Mona Nassar (Mona Serophim) came into the world like a welcome present, arriving just eight days before Christmas Eve, 1940. After 85 remarkable years, she was called home (to the place she first belonged) on a warm summer morning, August 4, 2026.
Mona grew up cherished by her father, Hannah, loved deeply by her mother, Marie, and playfully teased by her older sister, Cecile. But her childhood was filled with so many more who loved her.
Mona grew up surrounded by family, uncles, aunts, grandfathers, grandmothers, and cousins, so many cousins, all together under one roof in a large multi-family home. It was days filled with playtime and laps and long meals together, and Mona remembered it all with the kind of fondness only deep love can build.
It’s little wonder love of family became the undercurrent of Mona’s life. She loved family with every ounce, every inch, of her being.
Soon, it wasn’t just her family of origin. There was the dashing young tennis star and promising student who she would marry, Rudy; entering stage right was her beloved son who she told time and again, “you can do anything you set your mind to,” Carl; and finally a daughter born with an abundance of spunk and stubbornness, ready to live life on her terms, Christine.
This tiny trio became the center of the world, what Mona built her life around each day. But Mona, true to her origins, was always bringing together more family… there were trips to see mothers and fathers and cousins and aunts and uncles and great aunts and great uncles; and then there was the welcoming them in turn, with plates of food and soft couches, whenever they made trips to see her.
As best as Mona could, she kept the family village fire burning.
It’s little wonder Mona was famous for her hospitality. She welcomed friends and family alike with as much food as they could possibly eat and a graciousness to match, giving to everyone what she most adored from her own childhood: a sense of welcome and warmth.
For much of her life, Mona never got the chance to travel the way she dreamed of, but she journeyed to far more precious places, into the hearts of all the many people whose lives she touched.
Thank you, Mona. For everything
Sympathy Messages
Dear Rudy and Family: Please accept Rod and my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mona.
Wendy
- Wendy Patrick, on
August 5, 2026
Dear Rudy. I am very sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences.
- Heather Grant, on
August 5, 2026
Dear Rudy and Family: From both of us to all of you our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
- Gerry & Melanie Cutting, on
August 5, 2026
Rudy and family - our thoughts are with you and your family at the loss of Mona. Mona was always a welcoming person and a pleasure to spend time with.
Jane & Tim
- Jane Loiselle & Tim Belford, on
August 5, 2026
Rudy, Carl and Christine: You have our deepest sympathy. Mona was an incredibly gracious, hospitable and warm person. We will miss her very much.
- Don Atkinson & Christa Kotiesen, on
August 5, 2026
Dear Rudi, Carl and Christine,
So very sad that Mona has left us, but let’s give thanks for her genuine old world charm making all who met her feel so welcome…..perhaps summed up as “the honey in the baklava”
Mike (and Jenny) Sudlow
A tree is planted in memory of the deceased
- Mike (and Jenny)Sudlow, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in this very difficult time.
- Elvina Koay, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy, Carl and Christine, although Mona left us physically, she will continue to live in our hearts and I will always cherish her memories. May she rest in peace.
- Marie Wolstenholme , on
August 6, 2026
Dear Carl and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. The love she carried for her family shines through every word written about her. May her warmth stay with you always.
A tree is planted in memory of the deceased
- Montaha, on
August 6, 2026
My deepest condolences to Rudy and the Nassar family…
May my support warm your heart
- Randi E. Heatherington , on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy,Carl, and Christine
I have nothing but warm memories of your mom's kindness and warmth. She was always prepared to welcome Rudy's colleagues into your home with a smile,a hug-and lots of food.
Please accept my deepest condolences on her passing.
I will miss her.
- Graham Moodie, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy,
The passing of a life partner is incredibly painful. May you be comforted by the special moments you shared with Mona. Deepest condolences.
- Nancy Robichaud, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Carl,
We wish you peace and connection during this time. Your mother’s light lives on through you and your family. Thank you for sharing her story with all of us. With much love from California, Whitney
- Whitney Lofrano, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy, Carl, and Christine,
My heart goes out to you all. For Mona was the family, caring for each of you so deeply. To say she will be missed doesn’t capture her significance. We all miss her. I’m truly sorry. Love, Gretchen
- Gretchen Brooks Nassar, on
August 6, 2026
On behalf of everyone at Mains Aidantes – Helping Hands, we extend our deepest sympathies to your family. It was an honour to support and know Mona. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
- Stephanie Graham, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy Carl and Christine
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
In theses difficult times we support you all in your pains and feelings.
Mona was ready at anytime to help and receive everyone with an open heart we will always remember that for ever.
Let her rest in peace
We will pray for her
Nathalie Jean Sébastien Mélanie Éric Valérie Marie Hélène Wadih
A tree is planted in memory of the deceased
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- Wadih Saad, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy, Carl and Christine.
Mona was not only my cousin , she was a role model to me. I will always remember her lovely laughs during our WhatsApp calls. Even through her treatment she never stopped. She used to answer my call saying: “Ahh It is sooo good to hear your voice Thérèse” ! She always wanted to bless me and always asked about us all. Mona will continue to live in my heart
- Therese Heslop, on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy, Carl and Christine,
We will always remember all of our good times passed at her home in Lennoxville with Rudy and their children.
We think of all of you in this difficult time and send you all of our love and sympathies.
Let her rest in peace
Randa, Joseph, Maya, Diane and Nada
May my support warm your heart
- Randa Yammine , on
August 6, 2026
Dear Rudy, Carl and Christine, our deepest condolences on your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person to meet. Food was involved each time. May her memory be a blessing. Paul & Melanie
- Paul Chamitoff, on
August 7, 2026
Dear Christine and Family. Mona was very kind and warm and always made me feel part of the family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
- Evelyn Bornstein, on
August 7, 2026
Dear Rudy and family. I’m sadden to hear about Mona. My thoughts and prayers to you. She is a wonderful hostess and, as such, she is always watching and making things perfect.
- Wilson Wong, on
August 7, 2026
Christine and family,
We send our deepest sympathies. Although we never met Mona, we got to know her through Christine. We know she was a very strong and loving woman, as these are traits she passed on to her daughter and granddaughters. She may be gone, but her mark on this world will still shine strong.
Sending you love and hugs,
Stacey and Tara
May my support warm your heart
- Stacey McKay and Tara Hargreaves, on
August 7, 2026
Dear Rudy, Carl, Christine and Cecile.
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mona. I have fond memories of the gentle, warm and thoughtful person that she was. Nabil and Frederic join me in presenting our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Salwa, Nabil and Frederic
- Salwa Helal, on
August 7, 2026
Rudy and family:
So sorry to hear of Mona's passing. Jane and I have many fond memories of the Champlain years and the years as back to back neighbors on Belvedere. Our sympathy to you all.
- Frank Wilson, on
August 7, 2026
Dear Rudy, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t have the chance to know her, but she seemed like such a warm and loving person. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Nancy Kendall
- Nancy Kendall, on
August 10, 2026
Dr. Stéphanie Robichaud and the entire Prospect Dental Centre team would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Mrs. Nassar’s family, and especially to Rudy. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
- Centre dentaire Prospect, on
August 10, 2026
Sachez qu'en ce moment douloureux, nos pensées vous accompagnent. Toute l'équipe de la Rose des vents s'associe à votre deuil et vous prie d'agréer l'expression de notre profonde sympathie.
May my support warm your heart
- La Rose des vents de l'Estrie, on
August 10, 2026
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