With Gratitude Imelda, Dilhara, Shehan, Paul, Caden and Rian, deeply appreciate and thank all those who comforted us in numerous ways following the devastating and inconsolable loss of our beloved Harry. We also thank all who attended the viewing, funeral and memorial services, sent Mass and sympathy cards and floral tributes. To the priests, the musician, the parishioners of St Agatha’s and staff at Albert Meyer who assisted us we extend our deep gratitude. Finally, we would also like to extend thanks to eLanka for their publications of Harry’s funeral details. ...
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An appreciation of Harry de Sayrah, OAM – By Ivor Novello We would like today to pay tribute to a dear friend who has left us far too soon. It is with heavy hearts that we remember Harry de Sayrah, who touched our lives in ways that words can hardly describe. While we mourn the loss of a beloved companion, husband, father and grand-father, we also celebrate the beautiful and lasting impact Harry had on each of us. Harry was not just a friend; he was a beacon of light in our lives. He possessed a rare combination of qualities that endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He always kept in contact with his classmates, even after more than sixty years and continued to bring together those classmates who had lost touch with each other. One such example was myself, as I had lost contact ...
Sep 23, 2023
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HARRY DE SAYRAH REMEMBERED – by sunny perera AS THE FORUM AND ST JOSEPHS ACROSS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF JOSEPHIANS WHO KNEW HIM OR OF HIM GRIEVES THE LOSS OF A GIANT – HARRY DE SAYRAH FORMERLY OF BORELLA SRI LANKA, AND PRESENTLY SYDNEY AUSTRALIA, ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST, BENEFACTOR, AND MERITORIOUS HOLDER OF AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST ORDER THE OAM AND BELOVED SON OF OUR ALMA MATER, HE MUST BE REMEMBERED AS SOMEONE WHO EMBODIED THE TITLE “A TRUE AND DEDICATED OLD JOSEPHIAN WHO CARRIED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE TITLE TO ITS GREATEST HEIGHTS BY LIVING THE PART OF THE COLLEGE MOTTO ” IN SCIENTIA ET VIRTUTE ” AND THE OPENING LINES OF THE COLLEGE ANTHEM “FRUITS OF VIRTUE AND OF VALOUR …..(Ad infinitum) ” THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE. NEVER UNDAUNTED DESPITE BEING IN IN HIS ’80S TO MOVE FORWARD IN A POSITIVE MANNER, MANY ARE THOSE WHO BENEFITED FROM HIS ENDEARING SPIRIT ESPECIALLY ...
Celebrating 25 Years of Multi-Ethnic Conviviality: Old School Sri Lankans in Australia-By Michael Roberts Adam Raffel, whose chosen title reads “The Ceylon Society of Australia 25th Aniversary Celebrations” The Ceylon Society of Australia (CSA) held its 25th Anniversary celebrations on 28 August 2022 at the Pennant Hills Community Centre. The hall was decorated with balloons and banners celebrating 25 years of the CSA. All this was the tireless handiwork of Pauline Gunewardene, the President of the CSA, with the able assistance of all members of the CSA Committee. There were approximately 80 people in attendance. Pauline presided over the formal proceedings. She highlighted the achievements of the CSA during its 25-year existence, acknowledging the contributions of all former CSA Presidents. A special mention was made of dearly departed CSA Past Presidents Tony Peries and Sunil de Silva, who served the Society with distinction and were affectionately re- membered by all attendees. ...
Nov 24, 2022
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Viva! The CEYLANKAN reaches Twenty-Five-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis The Ceylon Society of Australia was launched in Sydney in the late 1990s and established branches in Melbourne and Colombo. They also launched a journal entitled THE CEYLANKAN twenty-five years back and the 100th number of this wide-ranging publication hit the posts, desks and couches of its subscribers this week. Hurrah! These publications have sustained the critical patriotic commitments of Sri Lankans in Australia and abroad in numerous ways; while also stimulating cross-ethnic interaction among some of the Sri Lankan migrants in Australia. Hugh Karunanayake: Founder President, 1998-2004 Note, for instance, the names of the Presidents, Vice-Presidents of the Association and, then, also, the List of Editors: David Goodrich (1998-2001); Sumane Iyer (202-2009); Doug Jones (2009-2021) and Adam Raffel (2001 et seq). Tony Peries: President 2005-07 Sunil De Silva: 2008-10 Harry de Sayrah: 2011-13 Thiru ...
