The Shadow of Her Smile

Helen lived like a phenomenon of nature-like a great geyser involuntarily pouring out all it had to give. -Gerard Reuter oboist If there were ever a success in life it was Helen. She will always be all about the music. -Nikhil Hutheesing family She was innocent adventurous all-loving all-trusting- she has forever enriched our family. -Vivek Hutheesing family That beautiful radiant smile of hers-Each time we think of her it is with joy and tears. -Gerald Robbins pianist Such an amazing woman and friend I can still see vividly Helen's beautiful innocently smiling face and her sparkling eyes -Anne-Marie McDermott pianist Helen was a major major part of the happiest day of my life. You (Ajit) made her happiness and personal fulfillment so very very complete. -Pamela Paul pianist She lives on in the hearts of those who loved her. -Sonia Gandhi family There were moments when her playing was so exquisite that the violinist and the violin were one. And we were oh-so fortunate to witness that. -Stephen Gates friend Lord Byron wrote The music breathing from her face. It is as though he knew Helen for the music truly breathed from her face. -Barry Romeril friend