MALAIYANDI, Dr. Murugan - Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2019, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on April 1, 1923, in Madurai, India, he earned his doctorate in chemistry at the University of Toronto in 1961.
He settled his family in Ottawa, which he called home for nearly 50 years until moving to Toronto in 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Pathali Malaiyandi.
In his position as a scientist with Health Canada and honorary professor at Carleton University, Dr. Malaiyandi was a dedicated teacher and determined scientist.
He often credited the kindness and compassion of family and friends for helping him to build a successful life in North America. As a way to pay that forward, he and his wife helped many young immigrants build new lives in their community for which he was affectionately known as everyone's "Thatha".
He is survived by his sons, Nataraj and Ramu, daughters-in-law, Viji and Rathna, grandchildren Kirk, Latha, Sangeetha, Viba, Zayd, Prasanna, Shraddha, Venkat, Deepa, and great-granddaughters Madhu and Aisha.
His family will always remember and admire him most for his determination and will forever be thankful for the beautiful lives they owe to his sheer grit.
All are welcome to the cremation service, which will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Brampton Crematorium, located at 30 Bramwin Court, Brampton, ON.
The family is grateful to Dr. Usha Kappagantula, the staff at Amica Erin Mills in Mississauga, and Dr. Vaidyalingam (Dr. V) and the staff at the Smithfield House at Kipling Acres in Toronto.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be kindly sent to the University of Toronto, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, or a charity of your choice.
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