WESTBOROUGH, MA — A heavy silence continues to weigh over the Indian-American community in Massachusetts as friends, family, and well-wishers gather today to honor the life of Gaurav Jaisingh, a bright and beloved student of Bentley University, whose life was cut tragically short during a senior class trip to the Bahamas earlier this month.
Gaurav, just 21 years old, was poised to graduate with a degree in Finance and a minor in Computer Information Systems. He had secured a promising future with a full-time position at FactSet in New York City and had become an active leader on campus, involved with Delta Sigma Pi, Student Engagement, and the South Asian Students Association. By all accounts, he was thoughtful, ambitious, and deeply loved.
But on May 11, joy turned into heartbreak when Gaurav died in what has been described as a tragic accident — a fall from a seventh-floor balcony. The accident occurred just days before his scheduled graduation from Bentley on May 17, a moment that was instead marked by his grieving parents, Sneh and Ajay Jaisingh, accepting his diploma on his behalf.
Today, the family is holding a Remembrance Diwan and Langar — an evening of prayer and community meal — at the Westborough Gurudwara to reflect on Gaurav’s life, his impact, and the deep loss now felt across circles of family, friends, and the broader South Asian community.
“We invite you to join us for a Remembrance Diwan and Langar in memory of our beloved Gaurav Jaisingh,” the family shared in a statement. “This evening of prayer and reflection is being held to honor Gaurav’s spirit and the joy he brought into our lives.”
The gathering takes place today:
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Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
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Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Location: 168 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581
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RSVP Link: Remembrance RSVP
Attendees are asked to observe traditional Gurudwara guidelines and are respectfully requested not to bring flowers or gifts. “Your presence, prayers, and support are more than enough for us during this time,” the family said.
The pain of this loss is immeasurable. Gaurav was the only child of his parents, both of whom are active figures in the New England Indian-American community. Sneh Jaisingh, a Nutrition and Recovery Coach, is the founder of NutriAge and director of New England Hindi Manch. Ajay Jaisingh, a thinker, philosopher, and artist, is known in local theater circles for his creative contributions.
The sorrow deepened when relatives from India — including Gaurav’s grandparents, uncle, and aunt — who had traveled to Massachusetts to celebrate his graduation, instead found themselves mourning his passing.
On May 18, nearly 1,000 people attended a memorial service in Gaurav’s honor, a testament to how deeply he touched the lives of those around him.
In one of his last public posts, Gaurav had expressed pride and excitement about the road ahead:
“After an incredible summer in Boston as a Client Solutions Intern at FactSet, I am thrilled to announce that I have accepted a full-time offer to join the team as a Client Solutions Associate in the New York City office upon graduating from Bentley University.”
Now, that promising future remains unwritten.
In moments like this, the community’s collective grief finds meaning in remembrance, prayer, and togetherness. Tonight’s Diwan and Langar is more than a memorial; it is a gathering of hearts — mourning, honoring, and celebrating a life gone too soon, but never forgotten.
Rest in peace, Gaurav. You will always be loved, and always be missed.
