Dr. Damadar Vaze

VAZE Dr Damodar “Danny” Dr Damodar Vinayak Vaze, 81, passed away on Sept. 29,2019 in Toronto. He had been suffering from multiple Myeloma since 2016. As per his wishes, he died at home surrounded by his loving family, wife Dr Prahtiba Vaze, daughter Bageshree, son Bibhas and son-in-law Vineet. Dr Vaze was born in Pune, India where he graduated from B.j. Medical College. He trained in pediatrics at Montreal and Halifax Children Hospitals and obtained his pediatric fellowship from the Royal College. In 1973, he was appointed full time faculty member of the new Medical School at Memorial University, NL and attending staff at the Janeway Hospital, serving eminently for more than 3 decades of teaching and clinical services. He was admired and highly respected by Colleagues and Staff. He was appointed in charge of clinical care program for the children suffering from cystic fibrosis and he became director of the cystic fibrosis NL chapter for many years. Loved by his patients and their families, he was to them a bright light, a warm smile and a pillar of strength, helping them battle the many challenges they faced. He was President of the Board of the Hindu Temple of St John’s and devoted many years of selfless service to the Temple and its community. He loved the Province and its people and considered it his true home. Dr Vaze was a highly talented classical Indian vocalist and taught music to his children, grandchildren and community members. He will be missed dearly as a liberal minded, dignified and generous soul. His grandchildren Kalashree and Vihaan will especially miss their ‘Baba’. Cremation has taken place. There will be no public service. Messages of condolences can be sent to [email protected] Donations are gratefully accepted to the cystic fibrosis NL chapter or to the Janeway foundation.