Our stay together in Ranchi..

Mr. Harcharan Singh was like my elder brother. He and Bhabhiji treated me like their own dearest relative and they were like my family to me. My wife and my daughters were very attached to them.
I remember an incident way back in 1970s, Mr. Harcharan Singh was my senior colleague and we were in different departments of Finance department of R&D, SAIL, Ranchi. I was getting an opportunity to get transferred to Delhi, but was not very keen about it. When Mr. Harcharan got to know about this, he enquired from me if I really wanted to get transferred and I said no, but since my manager had asked me, I have no option. So Sardarji went into the crux of the matter and got this sorted out and I got retained in Ranchi. Irony of the situation was that after few years, he got transferred to Delhi. Had I known the future course of events would have surely gone for the transfer, just to ensure me and my family were close to him and his family… Man proposes, God disposes.
I had come to Ranchi from Punjab as a bachelor, just out of college. I knew no one, but God gifted me an amazing elder brother who would look out for me.
Our stay together in Ranchi was a golden period of my life.

- S S Bhalla

Our relationship grew over..

Sushil Kaur Chhabra, name of a person who was adorable to me. I fail to find words to express my feelings,respect and the relationship to her. Our relationship grew over more than three and a half decades. From being neighbours to becoming an integral part of each other's families - how this happened defies explanation or the moment. We could walk in to each other's house unannounced 24*7 with her gestures and quite smile.

She was sincere and affectionate and understood the value of maintaining relationships - which she maintained very well to her last breath. This is a legacy she has imbibed in her children. I regret that I could not see her or pay my last respects to her in person but I know she knew I was there.

- Suharsha Pandey

I had the opportunity to..

Mrs. Singh or Didi as I would call her was a very dear human being. Although not related by blood, she considered and treated me like her younger sister. I had the opportunity to spend some memorable years as her neighbor/younger sister. Both our families moved to Maya Enclave in year 1983 and have known each other since then. She had recently lost her husband before the move, but she courageously took on the challenge of being a single parent and raising her son, as you all know as Dr. Harvinder Chhabra or Ashu to me, independently, with a lot of pride. We spent some beautiful times together as neighbors/sisters. She would introduce me to her extended family as her younger sister and I would introduce her as my older sister.

When my husband passed away in year 1991, she gave me a lot of courage and encouragement to carry on with life and fulfill my responsibilities as a single parent.

My entire family cherishes each member of Chhabra family; we have a special place for them in our hearts.

Today I am saddened that I could not keep in touch with her after I moved to the US. Neither was I aware of her health conditions nor of her passing away until 2 days ago when we spoke to Ashu.

Didi will always be remembered with a smile on our faces. I know wherever she is, she is blessing us all.

- Bharti Lulla

ये दोस्ती अटूट हो गई..

- Raj Dulari Goel

A proud mother of 4 doctors..

Namaskar, myself and my husband Shri Satish Kumar Sethi, have known Mrs Chhabra from the last almost 50 years . She was not only a very dear friend but almost like family to us

And so was her late husband Mr Chhabra. We were together at Ranchi for 5 Years and then delhi 45 years. They were one of the most warm, humble and pious couple we have known in our lifetime.

After the untimely death of Mr Chhabra, Susheel ji still struggled hard to give the best of education and life to her children. She would proudly call herself 'A proud mother of 4 doctors’

We spent many good years at maya enclave and even after shifting to Vasant Kunj, we were in constant touch. It is still hard to believe that she is physically no longer with us. But still the memories we shared will always be with us . May her soul rest in peace .

- Satish & Champa Sethi

Aunty's ever smiling face..

we came to know Singh aunty in 1984 as neighbors in Maya enclave.. we were lucky to to be living between two very affectionate families. On our left was Pandey aunty and family and on right side was Singh aunty and her young studious son. What a support they were..! We stayed there for seven years and developed strong friendship and beautiful bonding never to fade. Those years are very deeply etched in my memory. Those informal tea sessions, having meals together, emotional sharings and aunty's ever smiling face is all so fresh in mind.. I know she will be happy now to be reunited with uncle, after leaving her children well settled, as she used to miss him a lot.

- Smitha

We spent many memorable..

Mrs Sushil Chhabra was one of my favourite friends. She was a very lovable lady. We spent many memorable years together. Whenever she was coming over to Maya Enclave she would specially ask me to make Dahi Vadas for her. She has left a void in my life. l really miss her.

- Akshya Juneja

A soul who held open arms..

I met Didi occasionally as an acquaintance of my elder sister at her residence at Maya Enclave till around 2008. I really got to know Sushil Didi after that. A soul who held open arms to her visitors.Her hospitality and warmth left you moved and wanted. One could not move out of her house without being fed to the brim. I especially recall our visit when she was laid up yet in her feeble, less audible voice asking her attendant to get us 'samosas.' With the passage of time she developed a unique and strong affiliation with 'Virender' ,my husband. Such was the enamouring persona of Mrs. Sushil Chhabra.

- Abha

Auntie was very good cook..

I have fond memories of uncle and auntie since the age of 10. They both were very loving persons. We loved their visits to our home. As my father was suffering from depression uncle always made him happy by cracking jokes. We as a family used to have lots of picnic when we were in Ranchi. Auntie was very good cook and taught people around her the new ways of living. I am very great full to uncle. Being the first boss of my husband, then my fiancé, he always allowed him to leave office early on Saturday. He used to say my daughter is waiting for u.

- Savita Garg

She was a pillar of strength..

I shared a beautiful relationship with Lt. Mrs. Susheel Kaur, whom we all at SAIL fondly called Auntiji. She may have been much older but the age difference never became a barrier in our friendship that lasted almost four decades. She was a pillar of strength, an extremely calm and caring lady, warm in her nature, and always lending a helping hand to everyone in the office, which made her a motherly figure for all of us. For me, she was not only a dear colleague, but also a well wisher and a true friend - a bond we shared till her last breath. We will miss you, Aunty ji, always! Rest peacefully.

- Kiran Sharma

Saareyan nu apne bachheyan di tarah treat karde si..

- Renu Sharma

Aunty was the loveliest of souls..

My words for her
Chhabra aunty was the loveliest of souls always showering her blessings on all of us. Her melodious voice, her insightful wisdom, her famous chhole bhature and conversations about her grandchildren made her glow everytime. She was one of the most graceful ladies I know and she was a fighter. Her dedication towards her children was commendable. A respectable member of the society, she was a people's person and the happiest with everyone around her.
Will always miss you aunty

- Shashi and Ravi Gulati

Aunty was very humble..

I remember Aunty was very humble & affectionate lady. She was sweet to talk. I have all respect for her.

- Saroj Kapoor

We stayed there for seven..

- Seema & Sudesh