We remember with profound sadness, the passing of Dr. Geeta Rajendra Trivedi
December 7, 1943 – July 10, 2026
Dr. Geeta Rajendra Trivedi, 82, of Medford, Massachusetts—a devoted mother and grandmother, accomplished physician, community leader, mentor, and friend—passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at 4:44 p.m., surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Rajendra Trivedi, with whom she shared a life built upon family, medicine, faith, generosity, and service to others.
Geeta earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from B.J. Medical College at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India, in 1968. She came to the United States in 1971 and continued her medical training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Providence and Cambridge Hospital. She later served as a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School and completed advanced training in pediatric, cardiac, and general anesthesia.
Over a medical career spanning more than five decades, Dr. Trivedi cared for thousands of patients throughout Massachusetts and New England. She practiced at numerous hospitals and surgical centers, including Malden Hospital, Sancta Maria Hospital, Somerville Hospital, Quincy Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Same Day SurgiClinic in Fall River, and several surgical and eye centers. She served as Chief of the Anesthesia Department at Sancta Maria Hospital and as Director of Pain Management at CCA and Pain Center in Stoneham.
For Geeta, medicine was never simply a profession—it was one of the many ways she cared for people. She had a special ability to calm frightened patients, reassure families, and provide comfort during uncertain moments. Throughout her career, she mentored young physicians and nurses and generously volunteered her time at health fairs, medical camps, free clinics, and community events. She was also known to sit for hours in a hospital waiting room simply to support a relative, friend, patient, or community member during a difficult time.
Dr. Trivedi was a respected leader within the Indian Medical Association of New England, where she served as Treasurer, President, and Chairperson of its Board of Trustees. She remained committed to mentoring and encouraging younger generations of medical professionals.
Together with her husband, Geeta provided free medical consultations and screenings and helped lead the Shri Dwarkamai Health and Wellness Program. Their work was especially intended to help people who might otherwise have difficulty accessing care because of language, financial circumstances, or other barriers.
Geeta was a life member of Sri Laxmi Temple and was deeply involved in the spiritual and cultural life of her community. Her spirituality was broad and accepting, grounded in respect for people of every religion, culture, and background.
She was also a longtime supporter and United States representative of the Blind People’s Association in Ahmedabad, India. Her commitment honored the extraordinary legacy of her older brother, the late Jagdish K. Patel, and supported the organization’s mission of helping people with disabilities achieve education, employment, independence, dignity, and full participation in society. Geeta also supported organizations assisting South Asian women and families. She believed deeply that no one should have to live in fear of mental, physical, or financial abuse. Her compassion extended to everyone, and she quietly protected and supported many people throughout her life.
Although her professional accomplishments were many, Geeta’s greatest joy and proudest legacy were her family. Together, Geeta and Rajendra created a home whose doors were always open. Relatives and friends stayed with them, gathered around their table, and became part of the life they built.
Geeta was the quiet and steady force behind her family. She supported her husband’s many endeavors, protected her children, kept confidences, and shared her wisdom at precisely the right moment. She knew far more than she often revealed and understood when to speak, when to listen, and when simply to be present.
She possessed a quick wit, remarkable strength, and a calm presence during times of crisis. She remembered the smallest details about people, followed up on their lives and families, and made each person feel that their concerns truly mattered. Even during her final days, she continued asking about and caring for others.
Geeta enjoyed Indian music and devotional songs, Sudoku, word searches, relaxing at home, and, most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She lived according to the values she held most closely: compassion, honesty, kindness, acceptance, and respect.
She is survived by her sons, Jagdeep and his wife, Heena; Rageen and his wife, Monica; and Dhaval. The family is especially grateful to Dhaval, who devoted the final years of his parents’ lives to ensuring that they were surrounded by love, comfort, dignity, and the best possible care.
She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Dharma, Dhruv, Nikhil, and Divya, as well as a large and loving extended family across the United States and India and the countless friends, patients, colleagues, and community members whose lives she touched.
Geeta will be remembered as a beautiful soul—a healer, protector, caregiver, mentor, and quiet force whose love held her family together. Her influence will continue through the family she nurtured, the patients she comforted, the professionals she guided, and the communities she served.
Funeral Arrangements
A funeral service celebrating Dr. Trivedi’s life will be held:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Carrier Family Funeral Home and Crematory Windham, New Hampshire 03087 A private cremation ceremony for family members will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made in Dr. Geeta Trivedi’s honor to one of the organizations that played an important role in her life:
Sri Laxmi Temple Ashland, Massachusetts Blind People’s Association Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Satsang Center Hindu Temple Woburn, Massachusetts
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Sanjay Aurora
President, IMANE
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