Circular No 1021

 

Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 15 of June 2021 No.1021 June B

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Dear Friends,

PART II of Salah’s Mother

This is the second part of the narrative.

Thanks for your help with the Circular, Newsletter.

At the end of this issue, you will find the instructions to send funds, I know your limitations.

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Andres LARSEN <larsen.andres@gmail.com>

Wed, May 5

Hello, TEAM GEORGE,

Credit Note for VEB.125.300.000 well received in good order on my account.

Huge thanks for your May 2021 Assistance and best wishes for a fruitful week.

Andrés Larsen

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Nigel P. Boos

Friday, May 8, 2009

Gentlemen,

I heard from Salah Wilson (MSB 1970) today.

He lives at D´do, close to Montreal and teaches steel-band, where he has a class of youngsters deeply involved in the art form.

He has also written a few books (5, I think) on steel-band, some of which are today used as text books in Trinidad and Tobago.

He's married and has at least 2 children, the youngest 22.

Salah's mother had worked for many years as the Matron at MSB and he had won a scholarship to study at the Abbey School.

Salah called to say that his town house had burned down 2 days ago, and that he had lost all of his worldly possessions, including 6 computers and all his hard drives, his photographs, his books, etc., but thankfully, no one was killed.

The fire is under police investigation and arson is suspected.

His spirit was strong, and he said he has been receiving telephone calls from all over the world, from people he never had heard of, but who knew of his work with the steel-band, through his books.

I suggested, and he agreed that I should let the MSB Old Boys know about his situation. In case anyone would like to contact Salah,

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On 9-Apr-09, Salah Wilson wrote:

Hi Nigel,

Looking at the names of these 'old boys' really brings back a lot of beautiful memories.

I would like to maybe add a few things to my stuff.

First, I would like to submit a name of one of my good friends who started with me.

We grew up together and was my best friend ...but he passed on...his name Anthony Cedeno 1963-1969...He passed on in 1991 (May he Rest in Peace)

Two other guys who started with me (Franklin Chin, Ronald Billouin) I would like to know their whereabouts.

No one knows D.D.O. (which is on the outskirts of Montreal), but my Steelpan business is in Montreal...so you may state that I am indeed from Montreal.

Secondly, I am an author and proud Steelpan Activist ..."Salah" Wilson was not my actual name in school but it is the name that I prefer to be called and also my Pen name as an author.

Some of my steelpan text books are now being used in the public school's curriculum in Trinidad & Tobago.

Back in school I was called "Willy" short for Wilson (my surname).

I will send more stuff of other guys who were there with me.

I am also going to try to get in touch with some of the guys I see on the list.......

Nigel you are doing a great job and service ...thanks

Salah Wilson

(Montreal)

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Salvador Coscarart

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Hello Mr. Wilson.

My name is Salvador Coscarart I am from Cumana Venezuela.

I attended the Abbey School in 1967 thru 1974.

So, from seeing on the information that Nigel Boos sent me I was there when you was there for three years so you were with Attila Gyuris, Fulvio Cantore, Cecil Camacho, Paul Quesnel, Rafael Echeverria, Ronnie Lew, Roberto Mezzana, Miguel Angel Luongo, Edgar and Eloy Moffie, Gonzalo Montiel, etc...

Well just to mention a few of your old class mates. I will be arriving in Montréal on June 2nd, be staying with some friends in Montréal and if possible, will like to meet with you and some of the older guys that went to Mount.

Best wishes

Salvador Coscarart.

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Salvador Coscarart

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Hello Ladislao,

as you can from this e-mail I have made contact with another student from my time at mount.

I will be meeting with him in June when I go visit Montréal and Toronto.

God bless and regards to all.

Hope things in Venezuela gets better. Adios.

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From: salah@steelpanplus.com

Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009

Greetings Salvador,

I remember your name 'Coscarart' ...difficult to put a face to the name after all of these years.

I could easily remember guys like Camacho and Paul Quesnel.

I have been living in Montreal since 1973.

I could get by in French not quite fluent because I live and work in the English Sector (I remember Father Augustine "rugged head" who taught French at the Abbey).

I never thought that I would end up in Montreal... I have met Peter Attong he owned a restaurant at one point and Angel Da Silva who was on the soccer team with me ...Angel teaches Martial Arts.

I became a musician and Teacher by doing a Degree at Concordia University, Jazz specialization but I used our Cultural instrument from Trinidad (The Steelpan) as the principal instrument.

I have also introduced the Steelpan program to the public schools since 1991 where my kids and I are the Teachers in seven schools.

I have also become an author and have written six Steelpan Text books of which one is being currently in use at the public schools of Trinidad & Tobago.

