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ARIRAJASINGHAM - THANKARANEE   (Kopay South) - Former Director of Education, North & East Province, (Former Principal Palali Teachers’ Training College, Jaffna). Beloved wife of late Arirajasingham (former Deputy Principal, Puttur Sri Somaskanda College, Jaffna, former Teacher, Jaffna Hindu College), mother of Dr Sumathy Mahendravarman (Sydney), Sasitharan (Accountant, London), Dr Maheetharan (Civil Engineering Consultant, London), Majuri Vickneswaran (BSc Chemistry Special, Colombo) and Sujatharan (Civil Engineer, London), mother-in-law of Mahendravarman (Engineer, Sydney), Sobana Sasitharan (BSc Economics Special, London), Nanthini Maheetharan (MSc Chemistry, London), Dr Vickneswaran (Specialist Physician), grandmother of Thayanan, Vishnavi, Arunan, Archana, Keerthana, Sharanya, Shanuja, Shailaja, Ghajhanee, Tharanesh, daughter of late Suntharampillai Kumarasamy (Retired Teacher) and late Sellammah Kumarasamy (Retired Teacher), daughter-in-law of late Kandiah (Kopay) and late Aachchimuthu and sister of Anandavadivel, late Kanagaranee Ratnasabapthaipillai, Indranee Balachandran and Thangavadivel, passed away on Wednesday  the 14 January 2009. Funeral ceremony according to Hindu Rites will be held from 1.00 p.m. at Jayaratne Parlour, Borella and Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatta Borella on Sunday 18 January 2009. Parlour will be opened from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. on Saturday 17 January 2009 and from 8.00 a.m. on Sunday to enable friends and relatives to pay their last respects. Family members kindly request all relatives and friends to accept this intimation. Dr. A. Maheetharan, No. 15/1, Gomes Path, Bambalapitiya. Tel : 0602150532 / 0776507386.  

BATUGAHAGE - ASIDA VIOLET  Wife of late D.W. Batugahage (former Asst. Director, Government Supplies Dept.), mother of Manel, Priya (USA) and Sunil (Attorney-at-Law), mother-in-law of Chandradasa, Ranjila and Chandrakanthi, sister of Evlin, Alfred (Canada) and of late Hilda, expired. Cortege leaving residence No. 96/32, Kottanuwatta Lane, Old Kesbewa Road, Nugegoda on Sunday 18th at 3.15 p.m. for cremation at Nawala Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 

CHINNIAH - HIS EXCELLENCY MR CLARENCE FELICIAN  Sri Lankan Ambassador Warsaw, Poland. Beloved son of late Joseph MacFarlane Chinniah (Chella) and Mary Philomena (Navamalar) loving brother of Andrew Gratian (Ravi) UK, Albert Luxman (Lucky) - UK, Terrance Rohan (Colombo) and Vallie, brother-in-law of Jenny Ann (UK) and Manoranji (Colombo), darling Periappa of Lemuel Dhanushan MacFarlane. Remains will be at his residence from Saturday 17th January. Cortege leaves on Monday, 19th January at 10 a.m. for  service at All Saints Church, Borella, thereafter for burial at 12.15 p.m. at Roman Catholic Section, Kanatta. No flowers by request. Donations could be in favour of “St Joseph’s Home for Elders” and sent to Holy Cross Convent, 29, Norris Avenue, Colombo 8. 4, Gunasekara Lane, off Norris Avenue, Colombo 8. +94112695400, +94777356456.  

DAWOOD - INNAS.   Beloved son of Mohamed Mohideen Mohamed Ashroff and Fareeda Ashroff (Piliyandala), brother of Noorul Izna Akram, brother-in-law Shm Akram, uncle of Mohamed & Ahmed. 12/1, First Lane, Pagoda Road, Nugegoda. Janaza took place at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday 13th January to the Muslim Burial Ground, Dehiwala.  

