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In Memoriam
LAURA DIAS
(13 February 1917 -- 5 October 2007)
Mrs. Laura Dias (90)of Miraton Gardens, Chicalim, Goa passed away on Friday, 5
Oct 2007 at 11.30 p.m. at Salgaocar Medical Research Centre (SMRC),Chicalim,
Goa.
The following is the text of the funeral oration at the funeral Mass held at St
Andrew's Church, Vasco, Goa at 4.30 pm on Saturday, 6 October, 2007.
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Dear brothers and sisters,
'The Holy Book tells us
that in Death
Life has not ended
But changed.
It also tells us
That to gain Eternal life
One must be born again.
To be born again
One must die.'
We have come together here today to pay our last respects to Laura Dias and bid
a fond farewell to one who truly touched the lives of many.
Her life was simple, warm at heart, and helpful in nature. Charity was very
much a part of life with her. The poor and the needy received material help
through her which she could collect from generous donors. For the youth she
helped find employment, the old the poor and the invalid found succour and
solace in her.
A member of several institutions and social organizations, she was actively
involved with the Red Cross society, the Lions Club, Zuari Club, 'Maya Mog'
and the Senior Citizens group.
She was felicitated by our local governing bodies as a prominent Senior Citizen.
She loved life and lived it to the full, never too old to join in the fun. She
loved to have people around her and was the life of every party she attended.
A dedicated wife and loving mother, she will be missed by her near and dear
ones.
We pray that the good Lord will comfort and console her sorrowing family and
give them the strength to accept His holy Will.
We the members of the Senior Citizens group of St Andrews parish, Vasco, will
miss her presence and her active participation in all our group activities.
Though old and feeble she refused to accept age as a barrier. Always young at
heart, her all-time refrain at every get-together was, You will never grow old
/ While there is love in your heart . . . and true to her belief she stayed
young -- young at heart -- and gently faded away.
Old age, according to the Bible is Gods benevolence. There is an old Chinese
saying, 'Life is a dream, death is going home.'
Laura's pilgrimage on earth has been done. Its time to say goodbye.
Farewell friend, may the choirs of angels welcome you. Merciful Jesus, be not
her judge, but her Savior and grant her Your pardon and a place in Your
heavenly kingdom where she may join the choirs of angels and sing Your praises
forever.
May her soul rest in peace.
(Funeral oration by Mr A G Mendonça of the Senior Citizens group, Vasco, Goa)
