Marie Daou Mousa
elevated 38oxl January 4, 1961 – November 24, 2024
elevated 38oxl Visitation
Friday November 29, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm
elevated 38oxl Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 38oxl Funeral Service – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday November 30, 2024 at 9am
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elevated 38oxl Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated 38oxl Holy Trinity Mausoleum, 4th floor Crypt 41861 Level C
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated 38oxl Obituary
elevated 38oxl In loving memory of Marie Mousa, founder, and principal of the Toronto French Montessori School, who passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, at 4:31 pm. Marie dedicated her life to providing bilingual Christian education with the Montessori approach, touching the lives of countless students and their families.
elevated 38oxl Marie is survived by her beloved husband Bassem Joseph Medawar, daughter Rhoda Mousa Molinaro and her husband Paul Molinaro, son Christophe Mousa and his wife Carrie Han, sister Yvette Daou-Yacoub and her husband George Yacoub, and sister Rita Arakti-Daou. She was also a loving grandmother to Rhoda and Paul’s children, Domenic and Matteo Molinaro.
elevated 38oxl A visionary educator, Marie established the Toronto French Montessori School in 2000, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for students to learn, grow, and flourish. Her commitment to excellence, passion for education, and warm, caring nature made her an inspiration to students, staff, and the wider community.
elevated 38oxl Under Marie’s leadership, the school expanded to a second campus in North York, becoming a respected institution and a testament to her devotion to education. She was a guiding force, fostering an environment where students developed work ethics, character, and faith.
elevated 38oxl Marie’s legacy lives on through the school she founded and the thousands of lives she impacted. Her wisdom, kindness, and dedication will be deeply missed by the Toronto French Montessori School community and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
elevated 38oxl Marie was involved in helping many charities as well. She was a part of the Women’s Catholic League, a member of the EADM Choir, and the president of the Ontario Council of the World Lebanese Cultural Union.
elevated 38oxl For those who wish to honor Marie’s memory, the family welcomes donations to the Toronto French Montessori School Memorial Fund to honor Mme Marie’s memory and continue her legacy. Donations can be sent via e-transfer to:
elevated 38oxl accounting@torontofrenchmontessori.com
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elevated 38oxl Your contributions will support the school that Mme Marie held dear and ensure that her commitment to education continues to make a positive impact in the lives of students. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for your kindness and support during this difficult time.
Dear Yvette, my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace….Roseanne Myers
On behalf of DSFOC, I wish to convey our deepest condolences to Joseph, Christophe, Rhoda and families for the loss of Marie. She was a beautiful soul and we will always remember her with fondness in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace.
When we first met Mme. Marie, our son, Austin was 16 months old and still in diapers…well, it was love at first sight when he met her. He quickly gravitated towards her and was quickly at ease, not a worry in the world. No crying at all at his first day at school – I don’t think he even missed us. We knew from that moment on, that TFMS would be his home away from home with Mme. Marie at the helm.
Throughout the years, our friendship grew into un unbreakable bond. Mme. Marie was always the first to offer encouragement and unwavering support. She always gave willingly from her heart and never expected anything in return. Mme. Marie’s a rare treasure and will always be cherished by our family and the school community.
We will miss her dearly and when we reminisce about the loving moments we had together, we can only smile and thank God for her time with us and the difference she has made in our lives.
Our deepest condolences to Joseph, Christophe, Rhoda for your loss. Mme. Marie will forever be in our hearts and may she rest in eternal peace.
Rosie, Christopher, Preya Marrello
My wife and I were so saddened to learn of Marie’s passing. It was our privilege to work with her in the advancement of God’s Kingdom through Christian schooling. She was a wonderful blessing to so many students, teachers and friends.