ASHOK - D.R. (Solicitor, Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public), loving husband of Chander Kanta, beloved father of S.K. Ashok, Sangita & Ravi (Australia), doting grandfather of Kavita & Vikram. Cremated Borella Kanatte 5 December 2006 (Ph. 2578602). 

ASSALARACHCHI - D. AMARADASA. (Formerly Coroner and Justice of Peace) of  "Samagiya", Bentota Dope, expired. The funeral will take place on 10th December 2006 at 3.30 p.m. at Bentota Crematorium. 

DOOLE - BABA DANE (DENCO)  (retired Civil Aviation), loving son of the late Baba Ilmo & Nei Bagus (Bagun), dearly beloved husband of Surathi (Suka), precious father of Zeeniya, Roy, Megah, Mareena, Cheryl, Sandra, Murad & Fathima, loving father-in-law of Jam Jan, Ravi, Palitha, Hilary, Riyath Kanthi & Ranga, darling grandfather of Zanita & Sebastian Azad, Rehana, Rilvan & Rizvan, Rukshan & Heshini, Tirusha & Tehani, Shehan, Ackiel & Zaman, Farah & Sarah, darling great-grandfather of Jonathan & Clara. Janaza took place from 41, Dawson Street, Colombo 02 at 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday 5th December, 2006 to Jawatte Muslim Burial Ground.  

DUCKWORTH - ESME CLOTILDA Beloved daughter of late Charles and Beatrice, passed away peacefully on Thursday 7th December, 2006. Buried on same day at General Cemetery, Kanatta in accordance with her wishes. We thank all those who attended the funeral and helped in numerous ways. Van Sanden, 99, Quarry Road, Dehiwela. 

EKANAYAKE - MISS WIMAL KANTHI   (retired Vice Principal,   Royal College, Colombo) expired. Cremation will take place on Sunday the 10th at  7.00 p.m. at General Cemetery Matale. Ekanayake family members,  No. 28, Ihala Harasgama, Matale. 

FERNANDOPULLE - DAISY LORETTA (Formerly of J.L. Carwallio). Beloved daughter of late Emmanuel and Regina, loving sister of Joyce Alles and Rani Canjemanaden. Cortege leaves residence 29/3, Carmel Mawatha, Palliyawatte, Hendala, Wattala, on Sunday 10th December 2006 at 3.00 p.m. for burial at Palliyawatte Roman Catholic Cemetery. 

GANESHAPOOPATHY - T.S. (Retired Engineer) - Son of late Thambimuttu and Thangamma, son-in-law of late Thambiappa and Sellathangam, beloved husband of Maheshwary, loving father of Dushyanthan (United Tractor & Equipment Ltd), Dineshwaran (Room to Read), Nimmesh (Elgi Equipment - Cambridge Traders) and Sunderesh (3M Lanka (Pvt) Limited), expired on 8th December, 2006. Remains lie at A.F. Raymonds Funeral Parlour on Sunday 10th December 2006 from 9 am onwards. Cortege leaves the parlour on Monday 11th December 2006 at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at Kanatte. 

GUNATILAKE - WILFRED INDRASENA Dearly beloved husband of Malini, loving father of Ajith, Nishani and Nimali, father-in-law of Roshan and Channa De Mel, loving grandfather of Senali, Heshan, Sahan and Harini, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 10th for cremation at Borella Kanatte at 4.30 p.m. No. 38, De Vos Avenue, Colombo-4. 

JEYAKUMAR - CHRISTINE SUASHINI (SUE)  26.09.1956 / 06.12.2006; loved wife of Jeya & mother of Jeyshan and Sharika, treasured daughter of Patrick (decd) & Ingrid Pinghe, and sister of Priya Perera & Ushmani Fernando, expired in Melbourne. Funeral in Melbourne, Australia. 6, St Ronan's Court Eltham 3095, Victoria, Australia. 73, Main Street, Negombo Sri Lanka.  

LEITAN - HILDA  Beloved wife of late Oswin, loving mother of Manel (UK), Placidus, Neville (Canada), Sunil (Italy), late Trevor, Joy (USA), Sherine, Hiran (Australia), Ralex (Australia) and Dilanthi, mother-in-law of Christie (UK), Anne, Sheila (Canada), Samantha, Samudra (USA), Noel (Abans), Rene (Australia), Premani (Australia), Tyrone (Commercial Bank), sister of Hubert, late Hector and Rosalind, expired. Cortege leaves residence "Liberty", Station Road, Lunuwila at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 10th December 2006. Burial at Bandirippuwa R.C. Cemetery. 

