Sehdev “Kumar” Uberoi
January 04, 1931 – November 13, 2018
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Uberoi, Sehdev “Kumar” – 87, Springhill, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in Dinga, India, he was a son of the late Hakumt and Tara Wanti (Siegel) Uberoi. Kumar came to Canada in 1960 to continue his teaching career. Later, he attended the University of Maine where he received his Master of Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study, to become a guidance counselor. When in Maine, he met Laura (Hubbard) who would become his wife of 54 years. Kumar then accepted a position at the community college in Springhill where he remained until his retirement in 1991. He also served a term as President of the Vocational Teachers Union. He spent many summers training teachers at the Nova Scotia Teachers College and at the New Brunswick Community College. Following his retirement, Kumar continued working, delivering employment training programs. Over the years Kumar was involved in many community activities including being a founding and very active member of the Springhill Centennial Golf Club, served on town council and was Deputy Mayor for the Town of Springhill. He also served as a member of the Human Rights Commission. More recently Kumar was an avid curler with the Amherst Curling Club. He loved to cook, and he regularly prepared Indian food for local fundraisers. Kumar is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Dan (Sue Keef), Newcastle, Maine and Mike (Lori), Upper Tantallon; daughter, Lucy (Joel Irvine), Upper Tantallon; grandsons, Matt and Bryson; sister, Surindra Dutt. He was predeceased by brother, Parkash. Funeral arrangements are in the care of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Oxford (902-447-2930). A celebration of Kumar’s life will be held from 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 31 in Springhill Centennial Golf Club, 2770 Valley Road. Donations can be made to All Saints Hospital Foundation, Springhill or to the Cumberland Health Care Foundation. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.mmcfunerals.com.
SERVICES
A Celebration of Life
Friday, May 31, 2019
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Springhill Centennial Golf Club
2770 Valley Road
Springhill, Nova Scotia B0M1X0
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sehdev Kumar Uberoi January 04 1931 November 13 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Oxford, Province: Nova Scotia