Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St.
Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 3 of October 2020 No. 987
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Dear Friends,
Do you
have any news on Hudson Phillips?? Do you know him?? 1975 to 1980.
We are
close to issue No. 1000, and at this crossroads the Circular would like to know
your appreciation as to the effort that has been made throughout the years and
what should be the next step.
From
my friend Don Mitchell keeper of the Blog site, I have received the statistics
and these are not very encouraging.
Neither
is the yearly subscription offer to cover the efforts of keeping the weekly
format.
Maybe
I should stop publishing?
Reduce
the weekly format to monthly? So that I may record those that have passed away?
Any
suggestions are valid, please keep me informed.
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From Raymond Bachoo.
One of the last video interviews 2017
With the passing of
former T&T cricketer Sheldon Gomes, here's a look back at my 2017 interview
with him.
This interview was
done at the Arima Velodrome at a Past Cricketers' Society cookout
Additionally, there is this article:
https://arimacirc.wordpress.com/sheldon-gomes/
From: Stabroek News
September 18, 2020
(Trinidad Guardian) Former T&T cricketer Sheldon Gomes has been
hailed as an excellent team man with an infectious personality by former West
Indies wicket-keeper Deryck Murray.
Sheldon Gomes, who is the older brother of former West Indies cricketer
Larry Gomes, passed away at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday.
He was 69 years old just over a month shy from celebrating his 70th
birthday.
Widely regarded as one of the best fielders to have played the game in
this country, Gomes represented T&T at the First-Class level 55 times.
He scores five centuries and 45 half-centuries.
He also played 14 List A matches for this country.
Murray, who played with Gomes in the T&T team of the 1970s said, hat
really stands out for me about Sheldon is that he was an excellent team man.
There was nothing that he would not do to help the team and no matter
what the situation was.
He was always cheerful, always enthusiastic and eager to get on with the
game and he had this infectious personality that it was great to be around him
in the dressing room.
Murray also expanded on Gomes fielding prowess saying:
think he was a brilliant fieldsman in any position and he was one of
those people who would volunteer to go to bat-pad or silly point in the days
when protection wasn’t around in the game so it was just share bravery.
He was the one to do it.
Gomes also had the distinction of being in the regional championship
winning team when T&T copped the Shell Shield Tournament in 1975.
His highest score of 213 was recorded against Jamaica in the 1976-1977
season which incidentally was his most prolific in regional cricket when he
chalked up 633 runs for an impressive average of 70.33 per innings with three
centuries.
He also played for North, East Trinidad and Queens Park Cricket Club.
President of the T&T Cricket Board (TTCB) Azim Bassarath also
extended his condolences and Cricket West Indies, on the passing of Gomes
describing him as a gifted cricketer whose exploits especially in the field
added an exciting dimension to the game.
You were always sure that something could happen when Sheldon Gomes was
prowling in the covers or fielding close up to the batsman as he possessed the
safest pair of hands, and a quick turn of foot that left no ball struck by the
batsman unchallenged within range, said Bassarath.
Please be extra careful and stay healthy, safe and
sound,
George
PS: Have added Sheldon to our database as he was not
previously listed in the monks, seminarians, teachers’ section´
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Neil Charles
67LK0010CLASS1969
And sadly Eloy, Renny and Nigel, all in one row has
passed.
I forgot Bhopa also (RIP)
Crazy coincidence!
Fill in the names.
1. Franco Marconi 2. Thomas Pegus 6. Eloy Murphy 7
John Gionetti 8. Mr. Earl Agustus (Teacher) 9. Keith Allen (Puggy) 10. Glen
Evelyn 11. Pedro Coscarrat 12. Rennie Villafana 13. Farouk Bopha 14. Azizool
Mohammed. 17. Nigel Gomes 18. Winston Ramsahai. …
Know the other faces but do not remember
the names. One is Mayuen but do not remember first name so left
out. Come on Neil Charles, you and should know the rest
Joseph Maryuen(RIP) is not in the pic,#4 is Frank
Holmes.
#3 is Rooplal..i think
#19 might be Teelucksingh
Eloy moffie
Thanks Alfredo. That’s correct. My spelling was
incorrect. Cannot remember Eloy's brother first name. Please remind me.
Edgar
Now that's one hell of a memory. What you had for
lunch on Monday last?
4 is Deodath Ramroop
I’m sure he hasn’t been bleaching. 5 is Frank
Holmes. (his father’s first name was John). Then we have 3 Hinkson can’t
remember his first name. 8 Mootilal (Moon) Mahraj. I’m thinking 16 is Gean
Williams not sure. Can’t remember 19’s n… 3 Hinkson can’t remember his
first name. 8 Mootilal ( Moon) Mahraj. I’m thinking 16 is Gean Williams not
sure. Can’t remember 19’s name but he was always top of the class with Holmes.
LOL...about John Holmes...I stayed at their home in
Caracas for a week and their dad drove me to Valencia at Gustavo Tar Home...was
a 2.5 hr drive..
yo estudie con david holmes/ his small brother/ and
gustavo tar and remember andres eloy moffie, glen, pedro coscarat, villafana.
19 his father was a Dentist in Tunapuna something
Ramkisoon his mother was British
3 I believe is one of the Pennys
15 is Naipaul
And 16 I believe family own a dry cleaners somewhere
in San Juan Pogs u and him was close
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Conversation between Ruperto and Ladislao
1/1/20 17:08 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: Are you from
MSBC, Morning Blessings
26/4/20 11:16 - Ladislao Kertesz: Good morning.
