In memory of

Basdeo Ramkissoon

June 2, 1940 -  July 2, 2020

Basdeo Ramkissoon passed away peacefully in death of natural causes on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born June 2, 1940 in South Trinidad. He was the oldest of 17 children. He was married to Sheila Hookumsingh on June 6, 1965. He moved to New York in 1989 and then to Mississauga in 2002.

Basdeo was known to his family as “Deywah” and to his friends as “Mash”. He was well known for his good looks and style. He loved spending time with his family, especially going to the beach. He was a hard worker and generous man.

Basdeo was introduced to a study of the Bible and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1975. He truly believed the promises found in the Bible and shared that belief with his family and others.

He was a loving father of Carol, Terrance, Sherrie, Valerie and Clarie. His son-in-laws are Jim, Jimmy, Dean, and Marcus. Proud grandfather of Lisamarie, Deanna, Christopher, Allyson, Matthew and Elena. Great-grandfather of Jaydyn, Rosemia, Liam, and Luna.

He is further survived by siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who he loved dearly and appreciated very much. He will be truly missed by his family, in-laws, friends, and all who knew him.

Guestbook 

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Mahindra Mahase (Brother-in-law)

Entered July 4, 2020 from NC

Sorry for your lost . May our god and grand creator continues to comfort you . Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

dale (friend)

Entered July 4, 2020 from toronto

RIP

Neilsha Mahase (Sherrie sister-in-law)

Entered July 4, 2020 from Charlotte, Nc

Deepest condolences to the family

Christina Buco (Family)

Entered July 4, 2020 from Usa

We are so sorry for your loss.

Jonathan, Christina &Jamison

Samnarine Singh (Brother in Law)

Entered July 5, 2020 from Trinidad

My sincerest of sympathy to our family members... He lived as he died... with a heart full of love and a warm peaceful personality ..Go to God Good brother.

Life Stories 

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Basdeo Ramkissoon 

Entered July 4, 2020

Daddy was born on June 2, 1940 in Trinidad, to Ramkissoon RamadheenSingh and Mamnie. He was the first of 17 children and grew up in the town of Debe. Daddy was loved dearly by his parents, sibling, and friends alike.

At the age of 25, he met his future wife Sheila Hookumsingh, and as a young couple starting off their life together, they moved to the northern part of Trinidad, where they settle in a small village called Bamboo Settlement #3. Daddy was a very hard working man, he worked two jobs (Government worker and Taxi driver), to provide for his growing family.

At the age of 35, Daddy made a very important decision to start studying the Bible and eventually getting baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. This most important decision, led to his wife and kids (Carol, Terrance, Sherrie, Valerie, and Clarie) joining him in this beautiful hope.

Daddy loved watching cricket and soccer. His favorite movies were Indian, Western, and Kung Fu movies. His favorite pastime was going to the beach and having cookouts with his family. Taking trips to the South of Trinidad was a must do event at least 3 times a month.

As his kids got older, he took steps to provide the opportunity for them to have a better life by helping them to move to the US and Canada. Eventually, he sold his home and moved to the US with his kids, where he lived and worked in New York for 11 years, and then made his last and final move to Canada where he settled down with his son, Terrance.

Daddy was always surrounded by a growing family which includes 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 4 Son-in-Laws, and countless nieces and nephews. Even though Daddy lived his final 18-years of his life in Canada, his heart will always remain in Trinidad.

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