Dr. Hossain Farid – 75, Truro. The family of Dr.
Hossain Farid, 75, are profoundly saddened to announce his passing on
Monday, November 14, 2022. Hossain passed away peacefully after a
short bout with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his
family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Flora Riyahi; sons, Sohrab
(Apeksha) and Amir; grandson, Arastu. The first of six boys, Hossain
was born in Esfahan, Iran to Alireza Farid-Naeini and Farkhondeh
Alavi.
Hossain received degrees from Pahlavi (Shiraz) University,
and his doctorate jointly from Ohio State University and University of
Alberta. He married Flora, the love of his life, in 1976. The two
travelled the world together, relocating many times to various
countries and continents, but found home in Truro, Nova Scotia, in
1990, when Hossain joined what became the Agricultural Campus of
Dalhousie University.
He often spoke of how appreciative he was of the collegiality
and brilliance of his co-workers. Hossain’s family is very
proud of his accomplishments as a geneticist. This includes his nearly
100 publications, his presentations of scientific papers around the
globe, the widespread acclaim he received from his peers, and the
impact he had on the many students and mentees over nearly 30 years as
a professor. They are even more proud of what a wonderful husband,
father, grandfather and friend he was. He loved to entertain, both in
terms of hosting friends, but also with his witty remarks and
hilarious anecdotes.
An immigrant to Canada himself in 1982, Hossain took great
care over the years to help newcomers to Canada settle in. Whether it
was an airport pickup, hosting people until they found a home, or
simply taking them grocery shopping, Hossain was a source of reliable
support for those new to Nova Scotia. He always moved those close to
him, old friends or new, with his unfailing warmth, grace and
decency.
Hossain’s family wishes to thank Dr. Chris Cook,
Dr. Jagmohan Singh, and the ICU staff at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre. They are also grateful for all the family and friends who
walked this difficult journey with Hossain. Family and friends grieve
his loss, but celebrate the full life that he lived, which he insisted
was one without regret. His touching last words, “I am
blessed”, inspire those who loved him.
A “Celebration of Love” memorial service will be
held from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Best Western
Glengarry Hotel, 150 Willow St., Truro (masks mandatory). In lieu of
flowers, Hossain’s family asks that donations be made to the
Colchester Food Bank or Pancreatic Cancer Canada.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to Hossain’s family by viewing his
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dr Hossain Farid 1947 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia