ANTHONY - GABRIEL, beloved husband of Bernadeth, loving father of Charmaine, Hermion, Malcolm, Sherine, Roma, Emil, Aloma and Suresh. Brother of Rose, Therese and Sebastian, father-in-law of Rohan, Raymond, Champika, late Ranil, Kennth, Sonali, Lakpriya and Manjula, brother-in-law of Emilton, Anita, Lorinta, Noeline, late Gerard and Joyce. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday 12th September for Cremation at Weligampitiya Roman Catholic Cemetery. 816/02, Ganemulla Road, Weligampitiya, Ja-ela. 235710

DE SILVA - MERLE BRIDGET - Beloved spouse of the late John William de Silva, mother of Sonali (Swiss Biogenics), Senaka (NDB Bank), mother-in-law of Sandamalie (Bishop’s College), passed away peacefully to join Jesus. Cortege leaves residence 19B 16, Rukmalgama National Housing Scheme, to Pannipitiya Roman Catholic burial ground on Wednesday 12th at 4.00 p.m. 236012

HALANGODA - SUDHARMA (nee Elikewela). Wife of the late Alec Halangoda, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Elikewela, loving sister of the late Bertram Yasatilake and Ananda, Pathma Illangakoon, Sitha Wickramasinghe, Malika Goonasekara, Capt. G.H.M.P. Elikewela, Felix Elikewela and Samudra Wickramasinghe, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3 p.m. for cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery on 11th September 2012 at 4 p.m. 54, Dodangashinna, Walala. TP. 081-2476593. 235942

LION COLLIN THILAKARATNE - It is with profound grief that we announce the demise of our Dear Member, LION COLLIN THILAKARATNE of the Lions Club of Ragama/Welisara. Cortege leaves residence 43, St. Mary’s Road, Mahabage, Ragama at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11th September 2012. All members of the Club are kindly requested to rally at the residence of Lion Collin Thilakaratne on 11th September 2012 at 3.00 p.m. in order to bid our last farewell to our dear comrade and friend. 235929

MELONEY CLARIBELLE MAUREEN (Nee BROHIER). Beloved wife of Rajah (dec’d), cherished mother of Dawn, Marlene, Derek (dec’d) and Yvonne, much loved grandmother and great grandmother, passed away in Perth, Australia on 6 September 2012. At rest with the Lord. 235899

PERERA - STUART (Rtd. Navy Officer). Beloved husband of the late Mary Florence Perera, loving father of Jagathlal, Kushan (SriLankan Airlines), Nelupe (USA) and Anya (USA), father-in-law of Kanchana, Saumya, Shirani and Prabath. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour on Wednesday 12th September at 3.30 p.m. for burial at St. Thomas’ Church Burial Ground, Kotte. 235962

RATNAYAKE - at rest with Jesus. ELEANOR RATNAYAKE nee Edirisinghe (Pearly), beloved wife of the late J.H. Ratnayake, precious mother of Nalini, Chrisantha, Harris and Ajith, loving grandmother of Nirmala, Asanka, Ranmalie, Sonali, Niloo, Hiran, Shanika and Ayesha and loving great grandmother of Sanya, Aiyana, Sohan, Davin and Nalin, entered rest peacefully, aged 98 years. Cortege leaves residence 4/72, Talakotuwa Gardens, Polhengoda Road, Kirillapone after a Service at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday 12th September for interment at Jawatte Cemetery, Torrington Ave. 235958

SOMAWEERA - BANDULA Ex- Air Ceylon / An Old Nalandian. Beloved husband of Eranjanie, father of Dilshan & Charlinie, brother of the late Daya (Ex. Capt. SL Army), the late Ananda, Wije, Sriyani, Sarojini, Padmini, brother-in-law of Samitha (Australia), Athula (USA), expired on Friday 07th Sep. 2012 in California, USA. Funeral will take place on the Wed. 12th (Sept.) 2012 in USA. Tel: 0017145958972 (Wife) - 0017146092627 (Son) 235756

VETHANAYAGAM - MARY THERESA - Beloved wife of the late Mr P.M. Vethanayagam, loving sister of the late Rev. Fr. Charles Senthilvel, OMI, sister-in-law of the late Rev. Fr. John Packianathar, loving mother of Thirugnanendran, Jehagnanendran, the late Charlotte, Bernadette, Devagnanendran and of Arulgnanendran, the late Chithra and of Regina, Manuela, Vathsala and Bhavagnanendran, loving grandmother of Indrajith, Indrakumar, Darshan, Dharini, Sujeevan, Andrea, Michelle, Marylyn, Devi, Pradeep, Devakanthi and Mardev, mother-in-law of Beni, Ann, the late Tony and of Chandra, Chithra, Jerry, Jerome and Kisanga, expired. The remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour, Borella on Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12, Burial at Kanatte Cemetery, Roman Catholic Section at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. 15/1, Karlshrue Gardens, Colombo 10. 235963