Popatlal Patel

Popatlal Patel

Popatlal Patel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2012.
July 7, 1933 - June 9, 2012 1933-2012 Dr. Popatlal M. Patel passed away on June 9, 2012 at his home in Baie d'Urfe. Loving husband to Joan, father of Tara (Eric Desblancs), Ila (Heron Strauss), and Anil, and grandfather of Dorian, Mika, Zoe, Bryn and Nisha. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, he grew up in Uganda before pursuing engineering studies at the University of Manchester, UK. While completing his Ph.D in experimental particle physics at Harvard University, he met his wife of 52 years. Popat taught at MIT before joining McGill University in 1968. He collaborated on experiments in the US and Europe and was a wise mentor and friend to many. Popat loved music, arts and travel, and had a deep appreciation for good food and wine with family and friends. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held July 8, at Fritz Farm Community Centre, Baie d'Urfe, 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McGill University Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation (Heart Failure Clinic).

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October 28, 2012

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June 17, 2012

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7 Entries

Elisa Shahbazian

October 28, 2012

Dear Joan, Tara, Ila and Anil: Please accept my deepest condolences. I spent most of the summer away and was extremely saddened to learn that he didn't recover from his illness and had passed away. I was most fortunate to have him as my thesis supervisor and to know him for many years. He was a great human being and I'll miss him very much.

Louis Machado

June 17, 2012

Dear Joan, Tara, Ila, Anil and families,
We know that no words can really help to ease the loss of our dear Popat but we hope and pray that the peace and joy which comes from the memories of his achievements and the times you shared with him comfort you now and in the days ahead. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are neighbours and long time friends of Popat's sister Saroj. We have met Popat and some of you during your visit to Sarnia in the past.

Louis and Meena Machado

Anita Patel

June 17, 2012

Dearest Joan, Tara, Ila and Anil: Please accept my deepest condolences. Popat was a remarkable man and shared his home and love with me. You are all in my hearts and I will remember him fondly.

Jennifer Poole

June 15, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Ila, Tara, Anil and Mrs Patel, I am thinking of you all and sending my deepest sympathies. He was a lovely, lovely man.

Martin Zuckermann

June 15, 2012

Please accept my deepest condolences.I knew Popat well and talked to him often during my time at McGill. He was a valued colleague. I am very sad that he has passed away and I will miss him greatly.

Ali Calhoun

June 15, 2012

I would like to send you my sincere condolences during this difficult time. I spent so much time with your family as a child that I felt that I was a part of it! Popat was always so kind to me, and this news made me very sad. I miss you all, and my thoughts are with you!

Bebeann & Donald Bouchard

June 15, 2012

Dear Joan, Tara, Ila, Anil and families,
We were so saddened to learn about Popat's death. Our memories of him and all of you are only warm, happy ones: delightful stories at many, many dinner parties and get-togethers, sharing in the bringing up of our young children, and just being as much a part of our family as of yours. We also recognize what an impact he had in the world of science, of which you all must be especially proud.

We know how difficult this time must be for you. Popat was a very special friend to us and we will miss him. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Bebeann and Don Bouchard
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