Name: Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory
Address: Raleigh, NC

Dear Didima,

I hope you can see all the pictures everyone is sharing of you. The pictures are a testament to your loving nature. And the more I look at your pictures,  the more I'm convinced that a soul as beautiful as yours is rare. 

I never want to forget the sound of your voice and so I saved a voicemail that you left for me at 4:14 pm on a day in June 2020. I replay the message so I can hear you ask me, "Diya, what are you doing? Okay, talk to you later!"

Did you know that 4:14 pm is a special number, an angel number with a message of being divinely and angelically guided. Now you've become my angel.

I will never be able to tell you how much I loved that you would always pray for me. I remember being in the midst of my job search and I told Dida to ask you to pray for me. Dida responded back with, "She said she will, she said she always does." Knowing that your prayers and blessings are with me, even when you can't be, brings me a little bit of comfort.

I love you, missing you forever and a day. Until we meet again.

Love,
Diya

My sincere condolences to Mihir and the entire Mitra family to the homegoing of Arati. You will always be on our minds!
Regards from your German family Paul.
Reinhard & Detlef Paul

My Dearest Didu,
I will miss you.
I will miss your warm smile,
Your contagious laughter,
Your preparedness for company at any time,
Your chops, chicken cutlets and Nargis kabobs,
Your wisdom and stories,
So many hang outs in your Burke Virginia kitchen,
Your phone calls ending with abrupt ok bye’s,
Your happa’s
and most importantly all your love you have given me my whole life.

I am happy you are now at peace and know you were and will always be soo very loved!

Happa,
Your Rumpa

I met Boumoni first time just before my wedding with Neela  six decades back. She was a very cheerful &  vibrant person. Whenever I think of Boumoni her cheerful happy face flashes to me. I am unable to reconcile that she is no more & I won’t be able see her during proposed USA trip in April this year. . 
My sincere condolences to Dadua, Rinku & all others. May God give you strength to bear your losses.
I have prepared an in Google Photo with pictures over the years
Please see Album by link below ⬇️ https://photos.app.goo.gl/YgMwrhz4wzBp4KeM8

Asit

Didima,

You had a special way of making everyone feel loved and of making even those who weren't your grandchildren feel like they were and you were brilliant in that way. You taught us so much except for how to live without you and the world feels a lot less bright without you in it. I was just telling my friends yesterday that grandparents such as you and Dadubhai are like real life MAGIC and we should consider ourselves extremely lucky that we got to experience your magic while you were here. I consider myself so lucky that you were an integral part of my childhood. The house felt so empty without you, your recipes won't taste the same without your love, and I will miss you forever. What gives me comfort is knowing that I carry a part of you with me. 

We will meet again, so until then, I will see you later.

Happas.

Love,
Diya

Tina,This is Sikhadi.We are very saddened to learn about the demise of our dear Mashima.She was such a gentle and loving soul.May her soul rest in peace.Our heartiest condolences to your family.Take care.

Dear Rinadi and family,
It’s hard to believe that that Masima is no longer with us! She appeared well and was speaking blissfully when we saw her last Saturday. We assumed she would spend some time at home after our conversation with you day before yesterday. 
Masima was a lovely, devoted aunt with a lovely, gentle voice, as we all recall. She was such a beautiful woman, and she was always blissful when we saw her. Although we are very saddened by her passing, her love and blessings will always be with us.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will really miss her! May her departed soul attain moksha.  🙏🙏🙏 💐💐💐💐💐

Please accept our sincere heartfelt 
condolence for our beloved Kaki (Didu)  for her peaceful death. May God keep her soul in peace forever.
With our respect
Guha Family in Virginia

Kakidida.. generous kind and always smiling .. we will miss you

Our heartfelt condolence to Mesomasai and all other family members.
May Masima's soul rest in peace! 
I feel like I have lost my second mother.
I have learned so much from her- positive attitude, patience, caring for others and many more.
Our love and  pronam to Masima.
Jayasree and Jogabrata Majumdar

It is not easy to live with a knowledge that your loved one will never be there for you  to go back to.  Mami  was a loving person . There is not a person in this world who can say otherwise.  . There are so many nice memories.  I first learned to play Bridge from Mami . We went to Bokaro when I was about 13 or 14 and Mami played cards with us and taught various card games.  She used to behave with us like friends.   There is so much I could write .  
She will now find a heavenly abode.

Kaki was a ray of sunshine in our lives. She and my mother, Kamala (Jaya), were together in 6 Ballygunge Place and my Mumbo told me stories of how Kaki would make her laugh throughout the day no matter what they were doing. And this was my experience when we were together over the years whether in India, Tehran, Grimsby or the US. She would always ask me to cook as soon as I walked in the door and then sit with me as I obliged.....anything for my Kaki. I'm sure she'll be taking her smile and laughter to her resting place and I'd like to think that she'll meet up with her Dadabhai (Samir/Babuji) and Didibhai (Kamala/Mumbo). May you rest in peace, Kaki.
Love and happa from Gopa and Fergus.

