Ex-La Martiniere principal also succumbs to virus

Lucknow: Former principal of La Martiniere College, Elton Stein deSouza, died of Covid-19 related complications on Sunday. The college authorities, present and past students of the college mourned the passing away of deSouza. “He had spent entire life until retirement at La Martiniere, first as a pupil in the Girl’s college before being admitted as a resident scholar at the La Martiniere College.He returned to teach at the college, rising to housemaster, second assistant, vice-principal and as a principal for more than 20 years,” a statement from the college stated.
As a mark of respect, the college flag will fly at half-mast for three days.