Obituary of MOHAMMED NYAMATH HUSSAIN

MOHAMMED NYAMATH HUSSAIN After a valiant effort to recover from several recent health challenges, M. Nyamath Hussain passed away at Charleswood Care Centre leaving his family and friends at the age of 68 on November 26, 2014. Nyamath was born in Bangalore, India on June 24, 1946. After finishing his graduate studies at St. Josephs College in Bangalore, he arrived in United States to further his education and attained his Masters in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Missouri, Kansas City and a Specialist in Education from Western Michigan University. Following his education and work in the United States he chose to travel to Northern Manitoba to pursue his professional career and practice. His teaching career took him to several schools over a span of many years touching many students in remote communities of Northern Manitoba when he worked with the Frontier School Division in schools like; Island Lake, Norway House, Cranberry Portage and Grand Rapids and then in Rural Manitoba at The Sagkeeng School on the Fort Alexander Reserve. After a move to Winnipeg, he taught with the Winnipeg School Division at John M. King School and Elmwood High School. He left Elmwood High School abruptly when he was diagnosed with complications related to Retinitis Pigmentosa and the impending loss of his vision. While his decreased vision made it hard for him to work in a school setting, his strong faith in God and regular prayer kept him positive. He was resourceful and loved to help others. He did this by volunteering and leading in counseling support groups for clients at the Canadian Institute for the Blind where he helped people to adjust to vision loss and mobility. In addition to this, he taught Computers Basics to the seniors with the Age and Opportunity Organization weekly and taught Conversational English to the new comers to Canada. He was generous with his time commitment for volunteering. He willingly used the public transit to travel back and forth even in inclement winter weather with snow, wind and ice departing from home with his white cane on crisp mornings in cold temperatures. In return for his dedication and commitment he was honored and recognized with many certificates and plaques by the Age and Opportunity organization for his years of volunteering. Although Nyamath was a quiet person he loved the company of family and friends to drop-in, host friends to discuss investments, stocks and savings. He loved budgeting and was on the lookout for good deals, alongside his older brother Dr. Ike Hussain whose death in 2012 greatly impacted him. He was very musical, he not only played music but collected musical instruments including bringing an authentic Harmonium from India. He loved to play the Drums (Tabla), Harmonium and Harmonica. He enjoyed singing and hosting impromptu singing parties at home. During the summer he loved gardening, golfing and camping. In the winter he loved board games; Ping-Pong, carom, chess, crib, pool, cards, and watching curling, golf, football, tennis and soccer on TV or go to the venue. Nyamath leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sultana, son Aman, daughter Sufia (Chad), grandchildren Wesley and Nicolas whom he adored. They brought a smile and immeasurable joy to him, sister-in-law Marilyn, niece Talia, nephew Adam (Carey, Breck and Ridley), younger sister Suriaya, older brother Enayath (Sultana), niece Nayeema (Aslam, Huda and Hamdan), nephew Himu (Hina, Nadia Sidra), sister in law Ammu, nephew Saifu (Tasleem) and Azhar, special family friends Amirah, Suhaylah and many extended family members in Bangalore, India, Africa, UAE, United States and Canada. The family extends their gratitude and thanks to all staff that provided excellent care to Nyamath at Victoria Hospital, St. Boniface Hospital, and Seven Oaks Hospital. Charleswood Care Centre became his second home where the nursing staff and caregivers were always nurturing, caring and patient. It made the last days much easier and comfortable. A special thanks to the Palliative coordinator and team for their on-going support, assurance and comfort provided to the family during Nyamath’s difficult days. In accordance with Islamic traditions, a burial has already taken place at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens and in keeping with Nyamath’s wishes there will be no memorial. He felt that his long illness allowed his friends and family to visit him frequently and he cherished that time fondly. In lieu of flowers the family invites donations be made in his name to The Manitoba Islamic Association Inc. 2445 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1S3, Phone 204 256 1347.