Dr. Vasanth Kumar Rai

Dr. Vasanth Kumar Rai, of Miramichi, passed away at the Moncton City Hospital, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born in India, he was the son of the late Talapady Ramanna Rai and Adhur Guthu Devika Rai. He was an Anesthesiologist working in various countries around the world, including Miramichi Regional Hospital prior to his retirement.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Jayashree Vasanth Rai of Miramichi; daughters, Smitha Bauckhage (Christoph) of Switzerland and Shwetha Rai (Matthew Williams) of Virginia; grandchildren, Nina Bauckhage, Anna Bauckhage, Leyna Bauckhage, Kalyan Williams, and Navya Williams; his loving brother and brother-in-laws and eight sisters in India; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of his life will be held in India, at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home & Crematorium, 102 Pleasant St., telephone (506) 622-7741. Where your loved one never leaves our care.