Iris Ramgadoo was born on February 10, 1922 in Plantation Albion, Corentyne, Guyana. Her father was Rajaram (also known as Basil Madhoo) and her mother was Parkalia (also known as Sarah). Her father came from India in 1894 to Guyana at the age of two with his mother Usafy Shanker.
Iris Ramgadoo was born on February 10, 1922 in Plantation Albion, Corentyne, Guyana. Her father was Rajaram (also known as Basil Madhoo) and her mother was Parkalia (also known as Sarah). Her father came from India in 1894 to Guyana at the age of two with his mother Usafy Shanker. Iris was the third child and last surviving sibling among six brothers namely: Victor, Arnold, Roy, Ronald, Stanley and Kenneth.
Iris was married at Letter Kenny Presbyterian Church on January 20, 1941 to William Ramgadoo (deceased October 27, 1973 in Guyana) and lived at Bloomfield Village, Corentyne until she emigrated to the USA on January 17, 1977. While in the USA, she lived in Queens and the Bronx, New York. She was the mother of Carmen, Camille, Beto, Daught, Bob, Elton, Veera, Basil and Kennard. She was the grandmother of 21 and great grandmother of 14.
Iris passed away on November 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM, peacefully in her sleep. She will be remembered as a hard worker who made many sacrifices for her family. She lit up the room with her positive energy. Most importantly, she lived her life as a humble, nurturing and kindhearted individual. Her spirit lives on through her 9 children, 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her greatest legacy will be the beautiful life she built for family. We find solace in the reunion she is experiencing with her husband, parents and siblings.
The wake will be held on November 2, 2013 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and on November 3, 2013 from 2:00PM – 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will take place on November 4, 2013 with a short service beginning at 9:00 AM. We will conclude at the Maple Grove Cemetery with the burial at 11:00 AM.
