Comments on: Help for Old Cottonian Melville deMellow’s widow

By: Assistance sought from OCs for Coralie deMellow [OC Melville deMellow's widow] | Old Cottonians Association

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 03:11:59 +0000

[…] continuation to the message I sent earlier, we have decided to take the following measures based on the information currently available to […]

By: Editor

Editor — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:01:13 +0000

In reply to frank krishner. Thank you for the link and your message!

By: frank krishner

frank krishner — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:51:55 +0000

http://newsneteast.com/air-icon-melville-de-mellow-widows-pension-restored-thanks-to-his-old-schoolmates1/

By: vijay bhalaik

vijay bhalaik — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:38:02 +0000

Dear Mr Singh

Thanks very much for highlighting the plight of Mrs De mellow. I very fondly remember
Mr De Mellow on the radio and felt very proud when in ‘conversations’ it was mentioned that he was a cottonian. I am sure we will all contribute to this cause. Please let us know the details. I would also agree with the previous emails that we should have a strategy for such situations.

servamus

regards
Vijay Bhalaik MRCS FRCS. Rivaz 76-86 School Captain

By: Assistance sought from OCs for Coralie DeMello [OC Melville DeMello's widow] | Old Cottonians Association

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:12 +0000

[…] continuation to the message I sent earlier, we have decided to take the following measures based on the information currently available to […]

By: Ranbir Brar

Ranbir Brar — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:39:51 +0000

My request to BM — Where is the contribution to be sent ???

By: Vijay Khurana

Vijay Khurana — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:46:55 +0000

OCA India is taking an initiative in the matter and they have, I believe, established contact with Mrs Coralie De Mello. The support of members like Arun Sawhney and others, given their experience, would be invaluable. I will revert as and when I get more information. Cheers.

While this effort is certainly to be welcomed, I think ,we need as a body to establish the parameters and yard stick of when and where the OCA will be involved in such a relief exercise. We also need to ensure the availability of funds for such efforts rather than have to scramble with our hats around at the last moment.

By: ashwani singh virk

ashwani singh virk — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:24:55 +0000

Our government is too slow and inactive in such settlements. She may not get justice during her lifetime. It is up to us OC’s to do the needful. Also, some of the funds from OCA should be contributed towards her welfare apart from individual contributions.

By: Guru Singh Chaudhri

Guru Singh Chaudhri — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:29 +0000

How can we reach Mrs. DeMello? Are there any family members who are living with/ taking care of her? Where is she based and does she have a bank account into which funds can be directed?

By: Arun Sawhney

Arun Sawhney — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:32:16 +0000

We must create a system to assist deserving OCs, their spouses and kins, former staff in times of crisis like this. We have seen it in the case of Mr. R.L. Vashisht. A 95 year lady cannot wait for justice. Action to help has to be immediate. I request the OCA to provide financial help without wait. Please inform the account details to which the contribution is to be made. I wish to contribute and mobilize funds from other OCs.
Arun Sawhney
Ibbetson, 1976-86.