Daijiworld Media Network - Abu Dhabi (OD/GA)
Abu Dhabi, Jun 11: Clifford Aranha – a much admired teacher at the Abu Dhabi Indian School died suddenly at the School premises on Thursday June 11 morning.
Clifford attended the school as usual and as he was entering the staff room suddenly collapsed and died after suffering a massive heart attack. Though attempts were made to revive him, they were not fruitful and he breathed his last.
Aranha, an English teacher was with the school since 1987 and was one of the most lovable teachers at the school, always jovial and mingled with the students as well as with his colleagues freely.
Clifford hails originally from Mulki/Urva, Mangalore and leaves behind his wife Charlotte and only son Roshan and daughter-in-law Priya.
With his death Abu Dhabi Indian School and the entire Indian community in Abu Dhabi has lost a great teacher and wonderful human being.
Memorial Service in Abu Dhabi
A Memorial Service with Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul will be held at 8 pm on Saturday 13 June, 2009 at St. Josephs' Cathedral - Abu Dhabi.