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Anne Sinha Obituary
Anne K. Sinha of West Lafayette passed away in the evening on Wednesday, July 14, 2015 at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born Anne Elizabeth Kallina in Montreal, Canada on February 17, 1945 to Edmund Frank Kallina and Henrietta Matilda Tiffin while her father was serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force Ferry Command during World War II. She grew up in New Hyde Park, New York, and Brookfield, Connecticut along with two brothers, Edmund Frank Kallina Jr. and Robert Tiffin Kallina.
She received her B.A. in History summa cum laude from the University of Connecticut where she was one of three inaugural University Scholars and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa society. There she met her husband Kumares Chandra Sinha and they were married in April, 1967. She had five children: Shohini Sarah Sinha (Lonnie Brown), Rahul Norman Sinha (Lisa Krause), Nabina Justine Sinha (Matthew Penfield), Arjun Daniel Sinha (Ariel Stilwell), and Ishan Edmund Sinha (Jacob Anderson); and five grandchildren: Nico Blue Hoon, Dhruvo Daniel Sinha, Priyo Edmund Sinha, Abhimanyu David Sinha, and Brahmanando Oscar Sinha.
Her family lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before moving to West Lafayette when her husband joined the School of Civil Engineering in 1974. After her children left home, she returned to college and earned a B.S. in Nursing with distinction from Purdue University and was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau honor society of nursing. She was a parishioner at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish at Purdue University. She had a lifelong passion for music and was a long serving member of the Bach Chorale Singers before joining the choir at St. Thomas Aquinas. She was an avid reader and was known among her friends and family for her wit, ceaseless good humor, and compassion.
Friends are invited to St. Thomas Aquinas at 535 W. State St. in West Lafayette on Friday, July 17, for the 10 AM funeral service and Mass, and for the following reception. Memorial contributions may be made to the UNICEF Children's Fund in her name. Soller-Baker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com.
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for Anne Sinha
Subroto Mitro (Mantu)
July 12, 2021
I remember you through all our sorrows. RIP.
Janet Carter
January 12, 2020
Anne was a beautiful lady and a wonderful friend Ive missed you both and the wonderful times we had together: our Thanksgiving feasts and our camping trip. Think of you often. Jan Carter.
Milton & Val Carrasco
July 30, 2015
Kumaes, I was very saddened to hear about the passing of your dear wife. I never got to meet her, but knowing the person you are, I can only imagine how wonderful a lady she must have been and the gapping hole she has left in your heart! No words can be healing enough in this very difficult times, but know that she will walk besides you in spirit always. Please accept our sincere condolences and yes I am so happy to know that she was a true Canadian...may her soul "stay strong and free"!
July 26, 2015
What a lovely lady. She loved her family dearly and we often chatted about them during her visits to my office. I will miss her beautiful smile and warmth. With my deepest sympathy, Pam Jackson
Jim and Arlene Delleur
July 24, 2015
Our condolences to Kumares and the entire Sinha Family. We last talked to Anne at length at my father's 90th Birthday event in December. She was a great lady.
Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
July 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, she was an amazing woman who gave me the pleasure and honor of watching over her 5 adorable children from time to time.
My love and sympathy's to all of you.
Sincerely,
Bekki (berge) Viduski
Alice Anderson
July 19, 2015
My condolences to the Sinha family...my thoughts and prayers are with you...
Amiy Varma
July 19, 2015
Mrs Sinha was a very kind and gracious person. She will be surely missed a lot. Heartfelt condolences to Prof. Sinha and his family. May God give strength to bear this loss. Prof. Sinha and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
aaron smith
July 19, 2015
I want to express my sympathy on the passing of your wife and mother. I am a patient of Dr. Sinha at VA and my friend Mr Reeves informed of her Passing.
AAron Smith
Lori Miles
July 17, 2015
Our deepest sympathy Kumar and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Samer Madanat
July 16, 2015
Anne was a warm person, always smiling and welcoming in the Sinha home. My deepest condolences to Kumares and the entire family.
Jerry and Jan OBryan
July 16, 2015
Our heart is heavy for your loss..What a great woman and mother! Please accept our condolences to your beautiful family
Marcia
July 16, 2015
Ishan - My condolences to you, Jacob and your family.
Rico
July 16, 2015
My deepest sympathies Kumar . So sorry I cannot attend tomorrow. I will be thinking about you all. Ann was one of the most caring person that I know. She will be missed. If I can help in anyway please let me know.
Erin Blalock
July 16, 2015
Rahul- My deepest sympathy to you and your whole family. Sending love and hugs of comfort.
July 16, 2015
Dear AJ and family, Our thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy, Jesus and Katrina
Kate Jacobs
July 16, 2015
My prayers are with the Sinha family. I wish I had known this wonderful woman but her daughter Nabina is eloquent testimony to all the gifts she bought to this life.
Elizabeth Draves Segrist
July 16, 2015
Sending sympathy and love your way. Anne was always kind and gentle and the way that she parented represented all that a mother should be.
Luther and Charna Blanton
July 16, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Anne was a wonderful lady!
Broc Berge
July 16, 2015
My deepest condolences to your family. She was a wonderful lady who always made me feel welcome in your home.
July 16, 2015
Charles Moore
Kathy Stetler
July 16, 2015
Anne's ability to connect with so many, her acceptance of all, and love of people and life was bigger than big. Her friends on "The Island" will miss tremendously! Much love to all of her wonderful family.
Indraneel-Mahasweta Kumar
July 16, 2015
We will remember Mrs.Sinha for her graciousness,work spirit and ever-smiling demeanor. The warm memory of the authentic Bengali dinner she prepared lovingly for us in the summer of 2013 will be cherished forever.Our deepest condolences to all members of the Sinha family. May the Almighty grant you the strength to carry on.
Unique Dahl
July 16, 2015
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences.
-Unique Dahl & Fannie
Rosemary (Moore) Creswell
July 16, 2015
Always enjoyed being around Anne a wonderful person to talk to deepest sympathy to the Sinha family.
Sara McCabe
July 15, 2015
Thinking of your family with an abundance of love. Remembering Anne's sweet essence and bright smile. And the delicious birthday cake she made me in 1986 :).
Chris Moore
July 15, 2015
She was a wonderful person. You will be missed. All my prayers for strength to your family.
Betsy Liley
July 15, 2015
Lisa - Thinking of you and your family. Sympathies and wishes for peace.
Mary Pekowski
July 15, 2015
Remembering Anne's gentle and kind spirit. My sincere condolences to the entire Sinha Family.
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