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My mother’s passing at 93 brought me closer to my young family

Working in finance, the year has been turbulent, but I now prioritise my daughters’ bedtime. Amma would be smiling.

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Vasu celebrating Amma’s 90th birthday with a home-cooked feast of traditional Malayalee dishes in March 2022.

Mr Vasu Menon celebrating his 60th birthday with Amma at her home in November 2023.

PHOTO: VASU MENON

Vasu Menon

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In June, Amma, as my 93-year-old mother was affectionately called, passed on peacefully.

It was sudden but not unexpected, given her age. But it is never easy losing a parent, no matter how old they are. 

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