elevated ItfWB In Loving Memory

elevated ItfWB Huan Dam

elevated ItfWB December 31, 1956 – September 20, 2022

elevated ItfWB After five years of tenaciously battling ALS, Huan Dam passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 at the age of 66.  His wife and children were all by his side.   

elevated ItfWB Born and raised in Da Nang, Vietnam, Huan Dam grew up in a large family with five other siblings.  As a young man, he was a heartthrob with natural skill in music, sport, and literature.  His charisma captured the hearts of many, but he ultimately had eyes only for Thanh Nguyen, his future wife.  After graduating from school and establishing a career with the government, they got married on December 24, 1978.  Soon the young couple started a small business and grew their family with the births of their daughter and son.  Life was difficult post-war Vietnam, and Huan Dam was determined to seek better opportunities for his family.  In 1981, he parted from his loved ones and left Vietnam on a fishing boat, risking imprisonment and his life to start anew in Canada.  Seven years later he was reunited with his wife and two children in their new home of Toronto, Canada.  Not long after, the family grew with the addition of two more children, home ownership, and a carpentry business.

elevated ItfWB Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly and silently to support his family.  His dedication and commitment to providing for his family have built a strong foundation for his children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren.  He can rest assured now; his work is done.  At last he is at peace and can enjoy watching some Blue Jays games.                

elevated ItfWB A private Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 28th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Saint  Cecilia’s Church, 161 Annette St, Toronto, ON, M6P 1P5, follow with cremation at Catholic Cremation Services – 6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5T 1N4.  

elevated ItfWB In lieu of flowers, please make remembrance in his name to the Trillium Health Partners or the ALS Society of Canada.  The compassionate staff at both institutions have supported him throughout his illness.  A Special Thank You to the staff at the Credit Valley Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit for providing him comfort and a dignified end of life.  

elevated ItfWB Our family would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their support and for being with us as we say our final goodbyes.  

elevated ItfWB Funeral Mass
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
161 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6P 1P5

elevated ItfWB Cremation
Assumption Catholic Cemetery 
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4