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
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) | |||
Thank you Ayesha for putting down your thoughts on your uncle Daya.
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