Daya Rodrigo, Appreciation.

 

Ayesha Ratnayake,

 

Dear all,

This is just to share with you some thoughts of my cherished uncle Daya, Nandhi's beloved husband, who passed away on 22.2.22, after a very short illness. While we miss him deeply and will always grieve his loss, we rejoice in the fact that he led a truly charmed and fruitful life and left this world with minimal suffering.

Daya mami spent the last few months of his life in his favourite places - the jungles of Yala and Wilpattu - and in the company of his favourite people - his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family. Mere days before his passing, he was delighting in the sight of thousands of flamingos in Mannar, and enjoying a boat ride on the river in Wilpattu.

As a skilled, conscientious and dedicated surgeon, he spent his life restoring health and hope to others. Many of his patients remember him with great affection to this day. He was widely respected by his colleagues, while consultants of today - once his medical students - carry on his legacy with pride and gratitude.

To his family and friends, he was known for his infectious passion for the jungle and nature, his knowledgeable chats on various topics, and his generous, sincere and jovial personality. He was someone who loved to be surrounded by those he loved (of all ages!), and had a story and anecdote for every occasion.

The love he shared with my aunt was palpable - a warm and close relationship of 55 years that inspired and blessed us all. We are grateful that his spirit lives on in his beloved children -  Nirmala and Asanka, and his adoring granddaughters Sanya and Aiyana, in whose lives he was totally involved.

We have been truly blessed to have known him, and he will always light up our memories with his sincerity and "contentment" (his favourite wish for everyone), funny stories and jokes, his hearty chuckle, and his adventurous spirit.

Sincere regards,
Ayesha

	Sun, Feb 27, 10:53 PM (6 hours ago)

Daya Rodrigo - Obituary

 

Daya Rodrigo

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 Nalini and Daya

Barclay Reid

Hello Batchmates,

Sujiva just gave me the shocking news that Daya Rodrigo had passed away suddenly last night.

I understand he had had a bypass some years ago and was apparently fit.

 

Buddy

I rang up Daya's telephone number in Colombo. A person who identified himself as Daya's Nephew confirmed the news. He told me that Daya was admitted to Asiri Hospital earlier, was admitted to the Intensive care unit there, and got a cardiac arrest there.

Hi Philip  Daya Rodrigo, Nalini’s husband died yesterday after being ill for a week. They were about to come to Melbourne in a few days time! Very sad. Leeda   Aru Wijay <ratnam20111@hotmail.com> Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 10:45 AM To: philip Veerasingam <philipv203@gmail.com>
Thanks Karals for sharing the sad news of the death of Daya another very sincere and a  helpful colleague. This must be very upsetting news to his beloved wife Nalini and his family in addition to all his colleagues & friends.   Daya always accompanied Nalini for most of the social activities and was always happy and sociable.   We can only offer our deepest sympathies to Nalini & his surviving family.   Please convey our deepest sympathies to Nalini & the family.   May he rest in Peace.   Regards   Nana   Charith Sena  Nanayakkara   Piyusha Atapattu              Wed, Feb 23, 8:14 AM (2 days ago)               to me Dear sir I am so sorry to hear this He was my boss in a surgery appointment in the 3rd year and was a true gentleman and a kind  surgeon. Madam is sucha  wonderful person too, who helped us in physiology department too Hope he did not suffer May he attain nibbana PIyusha   Piyusha Atapattu                 Wed, Feb 23, 8:14 AM (2 days ago)             to me Dear sir I am so sorry to hear this He was my boss in a surgery appointment in the 3rd year and was a true gentleman and a kind  surgeon. Madam is sucha  wonderful person too, who helped us in physiology department too Hope he did not suffer May he attain nibbana PIyusha   Dear Sir ,Madam ,Members, It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the demise of Dr Daya Rodrigo, Retired Senior Consultant Surgeon. A private funeral has been taken place yesterday 23rd February adhering to current health guidelines. Thank you. Dr Kavinda Rajapakse Honorary Secretary THE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF SRI LANKA Thu, Feb 24, 2:02 PM (21 hours ago) to bcc: me   Thanks Karals for sharing the sad news of the death of Daya another very sincere and a  helpful colleague. This must be very upsetting news to his beloved wife Nalini and his family in addition to all his colleagues & friends.   Daya always accompanied Nalini for most of the social activities and was always happy and sociable.   We can only offer our deepest sympathies to Nalini & his surviving family.   Please convey our deepest sympathies to Nalini & the family.   May he rest in Peace.   Regards   Nana     Charith Sena  Nanayakkara   Piyusha Atapattu                 Wed, Feb 23, 8:14 AM (2 days ago)                 to me Dear sir I am so sorry to hear this He was my boss in a surgery appointment in the 3rd year and was a true gentleman and a kind  surgeon. Madam is sucha  wonderful person too, who helped us in physiology department too Hope he did not suffer May he attain nibbana PIyusha   Piyusha Atapattu                 Wed, Feb 23, 8:14 AM (2 days ago)                 to me Dear sir I am so sorry to hear this He was my boss in a surgery appointment in the 3rd year and was a true gentleman and a kind  surgeon. Madam is sucha  wonderful person too, who helped us in physiology department too Hope he did not suffer May he attain nibbana PIyusha     Thanks Karals for sharing the sad news of the death of Daya another very sincere and a  helpful colleague. This must be very upsetting news to his beloved wife Nalini and his family in addition to all his colleagues & friends. Daya always accompanied Nalini for most of the social activities and was always happy and sociable. We can only offer our deepest sympathies to Nalini & his surviving family.Please convey our deepest sympathies to Nalini & the family.  May he rest in Peace.  Regards  Nana  Charith Sena  Nanayakkara   Piyusha Atapattu                Wed, Feb 23, 8:14 AM (2 days ago)                 to me Dear sir. I am so sorry to hear this He was my boss in a surgery appointment in the 3rd year and was a true gentleman and a kind  surgeon. Madam is sucha  wonderful person too, who helped us in physiology department too Hope he did not suffer May he attain nibbana PIyusha   Piyusha Atapattu                 Wed, Feb 23, 8:14 AM (2 days ago)                to me Dear sir I am so sorry to hear this He was my boss in a surgery appointment in the 3rd year and was a true gentleman and a kind  surgeon. Madam is sucha  wonderful person too, who helped us in physiology department too Hope he did not suffer May he attain nibbana PIyusha

