Sydney Mahendra Obituary

Syd, as many in our family called her, was my aunt--my father's (Robert Sharp 2nd) sister. She was in many ways like a big sister to me. When she and Ram were married, the two welcomed me warmly into their home, and Ram became my big brother. When I married, between the arrival of my son, Robert, and my daughter, Janet, Syd's and Ram's son, Chris, was welcomed. Syd wrote beautiful letters, many of which I was a privileged recipient.

Syd, as many in our family called her, was my aunt--my father's (Robert Sharp 2nd) sister. She was in many ways like a big sister to me. When she and Ram were married, the two welcomed me warmly into their home, and Ram became my big brother. When I married, between the arrival of my son, Robert, and my daughter, Janet, Syd's and Ram's son, Chris, was welcomed. Syd wrote beautiful letters, many of which I was a privileged recipient. Her painting talent was also obvious, as were her love of cats and gardening. I am so grateful to have been part of her life for so long, though in these latter years we have been apart. Geography and time cannot erase the love and appreciation I have and will always have for Sydney Sharp Mahendra.