SHELLEY ACHARYA PASSES AWAY

Shelley Acharya

                   Obituary

Guwahati, December 30: Shelley Acharya, 76, passed away on Wednesday, 22 December at Guwahati after a cardiac arrest. Her battle with cerebral stroke was long and arduous, yet she fought it with spirit and laughter.

Born in Lucknow to Dr. Sushil Chandra Acharya, a noted medical practitioner and industrialist and Lavanya Prabha Devi, she loved Shillong and had great concern for the downtrodden. 

Formerly a resident of Bhagyakul, Shillong, she was a gifted singer, home décor enthusiast and an expert cook in Indian and oriental cuisine. Shelley honed her musical skills at Sudhir Acharya and Roma Bezbarua’s Institute and her hands flowed on the harmonium keys and tanpura strings with passion and feeling. People still recall days of endless musical soirees at her residence.

Shelley was married to eminent professor Salil Krishna Acharya who in the 1950s pioneered a landmark report on the economic viability of inland water transport systems of the world for the Government of Assam. He was also the founder principal of The Shillong Commerce College.

A devoted wife and mother, she is survived by her children, Sobhan, Sangeeta, Sandeep, brother-in-law Sujit Acharya, son-in-law Monujesh Borooah and two grandsons. During her hey-days she was actively involved with voluntary organizations working for the underprivileged.

The Shraddha for eternal peace of her soul will be on Saturday, 01 January 2011, at the Kamakhya Temple. All who seek to revere her are welcome (Contact: 09707059864 / 09035995869).
          
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