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DAVID MAHARAJ
Born: Feb 12, 1936
Date of Passing: Jul 27, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID (DEONARINE (DEO) DIANAN) MAHARAJ Sadly, our family announces that David has passed away peacefully at River Park Gardens on Monday, July 27, 2015. We have grieved the gradual loss of Dave over the past 15 years and now find peace in his freedom. He has completed his life journey and is released from all pain and suffering. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Dianne, his daughters Robyn (Thomas) and Alison (Trevor), his sister Bado Ramdeen in Toronto, brothers Kenrick (Jean), Dipnarine (Jacqueline) and Aunt Pari (Laker) of Florida, brothers Krishna (Sheila), Capil (Mala) in Trinidad, and sisters-in-law Gloria in England and Tara in Trinidad, as well as numerous nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his parents Sieujattan and Poptie Maharaj, his brothers Indar and Vishnu, his sister Doy Vincent, and his nephew Roger. In our hearts he will be sadly missed, remembered always, and loved forever. David was born in Esperance Village, Trinidad, West Indies on February 12, 1936 but lived in Palmyra Village. He attended San Fernando Boys School and Naparima College. With the support of his siblings and parents-who valued a good education- he left Trinidad for Canada to pursue his education and settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1958. In those early years as a student, Dave was able to explore his new home country via CNR; working to pay living and school expenses. He attended United College (The University of Winnipeg) before transferring to the University of Manitoba, graduating in 1962 with a B.A. After meeting at the university dance in 1963, David and Dianne married on June 26, 1965. He later completed a B.Ed. at the University of Saskatchewan and a M.Ed. at the University of Manitoba. He worked as a social worker in Lakeshore before beginning work as a teacher at Stony Mountain Penitentiary as well as many schools including Marymound Youth Social Services Organization and school divisions such as Lakeshore, Seine River, and St. James Assiniboia where he began a life-long passion and focus on the education of children and youth with special needs. When his health was good, Dave enjoyed reading about the Second World War history, civil rights and home and car repair. He also loved working on cars, watching classic war and espionage movies, swimming, shopping for tools and car parts, attending Folkorama, and holidays with Dianne and the girls. Dave also looked forward to getting together with "the boys" for Caribbean cooks as a way of keeping in touch with friends. While working fulltime and raising a busy family, he also continued his education in pursuit of a PhD in Education as a part-time student. The family invites you to join them in a service to both celebrate of his life and say goodbye at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of Manitobans with Disabilities Youth Programs, 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5 or to a charity of your choice. Many thanks to Homecare and staff at West Park Manor and River Park Gardens for their dedicated care over the years. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2015
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Dear Dianne, Robyn, & Alison: I was so very sorry to hear the news of Dave's passing. What I remember most was his great sense of humour, his kindness, interest in others & the world. I shared a special time in your lives when we were all young & single, you Dianne & Dave having just met, joining in the parties with the university students, the dances we attended, meeting so many interesting & fun people. I'm sure all your wonderful memories of your husband & father will carry you through this sad time. With deep sympathy, Joan - Posted by: Joan Battistuzzi (Longtime friend of Dianne & Dave) on: Aug 06, 2015
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Ali (and Trevor), I am so sorry to hear the news. I only just got back into town & found out so am sorry that neither Darryl nor I were there. Your dad sounded like he made the most of life and left behind a happy legacy. Our thoughts are with you - Kelly & Darryl - Posted by: Kelly & Darryl Lazarenko (friends) on: Aug 04, 2015
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Dear Alison: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. - Posted by: Carol and Frank Manfredi () on: Aug 01, 2015
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To our very special brother Deo. We know that he is in very special place now and the suffering of his body has ended. However his soul is now in a very happy place as he reunites with our parents and brothers and sister. We love you and your good work will continue through your loving family and grandchild. Dipnarine, Jackie and all our family - Posted by: Dipnarine Maharaj and Jacqueline Gouvea (brother and sister in law) on: Jul 31, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and all the family on Saturday. David will be sadly missed but we must all know that he is in a better peace. David was a kind, gentle, caring husband and father and was devoted to his students. He will be sadly missed, but know he is in a better place and finally at peace. God bless you, Robin and Alison and all the rest of your families. I'm sorry that Larry and I won't be able to come to the funeral. We will look forward to a visit with you when you come out west this fall. Love to you always, Mary + Larry - Posted by: Mary + Larry Verigin (Mary is Dianne's first cousin, our mothers werre sisters) on: Jul 30, 2015
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Dave's classroom was next to mine for some of his years at Strathmillan. Good memories of his smile, his laugh, his dedication to his students. My condolences to all of you. - Posted by: Cathie Morgan Matula (Former colleague) on: Jul 29, 2015
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Dave was a valued member of our staff for many years. He was patient and kind and good to everyone. He had a little giggle that we would hear now and then. He was always ready to help anyone in anyway that he could. He loved teaching and his students. He was a good friend to the entire staff. He loved his wife and two daughters. Thanks to facebook we were able to keep in touch with Alison and Robyn. He would have been so proud of them. Our lives intertwined when our granddaughter and her husband, Dal, became friends with Alison. We will miss Dave a lot. - Posted by: Ron and Anita Perron (Colleagues at St Jean Baptiste Collegiate) on: Jul 29, 2015
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Dear Diane, Just learned of David's passing. He was such a gentle man. Please accept my prayers and thoughts of you and your family as you deal with your loss. May you feel the presence of the Lord with you as you walk this journey. Anna Jacques formerly of WPM. - Posted by: anna jacques (former staff of west park manor) on: Jul 29, 2015
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To Dianne and Family: A wise, kind and gentle man has left us - we share in your loss of a dearly loved husband and father. Robert and Carol Stewart - Posted by: Robert and Carol Stewart () on: Jul 29, 2015
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