TRIBUTE TO ELSIE 2020






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Poem composed by Mervyn

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3 comments:

  1. A beautiful tribute to a remarkable woman.

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  2. What a lovely lady and wonderful cousin she was...her memories are with us...not only spirit but also in all the little things she used to do! Love

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  3. The last farewell of Elsie Maciel turned out to be a memorable event. From that fateful day, 10th April 2020, of her death, Mervyn received multitudes of fond messages and tributes from relatives, friends and well-wishers far and wide. Especially noteworthy were the messages from old colleagues & friends from Kenya's distant Northern Frontier where Mervyn & Elsie were stationed for a number of years. It is wonderful that they were remembered after so many years.
    Elsie & Mervyn were not just a pleasant and placid Goan couple. They were actively involved in the community. Elsie had acquired skills in pottery making and also excelled at Goan delicacies like pickles and samosas. These were displayed and offered for sale at Goan Festive Days. Elsie also wrote her well known Cookery Book in 1983 (I have a copy), a first among its kind. Mervyn in turn took to writing books on themes related to his work and community.
    The Goan Community has every reason to be proud of this couple and their achievements.

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