FERNANDO - W. WALTER Nawa Cinema Films. Beloved husband of Veeniya, loving father of Damith, Rajitha, Sumith, Naveena and Praveena, loving father-in-law of Priyangika, Kanishka, Teckla and Rukmal, loving grandfather of Nuwan, Sasmitha, Sithmi and Hirusha, loving brother of Leslee and brother-in-law of Delma, expired. Funeral will take place on 19th Monday at Roman Catholic Burial Ground Wennappuwa at 4.00 p.m. Nawa Cinemawa, Kolinjadiya, Wennappuwa. (The remains will lie at No. 72 A, Wanawasala Road, Wattala until 6 a.m. Monday).  

JAYATILAKE - DR NIMAL (Switzerland), former Police Officer, 267 A, Nawala Road, Nawala. Son of late Mr V.M.P. Jayatilake, former SP, WD and Mrs S.D.S. Jayatilake, loving brother of Yvonne, Asoka Fernando (Proprietor Yvonne Dress Boutique) and Hemangani Gankanda, brother-in-law of Jayantha Fernando (MD Gatagahawela Tea Estate) and Mr Maithri Gankanda (Group Manager Concordia Estate N’Eliya), uncle of Ninna, Jutta, Nishan (Duckwari Estate) and Melani (Singapore) and uncle of Harshan (USA). Burial at Borella Kanatte on 15th Jan. 2009 and last rites were performed according to deceased Dr Nimal Jayatillakes request at Barney Raymonds Parlour. 1003/5, Park Lane, Rajagiriya

JESSIE - CHELLIAH Beloved wife of late Mr Chelliah (Kalviankadu, Jaffna, Ex Department of Labour, Sri Lanka), loving mother of Vasugie, Subhadhara, Kokila, Mythily, Elanko and Nakeeran (All of UK), mother-in-law of Anslem, Rajendran, Subramaniam, Thevamanogaran, Sugandinie and Thamayanthi, caring grandmother of Dilani, Lekter, Abimanyu, Vibeshanan, Vithuran, Janaki, Arjun and Rahulan peacefully passed away in the UK on Saturday 13 December 2008. Cremation took place in England on 20 December 2008 & remains to be buried on Monday 19 January 2009 at 4.00 p.m. at Kanatte, Borella. Contacts Elanko 0044 7944 546024, 0777 667867 Colombo, Nakeeran 0044 7920 555050, 0771 674173 Colombo. 

PERERA - PROF. M.P.   (Former Vice Chancellor - University of Kelaniya). Beloved husband of late Chandralatha Perera, loving father of Anil, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Monday 19th January 2009. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 4.00 p.m. 58, Waragoda Estate, Kelaniya

RAJARATNAM - V.K.   (Founder of V.K. Rajaratnam & Sons, Stanley Road, Jaffna). Beloved husband of Thayumanasakthi, loving father of Menaka Jayapalan (New Zealand), Dr. Murali (Australia), Mayooran (U.K) and Meera Srirangan (Australia), passed away in Colombo on 16th January. His remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 10.00 a.m. on Monday 19th January. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 1.30 p.m. on the same day. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 2.00 p.m. 2/7 ‘A’ Block, Anderson Flats, Colombo 5

RALPH VERNON GOONEWARDENE - Beloved husband of Beryl, father of Dinali and Shehan, father-in-law of Jacqueline, grandfather of Jenel and brother of Minoli Virasinghe and Dileeni Herat (deceased) died on 4th January. Cremation and a private funeral took place according to his wishes. Condolences Telephone 2729725. 

