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Kelvin/Linda&Nalini Deonarine planted 5 trees in memory of Pooran Ramlakhan
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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The children & grandchildren of Polly and Ganesh Lakhan planted 5 trees in memory of Pooran Ramlakhan
Friday, June 21, 2024
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Sarita uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Dad,
That we're doing this, is very surreal. These last few months showed us how we can band together and it was a privilege to care for you in your final months of life. As upset we are at the stupid cancer, we were given a gift of time and reflection, to make the most of, and we did! I thank you for the years of counsel, and the moments of laughter, the unique perspective and the jokes. We will miss you, we wish we had more time but what's enough? We will take care of each other, you enjoy the eternal shine, you're most deserving of it.
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TENSING GEWAN RAMLAKHAN posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
FAREWELL TO OUR BROTHER POORAN
22 JUNE, 2024 [on behalf of his siblings]
All Protocols Observed: Namaste! SeetaRaam! A Pleasant Good Afternoon to All!
I am Pooran’s youngest brother, Tensing I am here to bid Farewell to our Dear Brother Pooran, on behalf of his siblings. That is a daunting task, but I shall try to do justice to them.
Now, in Trinidad, many people used to refer to the night before a Hindu wedding as “Farewell”, referring to the Bride’s Family saying ‘Farewell’ to her. Today is also a “Farewell”, a Farewell of a different kind, in the tradition of our Singer Saints of 14th to 17th Century C.E. Some of our Saints expressed their Love relationship with the Creator. But I now pose an unusual question- “What ‘wedding’ is our “Farewell” today in reference to?”
Allow me to start at the beginning, i.e. Pooran’s beginning.
Our Great Great Grand Father Jharool and his wife Rookminiah left India for Trinidad in 1867. Our Nana Debideen departed India in 1892, and Our Aajaa Sukru (Sookrit) arrived in Trinidad in 1903.
These pioneers had travelled 12,000 miles on a sailing ship from India to Trinidad via the treacherous Cape of Good Hope. That horrendous journey took 3 months. But, once they landed, their hopes manifested again and again as children.
Now, Pooran grew from childhood into a successful Man of unique personality and character. That we know. But I propose that there is a probable link between Pooran’s Ancestry and his interests and achievements? I suggest that Pooran imbibed the essence of our ancestors and put it into practice in his eventful life.
(i) Firstly, it appears that Pooran inherited our ancestors’ DNA of fearlessness to venture to faraway, unknown destinations. As Pooran became a global traveller, we admired and cherished how he carried the spirit of our ancestors with him all over the world. Our ancestors’ fearlessness and aptitude for exploring the unknown Pooran certainly adopted in his life.
(i) Secondly, our ancestors were Indentured Labourers who worked in the sugar-cane fields of Trinidad, 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Pooran certainly inherited their sinews and love of hard work, and their love for planting crops and beautifying their yards with a flower garden.
(ii) Thirdly, our father, the Late Shri Ramlakhan Suckrit, documented in his diaries and Meeting Minutes how villagers collected literally cents and pennies for Yagyas. He even recorded a similar collection for the celebration of India’s Independence Day in 1947. Pooran doubtlessly inherited our ancestors’ attitude of helping others. In this regard, we recall how Pooran and Chandra helped our brother Tull immensely during Tull’s illness 23 years ago. And all my siblings can tell you stories of Pooran helping them on their projects large and small.
I can continue much further, but I have arrived at the point where I started.
The question I posed was- Regarding which wedding are we having today’s ‘Farewell’?
To help me answer this question in a succinct manner, I sought assistance from Singer Saint Sant Kabir Das of the 14th Century, who said in one of his Saakhees:
‘Nainaa Antar Aaw Too, Jyon Hown Naina Jhapeoon’
“O Divine Love! Come within my sight!
Let me imbibe you fully! And then close my eyes….”
Like Sant Kabir prayed, Pooran has now imbibed his Creator fully, and has closed his eyes.
ON BEHALF OF YOUR SIBLINGS, FAREWELL DEAR POORAN! FAREWELL!
