Malathi Damodaran, the beloved daughter of eminent Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister E.M.S. Namboodiripad, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning in Thiruvananthapuram. She was 87 years old. Her demise occurred at approximately 3:30 AM at her residence in Mangalam Lane, Sasthamangalam.
A compassionate pediatrician, Malathi Damodaran dedicated many years of her life to serving patients at the renowned Christian Medical College in Vellore. After her retirement, she continued her invaluable work at the Sri Ramakrishna Charitable Hospital in Sasthamangalam, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to healthcare. She was the wife of distinguished scientist A.D. Damodaran and is survived by her loving children, Harish Damodaran and Sumangala Damodaran. The cremation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday noon at Santhikavadam, Thycaud.