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A Tragic Announcement from Maureen
“We have been through difficult times at HOPE over the years, this is the absolute worst of them. On Sunday 11th October, in complete shock and devastation, we announced the untimely and sudden death of our beloved Geeta Venkadakrishnan. There will never be anyone like Geeta, this loss is almost impossible for us to put into words. She was the most special of human beings. Our hearts are absolutely breaking as we write this.
Geeta had been privately battling Covid 19 recently. We were respecting her request for privacy, we had been monitoring her progress while quietly praying for her speedy recovery. Up until the morning of Sunday 11th October Geeta was recovering and we were all hopeful, but as a result of a massive heart attack she tragically died that afternoon.
There are no words that can express our deep anguish and sorrow for the enormity of this tragic loss. Geeta has been a special friend to me for 21 years and a special friend to the HOPE family. To her HOPE family all over the world, many of you met her and loved her, everyone knew her big heart and will mourn her loss with us all. We are especially thinking of her beloved HOPE children who will be heartbroken.
Our deepest sympathy is with her husband Ravi and her son Harish, her family and her close friends, colleagues as they try to come to terms with such a tragic loss.”
Geeta dedicated her life to her work, her passion never wavered, she never stopped, so neither will we. We have to continue, in her memory. If you wish to honour Geeta you can donate to HOPE in her memory to help us continue her mission. Geeta, we will remember you and honour you in carrying on your work with your beloved children.
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Geeta may all your good deeds and kindnesses speed your gentle soul to it's new destination.
Indeed irreplaceable Geeta. I send condolences to Hope Kolkata and Ireland on behalf of the tens of thousands of souls, known and unknown, whose lives she improved.
My sincere condolences on the devastating loss of your beloved Geeta. May you be given the strength to overcome the unbearable void that she has left in your lives. Geeta was a True Leader, a person of great passion and humility, a Beacon of Hope and a Champion of the Poor, may her Gentle Soul rest in Peace.
I met Geeta only once for a brief period but I never forgot her. She was such a good kind person. My condolences to her family and friends and to everyone in the hope foundation. She will be greatly missed
An inspiration to so many, and a legacy that will not be forgotten so fast. Rest in Peace Geeta.
Geeta was an inspiration . A woman of great dignity and compassion . Deepest sympathy to her family and to the Hope family on your sad loss. She will be remembered with warm affection
A massive thank you Geeta for your amazing courage during the pandemic! Bless you , Our prayerS and thoughts are with your family and friends
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to All THF in Cork, Most especially Maureen and Jenny at this heartbreaking passing of Geeta, Our very own Mother Theresa. Geeta had an aura and a light that illuminated her Big Heart, her love, warmth, compassion and tireless dedication to the care of the underpriveleged in Kolkata. She was a Shining Star. There are no words to describe your loss to us Geeta. Rest in Peace. We will never forget you.
So sorry for both Ravi & Harish and for her wider HOPE family. Geeta’s work will live on within the children that she loved. Thank you Geeta.
My thoughts and prayers are with Geeta's family and the Hope family at this sad time. She is one who has loved and inspired so many. Thank you Geeta.
Our hearts are broken for all at the Hope Foundation and Hope Kolkata Foundation. We are thinking of all whose lives Geeta touched. All our love.
I am so sorry to hear of Geetas death.my heart goes out to her family and friends. Lots of love, Aisling Scott xx
So sad to hear of the passing of Geeta who I never met but received cards and good wishes over the years from this fine lady and heard so much about her work from my late husband Gerry.
My thoughts are with all her family and may Geeta RIP.
I'll always remember the energy and the compassion of Geeta when she was with the children. She will always be a model for me.
Rest in peace, Geeta. A shining, brilliant example of selflessness and the best of what we can be. Your legacy is enormous. Condolences to Geeta's family & friends.
Rest in Peace♥️
I had the honor of meeting Geeta on several visits to the HOPE facilities in Kolkata. She was a remarkable human being, a bright light and a beautiful force for good in the world. What a tragic loss.
May Geeta rest in peace. Our prayers are with her family & extended family in Hope.
God rest you dear Geeta.
Rest in peace Geeta. Thanks for all the work you did for the poor.
A truly amazing human being
I am so sorry to hear of Geeta’s passing. She sounds like an amazing person. I am in awe of anyone as selfless as Geeta, somebody who dedicated her life to helping others. To her family, I say that you were lucky to have such a person in your life. My thoughts and prayers to her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. Hopefully, her death will inspire even more people to help those most in need.
On behalf of Castletroy College and especially the students who have been to Kolkata, please accept our deep sympathy on the passing of Geeta. RIP
I would like to express my sympathies to Geeta’s family and the Hope staff in India and Ireland. She will be truly missed. I had the honour of meeting her when I visited Kolkata In 2015 as part of the T.Y. Immersion programme.
Renewed sympathies,
Georgia Murphy Castletroy Ireland
So sorry for your loss may geeta rest in piece with God's blessings
I’m so sorry to hear this. Geeta was a beautiful person. This is such sad news. Thinking of her family in these tough times.
Very shocking and sad news. Geeta's work touched so many lives. She will always be remembered with love and joy. Rest in Peace.
I met Geeta during my time in Kolkata with The Hope Foundation. She shared her wisdom and understanding of life with me . Her positivity and realism will remain with me forever . May her legacy live on .
So sad to hear this tragic news. Sending love to her family and friends and hoping that these messages showing what a special person she was provide a drop of comfort to them during their grief.
Darling Geeta. You were a shining light of kindness and humility. Selfless and devoted. We have lost a wonderful human being. May heaven be lit with your star. Thank you for all you did. To your family my heart is with you ❤️❤️
