Paromita Deb-Rinker, age 52, of Ottawa, passed away on August 22, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Mike Rinker, and her two children, who made up the entirety of her world; Priya (age 20) and Eli (age 18).
Paromita was born on 22 October, 1970 to Mihir Deb and Jhunu Deb in Kolkata, India. After graduating from Springdale School in 1989, she went to Miranda House, Delhi University for her undergraduate degree, and later to Delhi University to get her Masters Degree in Zoology. Paromita then migrated to Canada in 1994 to complete her PhD in Molecular Biology at Western University in London Ontario.
Paromita had a successful career researching human diseases at Sick Kids in Toronto, the National Research Council, and the Ottawa Heart Institute. She later joined the Public Health Agency of Canada and supported Canada’s COVID response.
Paromita dedicated her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. She fought to maintain her health long enough to have both Priya and Eli get on their way to university.
Paromita was a passionate reader. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she was filling it with books. She brought rules and order to book club, and was a pioneer in establishing and enforcing rules and criteria for her friends to follow…
She is missed…
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society - Lung Cancer would be greatly appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Parvati Krishnamurty
Claire Pike
Dear Mike and family, I am wishing you lots of love and strength in the days ahead. I am very sorry for your loss. Claire
Ilham Bachar
My deepest and sincere condolences to you Mike, and to your family
Son Nguyen
Mike, my heart is with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Stéphane Cyr
My deepest sympathy to you Mike and your family. Wishing you all strength needed to go through. Sincerely ! Stéphane
Jeff Stevenson
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
Lina Ayoub
Dear Mike, Priya and Eli, my deepest condolences to you all. She sounded like a wonderful person. May all the happy memories bring you solace.
Nicole Frigault
Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest and sincere condolenses to you and your family.
Cécile Villard (CNSC-HR)
My deepest condolences during these difficult times.
Sam GyepI-Garbrah
Mike please accept heart felt condolences from my family to yours.
Mou was my childhood friend. We went to the same schools as children and kept in touch by email, through our parents and via Facebook over the last few years. Sending my hugs and condolences to Mike, Priya, Eli, Jhunu Mashi, Robi Mesho, Vinayak and the rest of the family. Rest in Peace, Mou