Ajit Mehmi

11 JULY 1942 – 22 SEPTEMBER 2024

With immediate sadness and lasting fond memories, we announce the passing of Ajit Mehmi on September 22, 2024 at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

At the age of 82 he left us and this world, though his kindness, love and diligence will persist. Ajit was a quiet and humble yet thoughtful and emotional man. He was a dedicated and loving husband to Dr. Sanghamitra Mehmi, whom he stood beside and behind for nearly 50-years. Though he kept much inside, he never wavered in embracing his responsibilities as a father to Vivek Mehmi, Deepak Mehmi and Erinn Celeste Brush. His enthusiasm skyrocketed at the birth of his granddaughters Neko Celeste Mehmi and Jaya Piper Mehmi. He came from simple beginnings in Allowal, a tiny farming village in Punjab, India and his hard work, focus and smarts helped his family achieve and grow. A thoughtful friend and loyal partner till the very end, he will always be remembered for his bright and gracious eyes, and his ability to deliver prudent and tactful advice.

He was born in 1942, was the youngest of a family of six and the only sibling to attend university and leave India. He studied hard, very hard, and through his precise and diligent work ethic found his way in 1964 to the UK. There he attended both Bradford Technical Institute and Loughborough University en route to a Master’s in Engineering. His analytical and practical mind were honed for this career and positioned him to overcome difficult and small beginnings.  In 1974, he moved to Canada where he eventually found stability and purpose at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. There, he worked on the historically epic challenge of building the CANDU Nuclear Reactors. This endeavour brought his smarts and his perspectives to Chalk River, the Bruce Peninsula and even to Korea. Ajit was a champion of the value of hard work, accuracy and care. For a man who began with pennies in his pockets and the love of his family fueling him, he freely and affectionately gave money to anyone whose ambition needed it. With his support, many future generations of his family, both here and abroad, were able to attend school and chase their own dreams. In his mind, this was his responsibility.

Truthfully, his family would always come first. And his reasons were both personal and plentiful.  Whether it was driving to early morning hockey scrimmages or quietly waiting in Lorne Park High School’s parking lot to pick someone up after one of umpteen sports practices. Maybe it was driving a son to the hospital to mend or repair various cuts, sprains or breaks. Definitely it was moonlighting from his own professional career to become an extremely busy doctor’s office manager and accountant on nights and weekends. Ajit understood the importance of family. There was nothing more needed or valuable. He loved his sons. He daily showed them that men can and do cook and clean. He taught them lessons in humility, reserve and compassion. But more than just a father he was a loving husband, who always took a passenger seat to his partner. He supported her career, clearly more than he pressed for his own recognition. He was his wife’s pragmatic side. He bolstered her goals and dreams. He did much of what he did because he adored helping those he loved.

His health was always a main focus. And for a long time, Ajit was the gold standard in taking care of oneself. He went to the gym, virtually daily. He played squash, virtually daily. He did pranayama, virtually daily. He ate well but moderately. He played field hockey. He golfed. He walked. He hiked. He got a blue belt in karate. He taught yoga. He followed his doctors’ advice. He did all this to be here with us and to be present in our lives when we needed him. As such, we would like to pray for him, celebrate him and thank him for his love over the last 82 years.

Service
Visitation, Memorial Service and Cremation
11am to 1pm on Sunday, 29 September 2024
St. John’s Dixie Cemetery and Crematorium – The Magnolia Room
737 Dundas Street East, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5

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Reception
1pm to 4pm on Sunday, 29 September 2024
St. John’s Dixie Cemetery and Crematorium – The Willow Room
737 Dundas Street East, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5

For Donations

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Kidney Foundation of Canada in the name of Ajit Mehmi

https://kidney.ca/

https://kidney.akaraisin.com/ui/generaldonation/donations/start