We are deeply saddened to see the passing away of a childhood's friend's mother. Deva Caanthan joined my class in Grade-5 in 1952 and we continued to be classmates until 1957 at Chava Hindu. I remember their daily long trips from Sarasalai, with their big lunch bags packed by their mother. We had great dedicated teachers who imparted their knowledge which has helped us in our long journey into our later life. We like to share our condolences with Dr. Caanthan and rest of Kanagasabai's family from Sarasalai. Sithamparapillai Family-Sangathanai, Chavakacheri. [Vancouver,BC, Canada].