James
Jagdesh Chandra died
on Wednesday, 22nd of December at Carleton Manor, Woodstock, New
Brunswick, where he lived as a resident since June, 2021. James was
born in a small village of Port Mourant in Guyana to Jagdeo and
Indrani (nee Ramcharan) Parmoo, the third child in a family of
8. In 1967, he immigrated to Canada to study at the
University of New Brunswick where he earned a Bachelor of Science in
Geology, and a Master of Science in Geophysics. Along with his wife,
Una (nee Yhip) Chandra, James eventually made Fredericton, New
Brunswick his home, obtaining his Canadian citizenship in
1973. Over the years, he served in two Provincial Government
Departments: The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of
Economic Development and Tourism. He also lectured as an
Adjunct Professor at the University of New
Brunswick.
James had a
deep love for the community that first welcomed him as a newcomer to
Canada. From this spirit of love, James did his best to
bless and enrich the lives of his neighbours. Among his greatest joys
was his involvement with Saint Margaret’s Anglican
Church— a Christian community where he served in leadership
for many
years.
James is survived by his wife, Una and his three
sons, Michael (Allison), Mark (Jyoti) and Terence (Jasmine).
Although he found his service to the community very rewarding, James,
in his later years, took the most pride and delight in fulfilling his
role as a loving and affectionate grandfather to eight grandkids:
Daniel, Elizabeth, Anna, Asha, Isaac, James, Samuel and Naomi.
Family
visitation will be hosted by Carleton Funeral Home (337
Lockhart Mill Road) on Tuesday, 28 December 6:00- 8:00
PM.
The funeral will be held the following day
(Wednesday, 29 December) 11:00 AM at Saint
Luke’s Anglican Church (369 Main Street,
Woodstock NB), with Rev’d Shirley Noseworthy officiating and
the Rev’d Canon Jon Lownds
assisting.
Funeral Service will be live streamed from
Carleton Funeral Home Facebook page,
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In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of New
Brunswick.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Jaqdesh Chandra 1943 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Jacksonville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick