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led by Theophine and Babychan. (Unfortunately, she did not live to see the mansion they
conceived and built for her.) After the death of her older brother -her beloved Kunjanja,
all her siblings looked up to her as the matriarch of the family. Modern communications
and faster modes of transportation, enabled all to visit her and keep in touch with each
other on a regular bisis. Mariamma’s health failed her gradually. She lost her eyesight .
She fell once and as a result had difficulty walking. But her children never tired of taking
her to the best doctors for treatment. She knew the end was approaching. But the faith of
her ancestors sustained her. July 1992, surrounded by her family, she died peacefully.
She was buried in the cemetery prepared by her husband for the Palathuruthu church.

Mariamma had a cheerful disposition and a loving heart. She was a great listener, a fund
of information, a fountain of comfort and a mediator of disputes. Her munificence knew
no limits. She gave much to many, and God blessed her in many ways. In turn,
Mariamma and Chummarukutty must be smiling on all their dear ones on earth.

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