Dr. Elizabeth Bernice Rosabelle SampathAge: 81 years1928–2009
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- Dr. Elizabeth Bernice Rosabelle Sampath
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- Given names
- Elizabeth Bernice Rosabelle
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- Sampath
- Married name
- Rosabelle Seesaran
- Married name
- Elizabeth Seesaran
Birth | September 20, 1928 39 |
Death of a paternal grandfather | Hugh McCrorie 1928 Cause: Drowning Note: The Rupununi River is a tributary of the Essequibo River in southern Guyana, originating in the Kanuku Mountains. He died when the country was still called British Guiana. |
Death of a father | Francis Sampath 1988 (Age 59 years) |
Death | October 14, 2009 (Age 81 years) Publication: http://guardian.co.tt/obituaries/seesaran-rosabelle-dr Text: seesaran: ROSABELLE Dr.
Age 81 of #4 Allan Lucky Street, La Romaine died on 14th October, 2009. Wife of the late Isaac Seesaran. Daughter of the late Francis &
Amelia Sampath. Sister of Roy Sampath of USA. The late Dr. Martin Sampath, Dr. Angus Sampath (USA), Dr. Hugh Sampath (Canada), Ronald Sampath (USA), Annabelle Allamby (USA), Christabelle Zoba (USA). Loving aunt of many. Funeral takes place on Tuesday 20th October at the Susamachar Presbyterian Church, at 10am and thence to the Shore of Peace for cremation at 1pm according to Presbyterian Rites. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lady Hochoy School (Penal). |
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Francis Sampath Birth: November 22, 1888 26 — Arima, Saint George, Trinidad and Tobago Death: 1988 — Trinidad and Tobago |
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Emanuel Fitz-Roy “Roy” Sampath Birth: 1917 28 — Trinidad and Tobago Death: July 30, 2010 — Englewood, NJ, USA |
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Dr. Elizabeth Bernice Rosabelle Sampath Birth: September 20, 1928 39 — Trinidad and Tobago Death: October 14, 2009 — San Fernando, Trinidad |
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Isaac Deoraj Seesaran Birth: Syne Village, Saint Patrick, Trinidad and Tobago Death: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Dr. Elizabeth Bernice Rosabelle Sampath Birth: September 20, 1928 39 — Trinidad and Tobago Death: October 14, 2009 — San Fernando, Trinidad |
Death | Website: Trinidad Guardian - Obituaries Publication: http://guardian.co.tt/obituaries/seesaran-rosabelle-dr Text: seesaran: ROSABELLE Dr.
Age 81 of #4 Allan Lucky Street, La Romaine died on 14th October, 2009. Wife of the late Isaac Seesaran. Daughter of the late Francis &
Amelia Sampath. Sister of Roy Sampath of USA. The late Dr. Martin Sampath, Dr. Angus Sampath (USA), Dr. Hugh Sampath (Canada), Ronald Sampath (USA), Annabelle Allamby (USA), Christabelle Zoba (USA). Loving aunt of many. Funeral takes place on Tuesday 20th October at the Susamachar Presbyterian Church, at 10am and thence to the Shore of Peace for cremation at 1pm according to Presbyterian Rites. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lady Hochoy School (Penal). |
Note | Article: New book on East Indian immigrants by Rosabelle Seesaran gets high ratings from CBTT and the University of the West Indies Publication: Citizens for a Better Trinidad and Tobago |
Source | Genealogy of Kyle Shea Ring |
Note | Article from CBTT (Citizens for a Better Trinidad and Tobago):
New book on East Indian immigrants by Rosabelle Seesaran gets high ratings from CBTT and the University of the West Indies
December 6, 2002
A new book entitled From Caste to Class was launched on December 5, 2002 at the St. Augustine Campus Library of the University of the West Indies. The book written by former school principal Dr. Rosabelle Seesaran, examines the process by which a middle class emerged among the Indian immigrants in Trinidad.
In her feature address, Vice Principal of UWI, Professor Bridget Brereton described Dr. Seesaran’s book as one of high quality. Stating that she has great admiration for the author, Professor Brereton revealed that Dr. Seesaran’s doctorial thesis was the first she had successfully supervised.
She said: “Unlike so many books which are published now-a-days, especially with the techniques of desk-top publishing, this work is the fruit of many years of painstaking research, careful analysis and several revisions.” Professor Brereton believes the book makes significant contribution to new knowledge about the history of the Indo-Trinidadian community as well as to the historiography of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. Professor Bridget Brereton and Dr. Brinsley Samaroo described From Caste to Class as an original contribution to knowledge.
Dr. Samaroo said Dr. Seesaran’s work represented years of diligent work, persistence and application in a programme of research. In congratulating the author, he stated that she could praise herself for having made an original contribution to knowledge.
Harrack Balramsingh, president of the non-governmental organisation Citizens For A Better Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT), as well as chairman of the La Romaine Integrated Education Project IEP) of Servol and the Ministry of Education, told the audience present at the launching that From Caste to Class “is a journey into the background of East Indians, highlighting their accomplishments, as well as an inspiration to the younger generation to preserve some of what they have.”
He said Dr. Seesaran always wanted to know more about our people, how they settled and advanced in society. He added: “She has always said that she enjoyed writing From Caste to Class because it gave her the opportunity to delve into another world.” He stated: Dr Seesaran’s achievement “is an example of the great strides made by Indo-Trinidadian women.”
Balramsingh noted: “The book is a scholarly report and should be read by every student of history. He commended the author and other women who attained a high level of academic excellence at a time when higher education in this country was offered to few women. The CBTT head referred to Dr. Seesaran as a genuine role model for young girls and an outstanding voluntary worker in her community.
The entry of Indo-Trinidadians into the civil service and teaching, the professions, social and civic organizations, and political life is carefully documented. Dr. Seesaran also discusses the consequences for Trinidad of the rise of a “Presbyterian elite” and, more generally of an upper and middle stratum.
Other speakers at the launching included Justice Anthony Lucky, who chaired proceedings, Rev. Harold Sitahal, Rev. Bruce Kramer, Rawlins Rampersad, Andrew Lucky, Dr. Glenroy Taitt, Jerome Teelucksingh and Jacqulin Seupaul. CBTT's soloist Cindy Balramsingh rendered a special song entitled “Go Light Your World”.
The author holds a BA honors Degree in History from Mc Gill’s University as well as an MA and PhD in History, Diploma in Education and Diploma in Social Studies from UWI, St. Augustine and a Diploma in Theology at Caracas.
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Media object | Dr. Rosabelle Seesaran shaking hands with President Robinson Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 560 × 690 pixels File size: 63 KB Type: Photo |