Juliette R. Hope Golbahar Poirier-Mozun
December 24, 2022
In the darkness and whirling cold of the snow storm of December 24th, 2022, Golbahar’s soul winged its way into the world of Light and Mysteries. A good samaritan came across her at the first morning light in the park adjacent her home, near a path where she habitually walked. The Poirier, Wolf and Mozun families wish to thank University Hospital Emergency Room and Cardiac Ward for exerting every means to save her.
We, her family, are grief stricken that she didn’t make it home that night from her short winter walk. She will be dearly missed by her mother Celine Poirier-Wolf, her father Samandar Mozun, her step-father Daniel Wolf, her sister, Rosie Poirier-Mozun, her grandparents Terry and Jules Poirier, her aunt and uncle, Nazanin and André Poirier, and her cousins, Mehdi and Vafa Poirier. She leaves in her wake her dearly loved Mozun aunts and uncles: Soheil, Soroush, Boshra and Mojdeh. She is also grieved by numerous cousins from the Poirier, Mozun and Wolf families, and scores of friends whose lives and hearts she has touched.
Golbahar was a diligent student of computer programming. She was looking forward to her co-op placement in her final term at Fanshawe College. Her artistic talents included singing, trombone playing, painting, pottery, carpentry, and of course, finding errors in code. For many years, Golbahar sang with Amabile Choirs of London. In high school she performed in band and in the choir.
She was a dedicated volunteer who served in numerous capacities including the Community tax clinic, Fanshawe College peer support, Junior Youth Program, Epelle-Moi Canada, ReForest London, SARI, children’s classes, and so many more. She was also a Personal Support Worker to a young woman whose father depended on her for relief care. She recently completed two co-op placements with Info-Tech in London, Ontario.
Golbahar was deeply devoted to her faith. She frequently called upon the power of prayer. In the summer of 2014 she embarked on a year of service to the Baha’i Cause and was dispatched to several areas in the province of Quebec where her activities were lovingly overseen by the Regional Council of Quebec. She is also remembered for her service as a counselor at Rainbow Baha’i School in Northern Ontario, and for her frequent participation at Shining Lamp Baha’i school. Her singing voice often graced the assemblages, particularly in her home community of London, Ontario.
Golbahar was vigorous and athletic. She learned to swim from a young age. She enjoyed canoeing and cycling, and as a child she was a natural gymnast. It was her custom to take long walks outdoors. Although she had acquired her driver’s licence in recent years, she relied on buses to get around in any kind of weather. She had excellent navigation skills and impeccable timing for buses.
Golbahar had a family in the PEPP program at LHSC where she regularly participated in recreational activities. She was a luminous support to her peers in the program. She also developed many deep ties with friends and staff at CMHA housing in London. Golbahar overcame her challenges in recent years with perspicacity and determination. She drew strength from the friendships she built, and offered precious support in turn.
Golbahar’s deep compassion is evidenced in the numerous reminiscences of friends far and wide which have been pouring in. We are bolstered in our grief in the recounting of her consoling and encouraging the discouraged and the outcast. She was also a lover of the environment. She enjoyed planting trees, and frequently collected and sorted trash. Her presence was often a source of comfort, or of goofy laughter. She will be remembered also for her unique sense of style, her colourful and flowing garments.
We call upon you Golbahar, and count on your support and levity. We sing your praises, and perform acts of service in your name. In our grief you have drawn us together with a powerful love that is everlasting. We are united in our yearning for your sweet voice, your cheerful smile, and your able assistance. May you fly eternally, our dear sweet angel, in the meads on high. We pray your soul be free of trespasses so that it may be released to explore the heights of Heavenly Grace. Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá!
The family invites respects to be paid at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Baha’i Funeral to follow at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Avenue, London. For those unable to attend the service, the family welcomes you to participate in the service via livestream. For registration to view the livestream, please click here: Golbahar’s funeral service livestream
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Golbahar are asked to consider the PEPP Program at LHSC or CMHA London Middlesex.
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Dearest of all my friends, you'll always be young and beautiful to me. I'll miss your beautiful smile and your fantastic laugh. I remember one time we went for a walk near a park and I was pushing her on the swing and she purposely fell off knowing she'd make me laugh, so she could hear mine and I could hear her wonderful laugh.
Coding with you and being able to meet you was an honour and a privilege. There would be days, where we all worked together to figure out a solution to a problem in the kings mill building. Golbahar could always make a group laugh. She was bubbly, kind, sweet, and super generous(always sharing snacks). Ngl I’m gonna miss her laugh.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Golbahar's family, friends, and anyone else who was fortunate enough to meet her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. This was heartbreaking news to hear about. Golbahar was such a sweet and funny young woman. We met during covid and were able to make some fun memories along the way. I will never forget her and will always cherish those moments. May Golbahar's memory live on in all of us. Rest in peace, Fire Princess ♡
I am shocked and heartbroken to hear that you have left this earth. You were always like a little sister to me and I pray you rest well.
This is a huge loss for the world hands down. I only knew Golbahar a short while but she brightened every moment. We shared countless games and talks and her laugh was infectious. I can't believe your soul has moved on. I pray we can meet again one day.
