Shri D Ayyappan, Secretary, CPI (M), A&N Islands has condoled the sudden demise of Smt CJ Mary, retired Headmistress, Education Department and wife of Shri Lawrence Fernandez, former President of Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association, A&N Islands, at a hospital at Chennai on 23^rd June, 2023.  She was 69 years. Her body will be brought to Port Blair on 26^th June, 2023 morning and last rites will be held at the residence of her brother Shri CJ Antony at Lambaline.  I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family members of late CJ Mary.