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Director of Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium, Marius Vilimas, Passes Away
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Director of Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium, Marius Vilimas, Passes Away

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Marius Vilimas, the director of Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium, has passed away.
  • The school community remembered him for his respect, sincere communication, and care for the community during his four years as director.
  • His farewell is scheduled for August 4th, with funeral services and a mass to be held in Mažeikiai.

The community of Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium is mourning the loss of its director, Marius Vilimas, who has passed away. Vilimas led the institution for four years, leaving a significant impact on students and staff.

In a heartfelt tribute, the gymnasium community shared their grief, stating that Vilimas's respect for individuals, sincere communication, and care for the community left a deep mark on everyone. His presence and guidance will be deeply missed.

With deep sadness, we announce the loss of Marius Vilimas, director of Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium. Although he led our gymnasium for only four years, his respect for people, sincere communication, and care for the community left a significant mark on each of our hearts.

— Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium CommunityAnnouncing the passing of their director.

The school community shared a poignant message reflecting on life's journey, with Vilimas's passing marking a transition to 'the other side of the road.' They encouraged remembrance with smiles and laughter, cherishing his memory.

We are all travelers on this earth, choosing our paths and leaving our footprints... Now I am on the other side of the road... Call me by my name – MARIUS – I will answer... Remember me with a smile and call me with laughter. Where the meadows smell, where the fields sway with grain – let us be... On the other side of the road... I will be waiting for you... On the other side of the road…

— Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium CommunityA poetic farewell message shared by the school community.

This year's September 1st, marking the start of the new academic year, will be different for Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium without Director Marius Vilimas. His absence will be keenly felt, particularly his smile, encouraging words, wise insights, and his presence among them.

A farewell ceremony for M. Vilimas will take place on August 4th starting at 4 p.m. at the Sajus Funeral Home in Mažeikiai. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Mažeikiai, followed by his burial in the Mažeikiai city cemetery.

This year's September 1st at Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium will be different. Director Marius Vilimas will no longer begin the new academic year. His smile, encouraging words, wise insights, and sincere presence together will be greatly missed…

— Klaipėda Adult Gymnasium CommunityDescribing the impact of Vilimas's absence at the start of the academic year.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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