Maurice Cameron

Maurice Adolphus Cameron/Canzius was born January 10, 1939 to proud parents Avis Veronica (Una) Phoenix and Samuel (Sam) Rupert Canzius in Guyana South America. Maurice lived in Guyana with his dad and stepmother until the age of 17 with his siblings Coreen (Canzius) Howard of Canada, Valerie (Canzius) Bryant of USA, Claudette (Linda Canzius) Grant of USA, Joan (Canzius) Dennison of USA, Lennox Canzius of Canada, Clyde Canzius in Guyana, Kenneth Canzius of Canada and Barbara (Canzius) Baird of USA.

Maurice migrated to London England to live with his mother and siblings Lyttleton – brother in England, Euwhart – brother in Guyana, Merleyne – sister in England, Mervyn – brother in USA, Norma – sister in England, Maureen – sister in England and Art – brother in England. He then migrated to Vancouver British Columbia, Canada and later moved to Toronto, Canada.

Maurice (Pandit) was predeceased by his parents, Step Mother Rosaline (Rosa) Canzius, nephew Clyde Canzius (Junior), brother-in-law Leroy Bryant and Desmond Howard.

He leaves to mourn his children: Dawn – daughter, Michael – son, Maurice – son, Leary – son, and Alison – daughter. Also his siblings, Aunt Doreen (Doreen Williams) in Guyana, Aunt Violet (Violet (Agatha) Skeete) in Canada, Uncle Ben (Benson Simon) in Guyana, and Uncle Oscar (Oscar Williams) in Florida, four grandchildren, 18 nieces , 15 nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law and lots of good friends.

Maurice was a brother who lived life to the fullest. We have always referred to him as our ‘fun brother’ who lived his life the way he wanted. He had charisma that was bountiful and humorous in conversation. His story telling was second to none. He had an eye for the women and was a snappy dresser. Oh yes, unquestionably that was the man. Maurice loved to travel visiting family and friends abroad. We used to think he was a secret millionaire at times. Though we will miss him terribly we know that he lived life on his terms, and in time we will all have so many good memories of him in life and as the years go by they will outweigh the pain of losing our big brother. Rest in eternal peace (aka George) ‘There is no separation in spirit’.