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ASIRWATHAM - All that is mortal of Shiranika, dearly beloved wife of Rajan, precious mother of Kishani, Arushini and Shamindrini, mother-in-law of Aroshan, daughter of late Dr R.S.S. and of Eileen Watson, sister of Mohan, sister-in-law of Chandi and Anula, Balan and Shiranthi, Nesan and Dharshini, Rubini and Nithi. Cortege leaves residence 27/1, Unity Place, Colombo 3 at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday 8th August for Burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte (Anglican Section). No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Kidney Research Fund, University of Colombo.
[from August 8, 2002]
DE SILVA - M.H. PATHMANANDA - Founder Proprietor M.H.M. Silva & Sons - Ambalangoda. Beloved husband of Chitra, loving father of Lalantha (Proprietor M.H.M. Silva & Sons), Rasitha (Sri Jayawardenapura University), brother of late - Dr. Meththananda De Silva, Mallika (Ratmalana), Wimala (Bandarawela), Neelananda (Proprietor, M.H.M. Silva & Sons, Pawn Brokers), brother-in-law of Thilaka, Padman (Attorney-atLaw), Abayapala (C.F.A. Ltd, Bandarawela), Seela, Anula and Reggie Jayatilleka (Chandana Pharmacy, Hikkaduwa), expired. Cortege leaves Residence No. 08, Manimulla Road, Ambalangoda on Thursday 8th August at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at Public Cemetery, Ambalangoda.
[from August 8, 2002]
GEDDES - HARRY GORDON called home on 3rd August 2002 in Melbourne, Australia, after a short illness, aged 88 years. Beloved and loving husband of Evelyn (nee LaBrooy), father of Ripple, Rodney, Russell, Ryan and Rona. He was laid to rest on the 5th and there will be a memorial service on 9th August. Harry will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family and friends. 22, Thomson Street, Brighton, Victoria 3186, Australia.
[from August 8, 2002]
GEORGE VAITHY (Retired Medical Laboratory Technologist STD/AIDS Control Programme, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Ministry of Health, Proprietor City Medilab, Kotahena). Beloved husband of Anthoniapillai, loving father of Quintus Swenson (Germany), Cletus Anderson (Accounts Executive - Colombo Stock Exchange), Canistus Robertson B.Sc. Bio Chem., passed away. Cortege leaves residence No. 6/10, Galpotte Street, Colombo 13 to Madampitiya Cemetery at 4 p.m. Thursday 8th Aug. 2002.
[from August 8, 2002]
GOONASEKERA - PEARL BRIDGET. Beloved wife of late Clarence, loving mother of Nihal (Petroleum Corporation), Mohan (N.M. Goonasekera & Sons) and Cedric (Sri Lankan Catering Services Ltd.), mother-in-law of Mangalika, Geetha and Kumari, grandmother of Chaminda, Milinda, Lasantha, Hirantha, Roshantha and Heshini, expired. Cortege leaving Residence on Friday 9th August at 5 p.m. for Interment at St. Sebastians Church Burial Ground, Kandana. 125, Negombo Road, Rilaulla, Kandana.
[from August 8, 2002]
GOONEWARDENA - DOREEN. Beloved wife of Clarance (H.C.), loving mother of Dushyanthi, Dirmali, Dilrhua and Devika, mother-in-law of Chrisantha, late Astika and of Guy and Charles, sister of late Merle and of Mallory, passed away on July 31st 2002. According to her wishes a private cremation took place on August 1st 2002. A Thanksgiving Service will be held on August 12th 2002 at 5.15 p.m. at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, Polwatta. Donations to be sent to the School for the Deaf and Blind at Ratmalana.
[from August 8, 2002]
NANAYAKKARA - MRS ELEANOR GLADYS Beloved wife of late Dr Nanayakkara, loving mother of Manel (USA), Mohan, Nelum (Hayleys), Sanath (Interior Decor), Kithsiri (Transasia) & Ramani (UK), expired. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella at 4 p.m. on 8th August.
[from August 8, 2002]
NARAYANAPILLAI - KRISHNAPILLAI of Wellawatte formerly of Gnanawimala Road, Dematagoda. Husband of Rangithavadanam, father of Sumithra, Mohandasan (Vice President - Old Girls Association, Gothami Balika Vidyalaya), Subhangani (Netherlands), Rajesh Kanna (Upul) (Shanthi Hardware, Mattakkuliya), father-in-law of Mohandasan (Mohans Video, Wellawatte), Lucas Fernandopulle (Netherlands) and Naguleswary, expired. Funeral on Thursday 8th at 6 p.m. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. 351/2, Galle Road, Wellawatte.
[from August 8, 2002]
RAJAPAKSHA - SHERLY RANJITH (RAJA). Retired Officer Distilleries Corporation. Loving husband of Seetha, beloved father of Manoj (Sanken Lanka) & Chamila Krishanthi, father-in-law of Tilak Fernando, Stella (Insurance Co - Mauritius - collaborated with Ceylinco Insurance Co.) Priyanka, grandfather of Chamodth, Vishwa & Oshan, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.10, Collingwood Place, Colombo 6 at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday 8th Aug. for Cremation at Galkissa Cemetery 5.00 p.m.
[from August 8, 2002]
NIZAM - W.F. Beloved husband of Zubaida, father of Shafraz and Amjath, brother of Sirajdeen, late Jahangir, Buruhan, Omar and Meharban Beebi (India), brother-in-law of Kamal, Nasser and Bashir, expired on 28th July. Janaza took place at Dehiwela Jumma Mosque Burial Ground on 29th July. 63/2, Galle Road, Moratuwa.
