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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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Maria Klemm posted a condolence
Sunday, September 13, 2015
I was very saddened to recently learned of Ravi's passing. I worked with him for 7 years & I have many fond memories!! My sincere condolences to Nandini & Ashwin & the family. My thoughts & prayers during this sad time!!
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Patrick Abernethy posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. Ravi was a great man, I truly enjoyed working with him and will always have fond memories! We also enjoyed meeting you both several years ago while having dinner in Atlanta.
God bless,
Patrick Abernethy
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Chad Dupill posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Nandini and Family,
I just would like to say that I am truly sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers. I know you don't know me but I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Ravi and calling him a friend! He will be missed.
God Bless!
Sincerely,
Chad Dupill
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Gladys posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2015
To The Family of Mr. Mahadevan,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss. Losing someone you love in death is one of the hardest things that anyone will ever have to deal with. The Bible is able to speak consolingly to those who are experiencing grief and its promises are faithful and true. Psalms 55:22 say “throw your burden on God, and he will sustain you….”. This scripture makes it clear, that no matter what we are facing God is there to help us get through it. I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through the grief process. My hope is that this Bible message brings you a measure of comfort during this difficult time and may the outpouring of love surrounding you, comfort you also.
Sincerely
Gladys
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Brandon Prestridge posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2015
Nandini, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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Frank Ravndal posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Nandini and family -
Please accept my deepest condolences. I regret that I never met Ravi, the tribute offers a glimpse into his beauty as a man. Nandini, I have seen your incredible strength and grace throughout this unimaginably difficult time. You are a great, very warm and caring person and I hope you find many sources of continued strength through the help and support of family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frank
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Twana Bagayoko posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Nandini, may care and love of those around you provide comfort and love to get you through the days ahead. I would like to offer you and your family my deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your beloved husband rest in peace.
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Hemang Dave posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2015
Nandini, Ashwin and all family members,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. It was a pleasure working with Ravi for many years. He was thorough and meticulous in his work. He was a tireless worker. I learned a lot from him. He was very caring and always there when you need to discuss something. In 2009, I went to India to see my mother who was critically ill. Ravi would call my home almost everyday to see if my wife and children needed any help. I miss Ravi and I will always treasure the time we spent together at work. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Hemang, Meenal, Raja and Reema
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Annabelle Estacio-Touhey posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2015
Nandini and Ashwin-
Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Ravi's bright, beautiful Spirit. We are grateful for the moments spent together and the laughter we shared. I will miss the "nudging" we would give each other...such playful banter.
Ashwin- your tribute to your father was so deeply heartfelt and tears ran down my face as I read it. You are his legacy and he will guide you throughout all your life!
I am grateful that Ravi ended this part of his journey as he wanted.
We are here for you- anytime, anywhere, anything.
May God's Grace continue to comfort you each day...you are surrounded by so much Love and Light <3
Love-
Annabelle, Kevin, Serena and Ava
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Aarti posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Sai Ram Dear Nandini, Ashwin and family,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. I only remember Brother Ravi as a very peaceful person with a pleasant demeanor, eager to enjoy Swami's bhajans and serve in whatever way possible. I felt so much peace coming to your home last winter, spending time at your home and felt Swami's presence in your home for New Year's Eve bhajans. The energy was very strong. The last time I saw Ravi was at the officer's orientation meeting and a center meeting in Cherry Hill. To me, he exuded equanimity - a true hallmark of a spiritual aspirant. He is an example for me because - he teaches me how to be cheerful and have equanimity during ups and downs in life, while still having the desire to serve.
Ravi has merged with Swami - who is all bliss, love, and peace and infinitely more.
All is well.
Loving Sai Ram,
Aarti
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The Mansard Family posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Ashwin, Nandini, Kaveri, Mani, Priya & children. May the Almighty give you all courage and comfort to accept this huge loss. Ravi will always be in our hearts & his smiling face will never be forgotten. Our memories of you folks, sharing our joy of Xmas in our home, for many years since Ravi & Mani were young kids, will always be treasured.
Geetha & I were happy to have had a WhatsApp conversation with Ravi on 27th March. In spite of him not having much energy, he took the time to send us a wonderful note. For us this note will serve us as a precious tool towards closure.
