Obituaries

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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OBITUARY: JASMINE FERNANDO We regret to announce the death of Jasmin Fernando, the beloved wife of Ruwanal and much-loved mother of Amila, Malinda and Dinuka. Jasmine’s funeral will be held on Saturday, February 17, at Mary Immaculate Church, 125 Barnier Drive, Quakers Hill, NSW. The viewing will be from 10.30am followed by Mass and the burial at Riverstone Cemetery, Cemetery  Road, Riverstone, NSW. Jasmine, an alumni of Holy Family Convent, Dehiwela, was a much loved member of her parish and the community. She and her family supported our college functions in Sydney and she will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Our sincere condolences and prayers to our fellow Peterites Ruwanal, Amila, Malinda, and Dinuka and their grieving families on this huge loss. OBITUARY NOTICE JASMINE FERNNADO: beloved Wife of Ruwanal, much-loved mother of Amila, Malinda and Dinuka, Loving Mother-in-Law of Dinushi, Jilska and Dinease. Cherished ...

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Obituary for Dudley Plunkett Dudley Clive Plunkett passed peacefully in his sleep on 31/01/2024 at the age of 83. Son of George and Dolly. Loving Husband of Christine and Father of his son James. Brother of Sheila Hewawissa (Dec) , Lorna Kreltszheim, Bubbles Forbes (dec) , Maxine Sela , and Russell. Alumni of St. Joseph’s College Colombo class of 1958. ...

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OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (JANUARY  2024) – By Victor Melder   KAVENDAN, Supramaniam Raja, (29.05.1948 – 01.01.2024), husband of Saraswathi, father of yogeswaran and Yuvanesh, in Melboirne.(Tamil Thakaval, 1.1.2024) SIVARAJAH, Rajesh, (11.07.1944 – 02.01.2024), in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval,) FRUGTNIET, Joseph ‘Brian’ (14.04.1933 – 27/12/2023), husband of Christine,  father and father-in-law of Jenny & Phil, Adrian & Karen, Di & Paul.  Grandfather   of Jared & Nicole, Rachelle & Matt, Jodie, Nicola, Brody, Great grandfather  of Dale, Leah & Eliana. Brother of Dennis, Geoffy, & Marcia. (Sydney Morning Herald, 3.1.2024) PARAMESWARN, Parasakthi, (16.08.1930 – 03.01.2024), in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval) MORTIMER Kenneth, (26.01.1947 – 26.12.2023), husband of Dalene, father of Mathew and Shane, father-in-law of Maureen, grandfather of Hayden and Luke. Brother of Lorraine (dec) and Stephen, brother-in-law to Cheryl and family. (West Australian, 5.1.12024) SIVAGURUNATHAN, Indrani, in Melbourne on January 9, 2024. (Tamil Thakaval) GERLACH, Lisa Danielle, in Melbourne. (Contributed) De SILVA, ...

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Stanley (Stan) Joseph (81) of Pasadena, Ca. Passed Away on January 25th, 2024 Friends and Family, Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Stan Joseph has moved on to his eternal resting place as of January 25th 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Close family and friends will be notified of upcoming Funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Stan Joseph. Survived by his wife Sherani and two daughters. Thank you ...

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Dennis Ferdinands – RIP – 15.05.1939 – 31.01.2024 Dennis Ferdinands, perhaps the fastest and most hostile opening bowler to play for STC. “Dennis was a genuine fast bowler who could bowl outswing with the new ball and reverse swing with the old ball. He was the only bowler of that era who could bowl reverse swing” – Buddy Reid He was also a superb Javelin thrower and had the unique distinction of captaining his College in both Athletics (1957) and Cricket (1959). STC 1st XI Team – 1959 Standing (L-R): S.P. Wijesinghe, A.E. de Silva, R.M. Fernando, M.F. Sproule, B.G. Reid, P.S. Kumara, Mr. L.S. Gauder (Coach). Seated (L-R): N.D. Chanmugam, E.L. Lisk, D.A. Ferdinands (Capt.), The Warden (Mr. C.H. Davidson), N.S. Gurusinghe, M.L. Idroos. Seated on Ground (L-R): P. Wanduragala, B.W.R. Thomas, C.K.T. Labrooy. May Dennis’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace and my deepest condolences to his family. ...

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Dickie Juriansz I just received the sad news from his wife, Annabelle, that Dickie Juriansz  passed away peacefully at 2.00 a.m. this morning. Funeral arrangements will be notified later.  I visited him last Sunday evening at the ICU of Kings Hospital. His condition was poorly.  He was Chairman of the Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA) in the years 1982, 1994, 1995 and 2000, and was an Honorary Member of the CTTA.   ...

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DEMISE OF PAULINE THAMBINAYAGAM IN UNITED KINGDOM SISTER OF NIRMALA CHERBIM   Pauline Thambinayagam 26.05.1939 – 19.01.2024 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Thambinayagam, she left us peacefully on Friday 19th January 2024, our loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. Born in Pathavathai, a town in Jaffna, Sri Lanka and lived in London, UK. She will be dearly missed. We love you and will carry you forever in our hearts. Our love and kisses to you. VIEWINGS TO BE HELD AT HL Hawes & Sons, 106 Tanners Lane, Ilford, IG6 1QE ,Sunday January 28th 2024 3:00PM – 5:00PM Please join us to celebrate her life on MONDAY JANUARY 29TH, 2024 SERVICE TO BE HELD AT 10:00AM St Augustine of Canterbury R.C. Church, Loudoun Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1AU, UK + BURIAL TO TAKE PLACE AT 12:00PM ...

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