Sturbridge: Kamala Seshadri 91, of Podunk Road, Sturbridge passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026 at UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Born in Chennai, India, Kamala was the daughter of K.S Seshadri and Padma Seshadri. She spent most of her life in India before moving to the United States in 2015 to live with her daughter Tara.

Kamala led a life marked by learning, service, and devotion to her family. She worked as an attorney for several years before dedicating herself to raising her two daughters. Later in life, she returned to school to earn a master’s degree in social work and went on to serve as a social worker for a few years before retiring. Her interests included solving sudoku, crossword puzzles, sewing, embroidery and watching her favourite shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

Kamala was predeceased by her beloved husband, N.S. Seshadri, and her brother S. Narasimhan. She leaves behind her two daughters, Tara Seshadri and her husband Srivats Srinivasachar of Sturbridge and Sheela Rajaram and her husband Raja Rajaram of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; her brother, S. Srinivasan, of England; and her sister, Lakshmi Sampath of India. She also leaves behind her four cherished grandchildren, Akshay Rajaram and his wife Cara Rajaram, Dhruv Srinivasachar, Sidhi Srinivasachar and her husband Matthew Bock, and Anushka Rajaram; and her great granddaughter, Leena Rajaram.

Kamala will be remembered by her family for the life she built across continents, her dedication to her family, and the many chapters of a life enriched by education, professional achievement, and service to others.

Funeral services and cremation will be private. There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts, is directing arrangements.