Bereavement Notice

The University of Waterloo announces, with deep sadness, the death of  Ethan Dhoum. Ethan was a second-year Science student.

Ethan is fondly remembered by his friends and classmates and those in his community in Waterloo, and at home as a kind person who was always helping others. He was active with the Malton Aquatic club.

Ethan’s family will be holding a public memorial and funeral service on Wednesday, November 23:

Public Visitation: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Funeral Service: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lotus Funeral & Cremation Centre
121 City View Drive
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The University community extends our deepest sympathies to Ethan’s family and friends. We encourage those who wish to share their condolences with his family to do so in the tribute book that they have set up.

Please know that there are counselling services available to help deal with the painful news of the passing of a fellow student and friend. You can contact any of these available resources.

Support for Students

Counselling Services - 519-888-4096 (#2 on prompt for Counselling Services)

EmpowerMe , Student Assistance Program

Student Health Benefit (for private counselling)

UW Chaplains

Mates (peer support) - mates@wusa.ca

Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247
Health Services - Student Medical Clinic - 519-888-4096
Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300
St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311
Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454
Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566 or by texting 45645  

The Coping Centre

Bereaved Families of Ontario-Midwestern Region

Canadian Mental Health Association: Specific for support in grieving

Employee based support for faculty and staff

Employee and Family Assistance Plan