In memory of
Asha Paul
February 10, 1958 - January 12, 2026
Asha Paul (née Pooran) passed away at Oshawa Hospital after a
courageous fight against cancer.
Asha was pre-deceased by her father, Sonny, and her beloved sister, Bina. She is survived and will be forever missed by her mother, Shanti, her husband of 42 years, Chatter, her children Ryan (Meghan), Brendan (Roni), Ashleigh (Phil), and Darian (Caitlyne), her grandchildren Scarlet, Weston, Raven and Iris, and her brother, Ramesh. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Asha was born in Trinidad and moved with her family to London, England at age four, where she lived for eight years before the family immigrated to Canada in 1970. The imprint of those years remained with her in her mannerisms and the trace of an accent. After completing high school she attended what was then Ryerson University, obtaining a degree in secretarial science. After a few years working in various jobs, she joined Bell Canada, where she remained for 33 years before retiring at age 55.
She was a devoted mother to her children, and went above and beyond the call when it came to birthday parties and preparations for school outings or graduation ceremonies. Many of her children’s friends found a “house mom” in Asha during their school years, and that relationship carried on into adulthood. She absolutely treasured her grandchildren and showered them with love and affection. Her love of shopping ensured a steady stream of gifts for no special occasions, and the treats cupboard was always well stocked.
Asha led a fulfilled and happy life after she retired. She loved to travel and take on new experiences. There were trips to Florida, Caribbean cruises, and visits to Los Angeles. She enjoyed working in the garden alongside her mother, and there were colourful flower beds and potted plants from spring to autumn. She loved to go shopping, whether it was the grocery store, the shopping mall, or a garden centre, and was always thrilled to find a “bargain”. In later years, the Amazon packages arrived almost daily. She remembered everyone’s birthdays and made sure there were plenty of balloons to celebrate the occasions. She had a very close bond with her mother, and evenings would see them side by side on the living room couch watching their “shows” and having their customary nightcap before bed.
Asha was a kind and compassionate soul and her absence will be keenly felt by all whose lives she touched.
The family is grateful for the care provided by the medical staff at Oshawa General Hospital, and especially for the help provided by Danielle Whittle.
Visitation by the immediate family will take place at the Thornton Crematorium from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on January 21, followed by a private cremation service. Friends and other family are invited to come to the house following the cremation for a Celebration of Life.
courageous fight against cancer.
Asha was pre-deceased by her father, Sonny, and her beloved sister, Bina. She is survived and will be forever missed by her mother, Shanti, her husband of 42 years, Chatter, her children Ryan (Meghan), Brendan (Roni), Ashleigh (Phil), and Darian (Caitlyne), her grandchildren Scarlet, Weston, Raven and Iris, and her brother, Ramesh. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Asha was born in Trinidad and moved with her family to London, England at age four, where she lived for eight years before the family immigrated to Canada in 1970. The imprint of those years remained with her in her mannerisms and the trace of an accent. After completing high school she attended what was then Ryerson University, obtaining a degree in secretarial science. After a few years working in various jobs, she joined Bell Canada, where she remained for 33 years before retiring at age 55.
She was a devoted mother to her children, and went above and beyond the call when it came to birthday parties and preparations for school outings or graduation ceremonies. Many of her children’s friends found a “house mom” in Asha during their school years, and that relationship carried on into adulthood. She absolutely treasured her grandchildren and showered them with love and affection. Her love of shopping ensured a steady stream of gifts for no special occasions, and the treats cupboard was always well stocked.
Asha led a fulfilled and happy life after she retired. She loved to travel and take on new experiences. There were trips to Florida, Caribbean cruises, and visits to Los Angeles. She enjoyed working in the garden alongside her mother, and there were colourful flower beds and potted plants from spring to autumn. She loved to go shopping, whether it was the grocery store, the shopping mall, or a garden centre, and was always thrilled to find a “bargain”. In later years, the Amazon packages arrived almost daily. She remembered everyone’s birthdays and made sure there were plenty of balloons to celebrate the occasions. She had a very close bond with her mother, and evenings would see them side by side on the living room couch watching their “shows” and having their customary nightcap before bed.
Asha was a kind and compassionate soul and her absence will be keenly felt by all whose lives she touched.
The family is grateful for the care provided by the medical staff at Oshawa General Hospital, and especially for the help provided by Danielle Whittle.
Visitation by the immediate family will take place at the Thornton Crematorium from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on January 21, followed by a private cremation service. Friends and other family are invited to come to the house following the cremation for a Celebration of Life.