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DateLine Sunday, 3 August 2008

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ABEYEWARDENE - MAISIE - Beloved wife of late Hope, loving aunt of Amarasiri and Caryl, Indranee and Asoka, Kumarraj and Jackie, sister of late Lorna, expired. Cortege leaves 15/3, 10th Lane, Colombo 3 at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 3rd August, after a Service at 3.30 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery Kanatte at 4.30 p.m.

AMENDRA - SAMMIE (retired RMP - Galle), husband of late Doreen, beloved father of Nalin (Male) and Nayani, father-in-law of Kaushalya, grandfather of Navomie, Nikshan and Bhashitha, expired. Cremation at Rawathawatte Cemtery at 3.30 p.m. No. 17/18, Sellapperumage Fernando Mw. Rawathawatte, Moratruwa.

DASS - VINCENT PAUL (Father) - Sole Proprietor of Vincent Bros. Beloved son of late Mr & Mrs Nessammah Banabas, loving husband and cousin of late Pansy, loving father of Shirlene (USA), Antonette Priyadharshini (USA), Rossitta (USA), late Dr Vincent Ravindra (Ravi), Geraldene (USA), Denzil (USA) & stepfather of Aruna De Silva, father-in-law of Ivor De Silva (Sri Lanka), Johnson Balachandran (Sri Lanka), William (Splittler), Thomas (USA), Scott Fleming (USA), Maryhelan (USA) & Leslie (USA), loving grandfather of Gehan De Silva, Krishan, Krisho, Gloria, Kritijan all of Sri Lanka & Luke, Jesse, Tashina, Garette, Sharonrose, Nevin, Nethan, Nehum, Hailey all of USA, beloved brother of late Edward, late Grace Bastian & Baby Paul; peacefully went to be at rest with the Lord at the age of 89 years while living all his life in Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 2nd 2008. Cortege left residence in Colombo after DRC & CPA Services at 3.00 p.m. on February 9th 2008 for burial at the General Cemetery, Anglican Section, Borella leaving behind all his children grieving forever. Also with deep sorrow our brother and best friend DR VINCENT RAVINDRA STANILAUS SAMUEL (RAVI), surprisingly was taken by the Lord at the age of 43 years on 26 March 2008 after being in the Hospital in USA on life support for four nights to save his life. He is the father of Sharonrose, Nevin, Nethan, Nehum and stepfather of Garrette and the husband of Maryhelan. According to his wishes he was buried in USA. He was laid to rest forever on March 31st 2008 at 10.00 a.m. leaving behind all his sisters and brother forever grieving with loving & wonderful memories during his short life on this earth. All members of the DASS family from USA thank very much all friends and relations in Sri Lanka, USA & Australia who helped them in numerous ways during their time of bereavement with our Dad and Brother, and deeply regret the delay and inability to thank them individually.

EDWARDS - ANNAMMA (nee THOMAS) Anna passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 28th, 2008 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Edwards, precious mummy of David, Ernest (Helen), George (Noeline), Effie (Reg De Silva), Kingsley (Vinodhini), Ivy and Devi (Opatha Goonasekara), loving grandmother of Sithan, Rebecca, Sharmila, Tanuja, Sanjeeve, Charin, Tarisha, Shashika, Kevin, Kavitha and Umesha, cherished great-grandmother of Maria, Sarah, Ishan, Dante, Serena and Anika. She also leaves behind many other family members and friends. Annamma was predeceased by her parents, Dr David William and Ellie Thomas. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, August 1st, 2008 at Kelly Funeral Home at 2370 St. Joseph Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 at St. Helen’s Anglican Church at 1234, Prestone Drive, Orleans, Ontario. The service will be officiated by the Venerable Susan Churchill-Lackey and Reverend Peter Lackey. Ashes to be interred in Sri Lanka at a later date. Ivy Edwards, 1598, Des Grives Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 5C1, Canada.

FATHIMA RINOOZI - Beloved wife of M.M.A. Riza (Attorney-at-Law), loving mother of Ahmed Riza (Ernst & Young), Noor Raihan (Presbyterian Balika), daughter of late Dr Ziyad Awn & late Noorul Hamza, daughter-in-law of late M.H.M. Mohideen & late Haleemathus Saidiya, loving niece of late M.A.C. Thowfeek & late Sithy Zowhariya, sister of Majid (Barwil Meridian), Rozanee, Rizvi & Fazal (Anglo Asian Travels), sister-in-law of Leena (Barwil Meridian), late Alavi, Al Haj Farees, Fazeena, late Jiffry, Al Haj Azfer (Austria), Al Haj Aslam, Al Haj Mohamed (Austria), Azmi (Bairaha), Al Haja Hibishiya, Maziya, Zeeniya, Al Haj Akram (Dubai), Moulavi Ahmed Shah (Jamali), expired. Janaza took place on 31st July 2008 at Maligawatte Muslim Burial Ground. The family wish to thank all relations, friends & well-wishers who attended the funeral, sent messages of condolence & assisted us in numerous ways during the time of our grief. We regret our inability to thank them individually. No. 19, Mount Pleasant, Baseline Road, Colombo 9.