My girls Kavitha & Shanthi, whom Ravi knew since their births, also join us in sending their condolences to the family. We can only remember Ravi as being warm hearted & ever smiling; we are sure he continues to smile even more now that he is in a better place & in fact that is how he would want us to remember him.
Etienne, Geetha, Kavitha, Shanthi & Families
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The Mansard Family uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, April 11, 2015
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A photo of Ravi with Ashwin taken during the Bridal Shower of my younger daughter Shanthi, in 2007.
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Prasanna posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2015
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. Ravi Anna was a love luminary - he brought such joy, love, compassion and kindness into the lives of others. I will never forget my visits to Edmonton as a child when he worked there and how he was and is my hero. No matter what obstacle or adversity he faced, he faced it with courage, grace, and an unshakeable faith. He showed us all what it meant to live and move in a space of gratitude. In the past few weeks, he gave such comfort to others. I will forever treasure a message he sent me and am in absolute awe of how he always put others first. He lived the message of service.
Ashwin, your message here about your dad was so beautiful and so perfect. Praying for you all and sending so much love. May his smile shine down from the heavens and may his light illuminate the world! Sending love and hugs!
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Prema and Ranga posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Sai Ram Ashwin and Nandini
Ravi was about Ashwin's age (about15)when we both met him in Ottawa. His bright smile never changed. He was always happy and made others happy. We can say a lot about his loving ways. When he talked to us through Face Time two weeks ago it was as if we were talking to Swami. Ravi also chose to leave us at Easter Time. His dramatic,smiling and welcoming acceptance of moksha is a lesson to all of us. By teaching us this lesson ,he is also a Guru. We miss him,but he will always be in our thoughts. You are all part of our family. It is hard to console you of such a loss of a loving being and you have spent so much energy loving him through his illness. I am sure that memory of Ravi will encourage you both to achieve many milestones in your life. He will be the wind behind your sails. Our love and prayers to you all for peace of mind.
.... Prema and Ranga
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Ana Gupte posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
Dear Nandini and Ashwin
Words cannot express my sadness.
I myself lost both parents at a young age, and I can only say to you Ashwin that what does not kill you makes you stronger. Ravi left a legacy through you, and you are a brave, mature and admirable person.
We have many memories of your family in the 1990s. Ravi and Nandini were good friends supporting us through my pregnancy, hosting our baby shower, being there to celebrate Ryan's first birthday, and offering their company.
Ashwin, you and Ryan are only a year apart and may have been good friends had we not left for CT. We are sorry that we lost contact till this tragedy. We hope that we can pick up where we left off, and that you, Nandini and Ashwin can visit us soon.
Time is a healer, and one grows in immeasurable ways through loss. We hope that new drug therapies can finally cure this disease. My parents today would have survived with the miracles of modern medicine.
All our love
Ana, Shirish and Ryan
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Chris & Laurie Huber posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
Not to worry, Ashwin - you know that your dad was much loved here in Canada. We still cannot fathom what it will be like to not have him here on earth, but we know that he will be with us always. Mother Nature helped us to mourn him here in Ontario with three days of her tears falling as rain. He is surely proud of the beautiful tribute that you wrote. You have many of your father's great qualities - they are his gift to you. Through you, he will live on.
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Gopalan Selvaraj, Eswari, Saumya and Pavi, posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
From a letter written to Ravi on March 23, 2015 (changes made now are in parentheses) – Part 2
Contd from Part 1 …your many visits to Saskatoon and ours to Edmonton; and all the laughter. These are permanently etched in my memory.
You have been a part of my life, man.
Whenever worse things happened to good people, I used to think why. Now I try not to ask why. I tell myself that they are good people and that matters the most.
Some years ago, one of my coworkers pointed me to a book written by Harold Kushner - "Why bad things happen to good people". I lost that book somewhere in India. It also taught me not to ask some questions.
Keep up your bright smile.
Take care.
