Udupi: Gilbert Fernandes retires after 30 years of service in St. Mary’s College, Shirva

By Eugene DSouza, Moodubelle
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/Shirva, 28 Feb 2015: Gilbert Fernandes from Marne-Moodubelle who served first  in the office of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva for five years and later in St. Mary’s Degree College for 30 years, retired on 28 February 2015.

 

The send off function in honour of Gilbert Fernades was held on Saturday, 28 February 2015 in St. Mary’s College was presided over the Principal Dr. Rajan and attended by the teaching and non-teaching staff of the college. Appreciating the long dedicated service of Gilbert Fernandes, he was honoured with citation which was presented to him by the Principal.

 

Gilbert Fernandes was born as sixth among eight children of late Immanuel and Mary Fernandes on 2 February 1955 at Marne, Moodubelle. He had his primary education in Church Aided Higher Primary School and high school education in St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle. Thereafter, he continued his education in St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva and acquired B.Com. degree from PPC College, Udupi.

 

 

Being a graduate in commerce, Gilbert served as a second grade clerk in St. Mary’s PU College office from 3 July 1979 to 31 December 1984. Since the establishment of St. Mary’s Degree College on 21 July 1980, Gilbert also served in the office of the college till 31 December 1984. From 1 January 1985, Gilbert was appointed as the first grade clerk in the office of St. Mary’s Degree College. Realizing the importance of higher education, Gilbert acquired  M.Com. degree through the Karnataka Open University in 1984.

 

Having proved his ability in the college office by his sincerity, efficiency and hard work Gilbert was promoted to the post of office superintendent from 5 September 1991. During the last 30 years, Gilbert handled the office work of  St. Mary’s College with great ability and dedication.

 

Gilbert married Ida Maria on 16 February 1988. Among their two sons, Glen is no more, whereas second son Gavin is Mechanical Engineer.