Dr Freddie ending his last chapter A curtain has come down on an illustrious career of the medical practioner.He was a very popular medical officer at Govt Primary health centre at Chinchinim.His mild and understanding nature won him patience and friends.He was approachable to all alike ; no airs or pride and thus remained a simple, humble person. I often spend time at his clinic at Chinchinim He was not happy with the environment and its surrounding and could not secure a better premises .In a goodwill gesture, he met the local practioners and informed them about his intending plans He was most sought after for guidance and treatment of diabetes..As he was not very happy about his practice he then shifted to Varca, where he was quite content with his flourishing practice.It was limited to morning session only.In the evenings he was avaiable to his neighbours and close friends I first met him in connection with concessions for senior citizens with Govt cards.His response was very encouraging.Once again we shared company on the felicitation of Sir Dcruz .His wife was an educator at GAHS Curchorem where Sir Dcruz taught and joined enthusiastically in instituting an award in his honour IN the school for Science at SSC of GBSHSE On several ocassions I met him at his Sirlim residence and exchanged pleasantries.He seemed to be hale and hearty and not the one to complain and seek attention A warm and friendly person to be associated with.His patients speak highly about his concerns for them His actions and behaviour as a humane doctor will reverberate for long.He has earned a niche in the hearts and minds of his grateful patients.He lived a purposeful life as a medical practtioner and as a social worker.His practice after retirement was service not for financial gains as it is to my knowledge that he waived off fees in many a deserving cases Long live Dr FREDDIE he will be truelly missed . MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
NELSON LOPES Chinchinim ,
