Paromita Deb-Rinker, age 52, of Ottawa, passed away on August 22, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Mike Rinker, and her two children, who made up the entirety of her world; Priya (age 20) and Eli (age 18).
Paromita was born on 22 October, 1970 to Mihir Deb and Jhunu Deb in Kolkata, India. After graduating from Springdale School in 1989, she went to Miranda House, Delhi University for her undergraduate degree, and later to Delhi University to get her Masters Degree in Zoology. Paromita then migrated to Canada in 1994 to complete her PhD in Molecular Biology at Western University in London Ontario.
Paromita had a successful career researching human diseases at Sick Kids in Toronto, the National Research Council, and the Ottawa Heart Institute. She later joined the Public Health Agency of Canada and supported Canada’s COVID response.
Paromita dedicated her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. She fought to maintain her health long enough to have both Priya and Eli get on their way to university.
Paromita was a passionate reader. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she was filling it with books. She brought rules and order to book club, and was a pioneer in establishing and enforcing rules and criteria for her friends to follow…
She is missed…
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society - Lung Cancer would be greatly appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Mark and Jo-elle Rinker
Marley and Ross Large
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathies to you and your family and to Mihir and Jhunu Deb.
Sarah Watt
Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jennifer
Dear Mike, Priya, Eli, and family,
Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences. Paromita was a kind and supportive friend, a very proud mother, a loving and appreciative wife and daughter, and a bookclub organizer extraordinaire. We will miss her so much. Words cannot express our sorrow.
Jen, Mark, Jessica, Heather, and Amelia
Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay
We are so sorry for your loss . Our deepest condolences. My prayers are with you.
Mohamed Cherif Gacem
I am so sorry for your loss and my heartfelt condolences Mike; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Blair Carroll
Very sorry for your loss, My condolences to you and your family.
Aunt BethNutt
Mike and family: our whole family is saddened by Mo's passing. Sending love and prayers to help you through this difficult time.
Sanja Simic
Mike, I am very sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest condolences to you, your children and Paromita's parents.
Tracey Sallie D'Crus
My thoughts are with you after this tremendous loss Mike. I wish strength and peace for you and your children after this long battle.
Thinking of you and your family Mike, our sincerest condolences.