Mysore/Mysuru, April 15 -- Carolyn Parpia (91), Founder-Principal of CFTRI School and wife of former CFTRI Director late Dr. H.A.B Parpia, passed away yesterday (Apr. 14) at her daughter Sheralyn's residence in Rome, Italy. She was a long-time resident of Emerald Enclave in Hebbal, behind Infosys in city.

She leaves behind two sons Fareed and Ijaz, who reside in the US, two daughters Sheralyn, who resides in Italy and Juli, who is married to Vivek Cariappa of Krac-a-Dawna Organic Farm in H.D. Kote taluk, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Rome today, according to sources.

Dr. H.A.B. Parpia (91) had pre-deceased Carolyn on July 9, 2013 and his body was donated to Mysore Medical...