Maria Shaar

Maria lost her long and courageous battle against cancer on September 14, 2016 at the age of 61. Born in Montreal, Quebec on August 19, 1955, as the only child of parents Theophile Shaar and Stefania Bauer. Beloved wife of Lars é-hman for 26 years, step mother to Viveka, Lars (Janet Paterson), Klas (Susie), and Hans (Kelly Grimes). Acted as a proud grandparent to Anders (Amanda), Tyra, Hannah, Graison, Laniah, Sam, Avery, and Riley. Highly educated, Maria had multiple university degrees, culminating in a masters in public administration at Queens University. She had a long career working as a federal public servant where she met Lars working on an NRC aerospace contract. Retiring early, she took care of Lars lovingly as he progressed in age. Maria also embraced Lars' Swedish heritage enjoying over the years many Lucia festivities, Canadian Nordic society meetings, and classical music concerts. They travelled extensively including back to Sweden and romantic getaways to the Caribbean and Paris. Deeply religious, she enjoyed cooking, her garden, photography and their special log cabin at Pimisi Bay. Maria's funeral service will be held at Christ Church Bells Corners, 3861 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON on Monday September 19, 2016 at 11am. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.