Obituary of Shushma Kallan Frazier

Shushma Kallan Frazier, 67, of Princeton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in New Delhi, India, she was a resident of Princeton for 50 years. Shushma was a Quality Control Coordinator with Cenlar in Ewing for 10 plus years. She was a member of Trinity Church in Princeton. Some of her hobbies and passions included being an Assistant Troop Leader for Girl Scouts Troop1817. She loved animals, especially her cats and was known to feed the local wildlife along with maintaining a Koi pond. She once saved a 2-week-old kitten from the bio lab at Mercer County College. She carried her home in her knit hat, fed her baby formula and cereal from a honey bear bottle, and brought her to school in her pocket until she was big enough to stay home alone. Tashika lived over 20 years. If there was an animal she could save, she would. This did not end with animals, You could say she was a collector of “strays,” if you will. When a child felt as if their life was beyond repair and that all they did was disappoint their family. She welcomed them into her home. She housed, fed and clothed them with no questions asked all along treating them like a member of the family. When asked how they could thank her she simply told them to “pay it forward someday to someone who needs the same.” She made an everlasting impact on those who felt marginalized by society in a truly loving and unique way. When the house was quiet or she needed “me” time, she explored the historical background of the various places she visited; reading the latest historical romance or learning a new language; Her latest venture being Korean. Daughter of the late Samson and Mariam Kallan and preceded in death by brother Paul Kallan and grandfather James B. Orrick, she is survived by her husband Brian C. Frazier; her daughters Radhika Frazier; Annie Ferry (spouse James M. Ferry) and son Juvenal Ortiz; siblings Shusila K. Singh (spouse Sean Singh); Sabrina K. Crooks (late spouse Geoffrey Crooks); Peter Kallan (spouse Michelle Overcast-Kallan); nephews Kiran Crooks and Joshua P. Kallan. Also her dear friends Terry Barry, Angela McMillon, Andrea Billups and Patrice Turner. She was the best friend; genteel, loyal, funny and always an available shoulder when needed. Her soft counsel was always welcome along with her ability to listen. Shushma touched so many lives for the better. She was one of a kind. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:00AM at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be announced at the visitation and funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey at the link below: https://gscsnj.wufoo.com/forms/zrl7ifj1cw63w7/ - Choose Option 3 “This gift is in tribute/memory/honor of” - Indicate in Memory/tribute of Shushma Frazier (Assistant Leader and Cookie Manager)