R.I.P. Laxmi Naidu

LAXMI NAIDU: 1946 - 2016

Laxmi Naidu is no more. She passed away this morning at 4’o clock at her son’s place in Veera Desai Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai. Unknown to many, she was suffering from breast cancer for the past two years. She was 70.
According to her son, Dr Rajiv Naidu, the end was peaceful and painless. “She had developed breathlessness and chest pain for about eight months. Because of the cancer which had spread in the initial stages, her lungs were badly affected. Moreover, she had a heart condition that had got aggravated because of high BP. Ultimately she succumbed to her ailments.”
It is likely that she had a premonition that the worst was near. “Just day-before-yesterday, in the evening, she asked if I could take her to the Garden," her son narrated. "‘I want to meet my friends in Garden No 4,’ she had said. It was decided that the following morning, I would take her to the Garden at 8:00 a.m., the time you guys finish with your exercises. But that was not to be. I found she had developed acute breathing problems overnight and was unable to even sit up.”
Laxmi had been one of the most low-profile and much loved members of the Club. Always smiling, she was never known to utter a harsh word or even raise her voice, whatever the provocation. Once in a while, she treated us to toffees and lozenges and on her last birthday, barely three months back, (see post of May 4) she cut a cake with us and celebrated with batata wada, dhokla and assorted eats. After that day, she stopped coming to the Garden.
We shall sorely miss her. ALWAYS. May her soul rest in peace.
Kiran Prakash:
Very sad. May her soul rest in peace. I pray to God that He gives enough strength to her near and dear ones to bear this biggest loss of one's life. Mother is the only God whom we can touch, feel and talk to. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We have lost a very kind-hearted member and friend.
Renu Babani (from Canada):
A beautiful soul being taken care of by Him. Better than suffering, she is at peace now by His Grace. May He give comfort to her family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Lt Col Angad Singh (from Mohali):
Laxmi Naidu was a simple, smiling and calm member of the Club. Her death has come as a great shock. God's will is SUPREME. I pray her soul rest in peace.