Jayantha Fernando no more

Dilwin Mendis, Moratuwa Sports Corr.

Jayantha Fernando (68) popularly known as "Jeff" among his friends and colleagues passed away after a brief illness.

He had his entire education at Prince of Wales College and entered the Colombo campus in 1961. Just after leaving school he joined the Prince of Wales College Old Boys' Association and held various posts from time to time and was the General Secretary for nine consecutive years. He was the chairman of the various projects carried out by the OBA. The OBA is the livewire of the College and there is no function without him at the college and almost all the sports activities is funded by the especially cricket.

During his tenure he was involved in organising the "Battle of the Golds" the annual encounter with St. Sebastians.

His demise is a irreparable loss to the college. His remains lie at No. 55/1, M. J. C. Fernando Mawatha, Idama, Moratuwa. Cortege leaves residence for burial at the General Cemetery, Rawatawatta today at 4 p.m.