Bro Thomas Passes Away

Dear Radheshyam,

Thank you for your message.

Br. Thomas passed away on the 27th. He was taken to our
house : Shanti Nivas in Goa.

Br Thomas had completed 90 years and to the very end had
been very alert even though he was suffering with diabetes
it never flagged his zest for life and his interest in the
people he came in contact with.

I lived with Brother during my stint at GMS.
He was exemplary as a religious brother in
community and a great example to the staff and boys
confided to his care. When in 2007 the centenary
celebrations at Goethals he happily welcomed the
many ex-pupils who made it to the old school.

I have no doubt that the good brother has made a great
impression on the numerous people he came in contact with
in places where he laboured over the years : GMS,
St. Joseph's Calcutta and at St. Aloysius Quilon.

It has been reported that Brother was
given a wonderful sendoff at the funeral held in Goa and
even though confined to his bed most of the time he was
looked upon as being a great CB.

We pray to the Lord to grant the kind soul eternal rest.

I left GMS for St Joseph's Nainital April 2009. My regards to
the old boys of GMS.

God bless'

Sincerely ,

Br. Beddoe.