Rugby legend Navaratnam dies aged 98 Source:Dailymirror Former Sri Lanka Rugby star Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam passed away today, (19) aged 98. Having come through the ranks of Royal College, Navaratnam went on to represent Ceylon rugby team in the 1940s and 1950s. He was also one of the three local native Sri Lankans to represent the Sri Lankan national team which had then been dubbed ‘All-White Sri Lanka.’ Born in Jaffna, Navaratnam was a super star for CR and FC during the 1950s where most notably he led the Red Shirts to Clifford Cup Victory in 1954. At the end of his playing career, he took up coaching. He gave away Royal College his services for free for many years. In addition to being a brilliant ruggerite and coach, Navaratnam had also been elected as the President of the Ceylon Rugby Football Union in 1972 and re-elected as the President ...
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Obituary of Mrs Savi Peris Please be informed that our darling Ammi ( *Savi Peiris* ) passed away during the early hours of today. Her remains will lie at A.F.Raymond and final respects can be paid between 2pm – 5pm today ( *19/04/2023*) Cremation at Borella Cemetery ( New Wing ) at 5.30pm. (Kithulwatta entrance) ...
Demise of Old Antonian and Past President of the SACKOBA (Colombo Branch) Mr. Spencer Dias Dear All, It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing away of Old Antonian and Past President of the SACKOBA (Colombo Branch) Mr. Spencer Dias on Saturday. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour, Borella, Colombo 08 from today (Monday, 10th of January 2022) evening for final respects. Cortege leaves the Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11th of January 2022 for burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte (Christian Section), Borella. Our heartfelt condolences go to family members. ...
