SWAMINATHAN, Lakshmi – 80, of Halifax passed away peacefully at home in the afternoon of August 28, 2011. Born in Madras, India, she was the daughter of E. K. Ganapathy and Narayani, both of India. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Dr. Srinivasa Swaminathan and daughter Syamala Swaminathan, son-in-law Robert Cafasso of Boston MA; granddaughter Neela Swaminathan of Boston, MA.
Lakshmi left a successful career as an Attorney in Madras, India to be with her husband in Canada. She was a well respected and popular member of her community. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., (902) 455-0531. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 31st at 10 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. at J.A. Snow Funeral Home chapel. Please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com to place an on-line condolence message for the family.