Former La Martiniere College principal Elton Stein deSouza took his last breath on Sunday. He was reported dead due to multiple organ failure compounded by deadly virus corona. The former principal was treated at Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital.
The legend was born in year 1945 and retired as principal in 2011. The school where we was helm said that “He spent his entire, until retirement at La Martiniere, first as a pupil in Girls’ College, before being admitted as Resident Scholar at La Martiniere College. He returned to teach at the College, rising to Housemaster, Second Assistant, Vice-Principal and Principal a post he brought credit to for more than 20 years.” In their statement, school further said that his is integrity, loyalty to duty and cheer shall always be remembered. His qualities of heart and head were well recognized. His empathy for those in his care: The Staff, the boys, the workers at La Martiniere set a benchmark for service to the College.
The institution said a memorial service would be held in the school chapel for its former principal after the government allows physical congregations. Several condolence messages were posted on social media after DeSouza’s death was announced.
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