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ABEYSINGHE - EDITH GRACE nee ABEYGUNASEKARA   Wife of late E.D.W. Abeysinghe (Nildandahinna) mother of late Donald, late Percy Titus and Chandra sister of Arthur, late George, Theodore, Ebert, Doreen and Justin, mother-in-law of Pet, Manel, Rasu, Ranjani and Shelton Koswatte, expired. Cortege leaves residence   24/1, Yamuna Mawatha, Katugastota for Cremation at Mahaiyawa at 10 a.m. on 26th June 2002. 

FERNANDO - A.J. TREVOR   (Formerly of Favourite Garments Ltd.) Dearly beloved husband of Wilma, precious father of Jackie (Australia), Sabrina and Gehan (Australia), father-in-law of Gladstone Vanheer (Australia), Mario Marcelline (M.D.M. Marcelline & Co.) and Heidi (Australia), loving papa of Heidi, Tianna, Tegan & Kartiya, beloved son of late Edwin and Norma Fernando, loving brother of Barbera (UK) and Audrey. Cortege leaves residence,   No.252, Quarry Road, Dehiwela at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 27th June for burial at the General Cemetery, Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section). (Australian papers please copy). 

GOMES - DANUSHKA JUDE.   Died under tragic circumstances on June 22nd, in Toronto, Canada. Dearly beloved son of Ajith & Maureen Gomes and loving brother of Minushi (all of Toronto, Canada), loving grandson of Mr & Mrs Aloy Gomes (of 510/1, Delgahawatte Road, Wanawasala), Mrs Marie Alvis and of late Mr Frank Alvis, much adored nephew, cousin and friend to many. He will be greately missed. The Cremation will be held on   Thursday, June 27th, 2002 in Toronto, Canada. 

HARVIE - FRANK   Died on 17th June 2002 at his home in Rydalmere, formerly of Ceylon. Husband of late Edna, loved father and father-in-law of Yvonne and Milroy, Derrick and Dawn, Clifford and Deanna, Franklyn and Antoinette, Rosemary, Geraldine and Tim, Maureen and Dave, Buster and Rozelle, Rhonda, Stanley (Deceased). Fondly loved and missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private family funeral was held at St Albans Anglican Church, Epping and burial at Northern Suburbs Cemetery, Sydney, Australia.   22, Old Northern Road, Baulkam Hills, 2153 Sydney Australia. 

MANCHANAYAKE ­ A.P.   Justice of Peace. Beloved husband of late Gertrude Senarath Dassanayake, loving brother of late M.P.S. Manchanayake, loving father of Dharmadasa Manchanayake, Shirane and Nandani, father-in-law of Sunethra, Pathmasiri and Lionel, uncle of Kithsiri Manchanayake Manjula Damayanthi and Amitha, expired. Cremation at family burial ground on Wednesday 26th June at 3 p.m.   “Nawalanka”, Palliyapitiya, Dunagaha. 

MARAMBE - GODWIN   The death occurred of GODWIN MARAMBE BANDARA of   Maraliya Walawwa, Kiriella. Beloved husband of Madurawathi Marambe Kumarihamy, loving father of Chitrangani, Kanthi, Nissanka, Kuda, Kolitha, Chandrika, Chandraguptha & Neranjani, father-in-law of Sripal, Percy, Iromi, Amitha, Kahanda & Anura. The funeral will take place at Family Burial Ground, Deiyagala Walawwa, Marambe, Getahette (off Avissawella) on Wednesday, 26th at 3.30 p.m. 

NAVARATNE - HEMA (nee NIYANGODA).   Beloved wife of A.K.B. Navaratne (Ex. C.T.B. Audit), loving mother of Udeni (Musaeus) and Dammika (Insurance), mother-in-law of Nath Wickramasinghe (Ruhunu Cables) and Shyamalika (Walgampaya) grandmother of Hashanthika, expired. Cremation today at Mahaiyawa 6.30 p.m.   24/36, Siyambalagastenne, Weerakon Gardens, Kandy. 

PERERA - GAMINI   Ex. employee Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. Beloved husband of Thilani, Regent Holdings Pvt Ltd, father of Radhika, son of late Richard and Matilda Perera, brother of Wally (France), Chandra, Sirimathie, late Lionel and Sarath (France), expired. Cortege leaves   Colombo Florist Funeral Parlour, Kalubowila at 4.30 p.m. on 26th June. Cremation General Cemetery Kohuwela at 5.00 p.m. 

