Pushpa Singh

Pushpa was born in Sasaram, Bihar, India in 1957. She was the youngest of 6 siblings, preceded by Mithlesh (deceased), Prem, Sachida, Shashi, and Ajay Singh. As the youngest in the family, she was doted on by her siblings and loving parents, Late Siddheshwari Devi and Late Muni Singh.

She studied at Banaras Hindu University and obtained a Masters degree in Sociology and Psychology and was a teacher before getting married and moving to Canada.

In 1985 she married Dr. Rama Kant Singh and moved to Toronto, Canada where her first daughter, Priyanka was born.

In 1988, Pushpa and her family moved and settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia where in 1989 she had her second daughter, Manjari and in 1991 had her son Nitesh.

She became a pillar of the community, having worked with the Halifax Regional School Board for a number of years at Park West School and was recognized in the community by children and parents alike everywhere she went. She had the biggest smile on her face when children would yell, ‘Pushpa!’ and run to hug her.

Pushpa was full of life and loved socializing with her friends. Her smile could brighten up a whole room and her sense of humour and quick wit were adored by all. She was always the life of the party. She loved deeply, was loved by many, and lived life to the fullest.

In 2020 Pushpa was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumour. Despite all odds, she lived for another 3.5 years, surrounded by her loved ones.

On May 1, 2023, 7 weeks before her passing, her greatest legacy - her granddaughter was born.

Pushpa is survived by her husband, Dr. Rama Kant Singh, children Priyanka Singh, Manjari Singh and Nitesh Singh, Son-in-law, Vijeta Mukerjee, granddaughter Manasvi Mukerjee-Singh and extended family members.

She will forever be in our hearts and her spirit will linger on in those who knew and loved her.

Om Shanti