Khalil Majid “Kal”
June 3, 1937 – May 24, 2017
Surrounded by loving family, Khalil passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24 at McKenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Scott), and cherished father of Kimberly. Loving son of the late Abdool and Safihan Majid (Georgetown, Guyana). Dear brother of Hamil, Kem (Sheila), Morzena (Bill), Rafi (Rowena), and predeceased by his sister Zireen. Special uncle of Carey (Francisco), Colin (Claire), Yasmin (Murat), and Karen. Proud great-uncle of Joaquin, Isabel, Khalil, Jordan, Cameron and Aimee. Khalil will also be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Khalil began his career in sales in Guyana at Geddes Grant and C.A. Phillips. He continued his successful career in Canada as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at both Searle and Bristol-Myers Squibb. After retirement, Khalil spent many enjoyable years chatting with his weekend retail customers at the Stouffville Country Market. A very special thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff at McKenzie Health Hospital and Markham Stouffville Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Visitation and reception will be held at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St N., Markham at 11 am on Saturday, May 27. Funeral services begin at 12:30 pm, with burial immediately following at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Ajax-Pickering.