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Jyoti Shah

February 2, 2019

We are deeply saddened to share the sudden passing of Jyoti Shah, on Saturday, February 2, 2019.  Beloved wife of Dr. P. C (Raju) for 52 years.  Cherished mother to Chirag (Ritu) and Amit (Anita).  Grandmother to Deena, Priyanka, Sabina, Shreyas, Shivani and Sujai.  Sister of Jitu (deceased), Anil, Chetan, Ketan, Swati and Sonal.  Jyoti was born in Ahmedabad, India.  In 1970, she and Raju took a leap of faith and travelled across the world, eventually settling their young family in Canada in 1973. She dedicated her life to family, friends and community.  Jyoti was a kind, loving spirit who left an indelible impression on all who knew her.  Her warmth, generosity, and sense of humour gave her a special place in many hearts.  She was legendary for her hospitality and magical culinary touch.  Her love for travel and get togethers with friends and family was only surpassed by her dedication to her six grandchildren.  Her unexpected departure has left a huge hole in our hearts.  A visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cremation will take place in a private family ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hindu Cultural Centre of London or London Health Sciences Foundation. 

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(Donated to Hindu Cultural Centre of London)

~ Dr. And Mrs Robert Parnell

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Karen & Mike Moore

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Nancy Walmsley

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Trish DeRuiter

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Arvind & Sudha Jethwa

(Donated to Hindu Cultural Centre of London)

~ Arvind & Sudha Jethwa

(Donated to Hindu Cultural Centre of London)

~ San Sharma

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Kevin & Jill Robertson

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Fahmida Deen

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Anita and Verinder Sharma

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ David and Annie Shum

Dr. Shah, Chirag, Amit and families. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mrs. Shah always welcomed me into your home with a beautiful smile and warm heart. My "tagging along" with Chris, Chirag and Amit was expected, and Mrs. Shah's kindness always made me feel like a special addition to the three boys. My childhood memories of your entire family are filled with heartfelt joy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

~ Kim & Steve Grogan

Chirag and the Shah Family, Please accept the Y's sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. I am sure she cherished her family and watched with pride as her children and grandchildren grew, learned and developed their character, abilities and personalities. She will be watching over you and will continue to guide you. Offering our support and friendship, Heidi and the YMCA family

~ YMCA

Dear Uncle, Chirag, Ritu, Amit, Anita, & children. We are so very sorry to hear of Aunty's passing. We will always remember Aunty's great warmth & affection. May happy memories of Aunty give you all strength. Our thoughts are with you all.

~ Indu, Abhay Singh & family

Dear P.C Uncle, We are so extremely saddened by hearing of Jyoti Aunty's sudden passing. We know that this is a trying period and we know that time will heal. We hope that you feel surrounded by love and support. We pray for hope, comfort and most of all peace. Our deepest condolences to the family. With much respect, Payal/Ketan (Malhotra), Nupur/Ashish (Patel), Narten/Ketan (Thanki), Murli/Pratik (Bhatt)

~ Nupur, Payal, Narten, Murli

Our deepest condolensces to the Shah Family in their time of sorrow. The Shah family have been great friends to the Sharma family and Auntiji a dear friend to my mother Kusum. The Indian community and community as a whole will miss her dearly. San(deep) Sharma and family.

~ San Sharma

Dear P.C, We are so sorry to hear about Joyti. She was always so gracious and friendly and it was obvious you had a strong love and respect for each other. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are thinking of you.

~ Moe and Chris Sanders

Our blessings and love are with you and the entire family as this time. Sending you strength, courage, peace, and prayers. Respectfully, Dr. N. H. Shah, Mrs. Kulwant Shah & Shah Family Cornwall, ON

~ Dr. Natavarlal Shah, Mrs. Kulwant Shah & Shah Family

Chirag, I'm very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I'm thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

~ Karen Shelstad

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Scott & Cara Gilfillan & family

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Andrew Bishop

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Tom and Cathy Faulds

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ vinson vig

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Jacqueline Peterson and Mike Turner

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Charlie & Heather Towers

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Paul and Patricia Lewis

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation)

~ Cindy

Dr PC Shah and family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was such a wonderful person who was loving and kind. I am thinking about you at this most difficult time. Nancy

~ Nancy MaltbyWebster

We are so sorry to hear that Jyoti passed away suddenly. Our condolences to Dr. Shah and family. She will be missed.

~ George & Mary Cherian

Our prayers go out to you Raju, to lighten your heavy heart and to those of your family, Shirag and Amit, Ritu and Anita their hardworking wives and your beloved grandchildren: Deena, Priyanka, Sabina, Sheyas, Shivani and Sujai. Jyoti you will always be remembered for your warm smile, delicious meals and caring for all. She is now your guardian angel!

