On the 27th of May 2018, Satadal Dasgupta, beloved husband of Krishna and father of Kaberi (Juan Carlos), Mohua (Vivek) and Keya (Mark), passed away. Born in Kolkata, India, Prince Edward Island was his chosen home where he built a life as a devoted professor, passionate researcher, avid gardener and loving family man. Satadal was one of the early professors of the University of Prince Edward Island, joining the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in 1969. During his professorial career, spanning almost 50 years, Satadal contributed immensely to the shaping of his much loved institution. He did this through enthusiastically teaching and mentoring thousands of students, serving as his Department’s indefatigable chair, recruiting faculty, constructing programs, and providing excellent scholarship. His prolific research led to several publications, including 9 books in the field of social anthropology. Satadal treasured his years on the Island. In addition to his academic pursuits, he was actively involved in his Island community as a founding member of the Indo-Canadian Association, chair of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and having an impeccable record of attendance at the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market.
He will be remembered for his ready smile, listening ear, and words of encouragement for friends and family. His kindness, enthusiasm, intelligence and wit will live on through his grandsons Adario, Vikram, Nikhil, Deven, Navin and Kiran.
His life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at JA Snow Funeral Home (339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax). A second memorial will be organized in Charlottetown in July.
