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MERLE SHARIFA CATHERINE GAJADHAR
Date of Passing: Dec 06, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMERLE SHARIFA CATHERINE GAJADHAR On Thursday, December 6, 2012 Merle passed away at the Victoria General Hospital. Funeral Liturgy was Celebrated on Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Dec 15, 2012
MERLE SHARIFA CATHERINE GAJADHAR (née ALI) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Merle Sharifa Catherine Gajadhar (née Ali), on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Victoria General Hospital. Remaining to forever cherish Merle's memory are her beloved husband of 60 years, Henry Clinton Gajadhar; daughter, Michelle Gajadhar-Toor; son-in-law, Tim Toor; and grandchildren Kamisha and Jaitin. Merle was the eldest sister to: Monica Dolsingh, deceased (Rupert); Joyce Mohamed (Ed, deceased); Gloria Beharrysingh, deceased (Boris, deceased); Shiraz Ali, deceased (Vilma); Hashameen Carroll, deceased (George, deceased); Homida Holder; Ayoub Ali; Eumelah Revoy, deceased (Tom); and Farida Lalbiharie (Noble). Merle married her husband, Clinton in 1952. Together, and owing to her husband's pursuit of higher education, they immigrated to Winnipeg in 1959 where they quickly established a new life together alongside several siblings and friends also of recent West Indian extraction. Howbeit, Merle remained lastingly connected to her Caribbean island roots ( home ), traveling back-and-forth continually well into her final years. Above all, Merle was very much moved by the love she had for her family; her husband and daughter, and, likewise, her extended family of siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, close friends, son-in-law, and, at length, her grandchildren, who brought to her life incalculable joy and pride especially in her later years. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 4588 Roblin Blvd., with Rev. Msgr. Maurice Comeault P.H., presiding, and Rev. Msgr. S. Jaworski, con-celebrant. Burial will follow in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Portage Avenue. Her family would like to sincerely thank the dedicated staff of the Victoria General Hospital for their compassionate and tireless devotion and care. If so desired, donations may be made in Merle's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." - Author Unknown
Publish Date: Dec 11, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2012
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Condolences to Clinton, Michelle and to the rest of the family. You all are in my prayers. May God bless you. - Posted by: Pat Mauricette (Garib) (Cousin) on: Jan 14, 2013
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Dear Clinton: My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and Michelle. Our lives touched the few times I visited you and I shall never forget how hospitable and welcoming Merle made us feel. You felt she was so glad to see you with a wonderful smile to her face. You will miss her a lot. Take care my friend. - Posted by: Ralph Rampersad (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2012
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My sincere. And deepest. Sympathy to Clinton, Michelle and family. At this sad,and heartfelt time, I am praying and thinking of you all and all her sisters and brother. Merle was a lovely, kind and very hospitable person always ready and willing to welcome family and friends to her home. May the Angels and saints take her to heaven, all you have to do Clinton is to call Merle's name and she will be praying for you and all the family - May the Good Lord give you strength and comfort at this sad time. - Posted by: Vilma Ali. (Sister in Law. (London)) on: Dec 13, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy to you Uncle Clinton and also to Michelle, Tim, Kamisha and Jaitin. Auntie Merle was a truly wonderful aunt who always had time for her family. We have many fond memories of our times spent together especially from your trip to London. We share in your sadness. God bless. Angela, Rishi and Andrew x - Posted by: Angela (Niece) on: Dec 13, 2012
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Dearest Uncle Clinton, Michelle, Tim, Kamisha and Jaitin. My heart breaks for you all at this very sad time. Auntie Merle was and will always be a wonderful lady. She was the heart and soul of our family, and I have the best childhood memories. I loved sleeping over at your house, because I always knew there would be good food and fun crafts to look forward to. Auntie Merle always had a smile on her face, no matter how she was feeling, or what she was going through. Her laugh will always ring in my ears- it always made you feel better. She never missed sending out a birthday card, or making sure everyone knew how much she cared. My only sadness and regret is that I did not get to spend the last few years with her. I wish with all my heart that we could have said Good-Bye, but know that all of you are in my heart and my thoughts. With much love from all of us in the UK. - Posted by: Melissa, Duncan, Amber and Connor (Niece) on: Dec 12, 2012
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We were deepely saddened on receiving the news of our dear Aunty Merle's death. We will surely miss her frequent phone calls. Sorry we are unable to attend the funeral service as we are presently in Trinidad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. - Posted by: YVONNE DROPATIE & MELVIN RAMSOOMAIR (VERY DEAR FRIEND) on: Dec 11, 2012
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We regret to learn of the passing of our dear friend Merle. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always remember the happy days we spent together and cherish our long friendship. - Posted by: DOLLY DWARIKA & FAMILY (VERY CLOSE FRIEND) on: Dec 11, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy to you Clinton, Michelle and family, we will always remember our wonderful times together. Her smile and laughter will be missed. - Posted by: Lawrence Goolcharan and Family (Friends) on: Dec 11, 2012
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