Sir Nicholas Attygalle.

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Dr. Gnanasingam, Obituary, Tribute, Dr. Nihal Gooneratne,

 Dr. Nihal Gooneratne and Dr. Sankaranarayana  informed me that Dr. Gnanasingham, Consultant Psychiatrist, passed away after a prolonged illness.

 

Obituary Notice in Daily News :  DR. GNANI S. GNANASINGHAM - Beloved husband of Kanthi (Vinitha),​ precious father of Tholaka (UK/​USA) and Surangi,​ father-in-law of Peshala (USA) and Trevin,​ eldest son of late Gnanapiragasm Singharayar and Nallamma Allasu,​ brother of Mahes (UK),​ Saras (UK),​ late Bala,​ late Satha and Lakshmi (UK),​ beloved grandfather of Kiyaan (USA),​ Liana (USA),​ Kaitlyn and Evelyne,​ brother-in-law of late V. Nadarajah (UK),​ K. Sothisrihari (UK),​ Tiny,​ Swarna and Champa. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour,​ Borella on Sunday,​ 6th February from 8.30 a.m. onwards . Cortege leaves on Monday,​ 7th February at 1.30 p.m. for cremation at the General Cemetery (New Crematorium) at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request and family requests Covid precautions and social distancing be respected. 428/​81,​ Eden Gardens,​ Samagi Mawatha,​ Hokandara.009465

 Tribute posted by Dr. Nihal Gooneratne

 G.S.Gnanasingham entered Medical Faculty from St Joseph’s College, Colombo. He lived in the Bambalapitiya Flats and rode a Lambretta scooter to Medical Faculty. I came to know him well; I was very close to him throughout our medical career, clinical appointments and class assignments, especially as he was in the ‘G’ group. I found him to be a low-key, soft-spoken, simple, very sincere person, a pinnacle of patience, never arrogant or confrontational. He was one of my very good friends, and I was fortunate to be able to associate with him very closely. His main hobby was fishing, which he enjoyed very much.  After graduation, I lost contact but, after many years found him working as a consultant in Psychiatry in Ratnapura Hospital.  As I was abroad, a few more years passed before I personally met him. By then, he had retired from his consultant post at Mullariyawa Mental Hospital. When I personally met him, he had a psychiatric private practice in Punchi-Borella. He was delighted to see me and we reestablished our friendship.  Thereafter, I continued to meet him on my visits to Sri Lanka.

Gnana was happily married to Kanthi, a wonderful lady. They have a son and a daughter. His son is a British qualified aeronautical engineer, working in the United States. He is married and has a son and daughter. Gnana’s daughter is a physician practicing in Colombo. She is married and has two daughters. The Gnanasinghams spent their last few years with the daughter’s family in Hokandara.

The rough time Gnana had in the Health Department hurt him; he was isolated and withdrawn during the latter part of his life. Gnana had a CVA complicated with pneumonia leading to renal failure secondary to diabetes. He had a peaceful death on Feb 5^th. I will miss him very much. May he rest in peace.

 Nihal Gooneratne.