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Ajit JAIN Obituary

JAIN, Ajit Pershad Beloved husband, father, and Nana (grandfather) went to heaven on February 2, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. Born in Hissar, India to Balmukund and Triveni Jain, and raised both in Hissar and New Delhi, India along with his brothers Umrao, Dhanpat Rai, and Chiranji Lal, and sisters Sitara, Gunni, Janno, Nirmala, Darshan, and Nimmi. Ajit is survived by his devoted and adoring darling wife of 44 years, whom he met in 1972, Rosalinda and his proud and loving children, Lakshmi (Hani) and Ajit (Purvi), and the joys of his life, his grandchildren Sofia, Ajit (Pistachio), Sarafina, Talu, and Baby Lolo who was born on January 31, 2018. In India over 200 family members remember him lovingly. Ajit studied Political Science at Punjab University and began his career with the Swatantra Party in New Delhi where he served as parliamentary secretary. He proceeded to embark on a lifelong career in journalism and writing that he cherished which allowed him to meet Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1960s. He published many books on India and India's relationship with the world before he met and fell in love with Rosalinda on an October day in 1972, in San Francisco. Once married they settled in Mexico City. There, Ajit continued his love of journalism and worked for El Sol De Mexico and other Mexican publications until, in January 1981, he moved his family to Toronto. In Toronto, Ajit embarked on what would define his professional life. He became a champion for the Indo-Canadian community in Canada through his work with India Abroad Newspaper. He was deeply proud of the successes of his fellow Indo-Canadians and never hesitated to write about and promote their achievements. Through his work he became a leader in the Indo-Canadian community in Toronto and across Canada. A personal point of pride for him was his instrumental role in planning and executing the 50th Anniversary of India's Independence celebrations in Toronto in 1997. In recent years he focused his energy on the Power List with India Abroad and his own A-List publication. Both of which focused on a list of the most influential Indo-Canadians of the time. Once again, Ajit had found a medium through which he could promote the successes of his fellow Indo-Canadians. His children will take over the role of publishing his final A-List in the coming months. Later in his life he joined the Ontario Human Rights Commission and spent over ten years working on Human Rights cases. His eye for fairness, equality and justice made him the perfect candidate. The character traits that defined him as a man came to him partly through his religious faith. He believed in non-violence through thoughts and actions as a true Jain. He was a member of the Jain Community of Toronto and did his best to pass on his faith to his kids and promote his religion to the mainstream. Although he never worked for the sake of accolades, he was honoured with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce President's Award in 1996, the Indian High Commission's Best Publication Award in 2004, the Gandhi Peace Festival Award for Distinguished Community Service in 2012 and man other community awards that honoured his work for the community over the years. In spite of his professional accomplishments, nothing mattered more to Ajit than his family. He loved, adored and depended on his wife, Rosalinda for 44 years. He always wanted her by his side and even for professional events, he always asked her to come along. His daughter Lakshmi, is and will always be the apple of his eye and his Beti. His son and namesake, Ajit Mohan, he moulded into a reflection of himself, a faithful protector with an enormous heart. But his greatest role in life, the one that brought him pure and unconditional joy, was serving as Nana to his grandchildren, Sofia, Ajit (Pistachio), Sarafina, Talu, and his newest baby grandson nicknamed Lolo. He loved simply sitting on the floor with them and playing, laughing and talking with them about their lives and adventures. He will always be our greatest champion, our jolliest Pa and Daddy, our AP, our Nana, our hero, our Superman. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Kipling & Islington Aves.) Etobicoke on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences can be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 5, 2018.

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Arul Louis

February 16, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to the family.

RAJANIKANTA VERMA

February 12, 2018

Dear Rosalinda,
I feel deeply saddened by the news, which I have just received from Sonali, of Ajit's passing away.
He was so full of life that I find it difficult to believe that he is no more. I have such fond memories of times spent in his company.
I have not visited Canada since 2013 and had not met him since my last visit. I was so looking forward to meeting him on my next visit. It is so difficult to accept that I shall never meet him again.
I pray to the Almighty that his soul may rest in peace and that he may give you the strength to bear his loss.
Rajanikanta Verma

Sonali Verma

February 11, 2018

Dear Auntie,

Vikash and I were deeply saddened to hear about your terrible loss. We remember Uncle very fondly and send our prayers for your family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Sonali.

Mayank Bhatt

February 10, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family. Ajit and I shared a special rapport because I was a former journalist. He'd recall his days as a journalist in Delhi with S. Nihal Singh. A warm-hearted, sincere human being, Ajit will be sorely missed by his so many friends and by the Indo-Canadian community.

Azim Fancy

February 7, 2018

Dear Rosalinda:

We are very sad to hear about Ajit passing away. Pls. accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers that Almighty God give you and the family the strength and fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss and Grant the departed soul eternal peace. Amen.

Azim Fancy

Chand and Niroo Chandaria

February 7, 2018

A great loss to all. Very shocked to get the sad news. Our prayers are for his soul to rest in peace.

Vishal Atora

February 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family.

Chandrakant & Sudha Shah

February 7, 2018

Dear Rosalinda and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on untimely passing away of Ajit. To be honest, I was shocked and could not believe. But as mortal human being, we all have to accept Creator's wish. I had know him for past 40 years so. He was truly a wonderful soul. He was a great journalist and was always interested in stories which touched heart and soul. We pray for his soul to receive an eternal peace and strength to your family to endeavour this loss. We would have love to be with you at this time but unfortunately we are out of country.

Chandrakant & Sudha Shah

Donna Rasile

February 7, 2018

Dear Rosalinda, my sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, Ajit. May your happy memories together help you through this difficult time.

Lachman Balani

February 7, 2018

Very sad news. Great person. Author of Indo -Canadian A-listers. My condolences to the family

Ashwin Joshi

February 6, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Ajit's passing. What a truly gracious man he was. His ability to build bonds within the Indo-Canadian community is legendary. He was the glue that held the community together both through his publications and through his presence. He was a dignified, gracious, and gentle man...indeed, he exemplified what it means to be a gentleman. I will miss him...the community will miss him. Ajitji...my brother...rest in peace. To the family...I am truly sorry for your loss. To the Indo-Canadian community, I say this: we will have to work just a little bit harder to coordinate our actions for maximal impact..this will be our best tribute to Ajit and to his legacy.

Dharma Jain

February 5, 2018

I was shocked hearing the sad news and still unable to believe. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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