A tinge of sadness

The President of our School Alumni, 82er Rajiv Bhatia (son of 53er Pushpa Bhatia (née Dongersee) and nephew of the late 56er Kirtee Doongursee) informed us of some sad news:

Mr. Gilbert Bose: Ex-Vice Principal, passed away in Bangalore last month. On behalf of all of us, I extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Suri Bose and other family members. His son Ronnen was in my class and we look forward to making contact with him.


82er, the late Judah Ronnen Gubbay.

Judah Ronnen Gubbay: Head Boy, 1982 ISC, passed away on March 13th, 2007 in New York. He was a year my senior and we traveled on the school bus together from 1970-81. Our condolences to his wife Alexis, daughter Ariella, mother Tarnar Marge, sisters, Irith, Talya and Eilat (all three in Savage house as was Judah). His friends and well wishers may have already attended the memorial meeting for him at the senior school on April 5th, before this message is widely circulated.

Col. Eric Simeon: Ex-Principal – is ailing with cancer at the Army Hospital (R&R) New Delhi. His son Dileep is taking care of him as are a number of well wishers from the armed forces and his Doon School connections. Cathedralites have been in touch with him too. We wish him well and strength and courage to Dileep and Col. Simeon, through these trying times.

56er Ubi also checked in with these news items to share with all of you. (Another report says that Col. Simeon is in the hospital in Pune!)

I am sure all of you join me in passing our sentiments to the people concerned through our Alumni President.