PIYADASA - I.D.   (Proprietor - Eleperuma Bros. Maharagama and Homagama). Beloved husband of I.D. Nimalawathie, loving father of Yamuna, Ganga, Nayana, Dinusha (Sri Jayawardanapura Hospital), Anusha (UK) and father-in-law of Samarasiri, Siripala, Luckshman, Senaka (Bodyline), Ushantha (UK), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 5.00 p.m. on 26th June 2002. Cremation at Public Cemetery, Godigamuwa, Maharagama.   31, “Yamuna”, Vidyakara Mawatha, Maharagama. 

RATNASENA ­ PATHMA   of Warakatenne Dehiowita. Beloved wife of late Mr M.G. Ratnasena, loving mother of Ratnakumara (Ayumi Apparels - W.A. Perera), Ranjan (Clean Park), Ranjani (Zahira College), Ramani & Champa, mother-in-law of Ariyamali, Geethika, J.D. Pathirana (Colombo University), Lakshman and late Upali Tennakoon, expired. Cremation at General Cemetery Hokandara. Cortege leaving residence   No.255, Kahantota Road, Malabe at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday the 26th of June 2002. 

RATNASIRI - ERATNA.   Beloved husband of Emalin loving father of Vajira Keerthi, Rohan, father-in-law of Anoma, Iranganee, Namali, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 1.00 p.m. on 26.06.2002 Wednesday to be handed over to the Medical College.   Thambiliwatta, Kudamaduwa, Siddhamulla, Piliyandala. 

SENEVIRATNE ­ DON KITTLY.   Called home to be with the Lord on June 19th 2002. Cremated in Singapore 20th June 2002. Husband of late Rita, brother of late Raety, Wheeler, Alick and Austin, and brother of Laurie, father of Percy, Yvonne, Melody Karmen and Anil, father-in-law of Vimala, Neil, Marcel, David and Linda, grandfather of Ian and Sean, Jonathan and Debra, Joanne, Tracy and Glen, Mark and Leah, grandfather-in-law of Lucille, Ricky, Ross and Holly, great grandfather of Mathew and Tiara. Details of Thanksgiving Service and Interment of Ashes in Sri Lanka will be announced later.   N.S.W. Weerasuriya, 11, De Fonseka Rd., Colombo 5. 

SHIVAPATHASUNDRAM ­ RATNASINGHAM,   Advocate Vadamarachchi. Husband of late Annaluxmi, loving father of Yogendranathan (Rohan Rodrigo & Co. (Pvt) Ltd), Rubavathy, Surendranathan (U.K.) and Latha (Canada), father-in-law of Margaret, Sivagurunathan, Ranee (U.K.) and Mitranandan (Canada), expired. Remains will lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour from 1 p.m. on Wednesday 26th. Cremation on Thursday, 27th at 5 p.m. at General Cemetery, Kanatte.   66, Davidson Road, Colombo 4.  

DAVID MASILAMANY   of Mt. Lavinia. Husband of Rasamany, father of Miriam Vanathy, father-in-law of Rohan Joseph, grandfather of Melany Maraya Minon, brother of Subamani, passed away 25-06-2002. The body will be kept at the Parlour for viewing on Wednesday from 10 a.m. Funeral Service on 27-06-2002 3.30 p.m. at   Mahinda Funeral Parlour, 591, Galle Road, Mt. Lavinia. Burial at 4.15 p.m. at General Cemetery, Mt. Lavinia. 

FERNANDO - SENARATH SALIYA. -   Loving son of Mr R.M. Fernando (Colombo Tea Blenders) and Mrs. L.G.H. Chandra, loving brother of Ayomi Nalika Fernando (Presbyterian Girls School, Dehiwela), expired. Burial on Thursday 27th at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery at 5 p.m.   32, Sri Dharmarama Road, Karagampitiya, Dehiwela. 

GOMES - FELIX   (Retired Assistant Signals Officer, Dept. of Civil Aviation). Son of the late Louis and Josephene Gomes, dearly beloved brother of late Anton and of Bernard, Rev. Fr. John (USA), Stanley, Pearl, Aloy, Annesley (Canada), Lesley and Patrick (Canada). Cortege leaves   A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 27th for Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section). Canada papers please copy. 

JAYAWEERA - A.D.   (Retired D.R.O.) -   Dunkalage Watta, Bentota. Beloved husband of Mrs. Karunawathi Jayaweera, loving father of Nilmini (Ayurvedic doctor - Haburugala), Wijayananda (Communication Advisor South East Asia - UNESCo), Ananda (Italy), Nimal (CEB), Padmini (ETF), Nandana Upul (Dharshika Enterprise), Sathis (Gunathilake Contractors - Nugegoda), Gamini (Switzerland), Indu (Girl’s High School - Mt. Lavinia), father-inlaw of Richard Jayasekara (Reted. Light House Keeper), Dharma (India), Chandrika (Italy), Indu (ISA - Horana), Sarath Jayasekara (Sunsine - Wadduwa), Namali (Sirimavo Bandaranayake Vidyalaya), Ananda Edirisuriya (Lecturer - University of Sri Jayewardenepura), expired. The funeral will take place at Family Burial Ground, Bentota on Thursday 27th June at 4 p.m. 

