University Lodge No. 496 Toronto Ontario Canada
Obituary of Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene.
Remembered In Our Hearts .....
Passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital on July 15, 2020 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Agata. Loving father of Daniel and David. Kassoum will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, many extended family, friends, and colleagues. Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, a private family service and burial will take place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations made to Grace Between Nations Ministries would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Kassoum Diamoutene: Born in Farakala, Mali, Dr. Diamoutene obtained a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering at Wroclaw University in Poland, (he spoke excellent Polish to the surprise and admiration of a number of Polish members of our lodge) through a scholarship and subsequently a PhD. He immigrated to Canada late in 2000. He attended Laurentian University and attained a Bachelors Degree in Education (Mathematics, Science and Physics). He has worked for the Toronto District School Board since 2005, and provides consulting in Structural Design. He is the co-founder of the Malian Community Association in Toronto, and has been President since 2004.
Fatoumata Keita: Born in Bamako, Mali, Ms. Keita lived in Germany for 6 years, where she studied Biology at the University of Leipzig , obtaining a Diploma in 1990 (equivalent to Bachelor of Science in Canada). She immigrated to Canada in 1996, where she pursued other Biology and Science related studies. She obtained a Diploma in Clinical Research from the Kriger Research Center, and also a Bachelor of Education Degree from Laurentian University in 2011. She is currently employed by the French Public School Board where she teaches Grade 6. She is a member and the past vice President of the Malian Community Association in Toronto.
Brethren,
I write this email with a very heavy heart. Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene passed away last night July 15, 2020. The Lodge has offered any support to the family that they may need.
There is no additional information at this time. I will provide you with more details as they become known. Please say a prayer for a good man and a wonderful mason.
Regards, Romel Cipriani, Secretary University Lodge No.496.
July 17, 2020
Brethren,
We are all very sad and still in the state of disbelief of the passing to the Celestial Lodge above of our Senior Warden, Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene, who has left this material world. For those who had the privilege of knowing him, we can say that he has been one of the most illustrious and distinguished members of University Lodge No. 496.
Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene, was an outstanding man in Canadian educational life. He belonged to that class of men who, to proclaim the value of life and urge us to follow the path with joy and optimism.
Kassoum was a man of clear and defined positions, sometimes made public without doubts, deeply committed to his promotion and his triumph with the weapons of reason and by democratic methods.
He was also always an open mind and tolerant person. Kassoum was able to contribute with many initiatives and ideas for the good of our lodge.
Our Brother Kassoum Diamoutene began his Masonic life at University Lodge in 2010, being initiated on 10th January, passed to FC 22nd April 2010 and raised to MM 9th, June 2011.
Our lodge and others of the district have been faithful witnesses of his more than 10 years of Masonic activity and as well of his diffusion and defense of the Masonic principles and values.
Kassoum was elected Senior Warden in 2019 and should have been installed as Worshipful Master of University Lodge No. 496 in May 2020, but due to the circumstances of COVID-19 he decided to remain, like all the officers of the lodge, in his chair until the next elections of our Lodge. In all the positions that he held, he never hesitated to assume the responsibilities of his rank, which allowed him to exercise his permanent masonic vocation.
Kassoum, left us his immense work for the good of Freemasonry and particularly for University Lodge No. 496, and his example of consequence of thought and action demonstrated throughout his life.
These moments should serve to reflect and commit ourselves to transmit to future generations the rich legacy of virtues, examples, and teachings that Kassoum has left in us.
Senior Warden Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene, rest in peace! Rodolfo Matos
Worshipful Master.
University Lodge No. 496 Toronto Ontario Canada
Obituary of Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene.
Remembered In Our Hearts .....
Passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital on July 15, 2020 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Agata. Loving father of Daniel and David. Kassoum will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, many extended family, friends, and colleagues. Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, a private family service and burial will take place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations made to Grace Between Nations Ministries would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Kassoum Diamoutene: Born in Farakala, Mali, Dr. Diamoutene obtained a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering at Wroclaw University in Poland, (he spoke excellent Polish to the surprise and admiration of a number of Polish members of our lodge) through a scholarship and subsequently a PhD. He immigrated to Canada late in 2000. He attended Laurentian University and attained a Bachelors Degree in Education (Mathematics, Science and Physics). He has worked for the Toronto District School Board since 2005, and provides consulting in Structural Design. He is the co-founder of the Malian Community Association in Toronto, and has been President since 2004.
Fatoumata Keita: Born in Bamako, Mali, Ms. Keita lived in Germany for 6 years, where she studied Biology at the University of Leipzig , obtaining a Diploma in 1990 (equivalent to Bachelor of Science in Canada). She immigrated to Canada in 1996, where she pursued other Biology and Science related studies. She obtained a Diploma in Clinical Research from the Kriger Research Center, and also a Bachelor of Education Degree from Laurentian University in 2011. She is currently employed by the French Public School Board where she teaches Grade 6. She is a member and the past vice President of the Malian Community Association in Toronto.
Brethren,
I write this email with a very heavy heart. Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene passed away last night July 15, 2020. The Lodge has offered any support to the family that they may need.
There is no additional information at this time. I will provide you with more details as they become known. Please say a prayer for a good man and a wonderful mason.
Regards, Romel Cipriani, Secretary University Lodge No.496.
July 17, 2020
Brethren,
We are all very sad and still in the state of disbelief of the passing to the Celestial Lodge above of our Senior Warden, Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene, who has left this material world. For those who had the privilege of knowing him, we can say that he has been one of the most illustrious and distinguished members of University Lodge No. 496.
Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene, was an outstanding man in Canadian educational life. He belonged to that class of men who, to proclaim the value of life and urge us to follow the path with joy and optimism.
Kassoum was a man of clear and defined positions, sometimes made public without doubts, deeply committed to his promotion and his triumph with the weapons of reason and by democratic methods.
He was also always an open mind and tolerant person. Kassoum was able to contribute with many initiatives and ideas for the good of our lodge.
Our Brother Kassoum Diamoutene began his Masonic life at University Lodge in 2010, being initiated on 10th January, passed to FC 22nd April 2010 and raised to MM 9th, June 2011.
Our lodge and others of the district have been faithful witnesses of his more than 10 years of Masonic activity and as well of his diffusion and defense of the Masonic principles and values.
Kassoum was elected Senior Warden in 2019 and should have been installed as Worshipful Master of University Lodge No. 496 in May 2020, but due to the circumstances of COVID-19 he decided to remain, like all the officers of the lodge, in his chair until the next elections of our Lodge. In all the positions that he held, he never hesitated to assume the responsibilities of his rank, which allowed him to exercise his permanent masonic vocation.
Kassoum, left us his immense work for the good of Freemasonry and particularly for University Lodge No. 496, and his example of consequence of thought and action demonstrated throughout his life.
These moments should serve to reflect and commit ourselves to transmit to future generations the rich legacy of virtues, examples, and teachings that Kassoum has left in us.
Senior Warden Bro. Kassoum Diamoutene, rest in peace! Rodolfo Matos
Worshipful Master.