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Lady Hardinge Medical College
Alumni Association of North America Celebrating, Supporting, and Empowering Women Physicians |
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Dr. Kusum Sapru
1963-2021
Dr Sapru joined Lady Hardinge Medical College in 1982 and fulfilled her dream of becoming a doctor. She was married to Mohan Karkada, loving mother to Manolhas (Moe) and Manasi. She moved to Canada from Chandigarh in 1995, and passed away in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 17th Aug 2021, after a 16-year tough battle with metastatic breast cancer
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy from friends and family.
Madhuri Sapru My sister always wanted to become a doctor. So, her stint at Lady Hardinge was the culmination of an old dream. How proud she was the day she graduated as a doctor! She frequently said that being a doctor was a tough career choice. One had to study all one’s life. And even though her fight with cancer effectively put a stop to her career, she continued to research medical and other topics of interest to her and hers till the end. We joked about her fabulous handwriting, not at all what one expected from a doctor. Beloved wife to Mohan Karkada, loving mother to Manolhas (Moe) and Manasi, Kusum was a caring daughter, thoughtful sister, generous aunt and a considerate friend. Her children are her legacy. Moe is studying to become a doctor, and Manasi is studying linguistics. The name “Kusum” means flowers, and our very own Kusum is now one with them. She was at heart a creative person. She channeled her creative nature into painting in her younger years, and baking and cooking in her later years. In spite of her physical restrictions, Kusum supported her family and friends in all their pursuits, offering help and support at every turn. She touched many lives with her caring nature and her warm smile. We hope and pray that she is at peace in the most beautiful garden one can imagine, from where we know she is looking down, and smiling at all the people she loved. Samira Ummat For Dear Kusum, Winky Kaur Dear Kusum, Preeti Kapoor For Kusum Sapru | Seema Sachdeva We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Kusum and have very fond memories of her from our time together at LHMC. Please accept our deepest condolences. We shall keep your family in our prayers! Sabina Choudhry The LHMC class of 1986 (1982-1986) mourn the loss of their classmate and friend, Kusum Sapru. Earlier this year, Kusum lost her 16-year battle with breast cancer. My special bond with Kusum started when we were in grade school, playmates after school. We finally made our way to the same Medical College 250 km away from home. She was the friend I could depend on at my times of need. Kusum was ebullient, creative and caring with a great sense of infectious optimism. She was a people person, always putting others first. She is survived by her husband, children Moe and Manasi, siblings and extended family. With all cherished memories and blessings. Sushma Kaul To Kusum’s family and friends, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My heartfelt condolences to you all. May her Atma attain the highest place in Vaikuntha and may her loved ones get to carry on in life here on this Mother Earth with all her cherished memories and blessings. AUM Shanti! KumKum S Bhasin Dear Mohan, Manohlas and Mansi, I am an alumni from LHMC and heard about Kusum’s untimely demise and fortitude in bearing her illness from her batch-mates. As I read the obituaries, Kusum’s personality and your life together, came alive to me. I cannot begin to imagine your loss. Life is unpredictable and we all have to accept our losses. The acceptance will be aided by the flood of warm memories Kusum has left with everyone with whom she crossed paths. I live in Boston and it is my loss that I did not get to meet her. Wishing you warm memories and a safe transmigration of her Atma. Sonu Sharma Kusum was a kind soul and a loyal friend. How do you bid farewell to someone who is an integral part of you? Distance, time and commitments might have separated us but we stayed united in our thoughts and prayers. Years melt away as I remember the young and ebullient girl as she entered Lady Hardinge Medical College hostel with a huge oversized, overpacked suitcase and a crazy number of medical books. She had an indulgent, captivating smile and we were friends.... forever. As you embark on your journey beyond, I am thankful for having you touched our lives with grace, love and friendship. You made this place a better one. Your life will always be celebrated! Stay blessed!! Om Shanti. |