It is with a heavy heart that we announce that David Robert Beeraj passed away on October 20, 2024, at the age of 86 at the Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus, after a short battle with Parkinson’s disease.
David was born on August 29, 1938 to David and Nadia Beeraj (née Biram) in Mauritius. He graduated with a doctoral degree from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. After graduating, he taught at the University of Mauritius in Réduit, Mauritius. In 1976, he immigrated to Canada (Ottawa) with his wife, two sons and daughter, and soon found employment as a research assistant at Concordia University in Montréal, Québec. He moved to Sainte-Foy, Québec in 1977 where he worked as a professor at Université Laval, teaching plant biology to undergraduates until his retirement in 1998.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Geneviève (née Pascal), sons Robert Daniel (wife Geneviève, daughter Elizabeth) and Gilbert, and daughter Christine (partner Daniel), and remembered fondly by members of his extended family and friends.
The family wishes to convey their gratitude to the nurses at the Emergency Department, and Nurses Ryan and Bev at the Transition Unit at the Ottawa Hospital.
Friends are invited to assemble on Saturday November 9th in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa after 12 noon. Memorial Service will begin at 1:00p.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
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Francois Rivet
Sincères condoléances à Bob et toute la famille.
Simon Careau
Toutes mes sincères condoléances Robert et également à toute ta famille.
Joanne Veillette
My sincerest condolences to you and your family, Robert.
Sandra Belanger
Mes condoléances Robert et à ta famille. Sorry for your huge loss. Tu lui ressemblais énormément. Je pensais même que c'était ta photo, du temps au Collège Mérici. Hugsxx
Pat Thomsen
What a great loss for you and your family. Holding you in my thoughts.
Nathalie Ouellet (Arlette, Gaston et Caroline)
Ma famille se joint à moi afin de vous offrir nos sincères sympathies.
Chantal Jacques julien Corey serena Elyga et champion
Ma famille se joint à moi afin de vous offrir nos sincères sympathies et courage
Christine Reis
Genevieve, Christine, Dan and Mikayla, Robert, Genevieve and Elizabeth and Gilbert
Our Deepest Sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. May you find Peace and Solace in the Wonderful Memories you shared with your Husband, Father and Grand-Father XOXO Love Christine, Gary and Tedeschi
Mary Lynn Courtney
My deepest sympathy on the lost of your dad. I remember how fondly you always spoke of him and how dear he was to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult. Be strong. Love Mary Lynn
We are saddened to hear of David’s sudden passing.Our thoughts & Prayers are sent to all the Family. May he rest in peace 🙏🤲