(January 30, 2021 at 09:30 AM Canada EST)
Mr. Kumarasingam Vishnu
(Head of the Department of Agriculture at the Katsina Polytechnic, Nigeria)
Date of Birth: 16 May 1934 - Deceased: 23 January 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Vishnu Kumarasingam, 86, who was born in Singapore on 16 May 1934. He passed away in Montreal Canada, on 23 January 2021.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Sivanesam,
His Ever Loving Children Ajanthakumar (Australia), Krishanthakumar (Canada), and Satheeshkumar (Canada),
Brother Thanabalasingam (UK), Chinnamma Nallamuthu (Sri Lanka) and sisters Thevavathy/Chandra (Sri Lanka) and Neththiravathy/Malar (Sri Lanka),
Daughters-in-law Prema, Renuka, and Anita,
Affectionate Grandchildren Darren, Anita, Sabrina, Ursala, Brinda, Shaan, Sivana, and Sachin,
Grandson-in-law Jonathan,
Great-grandson Milo,
Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by parents Vishnu and Parvathapathini, parents-in-law Thambyah and Sivapakiyam, and sisters Pathmarekai Kanagasundaram and Pagavathypillai Karthigesu
Our Papa was altruistic and generous with his time and love. He took pride in his relationships with friends and family across the world and took pleasure in creating lasting memories for every life he touched.
Papa graduated from Poona University, India, and received a Master’s degree from the University of Peradeniya, Sri-Lanka. He began his career in Sri Lanka at the Agricultural Research Station in Nuwara Eliya, and launched his teaching career at Palaly Teachers’ Training College. He retired as the Head of the Department of Agriculture at the Katsina Polytechnic, Nigeria, before moving to Canada. A learned man, he valued education above all and loved to create teachable moments in his interactions with people - especially with his grandchildren.
Papa, we wish you could see that you are the common thread that pulls us closer and keeps us bound together. We are grateful that you have left us with the reminder of how precious life is and the moments we have are but fleeting. We promise to make every effort to smile, laugh, cherish, and love each other and ourselves.
EVENT:
A celebration of his life will be held for the immediate family only on Saturday, January 30th, 2021, at 9:30am EST but can be followed live by clicking on Video Button at the top.
In place of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vishnu Kumarasingam Scholarship Fund which would help create opportunities for youth in the study of Agriculture to ensure the advancement of food security as a basic human need. (Plz copy link into your browser https://gofund.me/89c0fcc3)
Information by: The Family
Contact Details:
Ajantha Kumar-Son: +61 417 226 058
www.tamilthakaval.org
