Obituary of Pritam Singh

It is with a heavy heart and profound love, we announce the passing of Pritam Singh on December 1, 2025, at 88 years of age. Pritam was a devoted and loving husband to Ravinder for 61 years, affectionate and dedicated father to Harjeet (Sarabjit), Jaspreet and Inderjeet, and treasured grandfather to Chetan Pal, Jasleen, Jagmeet, Aneesha and Ajeet.

Pritam was born in India in 1937. After completing his PhD in Plant Pathology at the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, he moved to the USA with his wife and child in 1965 to do his postdoctoral fellowship at University of Wisconsin. In 1967, he was offered a position with Forestry Canada in Newfoundland as a research scientist where he once again moved with his wife and daughter. He committed 30 years of service to Forestry Canada initially at a provincial department (1967-1983), and then at a federal level in Ottawa (1983-1997). In addition to his work with the government, he was internationally recognized for his extensive research and papers on Armillaria root rot disease and held in high regard for these efforts.

He was an avid reader, debater, gardener, and traveller. He embraced life to the fullest with a passionate drive. His wonderful sense of humour, intelligence, laughter, support, kindness and affection will be sadly missed by family and friends.

 

Please join us in a Celebration of Pritam Singh’s Life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to The Food Bank of Ottawa in honour of Pritam. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time.

 

Visitation

10:00 am - 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Cole Funeral Services & Pinecrest Remembrance Services

2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON K2C 3H9

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Prayers

11:00 am - 11:45 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Cole Funeral Services & Pinecrest Remembrance Services

2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON K2C 3H9

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Prayer Service and Langar (Community Meal) to follow at The Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara Sahib

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Sukhmani Sahib Paath followed by Sehaj Paath and Langar

25 Gurudwara Road, Ottawa, ON K2E 7X6

(613) 225-8280 | oss@ottawasikhsociety.com