~ Frances M Jajal

Dear P.C. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Jyoti was a wonderful, kind and elegant woman. The two of you complimented each other perfectly. We will sincerely miss her charm and grace. Very few people exude such warmth and genuine concern for family, friends and community. Very grateful to have known her and yourself as well. Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Warmest regards. Dave & Pam Sanders

~ David & Pamela Sanders

Dear P.C. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Jyoti was a wonderful, kind and elegant woman. The two of you complimented each other perfectly. We will sincerely miss her charm and grace. Very few people exude such warmth and genuine concern for family, friends and community. Very grateful to have known her and yourself as well. Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Warmest regards. Dave & Pam Sanders

~ David & Pamela Sanders

So sorry to learn of your mother's passing, Amit. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

~ Steve Shelstad

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Shah always welcomed me into your home with kindness and smiles and made me feel like a part of the family. And it was impossible to leave your house without a full stomach and some newly-awakened taste buds. Her warmth and friendliness will always be remembered. My thoughts and sympathy are with you all.

~ Chris Earley

Dear Raju Uncle and family, I was saddened to hear about Aunty's passing. She always welcomed us to your home every time we visited from St. Catharines. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

~ Sangeeta Hollo (Mehta)

Our sincere sympathy to Dr. Shad and the family on the loss of your dear Jyoti. I have fond memories of our time together at Strathroy Hospital Auxiliary. She was always caring and had a smile for everyone.

~ Gayle & Pat Ferris

Dear Amit, Anita, Sujai, Shivani, Shreyas, and Sabina, Our deepest condolences on hearing of the passing of your dear mother. We are keeping you and your extended family in our prayers. Love, Erin, Andrew, Will, Grant and Claire

~ The Bishops

Wayne and I were saddened to learn today of your tremendous loss. Jyoti made this world a brighter and better place. Her kindness and generosity of spirit touched Wayne and I whenever our lab family had the chance to gather. With heart felt thoughts and deepest sympathy we send our condolences to you Dr. Shah and your wonderful family.

~ Dawn and Wayne Stubbs

Dear Raju and family. Our good fortune to be your neighbours in Strathroy was both an immediate and long lasting gift. The frequent, "over the fence" sharing of Jyoti's culinary delights was greatly appreciated and her intelligence, joy and love defined your family. Our deepest sympathies to you, Amit and Chirag, and to their families, in this very difficult time.

~ Gregory Snow

To the Shah family, We would like to extend our condolences on your loss. We are thinking of you all, at this sad time. Jyoti always had a smile and a hello for everyone. Jim and Mary

~ Jim and Mary Armstrong

My sincere condolences to you Dr. Shah and to all of your family. I have fond memories of Jyoti's generous hospitality and friendly smiles. at our Four Counties get togethers?

~ Marie Downie

Dr PC Shah and family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was such a wonderful person who was loving and kind. I am thinking about you at this most difficult time. Nancy

~ Nancy MaltbyWebster

We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. With sympathy, David & Lynn Lukianow

~ David & Lynn Lukianow

Chirag & family - I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your mother. Thinking of you and wishing you find peace and comfort in your wonderful memories and the love she had for you all. Barb

~ B. Radford

Dear Raju and Family: I was shocked and saddened to read of the sudden passing of dear Jyoti and can only imagine how devastated you must be. I remember all the happy times we enjoyed during your stay in Chatham. Jyoti was a special and amazing lady and I was proud to call her my friend. Bob and I send you our sincere sympathy at this very sad time. Thinking of you all - Chris.

~ Bob and Chris Hancock

Our deepest sympathy for the deep loss you feel on the passing of your dear wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We pray that you will find comfort and peace in each other and in loving memories of your precious time together.

~ Jacqueline Peterson and Mike Turner

Dear Chirag I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

~ Nick Prigioniero

My heart is so sad for you and your family Dr. Shah May you find some peace and comfort during this difficult time

~ Cindy Desrosiers

A treasured beacon to be cherished and celebrated for the time together.

~ Tom Okanski

Our deepest Condolences to Raju, Chirg, Ritu, Amit, Anita and all grand children. We have fond memories of knowing Joyti and wonderful smile and big heart since you moved to Strathroy. We will always remember her hospitality when ever we at your house. Our kids, Fatima, Naseem , Hamid and Siraj send their heart felt condolences to the family. She will always be remembered by all of us.

~ Mohamed , Sabira Mithoowani and family

Chirag and family - I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mother. Cherish all the memories you hold as those last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

~ Tracy Nikolasevic

Dr. Shah and family..Tony and I send our heartfelt condolences and prayers for peace to you and your beautiful family. Jyoti was a truly special soul who was so dedicated to her husband, family and community. She was a woman of such great grace. We will never forget her kindness, her charming sense of humor and of course her generous hospitality whenever we visited. Peace and many blessings

~ Trish DeRuiter

Amit, Anita and family, we were truly saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. Our most sincere condolences to you and all your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time.

~ Sal and Joanne Iacono

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