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Saguna Nayak Obituary
Saguna was born on Oct. 1, 1951, in Mangalore, India, and was one of five children of Kulyadi Dayananda Pai and Sumathi Pai. She married Dr. Narayan P. Nayak on May 25, 1972, and moved to Philadelphia soon afterward. After her husband completed his medical residency, the family moved to Bradford, Pa., where they lived for 31 years.
Saguna was very active in the Bradford community, working at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and volunteering at the YWCA and Bradford Area Public Library. In 2007, she and Narayan moved to Redmond to be closer to their children and grandchildren. In her retirement, Saguna enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
Saguna is survived by her husband, Narayan P. Nayak; son, Navin Nayak, and daughter-in-law, Alice; her daughter, Sheila Talwar, and son-in-law, Mohit; and four grandchildren, Adam Nayak, Alana Nayak, Ria Talwar and Zubin Talwar.
In lieu of flowers, memorials and contributions may be made to Bradford Area Public Library: https://www.bradfordlibrary.org/donation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Saguna Nayak
Mariette Lewis Mistry
October 1, 2022
So Sorry.....Saguna was My Good Friend in College....Rembering you with Love on Your Birthday.....Om Shanthi
November 21, 2018
We were so saddened to hear about Saguna. May her memory be for a blessing.
Susan & Larry Ellison
Denise and Ken Jadlowiec
November 8, 2018
To all of you, my deepest sympathy.
Saguna was such a beautiful and loving wife and mother. I treasure the memory of our long bus trips together when Navin and my boys were on swim team together. Saguna and I would laugh,cheer and at times console our sons. The two of us had a bond that was common and so strong. Love of Family!
Carry on with that thought because that is exactly what Saguna would want you to do. She loved her family unconditionally. She was a great example of success.
All my sympathy
Rick Loesch
November 7, 2018
Dr. Nayak and family,
I am so sorry to read about your loss. Mrs. Nayak was always so helpful while I was a student at Pitt-Bradford
Lisa Lindemuth
November 3, 2018
Dr. Nayak, Navin, Sheila and families: I am so sorry to hear about Saguna. I have such fond memories of working in the office and Saguna's visits were always bright moments. It was the very best place to work. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. God bless and comfort you all.
Alyssa Montecalvo-Schneider
November 2, 2018
I worked with Saguna many years ago at Pitt-Bradford. She was one of my most favorite people, always kind, and greeted everyone with a wonderful smile. My condolences to all of her family.
Kathy Anderson
November 2, 2018
Dr.Nayak and family I am so sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Snehal Bhatt
November 1, 2018
Saguna auntie, you gave everyone you met a loving home and made the best of every situation. We love and remember, respect and revere you always. Your earthly journey may have ended, but your memory and example live on forever.
All our love and missing you,
Snehal and family
Neeta Soni
October 31, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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