeply missed by
me and everyone she has touched in life.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless.

Dear Mike, Tara, Tau and Mia,

We are sorry to hear that your mom/grandma passed away...especially at this time of year. You are in our thoughts.

For Mia - my great-grandma died close to my birthday when I was in grade 4 (just like you). It made my birthday sad at first but then I think of her every year on my birthday and remember how special she was and that makes me happy.

Tammy & Robert Leroux

Dear Marc and Family,

So sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.

Sincerely,

Jo-Ann