It is with profound sadness that we announce that Umang has passed away. He was at home with his wife by his side when he became “The Force.” Umang is the beloved husband of Emily Cooper and incredible father to their two beautiful boys Arran and Gillon. He is adored by his parents Chanda and Girishkumar Patel. He is the cherished brother of Reena Manohar (Nitin) and doting Unci to Jai and Maiori. He will be dearly missed by his mother-in-law Carol Cooper and brother-in-law Tim Cooper (Leigh) and their children Finley and River and all his other family and friends from near and far.

Umang was born and raised in Toronto. He resides with his family in Newmarket. He studied science and optometry at the University of Waterloo (class of 2003). He practiced Optometry for many years in Keswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Umang is known as a special – thoughtful, kind generous spirit and a bright light in this world. He enjoyed photography, Star Wars, the Toronto Maple Leafs and all things related to technology. He offered tech support to almost everyone he knew. He loved surprising people and was able to surprise Emily at the airport gate with a trip to Switzerland. He was an avid traveller and was curious about the world. We believe he is now travelling in a different way.

We trust his memory will live on through his photography and in the hearts and minds of those he touched throughout his lifetime. May those that loved him find peace in that nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so very much.