(Your life has been truly inspirational as Ashwin has put so eloquently. You live in our hearts, my friend)
(Our deepest sympathies to Nandini, Ashwin, Mrs Kaveri Mahadevan, Mani Mahadevan & family for their greatest loss, and we hope for their recovery)
The Selvaraj family (Eswari, Saumya and Pavi join in this)
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Gopalan Selvaraj, Eswari, Saumya and Pavi, posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
From a letter written to Ravi on March 23, 2015 (changes made now are in parentheses) – Part 1
Dear Ravi
It is difficult if not impossible for me to convey all our thoughts about you except to say that we love you. I wanted to come out and see Ashwin, Nandini and you, and Saumya (my daughter who was about 1+ and Ravi, about 23 years then when he moved to Edmonton, were friends) said she also would like to join me in the visit. However, this was a while ago and we dropped the idea after we became concerned if we might be a bother even in a very short visit.
We think of you very often.
The good times we had in Ottawa (you were barely a teen then and I was a graduate student; you nicknamed me something that forever for you was my name; for my part, I had to give you one, too); the many visits we have taken; the time when you hopped into our van (on the spur of the moment) when we drove from Toronto to Buffalo, NY (for a family visit); your many visits to (contd on next post)
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Clarissa Wakeman posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
It was my pleasure to have worked for Ravi for many years and I was very saddened to hear of his illness and then his passing.
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Tom Iervolino posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
To Ravi's Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Ravi was such a kind and caring person with whom I had the privilege to spend time with and to know. I fondly remember our many discussions through the good and the hard times and his unrelenting positive spirit. I especially remember our visits to China and the fantastic progress that was made in penetrating this challenging market. I also remember, with a smile on my face, Ravi and I immersing ourselves in the China culture and hitting every site and museum we could that time would allow on our weekends in between meetings.We were like sponges and had many hours of discussion on what we had seen and learned.
Ravi is now in a better place and his soul will continue to live and thrive.
Tom Iervolino
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Thien Nguyen posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
To Ravi’s family,
I’m deeply sorry for your lost. Ravi was a mentor and was always willing to give his time and advice. His generosity and leadership will be missed. I’ll always remember his smile and the laughs we shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Steve Gatcomb posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
Nandini and Ashwin,
My heartfelt sympathies to the both of you. Although we have lost Ravi physically his spirit will always be part of us. His selflessness and kindness will always be remembered. His humanity will continue to inspire all who surrounded him.
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Hal Sorensen posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 10, 2015
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Please accept my condolence for your loss. To me Ravi was not only a co-worker he was a wonderful person whom I considered to be a friend. Ravi always displayed a calming influence over all who were fortunate enough to have had the pleasure of working with him.
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Bob Reitemeyer posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
I'd like to add my condolences to Ravi's family. I always found him to be one of the friendliest guys here at work. A pleasure working with him. Always willing to help me if i needed it. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Bob Reitemeyer
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Neil Eckford posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
Ravi was a warm and generous person who always seemed to prefer giving rather than taking. I have never met his family, but i feel as though i know them as Ravi would always call home when he was with us in China. His love and affection for his family shone through in his phone calls.
I am honoured to have known and worked with Ravi, a really good guy.
from his friends in China
Neil. Jennifer & Grace
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Babu posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
Dear Ashwin and Nandini
We are extremely saddened with the demise of Ravi. It is very unfortunate that he had to meet with this inevitable at his early stage.
You had done your best and we are feeling bad that we can not be with you at this tragic moment.
Our thoughts and memories are vivid and literally our tears rolled down our cheeks when I happened to see the old photos of Ravi and the Wedding Photos with our grandfather and patti.
Ravi was very jovial and even within the shortest available time in Bangalore, he stayed with us and Nandini made it once to our house in Banaglore. Unforgettable moemnts.
Distance has separated us to have frequent interaction.
I pray Almight for you to recover from such irreparable loss.
Babu Bhavani
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Ken and Carol Kenyon posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Nandini,
Carol and I send you our deepest condolences. I know that the past year has been tough. Remember the good times. The tribute by Ashwin was simply wonderful. You can really see the love he had for Ravi. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult period.
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Gary Liguori posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Nandini and Ashwin,
I'd like to send my deepest condolences. Ravi was one of the nicest and most considerate men I've ever met. He was always so friendly and willing to help someone who needed it and truly cared about other people. Our whole family will miss him a lot. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sincerely,
The Liguori Family
Gary, Pam, Jake, Nicole, Kelly and Jaclyn.