HEENNILAME - MRS KARUNA - of Vijaya Road, Gampaha. Beloved wife of Dr R.M. Heennilame, loving mother of Dr Kalana (National Hospital, Colombo), Nirupa (Arthur C Clark Centre), Anjula (Sweden), mother-in-law of Nayanakumari, Chandana (Research Scientist) and Nilu, expired. Funeral will be held at 6.00 p.m. on Monday 4 August at Kasagahawatte Crematorium, Gampaha. 51/11, Vijaya Place, Gampaha. Tel. 0332226537.

JAFFAR - SITHY HAFEELA passed away peacefully on 30th July 2008 (26th Rajab Hijri 1429). Beloved wife of late Jaffar Abu Bakr, loving mother of late Sidkey, Hizby, Rubeena, and Raaliya, mother-in-law of Sabreena Hizby, Fulail Mahdi and Mahdi Nizar, daughter of late Mr and Mrs Hashim, daughter-in-law of late Mr and Mrs Al-Haj Abu Bakr, sister of Mahaaz Hashim and Mrs Shakira sanoon, sister-in-law of Rimaaya Mahaaz and loving grandmother of Yusra, Hizrina, Farhaza, Hizra, Maarif, Hibrahem, Rumaize, Mahfuz and Yunus. Janaza took place on 30th July 2008 at Kuppiyawatte Burial Ground. May Almighty Allah grant her ‘Jennathul Firdouse’. 17, Forbes Road, Colombo 10.

MALLIKARATCHY - REGINALD LESLIE - Beloved husband of Lakshmidevi and darling father of Charith, Prabodhika, Manorie and Sujith, father-in-law of Vipuli, Nadeeka and Nalika, passed away. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. on 3rd August for Cremation at Gampola Municipal Council Crematorium, 51, Dharmakeerthi Mawatha, Singhapitiya, Gampola.

NANAYAKKARA, D.D.R. (Don Dharmapala Rajawasala) Retired Deputy Principal of Royal College, Colombo, beloved husband of the late Dharma Nanayakkara, loving father of Sanath Nanayakkara, father-in-law of Maya Nanayakkara, grandfather of Shanil & Amil Nanayakkara, passed away in Sydney New South Wales Australia on 21st March 2007 and cremated in Sydney. Ashes will be interred at the Mount Lavinia Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday 6th August 2008.

PIETERSZ - JOYCE DASSLINE (nee KERN) Wife of late Lulu (LA) Pietersz, mother of Franklyne (Canada), Jenny (Australia), Lester and Lorrimer, mother-in-law of Romaine (Canada), Jeffo Ruston (Australia), Tina and Nilanthi (BOI), grandmother of Willam and Allen (Canada), Christoble, Clement and Jeffrey (Australia), Trissette, Richie, Randy, Joshua, Natalie and Jeremiah, sister of late Ruby, Stanley (UK), late Colvin, late Eunice, Shelton, Kingsley and late Rex. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 4th August 2008. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (Anglican Section).

THILAKARATNE - WIJAYA (former Deputy Secretary (Finance) Central Provincial Council & Chief Executive Officer Milco (Pvt) Ltd., Narahenpita). Beloved son of late Mr & Mrs K.B. Gunawardena of Maturata, brother of Thilakaratne brothers & sisters, husband of Sujatha (Super Grade Branch, Bank of Ceylon - Kandy), father of Shivanka, Shivanthi & Indika, father-in-law of Uditha Boyagoda, expired on 31.07.2008. Cremation will take place at the Kandy Mahaiyawa Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. on 03.08.2008.

