Ibrahim Jassim, Cecile

CRANSTON

Dr. Cecile Ibrahim of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ismail Jassim, M.D.

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Cecile was the cherished daughter of the late Ibrahim Tarzi and the late Lulu Cohen Tarzi. A trailblazer in her field, she graduated from the Medical University of Baghdad, Class of 1948. She was the only woman in her graduating class.

Committed to the highest standards of pediatric care, she pursued advanced specialty training in London, England, studying at the Institute of Child Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital and North Middlesex Hospital. She earned a Diploma in Child Health (D.C.H.) from London University.

In 1964, Dr. Ibrahim immigrated to the United States with her husband and her daughter, Sana. First living in Cleveland, she was appointed a teaching and research fellow in Pediatrics at the Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital. While in Ohio, she served on the staff at Case Western Reserve University and generously volunteered her time to the Head Start program in Cleveland.

Dr. Ibrahim and her family relocated to Rhode Island in 1968. She initially worked in the Pediatric Department at Roger Williams Hospital and completed a part-time fellowship in the Pediatric Allergy Department at Rhode Island Hospital. In 1975, she opened her private practice in pediatrics, serving local families with deep dedication. Her patients were always her top priority—she was available to them at all hours and she was much loved for her kindness and compassion.

In 1976, she and her family shared the proud moment of becoming United States citizens.

A board-certified specialist of the American Board of Pediatrics, she was a proud member of the Iraqi Medical Association, the Rhode Island Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. She retired from her medical practice in 1990, leaving behind a lasting legacy of healing and care.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Sana J. Greene and her husband James of Cranston. She leaves behind her brother, Shafiq Darzi, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Anwar Tarzi, Nazhat Tarzi, Naji Tarzi, and Abdullah Tarzi.

The family is grateful for the services of Beacon Hospice Care and Concord Home Care.

Graveside services are going to be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Ibrahim’s memory can be made to IN-SIGHT (nonprofit vision rehabilitation), 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02888, or online at in-sight.org. Shiva will be private.

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