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Ashwin Mahadevan posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 9, 2015
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I love you Appa! Canada just had to be represented here!
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Nirali posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
We know he was so special, we know how much you all loved him, but guess God loved him even more. He will forever be watching your back from heavens above.
You feel him touch you like a gentle breeze,
or whisper his support to offer ease.
Not to be seen, not there for your touch
But always and forever, his love shall envelope you so much.
Love and hugs Nandini and Ashwin
RIP Ravi
Singh family
Florida
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Kathy Lewis posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Nandini: My deepest condolences to you and Ashwin. Ashwin's tribute to his dad is beautiful and reveals his deep love and respect and amazing maturity. You must be so proud of him. Nandini, you have amazing strength and grace. I pray for your heart to be healed through Ravi's continued presence as he watches over you and Ashwin.
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Allison Appleby posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Nandini, I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. I regret that I never had a chance to meet Ravi but I know that a journey begun together can sometimes seem unbearable to continue alone. Know that those we love never really leave us but continue to live on in the kindness and love they brought to the world. May the beautiful memories of your time together comfort you and provide strength and inspiration through the journey ahead.You and Ashwin are in my heart and prayers.
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Susan Mabry posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Ashwin, your tribute is so beautiful. I know how proud your parents are of you. Your Father is watching over you and will be with you always. May the kindness and love you receive from your parents guide you throughout your journey. Nandini, know that we are here for you and reach out if you need us. I will continue to keep all of you in thoughts and prayers. Be at Peace, Ravi.
Susan and Brian Mabry
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Ana Gupte uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 9, 2015
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Ravi and Ashwin at our home in 2000 in Moorestown, NJ
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Ana Gupte uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 9, 2015
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Ravi and Ashwin at our home in 2000 in Moorestown, NJ
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Hari and Rama Hariharan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Dear Nandini,
Loving SaiRam. Swami has decided to take back His beloved Ravi so soon for reasons known only to Him. Ravi is in a much better place. He was our inspiration for the Philadelphia seva. We fondly remember serving beside him, happily greeting the homeless. We have also had discussions about the miracles in that seva. We will cherish all that. Like many, we really wish we had more time with him.
Our deepest condolences to you, Ashwin, and your family. You have been extraordinarily brave for the past one year. We pray for your continuous strength and courage.
With Warmest Regards,
Hari and Rama
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Jayakumar Gopalan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Nandini / Ashwin - Our prayers are for Ravis soul to rest in peace. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I was amazed by his energy and spirit when I spoke to him last week on FaceTime. No words can be comforting to substitute his loss. Our prayers to the almighty is to provide the strength to all of you to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Ravi will remain forever in my memory for his warmth, enthusiasm, passion for doing things to perfection and his zeal for doing good for the society.
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Shivaraj Gopalan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Sorry to hear about Ravi. Our deepest condolences to you and ashwin. I would always remember his gentle and helpful nature
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Uma Mani posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Dear Nandini,
We are finding it hard to believe that Ravi is no longer with us. Sanjay and I still remember our trip to Mumbai when your family was also there at that time. It was such a pleasure to have met such a wonderful person as Ravi.
It seems so unfair that such a nice and gentle person had to go through the pain that he had to. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I hope you and Ashwin will come out this difficult moment in life stronger. I am sure the positive and cheerful spirit of Ravi will live amongst us forever.... even though his physical presence will be missed tremendously
Take care
Uma
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Gayatri Gopalan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences to you and Ashwin in this time of grief. May you be comforted by the happy memories and beautiful times you shared together..
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Heidi Ojha posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Nandini, I can't imagine what must be going through your mind, heart, and soul right now. You and Ashwin have been amazing examples of surrender and detachment. Ravi will always be with us!
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Beena Kalaiya posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Hi Nandini,
my condolences to you and your family...words fail me in expressing my feelings... I never got to meet Ravi but I wish I had... you have been so brave through everything. Hope you find the peace and strength to get through these difficult times. please know that I am here if you ever need me - do call me anytime/any day 9179927817
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