Mageed GIRGRAH

GIRGRAH, Mageed Born in Aden, Yemen, 1934, died peacefully with his family and friends constantly by his side, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on April 3, 2005. Devoted husband of Peggy, devoted father of Nigel and Nadia (Marinelli), devoted grandfather of Bryden, Colin, Sophie, Bennett and Aidan. Wonderful father-in-law of Carl Marinelli, Shelly Dee-Girgrah and Sarah Bradford. Well loved by his sisters and many relatives and friends living in the Middle East, Europe and North America. Highly respected Civil Engineer, Marine Works Division of Public Works Canada. Mageed defined dependability, determination, persistence and a keen sense of order. His special gift, a brilliant mind, has served so many so well. Respects to the Girgrah/Marinelli family from 9:30 am, Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the McEvoy Shields, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion) Ottawa. Funeral to follow at 11 am. In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests donations to a charity of choice. Special thanks to all caregivers at the Civic Hospital. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 4/5/2005 - 4/6/2005