PAVAMANI - DIAS.   Beloved wife of late Michael Dias. Loving sister of Muthuretnam, Ratnamani, Rajaluxmi, Sivarasa, Vijayaluxmi, Jeyeswari & Jeevakumar, precious mother of Anura, Yaso & Niranjani, mother-in-law of Shiranthi, Ranjit Jeyakumari & Rajan Niles, darling grandmother of Prathosh, expired. Remains will be kept at Jayaratne Parlour on 26th June. Funeral Service at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 27th June and burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte.   19 3/2, Station Road, Colombo 6. 

RAJASOORIA - RITA SELVAMANI (nee Hoole)   expired. Wife of late Julie, mother of Patrick, Dushi, Lucky & Chrisantha, sister of Iven Hoole, sister-in-law of Ivy (Canada). Funeral at 3.30 p.m. on 26/06/2002.   120, Alwis Town, Hendala, Wattala. 

VIJAYARATNAM - VIMALANATHAN -   Formerly of RVDB. He is loving son of Mr and Mrs. Vijayaratnam (Tellippalai), beloved husband of Manonmany, affectionate father of Vijayakulan (S’pore) and Vimalini (UK) and loving father-in-law of Illavalacan (UK), funeral rites will take place at   Jayaratne Parlour, Borella today at 3 p.m. Cremation at Kanatte Cemetery (Hindu Section). V. Vijayakulan (Son), 27/12, Perakumba Place, Colombo - 06. T.P. 508447. 

VITHARANE - HARRY   - Beloved husband of Sita, brother of Cyril (UK), and late Edith, brother-in-law of Vera and Wilmot Dissanayake, passed away on 21st June. Cremated on 22nd June, according to his wishes.   B S/ G/9, Manning Town Flats, Mangala Road, Colombo 8.

DE SILVA - ANDREW GABRIEL   - Beloved husband of Helen, loving father of Nirmalie (retired Irrigation Dept.), Kanthi (State Timber Corporation), Mallika (Velona Group) and Lalitha (Swarna Hansa Foundation), father-in-law of Sirimal de Mel (retired Commercial Bank), K.O.SS Fernando (Dept. of Buildings), Navindra de Almeida (Education Dept., Kalutara) and late Jayalal, grandfather of Shenuka (Ford Rhodes Thornton), Shehan, Nishanga, Madushani, Shachini, Praveen and Shamendri, expired. Cortege leaves residence   No.32A, Rev. Fr. Alex Ranasingha Mawatha (Watson Peiris Mawatha), Uyana, Moratuwa at 3.45 p.m. on Thursday 27th June 2002 for Burial at St. Sebastian Church Cemetery, Moratuwa. 

KARUNAMUNI - WIJAYA   (ex. Director Ministry of Agriculture). Beloved husband of Padmini, father of Migara and Kanchana, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 27th June for Interment at Waskaduwa Cemetery, off   De Abrew Road, Nagashandiya, Kalutara North. 

RAMAKRISHNA - PROF. RASIAH SRI RAMAKRISHNA   (former Head of Chemistry, University of Colombo), beloved son of late Crown Proctor N.S. Rasiah and Mrs Rasiah, dearly beloved husband of Sarojini, precious father of Jeevaki, Shanthaki and Sri Ranjan, father-in-law of Rasiah Nimalan Karthikeyan, Clement Muthukrishna and Dr Sucharita Sri Ranjan, grandfather of Sanjay, Aaranie, Natasha, Tharani, Shalini, Daniel, William, Schwetha, Ahilan and Ashwanthi, brother of R.A. Nadarajah, Mrs Thirumanjanam, and Dr R. Kethar-Thas, brother-in-law of Ranee, late Mr Theivanayagam and of Dr Siva, expired. Cortege leaves residence   176/30, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 5, on Wednesday the 26th of June at 5.30 p.m. for Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte (Hindu Section - Entrance through main gate). 

WICKRAMASURIYA - BRIGADIER L.M. (Lyn)   - Beloved husband of Joan, much loved brother of late Binkie, Pauleen (U.K.), late May and Desmond, expired. Cortege leaves   A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 27th June. Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte at 3.00 p.m.

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