Once again, our family's and prayers are very much with all of Golbahar's dear family as you process this terrible loss, and with Golbahar as her soul soars in all the worlds of God. My first glimpse of Golbahar's deep spirituality and pure heart was at a multi-faith gathering in Chelsea, QC, during a sharing circle at which those in the circle were invited to share their understanding of God. Golbahar had arrived to serve in Quebec just a short time before this. About halfway around that circle, it was Golbahar's turn, and I do not recall exactly what she said, but I do recall the spirit in which she said it and the utter quiet in the room for some time afterwards. As she spoke about God, she was enveloped in such a radiance that I yearned to understand God the way she did. I think everyone in the room was deeply moved. We all wanted to drink in that expression for some time afterwards, before the next person spoke. This is just one precious memory I have that I will never forget and will hold dear in my heart, with profound appreciation to this precious soul, Golbahar. Our family--Heather, Kira, Brian and I--have made donations to both the CMHA and LHSF--in memory of Juliette R. Hope Golbahar Poirier-Mozun.
A donation has been made to CMHA. Message from the donator: With deepest sympathy and condolences to Celine, Rosie, Mr. Mozun, Dan, Terry, Jules, Nazanin, Andre, Mehdi and Vafa. Dear Golbahar is the light which will always brighten our life and heart. May Bah’u’llaha’ give you strength in this difficult time. Our prayers with you. Gloria, Farhad and Yasmine Binaei
Our condolences to the family of Golbahar and pray that your grief is eased by assurance that her soul is flowering in the worlds of God. Dorothy and Louis
Soar high up, Golbahar joon. My prayers are with your family. Alhan
Our deepest condolences. We pray for the progress of Golbahar's beautiful soul and the comfort of your hearts. Feri and Mehrdad
May your onward journey be filled with joy and love.
Mes plus sincères condoléances a toute la famille. Je suis avec vous en pensées .
Goli has a special place in my heart with many happy memories from when I lived in London. On Friday, Dec 23, she reached out to me on Facebook asking if she could share many dreams with me, looking for some interpretations. I was happy to connect to a long-time Baha’i friend. It was all the more devastating to hear of this tragedy on Saturday morning. My thoughts and prayers are with her in the next world and I send loving condolences to all of her cherished family. You are in my prayers and my heart.
A donation has been made to CMHA.
Nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Nous ne pouvons malheureusement être présent, nos pensées ainsi que nos prières vous accompagnent dans cette épreuve. Que son âme repose en paix pour l'éternité.
Dear, Golbahar, We will miss your sweet, quirky grin and take heart in knowing you'll be the giving angel leading the heavenly choir. Rest in Peace. Celine, Dan, Rosie, Terry & Jules, Sam & Families, Our very deepest love & sympathy to you.
I didn’t know your sweet girl but after coming across her beautifully written obituary, I had to offer my condolences. What a delightfully wonderful human being she was. I am so sorry for this heartbreaking loss.
A donation has been made to CMHA London Middlesex. Message from the donator: Our sincere sympathy to the family of Golbahar. Guy & I had the pleasure of meeting Golbahar when she and our daughter Lisa were in Victoria Hospital together and on a few occasions since that time. We recall their laughter and friendship together during those difficult times. They both shared the same kindness, compassion and caring for others and were truly a blessing to each other. Golbahar was such a sweet soul and she will be fondly remembered. Wishing your family strength and the comfort of cherished memories during this sad time. Sincerely, Guy & Jane Engels
On Behalf of All Mounesi Families, We Are So Sorry for Your Loss and We will Remember Dear Golbahar and Pray for Her Soul, God Bless Her Soul in Abha Kingdom.
Au nom de toute ma famille, je vous offre nos plus sincères condoléances. Golbahar était une jeune femme créative et inspirante. Que son âme repose en paix.
Those of us who knew and loved Golbahar knew her to be gentle, kind, helpful, pure-hearted, spiritual, brilliant, multi-talented and so much more. I treasure the time I got to spend with her over the years and grieve the loss of the times I had hoped to spend with her in the future. Until we meet again, dear heart, be at peace and know that you are well-loved by so many.
There is No Real Separation, God Bless Her Soul in Abha Kingdom, She Will be Missed But Not Forgotten
My heart is heavy hearing that you are no longer with us. I wanted to reach out to you this year after losing touch. You are an angel now and may your soul rest in peace sweet beautiful Golbahar xo.
My heart felt condolences goes out to sad news of Golbahar’s passing. Words can’t describe how sorry I am at this loss to the world. She will be greatly and dearly missed by so many.
Mes sincères et profondes condoléances à vous tous. Que Dieu vous donne courage et sérénité. Mes pensées vous accompagnent en ces moments tellement difficiles. ❤️
Celine, Rosie, Dan and family, my sincerest condolences on the passing of Golbahar. I wish I could attend the service in support and loving care for you at this time, however I will be out of town. Please call if you need anything or I can be of service to you at this time. Love and prayers Cheryl
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I just want to say my respects and my condolences to the family of golbahar she is a wonderful women very caring and loving she always made me laugh and feel good when I was down
~ Crystal Masson