In memory of

McDonald David Ragoonath

May 6, 1938 -  March 13, 2017

Passed away suddenly at home on March 13, 2017 at the age of 78. Born in Trinidad, West Indies on May 6, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hannah Ragoonath. Predeceased by his parents, loving wife Indra (nee Mahase Singh) and his siblings, Peter, Andrew, Elisha, Stephen, Benjamin and Sheila. Much loved father of Paula, David and Ryan. Proud grandfather of Christian, Hayden, Roger, Ethan and Aaron. He will be greatly missed by his children and their spouses (Kurt, Mawara, Saadia), grandchildren, sisters (Margaret, Christina, Myrtle) and brother (Philip), nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends. Retired Chief Immigration Officer of Trinidad and Tobago and former Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago in Toronto, he is held in high esteem by his colleagues. Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Friday, March 17th from 4p.m. to 5p.m. followed by a service at 5 p.m. If desired, donations to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9. Condolences, photographs and memories may be forwarded through www.etouch.ca The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Mt. Sinai and Princess Margaret Hospitals for their compassionate ongoing care as well as the support of family and friends.

Guestbook 

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Lauren (Niece)

Entered March 13, 2017 from Trinidad

We will miss you so much Uncle Mac. I know mom will meet you with a huge smile. Thanks for the great memories! I know heaven gained another angel 😇

Nichole Outridge (friend of ryan)

Entered March 13, 2017 from Trinidad

For the day he was called home his suffering was taken away now he rest in peace looking down on his best treasures his family.....my deepest condolences to u all

Rowan Bharath (Nephew of Mac's brother-in-law ( Lloyd Persaud))

Entered March 13, 2017 from Ajax, Ont

Condolences to the entire family from the Bharath family ( Tunapuna, Trinidad & Ajax)

Arvind "John Boy" Ramsaran (Friend of Ryan Ragoonath)

Entered March 14, 2017 from Trinidad and Tobago

Uncle Mac! He and my father Dr Joe Ramsaran were very close. I'll always remember Uncle Mac would have huge coolers filled with freshly caught fish and would always be sending me walking home with this huge fresh fish to drop to my Dad and people would be asking me on the main road, "Aye fish man! How much ah pound yuh selling dat for fish for?" :(
I would always remember Mac's Souse! Anytime the Pasea Boys had a cook up lime at Ryan's house, we would always beg Ryan to ask his dad to prepare a Mac's Chicken foot Souse for the boys! It was beyond perfection! Then there is
Mac's Pepper Shrimp! He taught Ryan the secret and Ryan eventually taught me but we could never beat the original pepper shrimp hand of Uncle Mac!
During Uncle Mac's retirement, I remember he would have small limes home by him with his boys, Ramsingh,Harditsingh and a couple others I can't remember, and I would always ask Ryan if I could come over because I knew for a fact that Uncle Mac had to be cooking something special
I remember Uncle Mac carrying Ryan and I to the Airport during a school night to play Arcade games! That was the best! Before the Red Charmant car he used to carry us to the airport with, as well as Caura River limes, he had his huge left hand drive blue car. Now even if somebody in Trinidad didn't know Uncle Mac. they would have at least known him as, "the man with the big big big blue car!" De car couldn't even fit on one of the road lanes! It was the width and length of a 3-Tonne Truck! I can't remember the Name/Brand of the car but I am sure he was the only one in the country with it! When I used to be sitting in the back of that car, I used to feel like royalty!
I have many fond memories of Uncle Mac and I will always think about him. I will miss him!

Ruble (Nephew)

Entered March 14, 2017 from Trinidad

I remember all the las cuevas beach trips you would take Ryan and I on and all the try fish you made. You will be missed Uncle Mac. Go now and rest peacefully as God welcomes you.

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