**END**
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Tensing Ramlakhan uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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A SONG FOR YOU, POORAN
Dear Pooran, this is our song for you,
To whom our greatest admiration is due.
For us, Dear Pooran, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
1. Mama and Papa had Baby Pooran, a wonderful son.
What a marvellous child the Divine Weaver had spun!
Their eleventh child was not only caring but obedient.
For his parents, he made time, was helpful and diligent.
We Remember:
For us, Dear Son, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
2. What can we say of you, Dear Brother?
Better than you there is hardly any other!
Tull experienced your caring superlative,
For there was nothing to Tull you did not give.
We Remember:
For us, Dear Brother, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
3. Pooran, you and Chandra are a couple ideal,
You struggled together, overcoming life’s ordeal.
Together, you faced demanding ups and downs,
Yet you both did so neither with complaints nor frowns.
Remember:
Your loving wife knows that there are no “goodbyes”.
For Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
4. You constructed dwellings in both Canada and Trinidad.
With due shelter and comfort, your children had the best Dad.
You have two amazing children, Sarita and Vinod,
What better blessings could He have bestowed?
Remember:
Dear Father, you taught that there are no “goodbyes”.
For Soul is Divine, Eternal. Only material body dies.
5. You both have travelled to practically every major location,
And seen the scenes of almost every renown destination.
You visited Great Wall of China, went on African Safari,
You toured ancestral Indian village and celebrated Holi.
Remember:
For you, Soul Companions, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
6. Pooran, you visited WTC just one month before they fell!
There are too many exciting things one would like to tell.
About your visits to Australia, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore,
One will need to write a book to record all what you saw!
Remember:
For your Children, Dear Traveler, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only temporal body dies.
7. Pooran, your life has been filled and complete.
With achievements galore you’ve made your life replete.
You easily make friends of even strangers you greet.
Family, friends, villagers you always seek out and meet.
We remember:
For your Family and Friends, Dear Pooran, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
8. My Dear Brother Pooran, you understand so wonderfully clear,
The concept of Karma, which, with one and all, you freely share.
I often recall the cricket match at the Queens Park Oval we saw,
For your ideas on Karma, not just for the batting, bowling or score.
I remember:
You taught that, having known Karma, there can be no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternal and Divine. Only body dies.
9. Dear Pooran, your name literally means “filled” or “complete”.
It is our prayer that all your Karmas you now deplete.
You often advised us that there is no Death, onlyTransition.
You showed that life is about growth, from seed to fruition.
Thanks to you:
For us, Dear Pooran, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternally Divine. Only body dies.
10. By example you showed how to encourage each other,
And, as one composer wrote, how to Love one another!
Dear Pooran, today we imagine you quietly humming:
I am feeling free, free as a lark!
I am climbing up Heavenly Rainbow’s arc!
I am seeing the inner Divine Spark!
I am experiencing the inner Divine Spark!
I am that Eternal, Divine Spark!
That I am! That I am! That I am!
Dear Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Friend:
You showed us, Dear Pooran, there are no “goodbyes”.
Soul is eternal and Divine. Only body dies says the wise.
~ Your Brother Tensing - 7th June, 2024
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Girijaa Ramlakhan posted a condolence
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Pooran Dada and family visited on a few different occasions throughout my childhood. My first recollections were the visits in Pennsylvania and the trips over to Toronto, back in the early 90s. He brought a level of joy and effervescence that was wonderful and contagious. Chatting with Pooran Dada always left me feeling seen and heard, like what I had to say mattered to him, that he truly enjoyed having a conversation and wanted to actually know what I thought or felt about whatever we were discussing. He was THERE in every conversation, whether it was one minute or twenty. He made it a point to be engaged and involved and fully present with whomever he interacted. And he really cared about whatever you had to say… genuinely cared and actively listened! In hindsight, for a little child who felt like the only way to be heard was to be loud (I had zero “inside voice”) how I felt whenever we interacted always left me feeling special.