RANASINGHE - UPALI   Passed away peacefully at the Tiwi Gardens Lodge, Darwin, Australia on 12th January. Former Senior Engineer, Water Division PAWA, Darwin and Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in the Northern Territory of Australia. Former Municipal Engineer, Colombo, and Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Development and Construction Regiment, Sri Lanka Engineers. Much loved husband of Shreeni (Kulatilleke), adored Thaththi (father) of Kumudini Bali, Dheepthi Oliva, Darshaka Ranasinghe and Anusha Kidd, father-in-law of Sharm Bali, Cosmo Oliva, Tina Jones and David Kidd, darling Seeya (grandfather) of Keshini and Shyam Bali, Sherini, Natalia and Paolo Oliva, Deni and Jackson Ranasinghe, and Phoebe Kidd, beloved brother of Dr. Haris (and Malini) Ranasinghe, Upamalika (and Nath) Kottegoda, Dr. Lakshman and Lakshmi Ranasinghe. Remains will lie at the Rest - Haven Chapel, 121, Amy Johnson Avenue, from 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 15th January for the funeral service. Cremation will take place at 3.00 p.m. at the Thorak Cemetery. No flowres by request. Donations in lieu may be sent to Parkinson’s Australia. Alzheimer’s Association NT or Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation, in memory of Upali. No. 4, Jinka Street, Tiwi, NT 0810, Australia.  

SUBASINGHE - JAYASIRI Retired Assistant Architect (UK), son of late School Principals D.Y. Subasinghe and Mrs D.A. Amarawathie, brother of late S.A.L. and of S.A.D. (Ex. Irrigation), Engineer S.A.D.A. retired Principal, Rupa, retired Teacher S.A.P., retired Education Director, Soma and retired Teacher Peethupala and brother-in-law of Lionel (former Laksala Export Manager) and late Sumanasekara (Legal Draffting), expired. Cremation at Gampaha Kasagahawatte Crematorium on Sunday 19th at 4. Cortege leaves “Kethsiri”, Anicut Road, Kinigama, Buthpitiya (Gampaha) at 3.

ARUNACHALAM - P. (Ex - Businessman). Beloved husband of late Mrs. Sathiyadevi, loving father of Dr. Arulthevy, Arulthakshanan (Engineer, Sierra Construction), Dr. Arulmathy, Aruluthayan (Engineer, Daya Group of Companies), father-in-law of Mrs. A. Vilasini, Mrs. A. Vanaja, grandfather of Miss A. Samyuktha, Miss A. Nithya Kalyani, expired on 14th January 2009. The remains will lie for viewing at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour (No. 2) from 8.00 a.m. onwards on Sunday 18th January 2009. Thereafter cremation at 4 p.m., General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella. Tel. 2360227, 0773219673, 2507014. 

LEBBE - KADIJA UMMA Beloved wife of Marhoom A.R.U. Lebbe (Nawalapitiya), loving mother of Rauf, Taufik Farouq (Canada), Mahroof, Shariff (Aberdeen), Azeez (Bahrain), Ghaffar (Canada), Wazeer (Canada), Zeinab, Khalida, Lathifa, Marhooma Shamsun Naseer and Husaifa, mother-in-law of Najeema (Canada), S.H.M. Sahidu, Marhoom Farook, M.H.M. Mushin and Fazal Wahab, grandmother of Shihaab, Imaad and Maajida (all of Aberdeen), passed away peacefully. Janaza leaves 410/101, Bullers Road, Colombo 07, at 10.30 a.m. on the 18th January 2009 for Kuppiawatte Muslim Burial Ground.

LEELAWATHY (RANI) THIRUNATHAN (nee MANICKAM) Dearly beloved wife of the late S. Thirunathan, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs V C Manickam, darling mother of Varuna, Dharshana, and Arjuna and precious grandmother of Vidhya, Dhivya, Ananya, Ashvin and Avni (all in UK), beloved mother-in-law of Anantha and Aruna, sister of the late Pathmawathy Vallipuram, Manickam Sivanathan, and Kamalawathy Subramaniam, passed away peacefully in her sleep. The funeral took place on Saturday 17th January 2009 at 9.15 a.m. at the Guardian Centre, 67 Clarendon Road, London SW19 2DX with Cremation at 11 a.m. at the Lambeth Crematorium, Blackshaw Road, London Sw17 OBY. May Amma rest in peace; she will never be forgotten by her loving family and friends. V. Thirunathan, 134, Hillcross Avenue, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4EG, England.

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