DAVID EVERARD SAMLALSINGH

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DAVID EVERARD SAMLALSINGH David Samlalsingh was born October 21, 1938 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago and died in Winnipeg on July 29, 2013 after a lengthy illness with his Minister, Noelle Bowles at his side to sing him on his journey home. David was predeceased by his father, Vernon Samlalsingh, his mother, Christiana Samlalsingh (nee Pirtheesingh), his sister, Vickie Samlalsingh and his special aunt Ruby Mohan. David is survived in Trinidad and Tobago by his brother, Brian (Anne) Samlalsingh, and their children Suzette (Martin Pascoe) (in England), Mark, and Stacey (Sean) Baggan, Skye and Pierce and by his special cousins Karla Mohan and Debra Maharaj. David is survived in Canada by his cousin Neal Kowlessar (Pat), Debra and Jennifer, and by his "Canadian Family" Stan and Linda Hiebert, Mark (Delany), Matthew and Timothy. David came to Canada to attend university in 1960. He became a teacher for several years and worked on the passenger trains in the summer. He became the caretaker of Young United Church until the fire in 1987, then became the caretaker of Westminster United Church until his retirement. David was a long time member of Young United Church. He was a member of the choir, and served on many boards and committees of the church. He served on the boards of West Broadway Community Services and of Crossways in Common. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at Young United Church, 222 Furby Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2013. Cremation has taken place and David's cremated remains will be spread by his rose bush in the memorial garden at the church. Lunch follows the service. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in David's memory may be made to Young United Church, to West Broadway Community Ministry, or to a charity of your choice. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 01, 2013