Ruperto, i am the Editor of the ABBEY SHOOL newsletter. Good to hear from You.
Circular no. 963 is out this morning. Hope You like it
26/4/20 11:42 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: Sorry I don’t
get those
26/4/20 12:04 - Ladislao Kertesz: You can see it free
from Don blog.
2020circulars.blogspot.com, Or
subscribe for one year for direct mailing and support the effort. I could
send it to you if You send me your mailing address. I have You as
graduating in 1978 have a Peter Beddoe in a class photo I'm between Gio and Sepaul
Peter was my uncle in two form higher. He passed November
2018 see horse, valentine, gopal, Richard's, lezama, Chadee, Sorry
between Xavier and Sepaul Louise on the opposite side Fletcher, juman,
Jaws, Manzano, Goutee, Bruce, cant remember the rest
26/4/20 15:02 - Ladislao Kertesz: Can I send you this
photo by email?
The photo has small numbers to facilitate. Did You
graduate Form V at Mount? What year?
26/4/20 17:44 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: No I left in
form 4 after exam. We had a family disaster.
26/4/20 17:50 - Ladislao Kertesz: What was the year? I
am trying to place You with your classmates. In the list You appear in
the same graduating year, And You Say that he was two years your senior
26/4/20 17:55 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: Yes he was in
same class with the big Habbib The smaller one was in my class
26/4/20 17:55 - Ladislao Kertesz: Joseph Habib? Ok let
me research.
I shall try to send you the photo is a better
resolution since you do not have email.
26/4/20 18:02 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: Shadowwarriortrini@yahoo.com
26/4/20 18:05 - Ladislao Kertesz: Ok,. I shall send it
to you with the numbers noted on each boy. Good morning Ruperto, Who is
Nadim? Did he go to our School.
30/4/20 09:39 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: I can’t remember
that name. I remember Falazideme Mohammed not sure if i spell that right. That
was the most unique name in the class.
30/4/20 09:45 - Ladislao Kertesz: I have the name in
the list but nothing else.. This is why i asked you to write the latest
info on your classmates. I know that we have lost contact with the mayority.
30/4/20 17:41 - Msbtt Beddoe Ruperto: No probs, just
kinda tied up between school projects and work. I've been look for the
mail, without success. Its shadowwarriortrini@yahoo.com That I may cause
those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
Proverbs 8: 21
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Conversation Garth and Ladislao
1/1/20 16:57 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi brother, hope You
survived the festivities and that You Will have a little time set aside this
year 2020 so I may include your short essay in the circular. Every day we have
less known members and I am worried that the circular is loosing writers, life
is short.
God bless You
Circular issue no. 1000 is nigh.
2/1/20 16:46 - Msbtt Mcpin Garth: Happy New Year my
brother. Yes we survived...lol. I will be more than happy to lend my
assistants to the circular. Tell me what you need
25/9/20 09:45 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Garth, how are
You? Can You tell me more about Nigel? Did each house have a private coach? In
my time there were no coaches. It was autolearning by booklets. 1955 to 1960.
Did You read the last circular 984? Ladislao
25/9/20 09:56 - Msbtt Mcpin Garth: Morning Ladislao.
Nigel started teaching at the Mount after I left. I know he was there because
we spoke at home. Maybe Robert Dyal may have a better idea....sorry
How is everything otherwise with you?
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Conversation Barnes and Ladislao
25/12/19 09:06 - Ladislao Kertesz: Have a Nice
christmas day,. Hope You recover from last nights dinner and Friends, haha
25/12/19 09:17 - Msbtt Barnes Dexter: Many thanks, and
to you too.
25/9/20 19:51 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Dexter, how are
You? Can You tell me more about Nigel? Did each house have a private coach? In
my time there were no coaches. It was autolearning by booklets. 1955 to 1960.
Did You read the last circular 984? Ladislao
25/9/20 19:53 - Msbtt Barnes Dexter: No was only one
coach at my time. From 2:30-5:30. I attended there in the 80's Can u identify
yourself please? Cannot remember your name
25/9/20 19:56 - Ladislao Kertesz: My name is ladislao
kertesz Editor of the weekly newsletter the Abbey school
Class 1960
25/9/20 19:59 - Msbtt Barnes Dexter: Ok, but did not
get any of the articles.
25/9/20 19:59 - Ladislao Kertesz: And Will publish
your lines in issue 986 on Nigel, i am sure his students would like to read
about his good work.
25/9/20 19:59 - Msbtt Barnes Dexter: You must send me
some.
25/9/20 20:01 - Ladislao Kertesz: I can send You the
newsletter, but need to confirm Your email Address, At the end of the
newsletter is the Address of the blog where Don Mitchell posts all issues
25/9/20 20:13 - Msbtt Barnes Dexter: dexter.barnes66@gmail.com
26/9/20 09:06 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Dexter, i just
sent You issue 982.,. Shall include Your story on Nigel in issue 986
Please feel free to collaborate with the circular, i
need your help.
Can You take a selfie so that i may publish it
in the newsletter?
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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz, kertesz11@yahoo.com, if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any
old boy that you would like to include.
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Photos:
58RB0003b10, Fr. Ildefonse
18LK6788FBBLEGRP, Brian Lewis and group
67UN0010CLASS1969 reva, Class 1969
15LK6722FBACHFAM, Anthony Chankar and family
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