Nov 24, 2022
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“DID YOU KNOW”?? Nuggets of golden information that most of us are unaware of, sent in by Harry de Sayrah, for which we at e’Lanka thank him. It is always good to learn something new, and these snippets of information will be fully appreciated by all our valued Members and readers. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times! Gold is the only metal that doesn’t rust, even if it’s buried in the ground for thousands of years. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end. The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself. If you stop getting thirsty , you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. Zero is the only number that cannot be represented ...
Apr 9, 2022
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MEMORIES R MADE OF THIS – PHOTO OF THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE OLD JOES SPORTS CLUB Standing L to R – Lalith Gamlath, Lakshman Silva, The late Chrisso Fernando, Manik Pereira Seated L to R – The late Derrick de Zoysa, Felix Perumal, Harry de Sayrah, The late ?? and Jermyn Fernando ...
Jul 17, 2021
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LION HARRY DE SAYRAH OAM HONOURED BY LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL – THE WORLDS LARGEST SERVICE ORGANISATION AWARDED THEIR LIFE MEMBER AND MEVIN JONES FELLOW to LION HARRY DE SAYRAH OAM THE 50 YEAR MEMBERSHIP AWARD AT THE CHARTER NITE OF THE LIONS CLUB OF TURRAMURRA A FEW WEEKS AGO HE WAS THE 1st ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE LIONS CLUB OF KOLLUPITIYA AND THE SECRETARY OF THE COLOMBO LIONS HOST CLUB IN DISTRICT 306 A SRI LANKA AND THE 39TH PRESIDENT AND CURRENT TREASURER OF THE LIONS CLUB OF BANKSTOWN DISTRICT 201N5 AUSTRALIA THE PHOTO SHOWS LION HARRY AND LIONS LADY DR. IMELDA WITH LION JENNIFER TOUZEL IMMEDIATE PAST DISTRCT GOVERNOR DISTRICT 201N5 WHO MADE THE PRESENTATION THAT NIGHT ...
Apr 9, 2021
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Wishing Harry and Dr. Imelda de Sayrah all the very best! as they Celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary Old Joe Harry de Sayrah OAM married Dr Imelda de Sayrah 55 Years ago on the 12th of February at All Saints Church Borella. Rev Fr John Herat tied the Nuptial knot assisted by Rev Frs. Bertram Dabrera and Joe Netthasinghe. Fr Joe delivered the homily. The witnesses were Cecil B Lyon The American Ambassador and Prof Abeyratne Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. It was followed by a reception at the Galle Face Hotel to 500 guests at which P Nadesan CCS private Secretary to the Rt Hon Sir John Kotalawala (Harry’s boss) proposed the Toast. Here are a few photos of the happy couple at various events in Sydney… and also a photo with their lovely Son & Daughter too! We at eLanka Wish you both All God’s Blessing and ...
Jan 30, 2021
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The Past Presidents of the Old Joes Club dinner at the Colombo Club The Past Presidents of the Old Joes Club dinner at the Colombo Club L to R – Lakshman Silva 2003 – 2005 Lalith Gamlath 2005 – 2007 Jermyn Fernando 1995 – 1996 Harry de Sayrah 1982 – 1984 Nandi Anthony 2008 – 2009 Past President Manik Pereira 2001 – 2003 who hosted the Dinner could not attend. The College name board in attachment was donated by A F Raymond & Co at Harry de Sayrah’s request some 55 years ago ...
Dec 11, 2020
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