My family and I also run our own private Steelpan school and are responsible for putting on two major Festival.

If you are in Montreal for the last week end of June you can certainly be part of the festival it is entitled "Montreal International Steelpan Festival".

Come by and visit me at my school when you get into Montreal, give me a call.

My Cell phone (514) 924-7307

Best wishes

Salah Wilson

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On Sunday, May 2, 2021

Father Harold Imamshah <frharold12@gmail.com> wrote:

My prayerful support Salah on the passing of dear Matron Wilson.

May she now meet her long awaited reward in Heaven forever.

Humbly,

Fr. Harold Imamshah

Servant of Mary for Jesus

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On Sun, May 2, 2021

George Mickiewicz <amickiew@att.net> wrote:

Dear MSB Brothers,

It is with great sadness that I am passing on this note per Salah’s request.

Please say a prayer for Matron Wilson, Salah and the family. 

Thanks 

She was always so kind and helpful. 

A wonderful lady that assisted each one of us.

Blessings to all,

George Mickiewicz 

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Current Health / Medical Condition

Nigel Boos <nigelboos@gmail.com>

Thu, 13 May

Hello, everyone.

First, thank you for your prayers for me and concern about my continuing health situation. I’m simply trying to bring you up to date as to my condition, since many of you have expressed a desire to be kept up to date.

My last CT scan carried out last week showed no further growth of lymph nodes and the one which had the doctors worried has not developed any further. As a result, I’m scheduled to have my next CT scan done in 3 months and I’m hoping that the good news will continue. 

Might I now request your prayers for:

* Josie, a little 3-year old grand-daughter of George Mickiewicz, a friend and ex-MSB Old Boy, who has had foot surgery just a few days ago, to deal with a walking problem.

* Kazim Abasali, an ex-Mt. St. Benedict Old Boy, who has had a serious stroke only 2-3 days ago, in Sweden, where he lives with his wife.

* Edward “Eddie” Lloyd, another former MSB Old Boy, who has lived in Aberdeen, Scotland, for perhaps 30 years, involved with the offshore oil industry, and who has also had major surgery carried out a week or so ago, dealing with a serious cancer problem, similar to mine.

Thanks again, folks.

Regards,

Nigel Boos

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Nigel Boos <nigelboos@gmail.com>

Mon, 19 Apr, 18:47

Great news!

I had my last CT scan done at Sunnybrook Hospital 3 days ago.

Today, my oncologist called me to report that so far, they have seen no further growth in the one lymph node of concern, and also that no new nodes have appeared.

I’m also concerned about my loss of weight and my seeming difficulty in putting on some lbs.

So, where I had abandoned the use of Creon capsules a few months ago, it now appears that Creon is actually an excellent pancreatic enzyme, and that, without it, my body’s ability to absorb nutrients is quite limited.

Result: I've re-started my use of Creon (1-2 capsules each meal). Let’s see whether this helps.

Eddie - I’m thinking and praying for you and Betty, and I hope you’ll soon be feeling better, stronger, and safer.

God be with you, my friend.

Nigel

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On Apr 16, 2021

Betty Lloyd <bettyjeanlloyd@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

Nigel and Jackie.

He Samsung to be itching all over.  

He says it is a little bit better, because of COVID we are not allowed to visit so I can’t tell you at the moment but it was his waist, hands, arms, legs and the sides of his head.

More or less in that order.  

Still not sleeping well.  

That could be because he is in the hospital.

He, not the doctors, thought he would be out today, but they want to keep him in for a longer time.

Our telephone number is 01330-822930.

Just saw your number on the bottom of your email.  

We will give you a call when he gets home and is settled.  

We really would appreciate some hints on diet, care etc.

Love to you both.

Please keep praying for him as I am for you both.  

I have so much to be thankful to you both for.  

Betty Lloyd

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On 16 Apr 2021

Nigel Boos <nigelboos@gmail.com> wrote:

This for the update, Betts.

Is he also itching?

If so, where does he itch?

I’m having a tough time with my lower back.

Would love to have your phone number, so we can call you.

Also, are you using WhatsApp?

Nigel and Jackie

1-647-447-2341 iPhone

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On Apr 16, 2021

Betty Lloyd <bettyjeanlloyd@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

And mine is `id10t`!

Do you get it?

Edward is doing well.

A few hiccups along the way, but nothing that the medics have not been able to handle.

His mood is good considering what he has been through and not being able to see the family because of COVID-19.

Keep well and happy.

Love and God’s blessings

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65LK6623FBHHOFAM. Howard Ho and family

16LK8891FBFCUFAU, Father Cuthbert and Father Augustine

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