Obituary of Ram Singhasan Azad

AZAD, Dr. Ram Singhasan January 2, 1930- July 15, 2009 Passed away peacefully with his family at his side at HDGH after a long and difficult battle with illness. Ram leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Mildred Azad ( nee Gawryluk), his son Dr. Jason K. Azad and wife Janey (nee Turton), daughter Dr. Indra Kumar and husband Dr. Vijay Kumar. Ram was a professor of Engineering at the University of Manitoba for 35 years. He received his PhD in Engineering at the University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England while on full scholarship. An expert in his field he was the author and co-author of several engineering text books. Ram was born and raised in Bihar, India before leaving to pursue his education in England. He moved to Windsor a year ago to be closer to his son. He will be missed by friends, family, colleagues and neighbours. Special thanks to Dr. Geoff Butler for his outstanding care and the staff at HDGH in CCU, 7 West, 2 North and palliative care on the 8th floor. Thanks also to the staff at La Chaumiere Nursing Home where Ram stayed briefly between hospital stays. VISITATION AT THE WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME 1700 Tecumseh Rd E on Thursday July 16, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM in the chapel. Cremation to follow. In memory of Ram, memorial donations may be made to the Hotel Dieu Hospital Foundation. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared to the family at www.windsorchapel.com