A few weeks ago, when Baapu and I visited Pooran Dada at Hill House Hospice we were lucky to enjoy his joyful presence for one more visit. He took one look at Baapu and in the jovial way we are all familiar with, he asked “Wha yuh doin here boy?” the room shook with laughter and we all enjoyed that pleased smile on his face knowing that his youngest brother finally made it. When one of the nurses asked him Baapu’s name, he paused and then very clearly said “Tensing”. He asked for Devaasheesh by name…twice. One evening the room was peaceful, seemed empty after a few days of rotating visitors, he took one look at me and remarked, “like everybody scatter?” I could not stop laughing and made sure to tell everyone his well-timed, unexpected, out-of-the-blue wisecrack. His joy and lightness of spirit endured throughout those final days. And without fail like every other interaction throughout my life, he left me feeling quite special each and every single one of those four days.
As Maya Angelou said “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. And she was right, even with my notoriously shaky memory I will never forget how Pooran Dada made me feel, and undoubtedly made us all feel. He had the ability to make us all feel seen, heard and special. I thank Bhagwaan Sri Ram for the blessing of knowing Pooran Dada, being part of his extended family, for the continued existence of his nature and energy in Sarita, Vinod and Chandra Dadi, and for the wonderful people at Hill House Hospice. I pray that his Aatmaa have peaceful and safe passage on to whatever comes next. राम नाम सत्य है.
With love,
Girijaa
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Saturday, June 22, 2024
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Nilo pedernal posted a condolence
Saturday, June 22, 2024
My words may not ease your pain, But I hope thinking my friend can’t be ignored. On behalf of my family, please accept our heartfelt and deepest condolences.
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Devaasheesh Ramlakhan uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 21, 2024
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...Pooran Dada, Larger than Life...
Easygoing, without a care or a worry in the world it seemed,
This is how I remember you.
Anyone can pretend to be happy, but you didn't have to.
Your kind smile, with the small wrinkles around your eyes and the gentle calmness of your voice,
These were riches beyond measure you possessed.
I remember you and the Family drove from Toronto to Penn State,
And spent a wonderful time, even on your anniversary!
Bringing your laughter and good cheer, along with a few sips of beer.
The time spent seemed magical when I came up one Christmas,
But alas, all good things must come to an end.
Lest we forget, we are all but visitors in this miraculous place.
Life is not a race, to see who wins fastest,
You showed how to take time, and enjoy all the little things.
You will be dearly missed, your earthly form gone, your life was the lesson I hope we can learn.
As quoted from the Narad Puran, "The human form is exceedingly rare, even the Celestial God's pray to attain it."
For indeed it is the Only form offering the facility for God Realization.
This you have done with resounding success!!!
Jai Shri Ram, Jai Shri Krishna, with Om and Prem, Namaste Pooran Dada
-Devaasheesh and Family
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Paul Protain (on behalf of the Jagdipsinghs) posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
Since the 1960s, the Ramlakhans and the Jagdipsinghs have been friends. Pooran spent a lot of time "liming" at the Jagdipsinghs. Following migration of members of both families, relationships were re-established. Pooran prove to be a sincere and reliable friend. It impressed me that Pooran would visit my mother-in-law Pearl (Ma) in her latter years (95 yr old) and take meals for her and keep her company for a while. He clearly had a big heart and a deep sense of loyalty.
May God bless his family and help them find comfort in knowing that Pooran lived a fulfilled and fruitful life.
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Jenifer Bhola lit a candle
Friday, June 21, 2024
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Dear Sandra and family
So Sorry to hear about the passing of Pooran. Praying that you and the children will find the strength to heal and carry on. Hold on to the memories of the good times, and let them bring you comfort during this sad time.
Sending you love, light and hugs.
Jenifer Bhola
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Lenny Sookrit posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
To Pooran family
Please accept my condolence for your loss. I wish you and your family peace and happiness through this tough time. May God bless you all.
Lenny Sookrit
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Meenakshi Prajapati DiNubila posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
Our sincerest condolences to Uncle Pooran’s family. Sending you lots of love and wishing you peace.
We will miss Uncle Pooran’s ready smile, his humor, his passion for puns, and most of all his genuine affection and good will for everyone near and far. I remember the first time we saw each other since I was a toddler, and he was so excited, he ran to me and lifted me into the air! Without fail, to see Uncle Pooran was to instantly feel happy. I continue to admire and be inspired by his youthful optimism, creative spirit, and enjoyment of activity and adventure at every stage of life. Wishing him the best for his next adventure, whatever it may be.
I am so happy we got to visit Uncle Pooran and family during his illness, and it was very heartening to see: how at peace and accepting he was of his fate, the large number of caring visitors he had to see him; and most of all the love and diligence with which Aunty Chandra, Sarita and Vinod cared for him during that difficult time. They gave Uncle Pooran the best send off anyone could ask for.
Wishing his family and all of us peace. We were lucky to have known him.
Love,
Meenakshi and family
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Sian Mohammed uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 21, 2024
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Uncle Pooran was the epitome of joy, adventure and kindness. He was always camera ready to capture the happiest of memories amongst our families and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He was a very knowledgeable person and always had a good story to share. I remember growing up, I was always enamoured by the travel tales he shared. My favourite memory was the time we all made a trip to Asa Wright Nature Centre and had the most fun learning about nature. I am grateful for all the advice and experiences. Until we meet again, rest in eternal peace Uncle.
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Deoraj and Sita Ganesh lit a candle
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Jennifer & Sunny Khemai and family lit a candle
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Uncle Pooran lived his life to the fullest and brought light and wonder to all those who had the good fortune to know him. He was always kind and patient no matter the situation and he will be missed. In the many conversations we had with him, we always learned to view things from a different and positive perspective. Rest in peace Uncle.
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Shakar John posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
I have a distinctive memory of uncle Pooran about 47 years ago, he was playing cards and hanging out (liming) with my father Bobby and big cousin Jonah.
We met Uncle Pooran through Jonah and he became known to my three older brothers and I as Uncle BRO.
In those days there was always a lime at my home in San Juan and uncle Pooran (BRO) and my cousin Jonah spent many weekends hanging out with us playing card and drinking with my father, while he was liming with the adults, he always made time to share a story or a moment with us brothers.
Fast forward 22 years later, August 1999.
I was asked by girlfriend Michelle, now my sweetheart wife to visit his home in Thornhill, Toronto to pick up something from her cousin Sarita, upon arriving, I rang the doorbell and Uncle BRO. opened the door and there I am asking “ Hey uncle BRO. what are you doing here” and he asked me “Hey Shakar what are you doing here” he invited me in and there I am explaining to him that I am his Neice’s boyfriend, the funny part of the story is that when Sarita came in and saw her father and I conversing and laughing and I’m calling him uncle BRO. needless to say she was taken aback and somewhat lost and now he’s explaining to her I am his friend son from Trinidad.
It was always a pleasure chatting with UNCLE BRO. during our family vacations in Canada or his visits to Trinidad, our little trips down memory lane was always an interesting fascinating funny story to which I am thankful to have shared with him.
In retrospect, I was blessed to have met and known this wonderful gentleman UNCLE BRO. and I will cherish the memories of my childhood days with him.
I pray that my Heavenly Father blesses his soul and ascends him into the Kingdom of Heaven.
And for his family in their time of bereavement, Auntie Chandra, Sarita and Vinood, I pray that God gives you the Peace, Strength and Understanding to carry on, knowing that he’s in a better place now. For how brief your time together was be thankful and grateful to have had a great man to call Dad and husband and know that he’s with God now.
Godbless.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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Zahir Mohammed uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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Uncle pooran how i admired you , always had a smile a joke a good pice of advice to give with a camera in hand to capture the moment , we would always hold your memories in our heart as it was just a few months ago we were able to meet but did not know it was for the last time. We truly had a good time and were able to go on some Trini adventures . We had a blast getting roti and pies going to the beach , stopping off on north coast road and picking up mangoes how would i ever forget those found memories of you even when i came to Toronto we always had adventures going to the malls and always going on walks in the park i could remember getting Tim Hortons with you at the corner of Thorn hill and while walking back we both spotted a Coyote we were both in shock and i remember how you pulled out the phone to get a picture of such a rear sight like if it was yesterday . You would truly be missed such a humble soul may you rest eternally in the arms of shree krishna and aways be at Peace !
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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Monday, June 17, 2024
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