Jayanta (Jayant) Haldar's Obituary
Jayanta (Jayant) Haldar, 89, of Albemarle passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Atrium Health Stanly.
A Celebration of Life is planned to be held at Main Street United Methodist Church, 1100 West Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001, on Sunday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, with Pastor Katie Lineberger and Pastor Fred Carpenter officiating. There will be a gathering time of Jayant’s friends in the Family Life Center, following the service.
Born on February 2, 1937, in Burma, he was the son of the late Jatindra Haldar and Provabati Choudhary. Jayant lived a long and remarkable life marked by curiosity, generosity, and deep connection with others.
In 1984, he came to the United States and began working with Premiere Fibers LLC in Ansonville where he served as marketing manager. Through diligence and integrity, he earned the respect of his colleagues and built lasting friendships. He became a citizen of United States in 1999.
Jayant was exceptionally well-read and possessed a deep knowledge of the world’s religions. He could quote from the Bhagavad Gita, Quaran, the Bible and many other holy books with ease, engaging others in thoughtful and meaningful conversations about faith and life.
In January 2000, while hospitalized, Jayant experienced a profound vision of Jesus that led him to convert to Christianity. He was baptized by the Reverend David Rorie of Main St. United Methodist Church and soon became an active member of the congregation, embracing his new faith with dedication and joy until his move to Trinity Place.
One of Jayant’s most memorable traits was his genuine interest in people. Upon meeting someone, he would often ask their birth date and from that, share insights about their personality and what he believed they were suited for in life. Whether one agreed or not, it was always offered with warmth, kindness, and a desire to connect. He truly never met a stranger.
He delighted in giving flowers and small gifts, always finding joy in brightening someone’s day. Everywhere he went, he made friends – from the Stanly County Senior Center where he was an integral part of the Bunco group to Trinity Place, where he resided in his later years, as well as Food Lion and his other regular gathering spots. He was a connoisseur of hot dogs as he had experienced and tasted them from all corners of the state. His enthusiasm for trying new flavors and sharing recommendations became a delightful topic among friends, always sparking lively conversation. Though generous and friendly, he was also steadfast in his ways, a trait that made him uniquely and unmistakably Jayanta.
He loved music and movies and had a large collection of CDs and DVDs that he loved sharing with others.
Jayant is survived by numerous friends and extended family members in India. He was surrounded by a community who cared deeply for him. Special gratitude is extended to Mr. N.S. Jaganathan (Jaggi), Meera, Gautam and family and Deepa, who brought him to this country and welcomed him into their lives and home. John and Merlin Amirtharaj and Vijay and family, became his family here in Albemarle. He cherished his colleagues at Premiere Fibers, his bunco friends at the Stanly County Senior Center, and his friends at Main St. United Methodist Church and several other friends that he held connections with to the end. Jayant truly loved his time at Trinity Place, and the family offers heartfelt thanks to the staff for their compassionate care and for making him feel so much at home.
His life was a testament to kindness, learning, faith and the simple but profound act of reaching out to others. He leaves behind a legacy of friendship and goodwill that will not soon be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, a request has been made that contributions be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1255, Albemarle, NC 28001.
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