VALLIPURAM - NAGARATNAM formerly Veterinary Surgeon, Ceylon, and Senior Research Fellow in NAPRI, Zaria, Nigeria, Senior Lecturer in CAAS, Kaduna, Nigeria, beloved husband of Sakuntala, father/father-in-law of Radhakrishnan/Sureka of Toronto, Canada and Rabindran/Bawananthini of New Jersey, USA, ever loving grandfather to Suramiya, Harish and Anjali, passed away on July 26, 2008 after a 5-year battle with multiple myeloma. As desired by him a cremation took place on July 30, 2008 at Toronto, Canada. Donations made to the local cancer society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Communications to Sakuntala 416 265 8961 ([email protected]), Radhakrishnan 416 291 2040 ([email protected]), Rabindran 609 632 1251 ([email protected])

WIJETILLEKE - UPALI (retired Grama Niladari), beloved husband of Shanthi Panditha, loving father of Chammi, loving brother of K.K.G.D. Piyadasa, Soma, Greta, Chandra, Padma and loving uncle of Ishan Wijetilleke (Divisional Secretary - Morawewa), expired under tragic circumstances. Funeral will be on Sunday 03rd at 4.00 p.m. Katukoliha, Dodanduwa.

WIJITHA SILVA - SHANTHI - Loving wife of Kithsiri (Proprietor, Wijitha Auto Works - Dubai), mother of Ishira (Managing Director, Wijitha Auto Works - Dubai), Naresh (Pilot Instructor of Asian Aviation Centre) and Nushari, mother-in-law of Manuja, sister of Sujatha, Seetha, Moli and Rohan (Australia), passed away. Cortege leaves residence No.17/3, Mahindarama Road, Ratmalana at 3.15 p.m. on Sunday 3rd of August. Cremation at General Cemetery Mount Lavinia at 4.00 p.m.

DE ALWIS - D. PREMACHANDRA -  (J.P.) Beloved husband of Mrs. D.K. De Alwis (Retired Teacher), dearest father of Mrs Anura Biyanka De Alwis (Malamulla M.V.), Capt. Sudath Rohan De Alwis (Master, Ceyline Shipping), Mrs. Deepika Priyangani De Alwis (Hirigalgodalle P.V.), father-in-law of Bandusena Gunathilaka, Mrs. Indika De Alwis, G.H.M. Gamini (Packlan Leytex, Tebuwana), passed away on 1st August. Cortege leaves residence (50A, Center Road, Talpitiya, Wadduwa) at 5 p.m. on 4th August. Cremation will take place at Pothupitiya General Cemetery at 6 p.m. 

FERNANDO - MARY AGNES Beloved wife of the late Robert Fernando, beloved mother of Roshan and Lalindra (Wijeratne & Co.), mother-in-law of Niroshi, fond achchi of Sandali and Dimalka, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 3rd at 4 p.m. for service at St. Mary’s Church. Burial at Bolawatte Cemetery, Bolawatte, Waikkala. 

JAYASINGHE - SIRIPALA (Retired Deputy Director - Ministry of Fisheries). Beloved husband of Lalitha Jayasinghe (Retired Administration Officer, Public Health), loving father of Indika, Udara (Aquaculture Officer) and Charitha (Lanka Orix Insurance), father-in-law of Thushara (Engineer - Sevenseas - Oman) and Kumudu (General Hospital - Kalutara), expired. Cremation on Monday 4th at 5 p.m. at Bentota Crematorium. “Thambara”, Divlanawatte, Bentota. 

KANAPATHIPILLAI - MRS. THANGAMMAH of Maravanpulavu, Thenmaraatchi, Jaffna, passed away on 01.08.2008 in Chennai. She was the relict of M. Kanapathipillai of Maravanpulavu and mother of Sarojinidevi Sivasubramaniam of Aiyanar Koviladdy, Sachithananthan of Maravanpulavu and Shanthadevi Ragunadha Mudhaliyar of Neeraaviyadi, Jaffna. Her remains were cremated at Besant Nagar Crematorium at Chennai on 02.08.2008. Information: V. Ramanan, T.Ph. 2574094, 0777324184. 

SEYONE - VELAUTHA (Retd. Asst. Superintendent of Surveys) passed away peacefully on 2nd August. Beloved husband of late Seetha Devi, loving father of Kulendra Seyone (Seylan Bank), loving father-in-law of Dr. Vathsala, precious grandfather of Janani and Harishanker, beloved brother of late Rajalakshmy Sabaratnam, Vetharanya Seyone, Visakha Seyone and Thanalakshmy Kunanayagam. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday 3rd August. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 10.00 a.m. according to his wishes. 

SILVA RAJ (ARUMADURA LAWRENCE RAJENDRA) Husband of Jacintha (Sweeden), loving father of Pushparaj and Dilinie (both in Sweeden), son of late Alphonsus and Princy Silva, brother of Lal and Srimanie, brother-in-law of Malkanthi and Rohan Gunaratne, expired. Cortege leaves residence 22, Mahindarama Road, Ratmalana at 4 p.m. on Monday, 4th August for Burial at St. Rita’s Cemetery, Ratmalana.

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