Nawal is known for her teaching and several book editions of Philosophy and Philosophers in English and Arab. Nawal donated to the Ottawa University for the continuous education in her field of philosophy. Nawal donated an elevator and library room at the St. Elias Cathedral Church in 2010-2011.
Nawal Sarraf Sayegh was predeceased by her beloved husband Kamal Sayegh, her father Ghattas Khalil Sarraf, her mother Alice Rizk Tarazi, her brother Khalil Sarraf and her brother in-law, Rizk Ghattas.
She is survived by Haifa Sarraf, Nabil Sarraf (Domia), Maher Sarraf (Maisoon), Nuha Sarraf (Harrald Forst) and closest loving sister in Canada Ragaa (Ramez Chouhaiber). She will be missed by nieces, especially by Manal Abonasara, her long time friend Hiayam Ghalayini and Diane Falardeau, faithful companion and caregiver since 2009.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Beechwood on Wednesday April 19, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am. in the Sacred Space of Beechwood followed by a burial at 12:00pm at Beechwood Cemetery. In Memory of Nawal, a reception will be held in Borden & Fleming Suites at Beechwood from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Many thanks to Dr. Roula Eid and Dr. Aboujrad and Pharmacist Paul Lee for their great attention as well as to the staff of Governor’s Residence and Carefor.
Digital Guestbook
Kathleen St-Pierre Wahab
Irene Hollingworth
So very sorry for your loss to family and friends and especially Diane Richard
Rania Sarraf
May her soul rest in peace
George M. Wahab MD
With a heart full of sadness, we received the news of the passing of our dear friend and cousin Nawal.
I was close to Nawal for so many years; since her annual visit at the University in Egypt.
Kathleen and I visited Nawal and Kamal at Harvard and developed strong bonds. As couples, we exchanged visits in Ottawa and Montreal.
In the US, our telephone conversations were frequent and long-lasting.
Kathleen and I will miss Nawal dearly.
Let her memory be eternal.
George M Wahab
Dr Etimad Alkhawaja
My Condolences. God bless her soul
Sahar & Nahed Farah
Our condolences, may her soul rest in peace. Her philosophy, thoughts and books will keep her memory eternal. The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.
H. Ghalayini
I received the news of the passing of my dear friend Nawal with great sadness. I have known Nawal since we were teens at school in Gaza, and I will forever cherish the memories of our friendship from Gaza to Kuwait to Ottawa and Montreal. Her kindness, warmth and intelligence will be incredibly missed. May her soul rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the whole family and to Diane.
Diane Falardeau
My dearest and lovable friend my sincere sympathy to all your sisters and brothers and family.
My heart goes out to you all.
I first met Nawal and Kamal in Boston when they were students at Harvard. Nawal taught me how to make fatteh from Gaza. The recipe was passed on to our children and grandchildren who love this dish. Nawal will be missed, she was always a delight to be with. May her soul rest in peace !☦️ ?