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Naim N. KATTAN O.C., C.Q. (1928 - 2021)

Cemetery Spanish and Portuguese Cemetery
Location Section B9 Plot 2076A List Overview
Given Names Naim N.
Surname KATTAN
Occupation O.C., C.Q.
Birth Date 1928 Aug 26
Birth Place Iran
Death Date 2021 Jul 02
Death Place Paris, France
Burial Date 2021 Jul 11
Death Age 92
Father Nessim
Mother Hela
Spouse LANIEL, Gaetane
Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Naïm Kattan announces his passing on Friday, July 2, 2021, in Paris, France. He was a writer and a man of friendship. Naïm Kattan dedicated his life to building bridges between cultures. Husband of the late Gaetane Laniel and partner of the late Annie Goldmann. He will be remembered with love and affection by his son, Emmanuel Kattan, his daughter-in-law, Valérie Monchi, his brother, Jacques Kattan, his nephew, Gury Zilka, his stepsons, Michel Goldmann and Philippe Goldmann, his stepdaughters, Susana Gota-Goldmann and Laure Fournier-Goldmann, and his grandchildren, Benjamin, Jérémy, Serena, Claire and Luce. Predeceased by his siblings, Albert Kattan, Violet Zilka and Ketty Moallem.

A faithful member of the Jewish community, Naïm Kattan was an award-winning author of over fifty books, translated in ten languages. He was an officer of the Order of Canada, knight of the Order of Québec, officer of the French “Ordre des Arts et Lettres” and knight of the Légion d’honneur.

A private funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 11. In light of current COVID-19 restrictions, if you would like to join the service, please email Emmanuel Kattan ([email protected]) before Friday, July 9. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Naïm’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, (514) 871-1551 (or visit www.heartandstroke.com).

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