Indian Association Oldham's longest-serving member passes away, aged 85

Shree Ramsinghji was one of the pillars of the Indian organisation and the community

Indian Association Oldham's longest-serving member - Shree Ramsinghji Sardarsinghji Kumpavat - peacefully passed away during early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday).

He was aged 85.

Shree Ramsinghji had been one of the pillars of the Indian organisation and the community.

Working selflessly for over five decades for the community was his passion, which he executed with love and affection.

He served the Indian Association from the initial time of it's inception to the present day in his capacity as a Social Secretary, President, Adviser and a Trustee. 

Shree Ramsinhji's passing is a huge loss not only for the organisation, but also for the whole community.

He played a major role in various activities and projects, sacrificing his time, energy and resources for the community.

His selfless contribution, with immense dedication and love for the welfare of everyone, is unmatched. 

Shree Ramsinghji was a highly talented man, with incredible skills of diplomacy that he used wisely to resolve organisational problems and keeping the community together.

He will be sadly missed by both the older and younger generations of the local community. 

Shree Ramsinghji leaves behind his children Gunvantsingh, Dipaksingh, Minakunver and their loving families.

The Indian Association Oldham have expressed their heartfelt deep sympathy and condolences to the Kumpavat family.

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