Liene Chaudhuri

Liene Chaudhuri
February 25, 1946 - June 8, 2025
Liene (Januska) Chaudhuri, 79, died on June 8, 2025, in Danbury, Connecticut, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born on February 25, 1946, in a refugee camp in Esslingen, Germany, Liene entered the world under challenging circumstances after her family fled Latvia during World War II. Her early experiences instilled resilience and hope-qualities that would guide her throughout her life. As a young child, she emigrated with her parents, Alida and Rudolfs Januska, to Canada, settling in Hamilton, Ontario.
An only child, Liene was dearly loved by her parents, who nurtured in her the values of education, integrity, and hard work. She graduated from McMaster University in 1968 and went on to earn her master's degree at the University of Toronto, where she met her future husband, Partha Chaudhuri. Partha and Liene were married in 1974 and later settled in Stony Point, New York, where they raised their children.
A dedicated librarian and lifelong avid reader, Liene had a great appreciation for language, learning, and storytelling. She was loyal, honest, and fiercely devoted to her children. She adored animals-especially dogs-and found peace in nature and wonder beneath the night sky. In retirement, she enjoyed her home in Naples, Florida, where she embraced the warmth of the sun, the community, and a more relaxed pace of life.
Perhaps her most treasured role was grandmother. A steady, loving presence, she cared for her grandsons-Alexander, Evan, and Leo-with the same affection and dedication she had shown her own children.
Liene is survived by her children, Neil Chaudhuri and Anita Meconiates; her son-in-law, Tony Meconiates; and her three grandsons.
She was deeply loved and will be missed dearly.
In keeping with Liene's wishes, memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support cancer research and patient care. Donations can be made online at https://giving.mskcc.org.