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Kaduthuruthy. Lukachan helps in businesses in Pondicherry and other places. Mathew
himself has retired from daily activities of the businesses, but is constantly consulted. He
and his wife spend part of the time in the cardamom estate in Munnar. Mathew is the
golden link between the ancient and the modern.

Anna Kocheril-Pannivelil-Nellupadathu, was known affectionately as Chathiyamma,
which literally means the mother of the clan. And she was that and much more. Her
husband died in 1918; she outlived him for almost half a century Her life as a widow,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother was a model to
emulate. After having successfully settled her children, she had time to devote to others.
She visited her children, and spent quality time with them. Chathyamma’s visit was an
occasion of joy for all. Usually she would spend a few days with her daughters,
especially if there was a function to prepare. She would join in the bustle of the kitchen,
listen to the concerns of her daughters, soothe the hurts in families, calm the fears, diffuse
the anger in people, and direct all to God. She was the calming spirit, the shoulder on
which many found great comfort. Her voice was never raised. She would not interfere in
other people’s affairs unnecessarily. While her sons and sons in law were far more
learned than she was, they respected her, and valued her advice. When she died on
March 3, 1966, hundreds of her progeny attended the funeral of a woman who did all
things well.

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