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Vernon C. Udugampola MBE R.I.P. Vernon Udugampola Obituary notice is in the Daily News today. He was the Father-in-Law of Themiya De Mel the Past President of SPC OBU (UK Branch). May he rest in peace. ...
OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (FEBRUARY 2024) FORBES, Reginald George Bernard “Ray”, (08.12.1936 – 27.01.2024), Son of the late Victor Forbes & Mary “Orril” Caspersz, brother of Doris Pinto (dec), Phyllis Francke (dec), Fr Dalston Forbes, OMI (dec), Dr Charles Forbes (dec) and Rita Raymond (dec). in Sri Lanka. (Contributed & Internet Resources) RANASINGHE, Art, (22.09.1939 – 31.01.2024), husband of Padma, father of Janesri De Silva, Surangi Frazier, Leshanthi Jayamaha and Kosala Karunaratne, father-in-law of Sunil F. DeSilva, Jeremy Frazier and Tony Jayamaha, grandfather of Darby DeSilva, Jonathan DeSilva, Zoe Frazier, Liz Jayamaha, in the USA (News from Jayam) PLUNKETT, Dudley Clive, husband of Christine, father of James. Son of George and Dolly (both dec), brother of Sheila Hewawisa (dec), Lorna Kreltszheim, Bubbles Forbes (dec), Maxine Sela and Russell, in Queensland on January 31, 2024, aged 83 years. (Contributed) VISSER, Leon, (19.02.1945 – 20.01.2024), (Adelaide Advertiser. 30.1.2024) ...
OBITUARY – RONNIE DE MEL Source:Dailynews Renowned Sri Lankan civil servant and Politician Ronald Joseph Godfrey de Mel known as Ronnie de Mel passed away yesterday (27), at the age of 98. He was the Cabinet Minister of Finance from 1977 to 1988 in the United National Party government and was instrumental in the establishment of the free market economy in Sri Lanka. He was a Member of Parliament from the Matara District in the Sri Lankan Parliament until 2004. He had served as a Senior Advisor to the President. ...
TRIBUTE TO ACKIEL OUSMAND: A legacy of Love, Community Service, and Commitment to Excellence! – By Upali Obeyesekere reporting from Toronto, Canada Life is impermanent, but death is permanent! Ackiel Ousmand – A life well lived on this earth! Ackiel’s beloved family, large coterie of friends and relatives must reluctantly accept that Ackiel has left us for good and will not come back. My thoughts of Ackiel are that of a warm hearted, friendly, and a committed human being. He was a trailblazer who made his presence felt to this world in many ways. In the twenty-five years he lived in Toronto, Ackiel was a mover and shaker in the Sri Lankan-Canadian community and served in numerous capacities in many socio-cultural organizations. By extension, he was an asset to Sri Lankan diplomats in Ottawa and Toronto who sought his assistance on community matters. Albert Einstein’s quote “The only thing we can count ...
‘And gladly would she learn, and gladly teach’ Appreciation: Professor Yasmine Gooneratne My mother, Yasmine Gooneratne, passed away on Thursday night this week. She was 88 years old. Emeritus Professor Yasmine was an academic, scholar, researcher, creative writer and teacher. She was an exemplary and meticulous student at the Universities of Peradeniya and Cambridge, as well as an encouraging teacher at the University of Peradeniya and Macquarie University in Sydney. She is internationally renowned for her contributions and her insights into literature, especially the literature of South Asia and Australia. This is what is well known about this lady who is called a trailblazer and a writer of renown. She is part of a generation which produced some towering figures. Yasmine Gooneratne as a private individual left clear instructions about what she wished regarding her funeral. Her directives show a great deal about her character and her values. ‘No public ...
{PeteriteNET:537} Ranjith Wickremasinghe News has been received on the passing away of Ranjit Wickremasinghe former Managing Director of Williams Biscuits.Ranjit together his brothers Pali and Mineka (Micky) were all students from the Basil Wiratunga era Ranjith graduated in engineering after entering the University of Ceylon in 1954 .Among his contemporaries at College were the late Gaya Cumaratunga and Eymard de.S.Wijeyaratne. He retired a few years ago and was involved in many charitable ventures.All 3 brothers have passed away within a couple of years May he attain the bliss of Nirvana St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located globally. It is primarily created to maintain contact & fellowship among old Peterites, to explore means of helping our old school & aiding old boys in need. http://www.stpetersobu.com ...
Obituary: Trevor Rajaratnam – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. It is with profound grief I was informed of the sudden passing of Trevor Rajaratnam who was an outstanding Cricketer at Colts Cricket Club in Sri Lanka. He was a key member of a formidable Colts club as a clever and facinating spinner, playing alongside some greats of the club such as Roy Dias, Duleep Mendis the recently deceased Gary de Silva, Bernard Rulach, Kumar Ramanathan and some others during my reporting career in Sri Lanka. After an illustrious cricketing career, he made inroads into Travel and related tourism projects in Sri Lanka that contributed hugely to the country’s economy. His involvement in travel spanned five decades. He was highly respected in his input into travel and tourism and soon established himself as a go to man for all things travel. But his connection to sport and cricket was always a ...
Obituary : Trevor Rajaratnam Trevor Rajaratnam AF Raymonds Viewing: Thursday 15th February 10:30am – 6pm Funeral Service 16th February 2024 10:30am new crematorium 11:30am cremation (Cortège leaving parlour 10:15am) Thank you for respecting the privacy of the family at their residence ...
Obituary : Doris Vannitamby – By Charles Schokman We are deeply saddened to inform you of the death of Doris Vannitamby (nee Gregory) who was called to be with the Lord on the 8th February 2024. She is the mother of Tyronne and his wife Iranganie, Beverley Hayman and her husband Jeffrey, Helene Jayamaha and her husband Shiran and Edward and his wife Subhasni Singh. Doris’s parents were inaugural members of the Dematagoda Christian Guild, Sri Lanka and she attended the Sunday School. In October 2019 at the celebration of the Guild’s 85th Anniversary she was given the honour to cut the Birthday cake being the eldest surviving member. We extend to the families our deepest sympathies and pray that God will be their refuge & strenght at this time of their grief. For the funeral service see the notice below. Charles & Claudette ...
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