Manubhai Patel bids his final adieu

Wednesday 11th July 2018 07:26 EDT
 
 

It is with utter shock and sadness that we announce the demise of Manubhai Rambhai Patel of Karamsad. His passing away was completely unforeseen, however, the family finds solace in the fact that he lived a full and significant life for 84 years. Born in a large family of nine- seven brothers and two sisters, Manubhai was the fourth eldest sibling.

He spent his early childhood in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and Mumbai, later marrying Kanakben on June 14, 1957. Together, they had a daughter Varsha, and two sons Kaushik and Hemant. He is survived by his children and daughter in law Alka, and grandchildren Shail, Nishil, and Roshan.

A beautiful blend of hard work and God's grace, Manubhai found success in any and every venture he took up. From Tanzania to the UK, he was a versatile businessman who prospered with his bookshop and printing business in Iringa, and car spares and accessory shop in London. Over the years, as Kanakben's health failed to keep up with her, Manubhai took an early retirement to be at her disposal 24*7. A strong believer of contributing and giving back to the society, he was very much active in the Hindu Mandir and Lions Club in Tanzania.

He was Charter President of Greenford Lions Club and was involved in several worthy causes. He participated in eye camps in India and East Africa, was an active member of Polio Children UK, and was a bridge between UK and SKSN school for children suffering from Polio in India. Also an active sportsman, Cricket was not only his favourite sport, but also one he excelled at. Manubhai was an all-rounder and captain of his team back in Tanzania. The father of three devoted the last few years of his life looking after his wife. Those who know him, remember him as a gentle, caring man who has made a difference in people's lives.

“Manubhai was a people person and was totally dedicated to community service and above all to his wife.” - CB Patel, Publisher-Editor, Asian Voice & Gujarat Samachar

“I first met Manubhai in 1986. He was so humble, down to earth, always ready to help any one and every one, always ready to assist the needy and always ready to guide the club since its inception.

He would regularly come to Sangat Centre with people who would have problems with benefits, immigration, social justice etc. and always insisted in making a donation from his own pocket. Manoobhai we all love you and will miss you.

OM Shanti Shanti Shanti” - Kanti Nagda

“We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. This sad news still hasn't sunk in, and won't do for a very long time to come. Manu Dada was one of the kindest, caring souls, that we have had the privilege and honour of having in our lives. And he was one of only a handful people who knew how to give unconditionally. We held a jagran for Manu Dada on July 7. Words can't describe how much we are already missing him.” - Dr Bhati and Sneh Gupta, SKSN School in India

“May God give you all the strength you need. What a tremendous legacy of selfless service to humanity, Manubhai leaves behind. Manubhai was the founding President of Polio Children in the UK and took the office on July 1986. Manubhai ont only knew lion members but their family too.” - Arun and Mayur Patel, Polio Children in the UK

“Members of Greenford Lions Club have been in shock since the news of Lion Manoobhai’s passing away came through to all the Lion members via Lion Vijay Amin late last Saturday evening. We will greatly miss totally dedicated lion.” - Dr Manek Patel, Lion President

Manubhai will forever live in the memories of all those who love him.

LIONS: Kanti Nagda, Salil Patenkar, Dr Manek Patel, Jayantibhai Patel,Pamela Patel, Dr. Kalpana Patel, Prabhulal Shah, Mahendra Pattni, Nila Sheth, Harisukh Dave, Indira Desai,Vinod Doshi, Viral Doshi, Madhukant Shah, Manorama Chauhan, Sumant Desai,Vijay Amin, Mukund Shah, Dr. Prakash Patel, Bhasker C Patel, Dinu Shah, Dilip Sheth, Ketan Patel, and Rajnikant Sheth.


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