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The Last of the Mohicans – By Capt Elmo Jayawardena The lane down Nugegoda which is in the outskirts of Colombo, is named Mudaliar Avenue. Two left turns after that would bring you to number 1/8. This is Uncle Siri’s and Aunty Olga’s domain. Sadly, she passed away. As Uncle Siri says, “she went to heaven in 2021”, a sentiment whispered softly, sounding more like a person finding it impossible to fill the huge empty space she left. Perhaps painful heartstrings may be tugging when he mentions her. 68 years is a very long time to share a blissfully happy life and lose your soul partner. Air Ceylon first batch Stewardess Aunty Olga De Silva Navigator Lionel Sirimanne Now Lionel Sirimane is alone. He is 103 years old and is a classic example for those of us who have gone beyond 75 and are pre-occupied contemplating when the bell will ...