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Another boy from batch of 72, Terence D'lima died on 10 Feb 2010 at Nair Hospital at Mumbai Central. I understand that he died of 'multiple organ failure'.

In a span of two weeks, two boys have died from 72 batch ....

Terence had his right leg amputed sometime in May 2009 and he was recovering quite well (at least, thats what he told me ...). I had postad a few blogs on Terence D'lima sometime during March, April, May or June 2009 stating his condition and he seemed to be doing pretty much OK.

Terence was residing at Neral (near Matheran, Karjat). He was very knowledgable on the flora and fauna in and around Matheran. he was also knpwledgable on the Heritage sites in Mumbai, Pune etc. He was a bachelor.

His Mass and Funeral was held today (12 Feb 2010) at 4.00 pm at St Peters' Seaside Cemetary. I made it a point to attend the mass and funeral. At the funeral, I met over 15-16 guys from 72 batch and we all recollected the times that we had at our GREAT school. But needless to mention, the atmosphere was somber.

After the ceremony was over, we went to Vivian Fernandes' home (he lives very close to St Peters' Seaside Cemetary, and we have decided to meet more often. For starters, we have fixed 20 Feb 2010 (Sat) at Khar Gymkhana at 6.30 pm as the meeting point or whatever.

stay connected with your batchmates (and if possible, your school-mates), guys. life is too short to hold grudges.

I am rather late in submitting a sad news that my batchmate of 72, Ainsley Athaide expired of a sudden heart attack on 26 Jan 2010 at Mumbai. The funeral took place on 28 Jan 2010 at St Peters' Seaside Cemetary at 4.00 pm.

He had attended the 'Bond of Boys' function in Jan 2009 ... yes Jan 2009. (He did not attend the Jan 2010 'Bond of Boys' program). We have two lovely pictures of Ainsley having a GREAT time at the Jan 2009 program. I will try and up-load these two pics shortly.

Most regretably, I could not attend his funeral, but i found out that a lot of 72 batch boys attended the Mass and subsequent funeral.

May GOD grant Ainsley eternal Peace.

Neil, good that you have joined SSESA 3 days back. Welcome. Hope to see you at the GRAND reunion on 10 th Jan 2010.

I met Nestor Nazareth on 15 oct 09 at his Office at Pali Village, 16 Road, Bandra at about 10.30 am. We spent a great 35-40 minutes going back in time & remembering the excellent time we had in school.

Stay in touch, guys ....... life is exciting.

I had a long chat with Terence today (30 Sep 09). He has recovered quite well. He is currently at Neral (approx. 95 Km from Bandra). His wound is open with a 'salami cut' but the wound has recovered very well. And he has been advised to do some excersise like lifting a book with this thigh. More in the next blog.

Today I spoke with Terence D'lima and he informed me that today (12 June 2009) morning he got his Right leg amputed.  It was amputed from mid-way between knee and ankle. It was done at Nair Hospital. Terence has been admitted in Nair Hospi since March 09.

Initially, the docs amputed his right foot's 2 toes, but apparently this did not seem to be curing him and hence the docs decided for amputation of his right leg.  This is really a SAD news for me.