Former principal SHC Galle passes away

Sister Mary Adrian Doran who arrived in Ceylon in 1950 as a Sister of Charity of Jesus and Mary and became popular as the Principal of the Sacred Heart Convent (SHC) Galle, for quarter century passed away on Friday at the Provincial House, Jawatte Road, Colombo 5.

She graduated from London University (Bedford College) with an honours degree in French and also obtained a higher Diploma in Education before embarking on her teaching career at St. Francis College, Letchworth, Herts, England.

According to senior nuns and old girls of the College, she was responsible for moulding them to what they are today and fondly recalls the 'pranks and fun' they shared with her.

The cortege leaves Jawatte for Sacred Heart Convent, Galle, today for burial tomorrow in Dadella, Galle at 10.30 a.m.

His Lordship the Bishop of Galle, will celebrate Mass in the Chapel of the Sisters of Charity, Galle.

R.F.