Dr. Njanoor Narayanan

Thirty six years ago Professor Narayanan was one of my teachers at Western's Department of Physiology. He was generous with his time in order to explain clearly aspects of physiology that he taught. On behalf of a grateful former student, Rest Thee Well Sir.

I loved talking to your papa! I loved his stories! He was especially very proud of his daughters, his grandchildren, and his accomplishments. I feel like I know you all, and I will miss my conversations with your papa very much! I will try to learn something new every day, in his honor.

Dearest Uncle, Today we say goodbye, but your love, wisdom, and encouragement will stay with me forever. You were the one who inspired me to study hard, dream big, and believe that anything was possible. You planted the seed of my dream to go to Canada, and life eventually took me to the USA—but that dream began with you. I will always cherish our phone calls, our endless chats about everything and everyone, and the laughter we shared. Those conversations are memories I will hold close to my heart. It breaks my heart that I cannot be there today to say goodbye in person. I am grateful, though, to be here in India, taking care of your beloved sister as we face this heartbreaking loss together. Sending all our love and hugs to Preetham, Sandhya, and their families during this difficult time. Rest in peace, our dearest Uncle. You will be loved, remembered, and dearly missed , by you will always remain in our hearts❤️🙏🏽. Sangeetha, Sanjay, Kannan and Neha

Dear Preetham and family, I know how much your father meant to you and my heart breaks for you. I am thinking of you and your family and sending you all my love and support during this difficult time. Love Sandra

In Loving Memory of My Beloved Uncle Dr. N Narayanan With a heavy heart and tearful eyes, I bid farewell to the most loving and caring human being I have ever known — my dear uncle. You were not just family; you were a contributor to humanity. I have always felt proud of you, dear uncle, for the way you touched lives far beyond our home. You stood as a great motivator to all your dear and near ones, helping us overcome our most difficult situations with your wisdom, patience, and unwavering support. I will forever treasure the time you spent with me during your visits to India. Our family get-togethers were brighter because of your presence, your stories, and your warmth. The Alleppey boating trip, the way you made every moment feel special — those are memories I will hold close for the rest of my life. You were the most knowledgeable person in our family — a living library of stories, advice, and values. Your words had the power to heal, to guide, and to uplift. Though you are no longer with us, your memories will stay with us and guide us throughout our life in this world. There are so many stories that I’ve listened to from my father about you. Each one is extraordinary, and I believe it is rare for a person to achieve so much love and respect in one short lifetime. Above all, you will be deeply missed by all of us, especially by your dear daughters who were so precious to you. Adieu, dear uncle. You were a dad, a grandfather, a friend, a philosopher, and a guide to a huge community. Your legacy of kindness, knowledge, and humanity will live on through every life you’ve touched. We will miss you forever, but you will always be remembered in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Uncle. You will always be remembered for your kindness, warmth, and the steady guidance you provided our family. Your smile, your wisdom, and your endless love have left a permanent mark on my heart. You may be gone from our sight, Uncle, but your love and the beautiful memories we created together will live in my heart forever. I am so grateful for the time we shared."

Though I have heard a lot about you earlier thru Gopalbhai, your personal visits here on more than three occasions and the sweet memories we shared are ever cherishable. The pleasure trip we made to Quilon, Alleppy etc and the fun and frolic we enjoyed are never forgettable. We further used to recall those moments whenever we are on morning conversations with you. We will miss you a lot Chetta. Geetha Bhabhi

Rest in peace dear Uncle, who will be missed more than words can say. Your beautiful memories will always be with us.

Dr. Njanoor Narayanan - my younger brother and a very close friend. Yes, we were close friends more than relatives. We used to cherish our old sweet memories till his last days, thanks to the digital media. I have penned down those memories in my story book and also in my poems. A humble and sincere person to everyone, Dr. Narayanan will be remembered not only to his family but also to all those who have come across in his life. May his soul rest in peace. Gopalbhai.

Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day." Dr. Narayanan was one of our closest friends, and he will never leave our hearts. Our friendship was much more than friendship, it was a beautiful fatherly relationship. We both lost our fathers a long time ago, and in him, we found the love, guidance, and care of a father. Whenever we called him "Sir," that one word carried countless emotions and deep respect. This friendship brought joy, peace, comfort, strength, protection, and a sense of belonging into our lives. It all started with Biju installing our native language, Malayalam satelite dish at his house in the early 2000s. Sir kept a connection with us since then and we cherished so many moments with him. We spoke almost every day and met on most days, especially whenever he needed our support. Being there for him was a privilege, and being with him was always a blessing. Our time together was filled with his cherished childhood memories, inspiring academic stories, heartfelt conversations, and delicious home-cooked meals. Every moment we shared together is unforgettable and will remain in our hearts forever. Words are not enough to express how much we love you, Sir. We miss you deeply, and we always will. Love you, Sir. Sir, Biju and Manu will never forget you. You were always so curious about our children. You loved hearing about their physical growth, their achievements, and their academic progress. As you promised us so many times, our family is always in your prayers. We believe you will continue to watch over Alysa, Alvina, and Ashby from heaven, blessing and guiding them every day. Sir, let's continue our fatherly friendship. True love and genuine relationships never fade. They live on forever in our hearts. Both of our mothers always enjoyed spending time with you and treasured the moments they shared with you. Those memories will remain with them always. Until we meet again, Sir, thank you for your unconditional love, guidance, prayers, and friendship. You will always be a part of our family, and your memory will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace ❤️

