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Almost 30 years ago Nadia Gargour, a young woman who had emigrated from her native Egypt, came to work for the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society, a new society then at the very early stages of its development.
A talented young woman, Nadia soon became central and indispensable, continuously improving her administrative skills, managing all areas of our operations She soon came to embody the living archives of the society, and our collective memory. Each new president and new council was initiated in the unwritten and written traditions and the ever-changing by-laws Many a new class of candidates was greeted and then helped in dealing with our educational complexities
One of Nadia's strengths as the chief administrator of a fast growing, complex body was her intelligent grasp and full understanding of how the various parts of the organization interconnected. She was indefatigable, always ready to discuss and negotiate new assignments Above all, Nadia had the ability to approach complexities with a light touch, was always ready to relieve tense moments with her humour
During these years of intensive effort to keep on top of the everincreasing demands of the society, Nadia not only saw her young family grow, but also managed to earn a B A and M A in psychology (Université de Montréal, 1984) Her master's thesis was “La mère célibataire volontaire”
Then tragedy struck Nadia was hit by a speeding car, while crossing a street in Montreal on the evening of December 13, 1996 She was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital
The news came as a profound shock to all of us Nadia's legacy will remain alive in the history of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society We have lost an important “member,” a friend, a vital presence