The epitome of noble by birth and deed

Simplicity, humility and dedication to family and unwavering respect for culture and religion are rare attributes. They may be considered precious when combined with devotion to enhance the quality of life of the family, by being aware and using the required tools to make the difference.

This was exemplified by the emotive responses of the children of Kamala at her memorial service. Sitting on the first row at the memorial service in his quiet courtly manner though considerably upset emotionally was her husband,

Ram Swaminathan, Emeritus Professor from Guy’s and St Thomas’, who gained international recognition and respect for contributions made professionally without guile or deceit.

Through all the happenings in her life, Kamala maintained a dignified quiet disposition and many were aware that she was the rock that enabled her adventurous husband to climb the Kilimanjaro mountain and pedal from the West to East coast in North America in his seventies for varied charities, as he had the confidence that Kamala would take care of each and everything “at home”. She was simplicity personified, dressing and virtually hiding from the limelight, yet displaying an elegance that was natural.

My wife and I will miss Kamala despite our infrequent encounters. She was the epitome of “noble by birth and noble by deed”. Her future destiny would surely be guided by her religious beliefs. She has certainly left behind a model of exemplary conduct of a dutiful wife, mother, mother-in law to her family and others near and dear to her.