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
Julie Pilon - CNSC
Joy Laham
Your passing has touched our lives and our hearts dear colleague. The way you have inspired us has touched us even more. You will be greatly missed. Joy
Adam Levine
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending my deepest condolences and thoughts to the whole family for your loss.
Hemendra Mulye
Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you, Priya and Eli the strength and courage at this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
Rina and Shekhar Dutt
We grieve at Mou leave us all.We thank you, Mike, Priya and Eli , for caring for and loving Mou and making her happy. We believe Mou will be with us in spirit forever.
Mohamed Yazid Mokeddem
My deepest and sincere condolences, my heart and thoughts go to you Mike and your family.
Anirban Mukhopadhyay
I grew up with Mou. She was a beautiful, warm person. Although we kept in touch, sort of, we had not met for nearly 30 years. And now the pain is so sharp.
Deepest condolences to Mike, Priya, Eli, Rabimama, Jhunumami, Bumbi, and everyone else whose lives Mou had touched. She will live on.
Randy Lall
I'm very sad for your loss Mike. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Miriam Gibbs
Mike, Priya and Eli, I am so so sorry to hear of Paromita’s passing and thinking of you all. ❤️ I have very fond memories of her visiting with you all in Ipperwash years ago and will forever remember her smiling face.
Naini cloutier
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Mike, Priya and Eli. Such a terrible loss. Paromita was one of a kind, a great reinforcer of life, always engaged and a wonderful convener - so hospitable. Paromita will be greatly missed.
Albert, Naini and Aarthi
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.