A tribute to the estate headmaster who served beyond the classroom
Gengatharan Murugesan, who died on Aug 30 just three months before he would have turned 100, is remembered by his loving daughters.
Gengatharan Murugesan, a dedicated educator who spent 21 years teaching at a Tamil school in Lima Blas Estate, passed away on August 30 at the age of 99. Born in Nova Scotia Estate, Teluk Intan, in 1926, Gengatharan lost both his parents at a young age and began his teaching career in Tapah in 1951, moving to Lima Blas Estate the following year with his wife, Sarathamball Sundram.
His legacy extends beyond the classroom, as he played a crucial role in helping community members navigate citizenship issues and provided support to underprivileged families through distributing Deepavali goodies to hospitals and homes in need. Gengatharan also served as the president of the Hindu Sangam in Slim River for 24 years and was recognized with an award from the Malaysia Hindu Sangam in 1984.
His daughters remember him as a humble and loving grandfather, who instilled values of sharing and service in his family. Gengatharan continued to enjoy photography, travelling, and DIY projects well into his 90s.
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