In memory of

Mark Kumar Gambhir

March 9, 1972 -  September 12, 2022

From our family, thank-you to everyone who attended Mark's service and left such kind and loving messages in the guestbook.

Mark's friends created a Spotify playlist in his honour:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5P10qZ6jl27aQNEm0qGeT1
He would have loved that.

And here is a link to a video of the service:
https://youtu.be/af5LGkCM7iU


Originally Posted September 17, 2022:
Mark left us suddenly on September 12, 2022, at the age of 50. He is survived by his parents, Gertrud & Balbir Gambhir; his brother, Robin Gambhir; his sister-in-law, Maureen Yorke and their three children Hannah Yorke Gambhir, Madeleine Yorke Gambhir and Matthew Yorke Gambhir. Mark will be remembered as being thoughtful, genuine, and loyal. He had an incredible memory for detail, an affinity for nostalgia and tradition, a passion for music and popular culture, and a mischievous sense of humour. He was profoundly loved by his community, and would undoubtedly be described by all who knew him as the kindest person in the room. He was truly the best of us.

Mark attended York Montessori, Ridley College, and Carleton University. Upon leaving Carleton, he joined the family’s wholesale gem business, where he worked alongside his parents and brother for over twenty-five years. This career afforded him a lot of international travel, and over the years he traveled to Thailand, India, Israel, China and Hong Kong.

Mark will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

There will be a service at the Danish Lutheran Church, 72 Finch Avenue West in North York on Friday September 23rd at 11:30 AM. This will be followed by food and light refreshments at the church.

Masks are required in the church and optional in the church hall where food will be served after the service.The church also has space with picnic benches outside. There will be masks available if you don't have one.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Alternatively, his family and schoolmates will be arranging a memorial for Mark on the Ridley campus, and donations can eventually be made to that. Details forthcoming.

Guestbook 

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Pamela Misener (Best buds)

Entered September 17, 2022 from Toronto

Kumi - you were, are and always will be my brother. I love you like a terrier and miss you like a stormtrooper. The world has lost the kindest and sweetest, most beautiful soul.

Arif Nizami (Friend)

Entered September 17, 2022 from Toronto

You will be missed and I will be forever grateful for your friendship, kindness and support. In your passing you take a piece of me with you. Rest in peace my friend- love Niz, Sacha and the Nizami family

William Prendiville (SKOL friend)

Entered September 17, 2022 from Paris, France

A good man. I’m sorry to see him go. I have nothing but fond memories of Mark at SKOL House when he was a year below me. His love of music was infectious, and I learned a lot from him. The last time we spoke was about ten years ago, briefly. A gentle man, with a self-deprecating humour. You’ll be missed, Mark. Gone to early. Bill.

Ainsley Allen (Friend)

Entered September 17, 2022 from Toronto, Ontario

Mark - Kumar. I have had the pleasure of you being a part of my life since 9th grade and counting. You were always an ear, for anything big or small. Forever grateful for you and your caring nature. A brilliant story teller that noted: Remember that time Ains? Your sense of humour, spot on. Always one to place those you were speaking with to feel they were the only one in the room. I love you so very much my dear friend.

Victor Chow (Friend)

Entered September 17, 2022 from Shanghai, PRC

Mark, although knowing you for only 3 years, your friendship has stayed a lifetime. You were a kind and funny soul. Rest in peace, my friend!

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