Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
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Dear Friends,
Some of the Xmas letters and photos, also some sad news on Gordon Lang who passed away in
Also news from our travelling cameraman, Rafael.
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That was my camera !!!!
Rafael Echeverra reglaw@gmail.com,
Sunday, December 23, 2007 10:28:21 AM
Ladislao ....
The white haired Mount Boy between Dennis Gurley and me is HARRY LAUGHLIN
He also appears in the photo with Peter Tang, Dennis and Don ...
I took that photograph myself ....
It was great to see Harry Laughlin after all these years .... the same good old friend ....the conversation with Harry was superb !!! .... we shared some good memories of Mount, The basketball team,.. our coach Tuko ...the scouting experience, the band, ... it was great !
Actually, that was my camera that took all those photos ...
Peter Tang took the photo of Harry, Dennis and myself (the last in the attachments) ...
I took all the other photos in which I do not appear ... including the one with Jon Golding, Stuart Henderson (
It was sooo great to see them all again .. and they were all as great as ever ...
I will treasure the moments at Dennis home - with my
Dennis and Marie Gurley - on their part - were the most gentle and generous hosts anyone could ever expect.
GOD Bless them ! I will keep those memories in my heart forever !!!!
Rafael Echeverria (CheChe)_
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RE: Property Down the
Glen Mckoy
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 5:51:58 PM
Hello Nigel,
Season greetings.
I always thought the Mount had a place down the islands, unless they were renting.
Anyhow, when we the Trinis went home for the long weekend the other boys not from
Take care, best regards for the New Year
Glen McKoy.........
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From: nigelboos@yahoo.ca
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:30:34 -0500
Dear Glen,
I read your Dec 8/07 note with interest, particularly because I was unaware that the
Would you please let me know what you're talking about, because I left the Mount in 1960, and perhaps an acquisition was made after I'd left the place.
If in fact the
Your question is a good one.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Nigel Boos,
Ajax, Ontario (905) 426-8999
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Glen Mckoy <mckoy43glen@hotmail.com>
Saturday, December 8, 2007 7:04:17 AM
Hi there guys,
How yuh doing and thanks for the angel that's all I need, about the Abbey, the play grounds and the swimming pool.
I think its a good idea to re-established things as it was before, but I think the people who were in charge of it before, should not be in charge again of the operation as they never kept it going once the money ended (this would be the church).
They never invested in the assets they had like the pool etc.
This place could have been an excellent private sports club for families etc. with tennis courts etc., but was left to waste away.
Our field could have hosted some of the football games in the country or in that area, it was well build, I don't know how bad it is now.
I think the only way this venture can work is as a business.
Once up and running, it must be profitable, in order to pay a lease to the church for its sport facility etc.
This kind of business takes the management and staff that are committed to sports in a professional way for they are the front line of what will make or break this type of business.
Sorry if I may sound a little negative with some of my comments, however we must not let emotions cloud our judgement.
I am also sorry to see the this place that made so many good sporting teams, and the confidence that sports give to the youths, were left in ruin for so long.
I am committed to invest in this project after a feasibility study has been done, and if this is the way the old boys want to go.
How come no body mention doing something down the
I think that could be a really good place to develop, and could draw top dollar from tourist and locals looking for a private place, what do you think??? Looking forward to comments.
Glen McKoy
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Edward Watson edward.watson@perfectpower.co.tt,
Thursday, January 3, 2008 4:36:53 AM
Dear Ladislao,
Douglas Watson is my brother but I can’t get him to use a computer on a consistent enough basis for email.
I see Richard Clarke, Phillip de Pass in the area quite often.
Humphrey Hokoon I haven’t seen in many years he used to fly for the National Airline will try to locate him.
Haven’t see Gerard Anderson since a couple of years after I left school I’ll make some enquiry and get back to you
As for the rest of guys, I don’t recognise the names.
Ed
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From: ladislao kertesz [mailto:kertesz11@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:07 PM
Dear Edward
Corrections have been made, thanks.
Is DOUGLAS WATSON part of your clan??
I have a Anthony Seheult as your classmate graduating in1964 but lost contact with him (868) 632 4243.
Also these: Philip de Pass (868) 637 7083
Dr. Richard Clarke (868) 632 4457 (868) 665 4165
Gerald Anderson ( wanted health and alive.)
George Fimian ( wanted health and alive.)
Hokoon, Humphrey ( wanted health and alive.)
Teelucksingh, Keith ( wanted health and alive.)
Kong Ting, Kenneth ( wanted health and alive.)
Are really your classmates???
Are they alive??
Can you call the first two and ask them information so that I may send them the Circular??
Thank you before hand fr your help in finding your classmates.
Hope to travel this year to TT, if budget permits since Chavez is not allowing us to buy foreign exchange.
God bless and a happy new year 2008
Ladislao
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Salvador Coscarart
Saturday, December 8, 2007 12:34:22 PM
Hola Ladislao,
Espero que pasen unas felices navidades.
Aqu te mando un nuevo estudiante de Venezuela, Alfredo Seaforth.
Es de Anaco y ahora vive en Ciudad Bolvar.
Un abraso muy cordial
Salvador
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Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:20:29 -0400
Saludos mi pana no te conteste antes estaba un poco ocupado,
Recibi fotos de la reunion en mount.
Al ver la foto de Fr Cutty me trajo a la mente recuerdos muy gratos de un pasado muy bonito y especial gracias por el envio.
Me imagino que estas trabajando.
Cuidese mucho.un amigo
ALFREDO SEAFORTH
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cheryl webster cheryl_ann_webster@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday, December 2, 2007 10:58:09 AM
Hi!
Just to keep you up to date.
Chris has been in the States for about a week now re a possible melanoma in his left eye.
He is seeking further diagnosis and possibly treatment.
Bye,
Cheryl.
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Friday, January 25, 2008 4:17:06 PM
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: RE: Gordon Lang
Thanks Joanne,
I suspected that in the tone of your letter, and we will continue to pray for the repose of his soul.
We too have some sad news as Val's Mum passed away very suddenly, at 1.00 a.m. (with a heart attack) yesterday, within an hour, so it was peaceful and sudden.
She was one month short of 88.
We left at 1.00 p.m. Val & I, our two eldest (A & B) plus her brothers daughter.
Son E arrives on Sat, and daughter C arrives on Sun.
Funeral is on Mon in
We are at her residence in
We mourn together,
Vaya con Dios!
With much love,
Art & Val
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:28:09 -0500
Dear Arthur:
Somehow you must've not received the e-mail I sent informing everyone about Dad's passing.
Dad died on Jan 08.
In he end he had many complications that took a toll on his week body.
He was in hospital for a day and there was nothing the doctors could have done.
Thank you for giving him one last opportunity to relive happier moments of his life.
He always vividly remembered his W.I. friends and your call surely lifted his spirit.
Thank you for being there for him.
Johann Lang
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Another week, another Circular, thank you, corespondents.
I have read all your messages until 31 of December so soon you will be included in the Newsletter for this year.
Ladislao
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Photos:
07ML0724MLA, Michael Laughlin
07UN0001MSBCLERGY, Christmas photo from the Abbey.
07AG0001AGA, Alloy Garner
07AG0004GRP, Paul Dewan and
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