Dr. Hema, as she was affectionately known as, was born on January 1st, 1946 in Sojitra, Gujarat, India to Indrakantaben and Shantilal Trivedi. She met the love of her life, Dr. Bhalchandra Patel, in 1963 in their first year of medical school. They were instantly enamored with each other and their life together began. They were married on January 3rd, 1966.
After graduating medical school, Dr. Hema and Dr. Patel made a journey to the United Kingdom to further their education. It was there that she learned anesthesia and also became an obstetrician and gynecologist. Over her career she delivered many babies which brought her much joy.
Dr. Hema enjoyed golfing and could grow an impressive garden. She was also a talented chef and very much enjoyed cooking and feeding people. Later in life she learned and loved to play bridge, a pastime she really enjoyed with her husband and friends.
Dr. Hema had two daughters of whom she was very proud, Purvi Roe (Cody) and Ami Patel (Derick Valentine). She was also blessed with five grandchildren who she adored: Jaya, Sophia, and Dominic Roe, and Lark and Indigo Valentine.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren, as well as three sisters and two brothers.
Dr. Hema will be sorely missed and always remembered.
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