Late Kasturben Premchand Shah (Gosrani)

 

Late Kasturben Premchand Shah

18 January 1932–3 October 2026

We sorrowfully announce the peaceful passing of Kasturben Shah (Gosrani) on 3 October in Kingsbury, London.

Kasturben was born in Lakhabawal, India. She moved to and got married in Kenya at the age of 16. The final 51 years of her life were spent in London.

 Devoted wife of the late Premchand Hansraj Shah

Beloved daughter of the late Jivibai and the late Bharmal Jivraj Gudka

Devoted daughter-in-law of the late Jamnabai and the late Hadha (Hansraj) Bhoja Gosrani

Kasturben was the last of her generation.

Much-loved sister of Jethalalbhai (Ratanben), Hemrajbhai (Permaben), Paniben (Jethalalbhai), Padmaben (Veljibhai), Gangaben (Bhagwanjibhai), Raishibhai (Monghiben), Mulchandbhai (Kasturben), Jasodaben (Juthalalbhai) and Virmatiben (Harakhchandbhai)

Respected sister-in-law of Hemrajbhai (Monghiben), Ratnaben (Narshibhai), Ramjibhai (Ratanben), Kasturben (Muljibhai), Maniben (Amritlalbhai), Motichandbhai (Sushilaben) and Shantaben

Cherished mother (mother-in-law) of Harish (the late Chandni), Jayshree (Kanti), the late Sunil and Mahendra (aka Babu)

Adored Nani to the late Nikul, Tejal and Nishul and Dadi to Rikesh

Caring aunt to 75 nieces and nephews

Her life was devoted to her family (immediate and extended), her Jain faith and her absolute love of playing Uno.

Everyone who met Kasturben knew that she never allowed anyone to leave unfed.

To honour this trait of hers, the family kindly asks for donations to a food bank.

https://www.trussell.org.uk/support-us/donate-food

Please pray for her soul to be at eternal peace. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

There will not be a sadadi.

Funeral details to follow. We will also be hosting a food bank collection at the funeral. If you wish to donate, please bring non-perishable items and/or toiletries.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

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