[from August 8, 2002]
SISTER FRANCES MONKS (LEWIS) Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Former Directress of the Convent of Our Lady of Victories (School), Moratuwa, passed away in Roslyn, Long Island, USA on 23rd July 2002.
[from July 25, 2002]
ANGAMMANA A.P. (DANNIE) (Retired Labour Dept.) Beloved husband of H.N. Perera (Nayana) (Retired Teacher), father of Sunimal Jayaratne (Colombo University), Mangala Tillakeratne (ex-KDA), Kalyani Angammana (Probation Dept.), Lakkhana Angammana (Postal Training Institute), father-in-law of Justin Jayaratne (Popular House Delkanda), Sarath Tillakeratne (ex-Kelani Tyres), Kantha Kuruppu (Madvilgoda Gnanananda Vidyalaya), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. 25th Thursday. No.52, ‘Nimna’, Talpitiya South, Wadduwa.
[from July 25, 2002]
BALTHAZAAR - WILHELM The ashes of the late WILHELM BALTHAZAAR will be interred at 4.30 p.m. on the 30th of July 2002 at the General Cemetery, Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section).
[from July 25, 2002]
GUNASINGHE ERANDHATHI Student of Hillwood College, Kandy, beloved daughter of Wijepala Gunasinghe (businessman), Baduraliya and Lalitha Gunasinghe (nee Gunasekera), sister of Kasun Gunasinghe, expired under tragic circumstances. Cremation will be held at the Family Burial Ground, Baduraliya at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday 25th.
[from July 25, 2002]
KRONEMBERG BLANCHE. Loving wife of late Alton Kronemberg, mother of Hyacinth, Bernadette, Quentin (Dubai), Maxwell, Claudette, Alton Benny & Marie (Sweden), mother-inlaw of late George Perera, Lionel Ranasinghe, Bertha, Katleen, Savithri, Terrence Ediriweera, Lakshika & Quintus (Sweden). Cortege leaves residence 109, Temple Road, Negombo at 4.00 p.m. on Friday 26th July for burial at St. Mary’s Burial Ground Bolawalana.
[from July 25, 2002]
MARAMBE - MRS NANDA (nee EKANAYAKE). Beloved wife of Reggie (retired Health Inspector), mother of Dr Janaka (Sri Lanka Navy), Dhammika (staff, Vidyartha College), Sandya (Kandy Hospital), Kumuduni (Kalubowila Hospital), mother-inlaw of Dr Theja, Lal, Saroj, Keerthi, expired. Funeral on 25th, Thursday at Mahaiyawa, Kandy at 12.30 p.m. 52/1, Dodanwela Passage, Asgiriya, Kandy.
[from July 25, 2002]
MULLER - CHRISTINE GLADYS at Rest. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Cyril and Gladys, loved sister of Aileen, Carmen, Maureen (Australia), the late Tony, Marina (UK), Vernon and Winston. Her mortal remains were laid to rest at General Cemetery, Kanatte on Saturday 23rd instant, after a private funeral service. 18B, Sakviti Lane, Colombo 5.
[from July 25, 2002]
RAJAPAKSA - NESLIN Wife of the late D. Samson Rajapaksa JP, Founder Chairman of DSI Samson Group, beloved mother of Ratna, Sam, Kulatunga, Ranatunga, Mahinda, Ananda, Chitra & Seetha, mother-in-law of Amal Wimalasena, Amitha, Priyanthi, Padma, Damitha, Ranjani, Nimal Gooneratne & Palitha Mathew, aunt of Nandadasa & Muditha, sister of Samilin, the late Jinasena & the late Sena Kavikara, expired. Cortege leaves at 1.00 p.m. for cremation on Saturday 27th July 2002 at 2.00 p.m. at Dadalla Cemetery, Galle. “Ratnapaya”, D. Samson Rajapaksa Mawatha, Bataduwa, Galle.
[from July 25, 2002]
STEMBO - (MRS) Wife of the late Percy Stembo, loving mother of Senaka (S.S.P. Colombo Prisons), Manal, late Sheela & Heranthi, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.6, Jail Street, Hambantota at 4.00 p.m. on 25 July 2002.
[from July 25, 2002]
STEPHEN SHIRANTHINI (nee Fernando) Passed away in the United States on 8th August, 2001. According to her last wishes, her ashes will be brought to Sri Lanka and will be interred at the St Anthony’s Cemetery, Nainamadama after a memorial service at St Anthony’s Church on Saturday, 27th July at 10.00 a.m. “Lalagiri”, Nainamadama. Phone 031-55233.
[from July 25, 2002]
WIJESURIYA PINNADUWA HEWAGE DHARMAWANSA Retd. SLAS & formerly of the Railway, Motor Traffic, Marketing, Immigration & LGSC Depts. beloved husband of the late Sumana, loving father of Lal (S’pore), Chandra (U.K.), Dr Maddree (N.Z.), Thilaka, Anoma & Chandani, loving f-i-l of Sarjit (S’pore), Dr A.C. Jayantha de Alwis (N.Z) & of the late Mohan Dias, beloved grandfather of Chamila, Priyan, Dilantha, Sahani & Hasula, expired. Remains will be handed over to the Medical Faculty, Colombo. Cortege leaves residence 28 A, Raymond Rd, Nugegoda at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday the 25th of July. No flowers by request
[from July 25, 2002]
