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Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2010.

The Honourable William Joseph Haddad, Q.C. November 26, 1915 - February 7, 2010 The Honourable William J. Haddad, Q.C. of Edmonton passed away suddenly but peacefully at home at the age of 94 years. William is survived by his only daughter Gail and son-in-law James Blake; his two sons Ronald and Kenneth; five grandchildren, Theodore and Aneesa Blake, Kari, Mia and Hala Haddad; sisters Ruth Small and Theodora "Teddy" Baron; brother Norman Haddad; numerous family and friends. William was predeceased by his loving wife, Frances; two brothers in childhood, Howard and Theodore; brother Leonard and sister Julia. William graduated in 1941 from the U of A Law School, and had a lengthy and diverse record of achievements and contributions to his profession, society at large and the U of A. Following graduation, he served as a Lieutenant and lawyer in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Following the War, he served as President of the Edmonton Bar Association (1954) and was appointed the title of Queen's Council (QC) in 1957. In 1965 he was appointed a Judge in the District Court of Alberta, and in 1974 was appointed to the Alberta Court of Appeal. After retirement, William continued to work until the age of 93 for the Federal Courts as an Umpire under the Employment Insurance Act writing judgments on appeals. He was also active in the community, serving as a member of the Hospital Privileges Board and setting up a Bursary in his name for the U of A Law School. Honourable W.J. Haddad's years of contribution and accomplishment were consistent, continual and diverse in nature, helping society to function smoothly. Viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton with interment in the family plot at Edmonton Cemetery. A Memorial Service to celebrate the Honourable William J. Haddad will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 - 84 Avenue, Edmonton. Reception to follow from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club, 9450 Groat Road NW, Edmonton. In memory of William, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H9. To send condolences please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel (780) 422-2222 Over 100 Years of Service

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March 8, 2010

Gail, we were at Scona at the same time. My brother in Edmonton forwarded your Dad's obituary to me. From all reports, your Dad was an exceptional gentleman and scholar. Please accept my sincere condolences upon his passing.

Marsha (Hall) Degenhardt

Salma Ferchichi

February 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Harry and Darlene Hole

February 15, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the Haddad family. The Judge was a wonderful man and a great friend to our family. He will be missed.

Neil and Elaine Fleming

February 15, 2010

Gail, Ron and Ken, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He led a long and fruitful life and we are all much better off for having known him. May you take comfort in the many fond memories you have of him.

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Maurice Richard

February 12, 2010

To the Haddad Family: It is with deep sadness that I learned of your Dad's passing. We travelled often together while he was sitting as an Umpire throughout many parts of Canada and he spoke very highly of his wife and children. I was very fortunate to have witnessed the stories he had to tell including our drive through Hazenmore where he was brought up in his younger years. He will certainly be missed but never forgotten and I Thank Him for the memories I will always keep.

Nicole Fournier

February 12, 2010

My condolences to family and friends. I enjoyed serving Justice Haddad as Registrar on Employment Insurance Appeals. He was indeed a very kind man.

Richard Bissonnette

February 12, 2010

Most sincere condolences on your lost.

Maurice Richard

February 12, 2010

My condolences go out to Justice Haddad's Family. It was always a privilage working with him during our many travels together doing Umpire work. He so often spoke highly about his wife and children and even took the liberty of showing me the area where his Dad opened up his store in Hazenmore, Sask. back in the 30's. He certainly was a great individual & will be greatly missed but always remembered.

Karen Hamdon Scot Morison and Family

February 11, 2010

He was well loved and will be missed by our community

Alice Achter

February 11, 2010

My condolences go out to the Haddad family. I did not know your father but the Haddad name has always been known in the Hazenmore community. His obit will be filed in our museum.

February 10, 2010

My condolences to the Haddad family. Your father was a kind, gentle, thoughtful individual and certainly one of the most interesting men that I have ever met. I am grateful that I had the privilege of knowing him. God bless all of you.

Donna McMartin
Edmonton

Wendy (Lovely) Regier

February 10, 2010

To the Haddad family: You will not know me but my dad (Ken Lovely) worked at Haddad's store in Hazenmore, Saskatchewan back in the 1930's. Dad always had a great deal of respect for the Haddad family. I am sorry for your loss and extend deepest sympathy to your family.

Marge Smith

February 10, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of Justice William Haddad. He was a wonderful man, whom we always enjoyed visiting with when he came to the Court House.

Bob & Lynda Assaly

February 10, 2010

Gail,Ron and Ken our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your dad touched so may lives and was fortunate to have lived such a long and productive life. He will be missed but remembered always.Thinking of you.

Bill Manchuk

February 10, 2010

It is truly a sad day and pray for a conscious beginning for us all. "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." The Judge was a fine friend and will always be remembered.

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