Born in Isfahan in 16.09.1943, passed away in Toronto in 19.06.2026, three days after turning 83. She went peacefully in her sleep at Sunnybrook Hospital where she was surrounded by family.

Descendent of a prominent family of seafarers, merchants, and political and cultural figures from Bushehr, Forough grew up in Ahwaz and then moved to Abadan at the age of 20 to work in the National Iranian Oil Company up until the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Refusing to adopt the new uniforms and wear the mandatory head scarf, she left her job as a result only to find very soon after that the law made hijab mandatory everywhere in society.

Forough was a die-heart patriot and a politics junkie and an avid fan of literature and history especially Persian poetry. She had a zest for life and told stories in the most captivating way embellishing details to take her listeners on an vivid journey. She arrived in Canada 33 years ago, in 1993 and built a beautiful community amongst her fellow Persians. She was often the life of the party and loved bringing friends and family together in our home in Richmond Hill around her cooking featuring Southern dishes.

Forough is survived by her husband, Mohammad, with whom she shard 56 years without a single dull moment, three children Ali, Katayoon (Kathy), and Kiana, and three grand-children Aydin, Lily, and Lukas Sina.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in her name are appreciated.
https://heartandstroke.crowdchange.ca/158539