Dear Sheela Chachi -- I am in India and have received the sad news that you are no longer with us. I well remember your warmth and generosity when we first met, and I still wear (with pleasure) the lovely silver Ganesh pendant you gave me. I will always have fondest memories of your company, your lively spirit and your kind nature. May your soul rest in peace. You are in our thoughts, Isha (Jitendra's wife)

Sheela, was a neighbor and a friend in our community. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was so proud to share the accomplishments of her family. She was a wonderful storyteller and loved having an audience. She mesmerized the ladies the time she led a book discussion in a book about India. We all felt we had taken a journey to a faraway country. She was funny, feisty, talented and kind. She would buy us holiday gifts and want to feed us each time we stopped by to say hello. She was so appreciative of any small favor. She lived with constant pain and felt blessed to be alive. Her deep religious faith gave her comfort and peace for the future. We will miss her.

(PS She would call my daughter her Indian Mother)

Marla Kaplan

Sheela was a source of inspiration to all those around her. She had an innate ability to connect with people at a personal level. She built strong bonds with all of her grandchildren. I learned so much from her. God will find a special place for her. We miss you dearly mummyji. Love Ashi