Ramrattie Niranjan

“A brilliant, independent, and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.” Mrs. Ramrattie Niranjan, departed this life on Saturday February 15th, 2020 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Tillya & Finey Sonnanauth and was born on January 1st, 1928 in Triumph Village, Guyana. Ramrattie, (also known as ‘Basso’), is preceded in death by her husband Sonny Niranjan (married 1953), her siblings Walter, Jasmat and Jean, and her second born son Sasenarayan Niranjan (deceased 2019). Basso was a beautiful, hardworking woman who became a teacher in 1944. Through her dedication to her profession she was able to carve out a humble, but comfortable living for her 7 sons. Her love for education and undeniable intelligence kept her mind sharp and clear for over 9 decades. Her memory never failed her and she was able to recite both biblical and Vedic versus with accuracy. She was a master baker and was known for making a delicious black cake. Despite being a nonagenarian, she maintained a visage of a lady many years her junior. She was known for always dressing tastefully and being well put together. She was always a consummate lady. She was devoted to her sons and was a big part of their lives. After the loss of her husband Sonny in 1990, she migrated to the United States and remained fiercely independent, insisting on finding work and making her own wages. Her grandchildren love her dearly and are forever grateful for her sound advice, care and love. The legacy she has left will mean something wonderful, endearing and unique to each of them, but those qualities and characteristics will be easily identifiable and traceable back to her. She will be very dearly missed. Though Basso is gone now, her stories and memories will live on in the hearts all of us who knew her. Left to honor her life are her 6 remaining children, 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Children: Bharat, Sasenarayan, Frank, Dhama, Rabindra, Hansraj and Raim Niranjan. Grand Children: Lucinda, Damien, Dustin, Corrina, Bharat, Dustin, Drona, Verona, Kristian, Dorian, Selena, Robin, Kimberly, Samantha and Michael. Great Grand Children: Jaliyah, Suraiya, Rakesh, Nikolai and Marley.

Ramrattie Niranjan

January 1, 1928 - February 15, 2020