78, of Brooklin Ontario, passed away, Tuesday December 28, 2021 at his home.

Yacoub was born December 6, 1943 in Ein Arik, Palestine to Mansour and Hilaney Yacoub Shaheen. On February 24, 1973 he married Nicole Marie Boulé.

Yacoub was employed as a city building inspector for the City of Toronto and was passionate about his work.

He spent most of his weekends being with his family and especially his grandchildren.

Yacoub has open his heart unconditionally to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, and would not want us to take his passing as a time to mourn but a time to rejoice and be glad as he is now in paradise in the kingdom of heaven and will be waiting for each of his loved ones to join him.

Yacoub, is survived by his wife Nicole Marie, and three sons, Steve Mansour Akil and his wife Michelle of Newcastle, Ontario, Jason Gerard Akil and his wife Toni of Binbrook, Ontario and Matthew Jaques Akil and his wife Melanie of Bowmanville, Ontario; five grandchildren, Jacob David, Jesse Steve, Jaden Mansour of Newcastle, Ethan Donny Jeffrey, Logan Matthew Vernon of Bowmanville, Ontario.

Due to Covid-19, space is limited, please call the funeral home to book a spot for the visitation and the service. Proof of vaccination is not required, wearing masks and hand sanitizing is mandatory. Visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home on Monday January 3rd, 2022 from 10-11am. The funeral will follow at 11am in the chapel of the funeral home .