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
Taline Kalindjian
John Thelen
Mike, my deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. The thoughts and prayers of the Thelen family are with you and your children.
Geoff Knowles
Our sincere condolences Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Micheline Trottier
I am so sad to hear this, Mike. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Je prie pour toi, Priya et Eli.
Micheline
Aniruddha Banerjee
I don't have any words to show my Regrets. You have been my Childhood Friend & we used to Share many friendly moments together. My Deepest condolences with Mike, Priya & Eli. My thoughts are always with You.
Kasia
The stories of our lives are written moment by moment - in how we've loved, in day-to-day things we've shared, and in the many ways we've touched each other's hearts."
Dear Priya and Eli,
You Mom was a very warm and kind person with great sense of humor and heartwarming smile. No matter what a part of Her will always stay with you, somewhere deep in your hearts and this part of Her will guide you in your lives...
Dear Mike and Parents,
Paromita has written her life story with probably countless moments of joy, laugher and happiness that she shared only with you in the-day-to-day things... Keep those memories alive and let them help you to stay strong.
Robin Butler
My heart and sympathies to the Deb and Rinker families. May you find peace in your many cherished memories.
Grant Su
Mike, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart is with you.
Josué Wamegni
Cher Mike, j'ai appris avec tristesse et consternation le décès de votre épouse. Recevez en ces circonstances mes sincères condoléances auxquelles j'associe celles de ma famille. Du courage.
Laurence & Ellen Gibbs
Dear Mike, we are very saddened to hear of Paromita’s passing. We remember her from several years ago with deep affection. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.