Obituary for Major Singh Dhillon
Major Singh Dhillon passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021. He was son of late Sardar Jagraj Singh and Karnail Kaur Dhillon. He is survived by his wife Parkash Kaur Dhillon. They were married for almost 60 years and together they raised four children, Narinder (Jaspal), Pritpal (Jalaur), Amardeep (Randeep) and Gagan (Alvinder), and 9 grandchildren.
Major Singh was from Jorki Andhewali (Fazilka) Punjab, India. From a very young age, he had a strong passion for the academics. He graduated from Government College in Ludhiana with his Bachelor of Education and went on to complete his Masters in English. He used his education and skills to enrich the lives of other students as a Headmaster at High School for 27 years until 1991 when he immigrated to Canada. His thirst for knowledge continued and he learnt everything he could about Canada and it’s culture. He didn’t drive but could give someone directions to anywhere. He was always curious and loved to travel and explore new places.
He was a prominent member of the Sikh community and devoted many years to seva at the Gurdwara and often volunteered his interpreter services to those who needed. He loved watching Curling, Golf and Tennis and would even get up in the middle of the night to watch a Tennis match when it was in a different time zone.
Major Singh was a devoted patriarch of his family, a role he took pride in. He loved his family unconditionally and was invested in his grandchildren’s upbringing from walking them to school as young kids to instilling in them the importance of education. His face lit up when his other grandkids visited him. Family dinners will never be the same, his family will always cherish the memories they have of him.
Private funeral will be held on June 12 followed by prayers at Kalgidhar Gurudwara, Abbotsford at 2 pm. Family encourages you to donate to Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.
Major Singh was from Jorki Andhewali (Fazilka) Punjab, India. From a very young age, he had a strong passion for the academics. He graduated from Government College in Ludhiana with his Bachelor of Education and went on to complete his Masters in English. He used his education and skills to enrich the lives of other students as a Headmaster at High School for 27 years until 1991 when he immigrated to Canada. His thirst for knowledge continued and he learnt everything he could about Canada and it’s culture. He didn’t drive but could give someone directions to anywhere. He was always curious and loved to travel and explore new places.
He was a prominent member of the Sikh community and devoted many years to seva at the Gurdwara and often volunteered his interpreter services to those who needed. He loved watching Curling, Golf and Tennis and would even get up in the middle of the night to watch a Tennis match when it was in a different time zone.
Major Singh was a devoted patriarch of his family, a role he took pride in. He loved his family unconditionally and was invested in his grandchildren’s upbringing from walking them to school as young kids to instilling in them the importance of education. His face lit up when his other grandkids visited him. Family dinners will never be the same, his family will always cherish the memories they have of him.
Private funeral will be held on June 12 followed by prayers at Kalgidhar Gurudwara, Abbotsford at 2 pm. Family encourages you to donate to Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.