Immortality is to live in the hearts and minds of people

Sir Raymond Gomes son of latec Constatino & Late Ana Grancisca Alacoque
Peteira.An  educator par excellent at Rosary High School Navelim , passed
away  peacefully on 2. NOV.2023.He was battling a medical ailment for some
years  and  the only hope was survival  for a little longer.  I did visit
him ocassionaly .As his usual he never wallowed  in   self pity or seek
attention .His spirituality and faith were his strength .He shifted the
conversation towards others by diversions .It was indeed an  admirable
trait that he never once complained about his ailment but just brushed  it
aside as an inevitable baggage to live with  .Such was his spirit of
endurance  that as his medical condition worsened  his spirit to challenge
and battle continued unabated.  In this trying times his sister Agnes was
at her best to give him comfort and solace of being wanted and cared  for
with love and dedication  specially in the demise of his brother in law and
brother too . Unfortunately of late I was not able to  visit  him due to my
own predicament.He suffered with smile and endured with hope and faith.
Spirituality and faith were the sources of his strength . His trouble with
eye sight of late had added to his woes.It was not his grievance  about
non visits by his colleagues There are normal limits he said , personal and
physical not to be interpreted as lack of interests  to show concerns
.Forcefully he participated in the recognition of Fr Robert Vaz and could
not be dissuaded to feel offended  for the refusal.
He was an educator at RHS passionate about his subjects of English and
Geography..I was pleasantly surprised that he maintained meticulous records
of all  performances  at public exam.He was soft spoken and placed his
views in a decent manner with positive attitude .A colleague described him
as FD asset generating goodwill till the end. He may not have been
academically qualified to teach literature but with experience and
dedication , love for the subject and interests in students ,indeed climbed
the ladder of profiency and efficiency  desired. His contribution  ,
competency , achievements  could not be faulted on any account.Fr Robert
spoke affectionately  in glowing terms  about him. As the Head for two
years never had the ocassion even once  to suggest or counsel him. He was a
little disturbed when his teaching load was shared with another colleague
post graduate in literature and specially trained in English .He accepted
with humility the change and saw  an opportunity of being favourably
compared too.He did participate in activities putting his skills to
productive use without reservations.He was invariably a member on selection
of staff and his observations were valuable .He did not trample on pride of
colleagues   ,criticise  shortcomings
Legions of students have benfited  through his interaction,approachability,
dedicated efforts and thus are well placed in their chosen profession and
in life
Students past and present  have a word of respect an  admiration  for his
qualities of heart and soul  as their affectionate teacher , who was
friendly and understanding .
I remember he had a characteristic habit of attending to his hairstyle and
wore a  signature cap. After retirement he had a flourishing practice of
coaching that kept him occupied with his profession
Colleagues had respect and praise for him as he was non interfering or
inquisitive about affairs of others with an attitude of friendly nature
towards all.
Sir Gomes stood tall as a teacher and social worker.A bachelor , married to
his teaching  profession all throughout his life.  He certainly holds a
status of perfection in my humble diary of men , moments and matters.It is
an unassailable  truth that Sir Raymond is the epitome of immortality
living in the hearts and minds of people he touched lovingly.The best an
individual  can hope to achieve in his sojourn of journey of life  as the
model teacher  and an affectionate colleague.He will be missed but never
forgotten for his indelible legacies and footprints in the sands of time.
Nelson Lopes
Collagues

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