Obituaries

DAPHNE BAKSHANI - With deep regret we announce the death of Daphne Bakshani (nee Paiva). Beloved wife of late Pishu Bakshani,​ ever loving mother of Vijayanthi Perera (USA),​ Naresh Bakshani,​ Manoj Bakshani,​ Tanuja Dharmawardane,​ loving mother in law of Jude Perera (USA),​ Sandra Bakshani,​ Indradatta Dharmawardane,​ beloved grandmother of Marisa & Tanisha (USA),​ Shannon (Canada),​ Shimaine,​ Niresh (Canada),​ Tarina & Tehan. Remains will lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Lotus Hall from 9 a.m. onwards on 4th September Sunday & Cremation at 4.30 p.m. Sunday at the Borella Cemetery.051942

PANDIAN - GERARD (GERRY). Dearly beloved son of the late Dr. Star (Arthur) Pandian and late Muriel Pakiaranee (nee Gnanapragasam),​ loving brother of Jeya (Harold) USA,​ brother-in-law of Virginia (Ginny),​ and uncle of Nikhita and Leah,​ passed away in London on 23rd August after a spirited battle with cancer. The funeral service will be held on 8th September at 2 p.m. (UK) at the Methodist Church,​ Norbury,​ Surrey,​ UK followed by Cremation at the Croydon Crematorium at 3.45. No flowers please,​ by request! Donations welcome to the Methodist Church Sri Lanka - Worship Resource and Appeal. Direct transfer to the Sri Lankan Methodist Church,​ Samaritan Journey. Please email s​a​m​a​r​i​t​a​n​j​o​u​r​n​e​y​@​m​e​t​h​o​d​i​s​t​s​r​i​l​a​n​k​a​.​o​r​g​ for further information. Messages to the family can be sent to: h​p​a​n​d​i​a​n​@​h​o​t​m​a​i​l​.​c​o​m​051300