Obituary: Behnaz Mozakka

Mrs Mozakka was described as a "mum" to everyone

The daily commute from Finchley to Russell Square by Behnaz Mozakka was for a job she loved.

Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital was her destination on 7 July, as a biomedical officer at the famous hospital.

The Iranian-born 47-year-old had lived in Finchley for 13 years.

And her death on the Piccadilly Line Tube train that morning has devastated her family.

She had time for everyone, she had a big heart Saba Mozakka

Her husband Nader Mozakka said: "She was a very peaceful person and hated violence. She was hugely loved. This has left a big hole in our lives."

Their daughter, Saba, 24, and son, Saeed, 22, said: "She had time for everyone, she had a big heart, and now this has left us destroyed.

"We are a close family. We did everything together and this has left a huge gap in our lives.

"We didn't think this could happen at all. She was just going to work, and we can't believe this has happened. It has destroyed our lives."

A friendly shoulder

Laura Hamilton, who worked with Mrs Mozakka for more than four years at Great Ormond Street, said: "I knew Nazy from working at Great Ormond Street. She started there a week before I did so we both felt new and helped each other settle in.

"When I started as a trainee, I was in my first job and Nazy helped me learning the basics.

"She really was like the Mum of the lab, helping out with any problems, a friendly shoulder when you needed some advice.

"She was very concerned for my posture and stopped me from slouching at tea times!! She was such a kind and caring person, with something nice to say about everyone.

"I recently went back to GOS, it was very strange not to see her smiling face, you can feel the loss in the lab. She will be missed by so many people."