Keith Emmanuel Premdas
November 18, 1955 – October 31, 2016.
Keith, beloved husband of Dianne Woodrow, died unexpectedly at home, of a heart attack, on All Hallows’ Eve. He was sixty years old. Keith was born in Trinidad and enjoyed a childhood filled with adventures with his brothers and cousins. He travelled the world learning about motorcycles and working as a mechanic on racing teams. After he moved to Canada, he worked for McBride Cycle, Cycle World and Hill Crest Suzuki. Five years ago Keith opened his own shop, The Stockyards Performance Cycle. He loved the Caribbean race circuit. Sadly, he was scheduled to be racing in Guyana this week. Sixteen years ago Keith, just as his grandmother had predicted, met a nice country girl. Dianne and Keith were together since that day. Keith delighted in every James Bond movie ever made, and an eclectic mix of music from Frank Sinatra to bad disco. His overriding passion was motorbikes. He rode them for pleasure, repaired them for a living, and raced them for both the thrill and the many trophies he brought home. He was happy when he was helping friends, neighbours and family. He was even happier indulging his rescued squirrel with organic pecans. Keith will be mourned by his family and his many friends and colleagues, and missed by Lily, Rex and William.
Friends are invited to call at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Sunday November 6th, 2016 from 2-4 pm. Funeral service will be held in Bond Head United Church, 4221 County Road 88, Bond Head, ON., 11:00 am Monday November 7th, 2016 followed by interment in the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The World Wildlife Fund, Toronto Head Office, 245 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 410, Toronto, ON., M4P 3J1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Barrie Office, 112 Commerce Park Dr #1, Barrie, ON L4N 8X1. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Aunty Annette & Uncle Claude and family says
We are so sorry to hear of Keith’s sudden passing and we pray Jesus will comfort and give you Peace at this time of grief.
To Diane his children and grandchildren,brothers Paul, Francis, Curtis, Junior
and families and also to all the cousins please accept our
deepest sympathy.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only BEGOTTEN SON that whosoever BELIEVETH IN HIM should not perish, but have EVERLASTING LIFE”
John 3:16
Love and prayers
Don. says
To Keith(KP2)(Team 27)
John 14:27
Rest in Peace.
Crystal Premdas Le says
“Daddy’s Little Girl” is what I will forever be… The little girl who wouldn’t hold your hand, but you knew was always there hiding being you holding on to your back pocket. Being the youngest of 4 siblings and being the only actual one of your children that spent every moment of my childhood with you, I get to hold that very special tittle. Although my childhood was filled with its ups and downs, you made sure the happy moments were very happy,from catching my first fish, to riding my first bike,getting me my first pet, teaching me about motorcycles, spending my summer vacations with you scouting for them all over ontario…..That is what I hold on to..I know as an adult we drifted apart but and I tried my hardest, I made sure you saw your granddaughter that you adored so much; grow, and then your grandson. I made sure you both knew each other. Sadly, you have another grandson that you will now never get to know….. but if this experience and my childhood has thought me one thing is that spending time with children means more that any material things I can give them, and for that I thank you. The saddest part is that I won’t get to say good bye….or say to my kids as I pass your house, your grandfather is watching TV… I never though this would be one of the hardest thing’s i’d have to cope with, but it has been and as everyone reminds me how inseparable we were I can’t help but breakdown every time…forever your little piglet/miss piggy…
Ken Tong says
A true friend, a chosen brother.We spoke daily of the ills of the world the love of animals and family.Keith was a man of deep quiet knowledge and always willing to share it.One of his favourite sayings was “Why doesn’t anyone listen to me?”. I did dear friend and will miss our daily hello chats.Bless you my brother and I pray that you rest in peace.Dianne my heart goes out to you and WIlliam and his boy Rex.
Love, Ken Tong.
Eugene & Susan coulter says
Dear Dianne, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Keith. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We are also sorry we can not be with you in person but we share your grief. Love and hugs, Gene and Susan Coulter.
Marco says
When I found out you passed it was like I had the wind knocked out of me. Because our shops were so close we’d go out for lunch spend time run around for parts together and share stories. I’m gonna miss hearing “what’s for lunch”… Your generosity and kind heart are always in my memory. Thank you for introducing me to many of your friends and allowing me into your circle of some amazing people. Thank you for opening my world up a little more. Thank you for being there when I needed help thank you my friend. I will never forget you Keith and I will carry the flame and passion you shared in motorcycles and continue in my pursuit “our pursuit” in this mad motorcycle industry. In your honor Onwards and Upwards…
Mehmet/ Denis says
Dear Dianne,
It is with a Heavy Heart that we send you our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband Keith , our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad occasion ,May Keith rest in Peace .
Sincerely,
Mehmet/Denis.
Roger and Diane Reynolds says
We would like to express our sincere sympathies to you and your family on the sudden loss of Keith. You’re in our thoughts.
Les Lem says
I am shocked and sadden to hear this news. He was a good friend and always so kind. He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to his entire Family.
Giselle says
Ever since I was little, you always said you felt like you would die young. I never though you would! A man of strong character who loved motorcycles and being free. You taugh me from a young age to always follow through on a promise because you made so many and failed to keep them. You taught me to be strong and make my own way, and now I stand on my own with my 2 feet firmly planted. For this I thank you and I trust you rest in peace. There may have been distance between us recently but the bond we shared never died. I will miss knowing my father is alive and I thank you for giving me life because I can honestly say I am one of your best creations! I always strived to make you proud and I know in my heart I did. Until we meet again, I’ll listen to your song and think of you “for all the girls I’ve loved before”….it describes you so well. May God open his doors to you, and may you know you were loved by your eldest and first born daughter always!