Passing of Angad Ramwa

The family of Dr. Angad Ramwa sadly announces his passing late Friday evening, March 18, 2016 at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Ramwa was a distinguished scientist, whose many positions included Professor of Chemistry for many years at the University of Guyana, and Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST). He studied at the University of Guyana, graduating with a BSc in Chemistry. His outstanding performance in his undergraduate studies earned him a “pass with distinction” citation on his certificate and a United Nations Fellowship to pursue an MPhil degree in analytical chemistry at the University of Leeds, England. Returning to Guyana, he was one of the first Guyanese to be hired at the newly formed IAST, which was affiliated with the University of Guyana. During his brilliant career he spent many months each year travelling into remote areas of the interior of Guyana, either taking university students on field trips or conducting research on the physics and chemistry of clays. He returned to the University of Leeds for PHD studies in the early 1980s again on a United Nations Fellowship.

Dr. Ramwa was an eloquent and charismatic individual who was well loved by his students, his family and his friends. Born to humble parents in the village of Industry, he embarked on a journey of learning, excelling in many disciplines, and rising to the top of his profession at a young age. He was well traveled, and represented Guyana at many conferences, presented papers and seminars widely and was well-respected in academic circles.

He was married from 1976 to 2001 to CHS graduate Andrea Seepersaud (Class of 71). They had two sons: Zachary and Nicklaus. Dr. Ramwa’s parents Ram and Nandy, as well as brother Ralph and sister Indrani predeceased him. He leaves behind his wife Valerie, brothers Donald and Arnold, and sisters Savitri and Babsy.

The visitation for Angad Ramwa took place at the Brampton Crematorium and Visitation Centre, Monday March 21st. The Funeral Service and Cremation were held on the morning of Tuesday March 22.