JAYASINHA – DIAS (*nee de Cruse), PHYLLIS MERCIA. Loving wife of late Horatius Merl, precious mother of Silvana (Hong Kong-China), Johann (SNNI - TVM Australia) and Tamara (Paxus Llc and formerly of Jinasena Ltd), mother-in-law of Suzette (Australia), Suranjith Silva (Douglas & Sons Ltd),grandmother of Johannie and Jonathan (Australia), Abhitha David, Salome and Aloka Andrew, daughter of Late Benny and Annie de Cruse, daughter-in-law of late Robert and Harriet, eldest sister of Bernard (late), Anton, Bernadette de Alwis, Dorothy Perera and Neville, sister-in-law of Percy (late), Bernard(Canada), Tissa (late), Gemunu and Piyasiri, passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd October, 2009. The funeral took place on Monday 26th October, 2009. The family members sincerely thank all those who rendered assistance in numerous ways during the time of bereavement. They extend their thanks to the Rev. Priests, Rev. Sister and Choristers.

PUSHPAKUMARA - LION ATHULA (P.K.D.) Beloved husband of Lion Lady Anusha Priyadarshanee, loving father of Dulanjana and Sathsara, President of Beliatta Metro Lions Club passed away and final rites were performed at Beliatta crematorium on 30th October evening.

SAMARASINGHE – Dhammika Padmini (retired Bank Services Manager, Agalawatte Cooperative Society). Beloved wife of Tudor Samarasinghe, Waralathpitiya, Polgampitiya, loving mother of Chathuranga(Clauden Estate), Manju (Maldives), Ravindra (South Korea), loving sister of N. D. Indrani, N. D. Ranjanee (Thalawathugoda), N. D. Priyani Sudharma (Swiss Lanka Hotel) and aunt of Nadeera, expired. Cremation at Panthiya Cemetery, Mathugama at 5.00 p.m. on Saturday, 31 October. Clauden Estate, Neboda - 0779817240