A Tribute to the Immigrant Professor Some personalities will always be in the heart even though they spent little time with us. Pappa is one among them. He is the one who always wish to do good to others. Even though we spent little time together but shared a lot, he enjoys telling his stories, struggles, achievements, music, Kerala food etc… He always tells he had a good friend circle who is always willing to help him - Dr George, Antony and Mary, Manu and Biju, Babu, Soji and Christy… Always proud of his professional achievements and his assistants Mike and Ann. He told every time I fulfilled all my duties as a son, husband, father. He is happy and proud of his children and grandchildren. Always pray to the god don’t want suffer pain and depend on others for his daily needs. God too agreed. What I admire about him is his unwavering kindness and calm demeanour. Let’s pray to god to give strength to Preetham and Sandhya the absence of their beloved PAPA. REALLY YOU CAN PROUD OF YOUR PAPA

A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Preetham, I saw this notice in the Free Press and wanted to offer my deepest condolences to you and the family. Been thinking about you lately and wondering how you're doing. Then this popped up and I knew I had to reach out. Even though we've not spoken in some time, you are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. Please reach out if you need to talk, or just want to re-connect.

There are some people who leave footprints on our hearts that time can never erase. My beloved uncle was one of them. He was my strength, my role model, and one of the greatest blessings in my life. No one loved me the way he did. His love was pure, unconditional, and filled with care. He always believed in me, stood by me, and made me feel safe no matter what. He was one of the bravest people I have ever known. Life tested him with many illnesses, but he faced every challenge with courage, dignity, and a smile. I never saw him lose hope or sink into despair. His positivity inspired everyone around him. He taught us that true strength is not the absence of pain, but the ability to smile through it and keep moving forward. I loved him more than words can ever express. His absence has left an emptiness that can never be filled, but his love, his values, and his incredible spirit will live in my heart forever. Thank you, Uncle, for loving me so deeply, for being my guide, my inspiration, and my biggest source of strength. I will carry your lessons, your smile, and your love with me for the rest of my life. You may be gone from my sight, but you will never be gone from my heart. Rest in eternal peace, my dear Uncle. You will always be loved, always be remembered, and always be a part of me. With Love, Praseeja (Niece)

It is with great sadness that we write this message. We still can't believe you're no longer with us, and it's hard to imagine a world without you. We will miss you more than we can express —especially our weekly phone conversations, your stories about childhood, your laughter, and the warmth you brought into our lives. Those moments together are memories we will always cherish. Although our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that you are now at peace, free from pain and suffering. Thank you for the love, wisdom, and kindness you shared with all of us. You will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be remembered with love every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Preetham, Sandhya and your families during this difficult time. We are keeping all of you close in our hearts and sending you our love. Rest in peace dear chetta. You will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. Love and prayers🙏🏽 Sisters and their families from India

My condolences to Preetham, Sandhya and the family. Njanoor was a close friend, colleague, collaborator and co-author as we shared a scientific curiosity about the heart. I still have a draft manuscript that he gave me prior to my moving to Victoria, B.C. on which he was still editing . Almost all the photos I have of Njanoor are at some festive occasion with food. I hope it is helpful to know that others, despite the long distances are thinking about you in this difficult time. I trust that you will be surrounded by close friends and family. Sincerely, Doug

It is with the deepest sadness learning of Professor Njanoor Narayanan's passing. I have known him as a friend and colleague at the university for more than three decades and consider him to be a truly outstanding individual. NN, as he was known to friends and colleagues, was a devoted father and a man of exceptional integrity, honesty and ethics, traits which are not always evident in an academic environment. I consulted with him often on both professional and personal matters and he always offered sage, thoughtful and very useful advise for which I have always been grateful. NN was an outstanding scientist with whom I have had the pleasure of collaborating on a number of projects. His research was of the highest quality and made significant and important contributions to our understanding of how the heart cell functions under both normal and disease conditions. One can always have full confidence that results emanating from the Narayanan laboratory were of the highest possible quality and integrity. NN will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Preetham and Sandhya and all of the family. May his memory be a blessing! Morris Karmazyn PhD, FIACS Fomer Professor Former Canada Research Chair

I have known Dr. Narayanan for the last 40 years as a colleague and a close friend. After he retired, we used to talk every week. He had several health issues but managed them well. His daughters helped him get the care he needed. He was an excellent scientist and trained several researchers. He and his collaborators published several scientific papers. He could explain complicated topics in a simple way and was an excellent teacher. Narayanan was a generous person who tried to help those in need. He worked hard and accomplished many things. He was fully satisfied with a well-lived life. He was proud of his daughters and grandchildren. I am going to miss him. My condolences to Preetham, Sandhya, and the family. RIP, my friend.

To the bereaving family members and friends,Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Thank-you , Dr , for everything you have done for the cause of the Malayalee association. You will be sorely missed. We will never forget you 💐. You will always be in our hearts. Abe Thomas, Secretary, LOMA