NICHOLAS - FELICIA -  (nee EDIRVIRASINGHE)  Beloved wife of late Berty Nicholas, loving mother of late Anton, Delini, Bertila, (all of Australia) Kingsley, Yogini, Julian, Nilani, Dilani, (all of Canada), Lalini (Botswana), mother-in-law of Loganathan, Rubenthsen, Arul Philip, Jacob, Christina, Chothi, Mathyalagan, Jogina Vije Daughters of late Mr & Mrs J.C. Edirvirasinghe, sister of Patricia Winifreda Ida, Juliet, sister-in-law of Franky late Motha, Anton and H.B.J. Perera, passed away in Canada. Funeral on 9th December Contact No. 2820805 (Canadian Papers pls. Copy).  

PERERA - THOMAS  The members of late Wijesekara  Mahavidanelage Thomas Perera's family of Lake Road, Katukurunda, Kalutara wish to convey their sincere gratitude to Parish Priest and Assistant Priest of St Philip Neri's Church, Rev. Nuns of Katukurunda Convent, Drs. Wickramasinghe, Samaranayake and other Doctors, Matrons, Nurses and Staff of Katukurunda Nursing Home, Managers and Staff of LECO, Education Officers, Principals, Staff and Students of Kalutara Vidyalaya and Kalutara Balika Vidyalaya, neighbours, relatives, friends and all those who helped them in numerous ways during their time of grief, attended the funeral and sent floral tributes. Regret inability to thank them individually.  

RAJAKARUNA - SOMA  Beloved wife of late D.R. Rajakaruna, mother of Nihal, Chandrani, Dr Lalith, late Manel and of Thilak, mother-in-law of Padmini, Prasanna Wickramarachchi, Chintha, late Sunil Atapattu and of Devika. Cremation at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 10th December at Bopetta, Urapola. 

VEERASINGHAM - DHURUVASANGARY son of late Sangarappillai Veerasingham (retired Principal) and late Annapakiam Veerasingham of Thumpalai Road, Point Pedro, expired in Canada on 02.12.2006. Cremation will take place in Toronto, Canada on 11-12-2006. Intimated by: M. Kathirgamasothi, brother-in-law (T.P. 2611217). 

VIDANAGAMAGE - GUNAPALA  (former Minister of Uva Provincial Council), beloved husband of Pemawathie, loving father of Anura, Tilak, Thenuka and Anoja, father-in-law of Chamantha, Muditha, Tharanga and Anil, expired. Funeral will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 11th December, 2006 at Mahiyangana Stadium. 

WIJETHUNGA - KAPILASENA  (KAPILE) (Rtd. SLAS). Beloved husband of Badra Thotagodawatta (Rtd. Teacher), much loved father of Manoja (People's Bank, Head Office), Dammika (Capt. Merchant Navy), Janaki (Attorney-at-Law), loved father-in-law of Menaka, Sagara (Lalan Group), Ranjan (Noritake), much loved grandfather of Tikiri (HSBC), Thathsarani, Damsarani, Neranjan, Ramudi, loving brother of K.W.R.M. Dayawathi Kumari, Vimal, Darmakeerthi & Ekanayake (former District Minister, Matale), passed away on 7th Dec '06. Cremation 10th Dec '06 at General Cemetery, Matale at 4.00 p.m. Dorakumbura, Dumkolawatta, Matale. Tel. 066-2222440. 

WITHANAGE - D. WILSON (SLAF  retired). Loving husband of Seetha (nee Wijesinghe), beloved father of Manjula (University of Performing Arts), Dinesh (Jubilee Apparel), Kelum (Chemtex), Harsha (Flexiprint), Menaka, Dilki (Harischandra MV, Rajanganaya) and Ashwinee (Col. South Int'l School), father-in-law of Athula (A.A.S.L.), Kumudini, Hemali (Vocational Training Authority), Nelum, Jagath (Mervynsons), Jayalath (Harischandra MV), and Vidura (Delmege). Cortege leaves Airport Quarters, No.9, Transmitting Station, Attidiya Road, Ratmalana on Sunday 10th December at 3.30 p.m. for cremation at  Mt Lavinia Cemetery at 4.00 p.m.