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Udupi, Dec 6: Gilbert D'Silva, proprietor of St Anthony Press Brahmavar, passed away on Monday December 5, after suffering from brief illness. He was 76.
Gilbert was a socially recognised personality for his various philanthropy activities. For many years, he used to celebrate the feast of St Anthony Shrine herein Kerekatte. He also used to offer afternoon lunch facility to all the devotees returning from the feast at his house in Matpady, Brahmavar. Thousands of devotees used to take part in the fellowship meal arranged by him every year on June 13 on the occasion of annual feast of St Anthony Shrine, Kerekatte.
Gilbert was also into printing business from a very young age. He was one of the pioneers in printing business in the region. The printing press was started in 1967.
He was also actively involved in the St Vincent de Paul and other associations. He had also served as the governing body member of Bhandavya Educational Society which initiated Nirmala English Medium School in Brahmavar.
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Reggie Carvalho, Kundapur/Mumbai
Thu, Dec 08 2022Dear Stella. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
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Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA
Tue, Dec 06 2022Very much saddened by the passing away of Gentleman Gilbert Gabriel D' Silva. Our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, children, and their families. grandchildren. For several decades, Gilbert baba was a well-liked volunteer, and a popular orator at his native village Matpady, Brahmavar town, and beyond. His service to Holy Family Church and to the neighborhood has been phenomenal. Scores of his admirers will miss him, and remember him fondly... We will pray for the departed soul.
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Jeethan Menezes, Mangalore/Bangalore
Tue, Dec 06 2022Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and, May his soul rest in Peace, Amen.
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Rocky Fernandes &Fly., Thottam/Malad, Mumbai
Tue, Dec 06 2022Heartfelt condolences to all the family members. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Don Lewis, Brahmavar
Tue, Dec 06 2022Remember the days when we used to go to Kerekatte. Thanks to Gilbert. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers goes to his family and friends. May God bless his Soul. Rest in Peace. Amen.
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Vinoo Almeida, Brahmavar
Tue, Dec 06 2022My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. We have lost a very kind, loving & caring person.
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Swapna Olsen Rodrigues, Brahmavar/Kallianpur/ USA
Tue, Dec 06 2022Dear Aunty Stella, Smitha, Soumya, Pavan and family members,. Accept our heartfelt condolences. May uncle's soul rest in eternal peace. He will be missed by all. Be assured of our prayers during this difficult time.
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Richard barnes, Hyderabad/Sastan
Tue, Dec 06 2022Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace. Richard barnes and family Sastan/Hyderabad
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Praveen, Udupi
Tue, Dec 06 2022May his soul rest in peace.
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Robert D'Silva, Katapady/Muscat
Tue, Dec 06 2022Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and, May his soul rest in Peace, Amen.
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Fr Charles Furtado Capuchin, Brahmavar
Tue, Dec 06 2022Very sad to know that a very well known personality in the region is no more. He spent much of his time and energy for others in society and the church. May God grant him eternal rest and peace RIP.
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Sr. Gabriella, mangalore
Tue, Dec 06 2022Heartfelt condolences to the family members. May the soul of Gilbert rest in peace.
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Sr.Dorothy Saldanha, Jeppu.Mangalore
Tue, Dec 06 2022Sorry to here the sad demise of Mr.Gilbert .Hearfelt condolences to the berived family.May he rest in peace.
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