Shamdayal Bridj Mohan Sahoy (aka ‘
Sam’, ‘
Uncle Sam’ ‘
Daddy’, ‘
Grandad’, ‘
Great Grandad’) was born on the 12th of May 1928 and died peacefully on the 21st of April 2020, at the age of 91.
After years of deteriorating health in a long-term care home, Sam died of natural causes at his daughter’s home in Markham, Ontario with his youngest daughter and great granddaughter by his side during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Sam is survived by four daughters (Yvette, Amelita, Ouveta and Neraun), eight grandchildren (Nalini, Chris, Ellisha, Duane, Kerina, Jason, Justin and Brittney), five great grandchildren (Krystalle, Katherina, Samual, Talia, and Georgia), and two Macaw Parrots (Robb and Coo) which he fostered in Canada. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doreen Sahoy, four siblings and his eldest daughter, Amorette.
Sam’s body was cremated at
Highland Hills Crematorium in Gormley, Ontario on the 23rd of April 2020, what would have been his late wife’s 90th birthday. Sam’s only wish was for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to accompany him on the day of his cremation. However, due to the global pandemic, family was prohibited from accompanying him on this sad day.
The family joined together in a private vehicle procession which followed Sam’s body in a black SUV from the
Highland Funeral Home in Markham, Ontario to the
Highland Hills Crematorium in Gormley. The procession was joined by the sounds of
Amazing Grace and
The Millennium Prayer which played on the stereo systems of six vehicles that followed during the 10 km procession. Unfortunately, no formal service was held due to government-enforced restrictions.
Sam is now studying the subject of ‘
Life’ from his Upper Chambers in the Kingdom of Heaven!
We appreciate all the love and support and encourage everyone to share their favourite memories of Sam on this memorial website.