KASSAM, Zeenab Saleh – 1957 – 2014 Zeenab Saleh Kassam of Calgary lost her life at the age of 57 on Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Zeenab is survived by her aunt Zetun Jaffer, her mother Zarina Kassam and her brother Karim-Aly Kassam. Zeenab’s life began in Zanzibar, East Africa, where she was born and moved to Calgary, Canada in the early 1970s with her family. She was fluent in several languages including French. She had a passion for nursing and providing relief to the sick. She graduated from Royal Alexander Hospital in Edmonton, and worked in the Oncology, Neurology, and Dialysis Units at the Foothills Hospital. Zeenab played an important role in the upbringing of her niece and nephew, whom she loved unconditionally. She was a committed member of our family, supporting not only immediate family members but also her uncles, aunts, and cousins. Her upbringing within the Ismaili Muslim community and Canada formed the ethical fabric that made Zeenab who she was. For the past year and a half, Zeenab chose to serve as a volunteer, teaching English to young people in Afghanistan through the Aga Khan Development Network. By teaching both young women and men, she furthered their professional development. More importantly she furthered intercultural communication and mutual understanding. Funeral Services will be held at the Ismaili Jamat Khana and Centre (4623 – 11 Street N.E), today, Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be forwarded to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan http://www.cw4wafgan.ca In living memory of Zeenab Kassam, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403)243-8200.
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