Kaki has been an integral part of our lives all through. In all our lives we have never seen any other lovable person with so much goodness and simplicity. And because she was like this - to her everyone & everything was good and nice. Again - she was always so generous with praise, compliment and encouragement. Difficult to believe that she has moved on ....keep feeling she is somewhere around. So, Kaki - wherever you are - be at peace and keep blessing all of us...you will be missed . Aru & Mishtun

In fond remembrance of our beloved Mashi, though our time together was brief, her impact was profound and enduring. Her warmth, kindness, and wisdom left an indelible mark on our hearts. Despite the brevity of our association, the depth of her influence will forever resonate within our lives. May she rest in peace, surrounded by the love and gratitude she inspired in us all.
- Tridib, Chaitali, Oindrila and Dhruv Paul
Raleigh, NC

My aunt was a remarkable person, and her memory will forever be cherished in my heart. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Mitra family for their loss.

I consider myself very fortunate to have spent 22 days with her at her house last November of 2023. The four of us - my aunt, my uncle (her husband), Koeli (her granddaughter), and I (her nephew) - had a blast. Every day, we watched movies, enjoyed World Cup Cricket, and explored cooking channels on TV. We cooked delicious meals and laughed out loud with funny jokes and stories. We were loud!

I cherished and enjoyed each and every day, and these moments will be everlasting memories for me. I have been feeling sad for the past two days, and only time will heal this pain.

Rest in peace, my aunt.

Mami’s very own shining smile. Will always remain in our hearts!!🙏🏽

My loving Didu… you have been taken from us too soon. You were such a wonderful soul and forever will be. I know you are in peace now in heaven with God and your loved ones. I never knew this day would come so fast. I wish I could have seen you one last time. I miss you deeply. I miss your kiss, hug, voice, touch, and your presence. You have brought so much love to each and every one of us. That love will never be forgotten. You will always be in my heart. I’ll never forget you and will forever cherish the lovely moments we had together. I love you forever ❤️ 
-Oishi

I will always remember Aratimashi ‘s smile, her enormous capacity to love and embrace into her heart complete strangers.

Dear Mr. Mitra, Rina and Shyamal
We are deeply saddened to know that our respected Mrs. Arati Mitra passed away.  We send our deepest condolences to you all and the family.   Mrs. Mitra was a gentle dignified lady with a welcoming smile. On occasions she was challenged to climb the steps in the Vedanta Center but she did that with  grace and a smile.    I consider myself very fortunate to have seen her recently when I was visiting  with you. Mrs. Mitra must have had good Karma to have had such a supporting  and loving family. Rina and Shyamal I applaud you , you are very precious people with Indian family values in the USA.   Let her soul rest in peace. However, according to Upanishads the soul is unfettered, it does not suffer, and it is not injured. May God, give you solace in this difficult time.  
With very warm regards.
Diju (da) and Lynne  Raha

My heartfelt condolences to Mitra Dada.. Rina and the entire family.. I remember her lovely smile always dressed in beautiful sarees and warm welcome to all. May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanthi 🙏

Kamini Duggal 
Virginia

Tahare Arati kore Chandra Tapan. Deb Manab bonde charan.

The Franz family, Tim's parents Bill and Donna, Tim's sister Lauren and her husband Chris, and Tim's sister Emily and her husband Will, all met Arati for the first time in New York City when we celebrated Tim and Turna as a couple. This photo is from that special occasion in 2013. 

It was wonderful to be celebrating with such lovely people. Over the years the Franz family and the Mitra family have taken turns sharing Turna and Tim at holidays and special family visits. Through sharing the "kids," we have learned to appreciate the love Arati and Mihir have given Turna over the years. We are forever grateful for that and for having Turna in our family.

Dear Didima,

You always made me welcome in your home. We had a great time just watching TV or reading in the same room. I especially enjoyed driving you to get ice cream with the family.

Thank you for all your blessings over the years. Thank you especially for how you took care of Turna. She continues to tell me new stories about you. You are always a good example for us to follow.

Love,

Tim

Sorry to hear about the dismissal of your mother, my heat felt condolences are with you , May her soul rest in peace and God give strength to the family  to bear  this loss .OM SHANTI 🙏

Nirjala and I will not ever forget how you blessed us the first day we met.  

Soham and Ashvik will not ever forget how you blessed them with your soft touch and kisses.

Our times together may have been short, in the long amazing life you lived, but it will always be memorable to us all.

Condolences to the entire Mitra family.  Uncle and Rina didi, we’re here for you anytime.

Mrs Arati  Mitra, my Mashima was as like as my Mom since I was in six grade with Her elder daughter. I cannot express in words the love and care I have received from Her as well as from Mitra family. As a person she was  caring  with full of life and also a wonderful cook who had so much interest in innovative cooking. She would be missed very much. Condolences for the Mitra Family and asking for Devine help for them to go through this difficult time . Om shanti! May God rest Her in peace and happiness.
Mala & Pradip Basu

Aarti was a very wonderful lady to meet and talk. When I first met her about 10+ years ago she reminded me of my mother (who I love very dearly).  Aarti's  Grace of movement, the inherent love in her every word and  gesture, her zest for life,  her laughter.. I miss her. May Swami bless her and guide her in her future. 

To my friend Mihirda, my heartfelt CONDOLENCES.  I am here whenever you want a shoulder (to cry on), or an ear (to hear your frustrations), or just someone, to sit with in silence..  it will be my honour to be there.  

My Love and Namaskars. 

Radu

OBITUARY

Arati Mitra

19 August, 1935 – 5 January, 2024

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory

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