Deonarain Cecil Brijmohan

DEONARAIN (CECIL) BRIJMOHAN passed away suddenly in Leesburg, Florida on Friday November 24, 2023, in his 89th year. Deo was born in British Guyana to the late Bahadur and Etwaria Brijmohan. He grew up on Diamond Estate, a sugar plantation on the east bank of the Demerara River. Supported by time and the mysterious blessings of this realm, Deo pursued a life of depth and distinction as a Chartered Accountant in the Finance industry. His journey took him from Republic Park to Toronto to New York to Leesburg in Florida where he settled in his retirement years to dominate the game of golf. The proudly displayed ‘hole-in-one’ golf balls are fitting monuments to his achievement in golf and symbolize his fortitude and capabilities to accomplish any goal he deemed worthy of his attention. He leaves behind a legacy of inspiration for the next generation to work hard and never give up. Our loss is his culminating task to an adventurous life well lived, “It is the taking of a tight shoe which he has worn well” [quote Ram Dass, American Teacher]. Deo is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Shivrattan) Brijmohan and his brothers Omardeo and Bissoon. Dad or Brij as he was known to his three children, will ever be remembered by David (Isabel), Savitri (Ronald) and Gaitree. Poppa as he was known to his three cherished granddaughters is deeply mourned by Abigail, Caitlin and Ashleigh. “Buddy” will be missed by his sisters, Raywatie, Sumintra, Bhagwandai and Rookmin. Big Mamoo or Chacha will not be forgotten by his nieces, nephews and friends around the globe. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday December 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a cremation service to follow at Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Leesburg, Florida. Condolences and prayers are extended to David (Isabel), Savitri (Ronald), Gaitree (Abigail, Caitlin, Ashleigh), and the entire Brijmohan family on the passing away of Deo (Brij). Times like this are never joyful but always painful. In fact, as we grieve and mourn his passing, let it remind us how life on earth is so very short and sudden. Furthermore, it reminds us that we must be ready whenever it happens. However, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Therefore, allow Father God to soothe our hearts and heal our pain with His comforting love and His consoling peace. So sad that Cecil (Brij) is gone. Nevertheless, in our hearts and mind, he will not be forgotten. Stay strong. Be courageous. Keep safe. From: The Shivrattan Family (in Guyana, England, Canada, United States of America, and Australia).

Deonarain Cecil Brijmohan

May 10, 1935 - November 24, 2023