elevated 0GGqT January 4, 1961 – November 24, 2024

elevated 0GGqT Visitation
Friday November 29, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm

elevated 0GGqT Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 0GGqT Funeral Service – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday November 30, 2024 at 9am

elevated 0GGqT To watch the Service live, Click Here

elevated 0GGqT Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 

elevated 0GGqT Holy Trinity Mausoleum, 4th floor Crypt 41861 Level C
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

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elevated 0GGqT Obituary

elevated 0GGqT 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 0GGqT 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 0GGqT 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 0GGqT 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 0GGqT 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 0GGqT 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 0GGqT 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 0GGqT accounting@torontofrenchmontessori.com 

elevated 0GGqT Or follow this Link

elevated 0GGqT 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.

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