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Miss. Pushpadevi Manoranjitham Sithamparapillai (1930 – 2026) செல்வி. புஷ்பதேவி மனோரஞ்சிதம் சிதம்பரப்பிள்ளை (ரஞ்சி)

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Born : 5 July 1930 – Called to Rest : 1 February 2026 (Aged 96)
” I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

(2 Timothy 4:7)

Miss. Pushpadevi Manoranjitham Sithamparapillai: (Retired Matron, Operating Theatre, Eye Hospital, Colombo).

It is with great sadness the Sithamparapillai family announces the passing of Miss. Pushpadevi Manoranjitham Sithamparapillai (Ranji) on 1 February 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Beloved daughter of late Pushpam and NS Sithamparapillai and Sarasvathi Sithamparapillai of Chundikuli, Jaffna. Loving sister of late Pusparasa Sithamparapillai, late Pushparani Thirunavukkarasu (Rani), late Pushpamirtham Sabaratnam (Baba), late Pushparagam Alagaratnam (Mano), late Pushpalayam Sivagurunathan (Gnanam), late baby Pushpadeva, Sarojini Subramaniam (Pillai – Canada), Stephen Puvendran (Indran- Canada) and late Puvanendran Sithamparapillai (Rajan – USA) and cherished anta and mami of twenty-eight nieces and nephews and many grandchildren globally.

Affectionately known as Ranji or Sithi by her colleagues and neighbours, will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by family and friends worldwide. The joy and kindness she shared outweigh the sorrow of her loss. Her wisdom, dedication, and caring nature continue to inspire and guide us all. Her lifetime of dedication and self-sacrifice serve as a monument to the person she was.

At this juncture the family also extend their deep gratitude to Win Lanka Care Home Pvt. Ltd and Win Lanka Hospital at Nugegoda, who cared for Ranji anta for one and a half years. Their care provision had been exceptional; particularly Dr. Radha, Nursing and support staff.

The family request the relatives and friends to uphold Ranji anta in your prayers and pray for her soul to be in eternal repose with Jesus.

Visitation and Thanksgiving Service (all Sri Lankan times)

Venue:  A.F. Raymond Funeral Directors, Raymond House, 115 D. S. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.

Visitation:  Sunday 8 February 2026, 10 am – 2 pm

Thanksgiving Service and Cremation:

To celebrate the life of Miss. P.M Sithamparapillai, a Thanksgiving Service will be held at 2 pm, followed by cremation at 3.30 pm at the Borella New Crematorium, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.

Interment: The interment at the family burial site in St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery, Chundikuli, Jaffna, will be held at a later date.

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

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Kalapooshanam (Mrs) Rajeswary Jegananthakuru கலாபூஷணம் திருமதி இராஜேஸ்வரி ஜெகானந்தகுரு (1934 – 2025)

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எல்லாப் பிறப்பும் பிறந்து இளைத்தேன், எம்பெருமான்
மெய்யே உன் பொன் அடிகள் கண்டு இன்று வீடு உற்றேன்
உய்ய என் உள்ளத்துள் ஓங்காரமாய் நின்ற
மெய்யா விமலா விடைப்பாகா வேதங்கள்
ஐயா எனவோங்கி ஆழ்ந்து அகன்ற நுண்ணியனே (திருவாசகம்35)

ஓம் சாந்தி, சாந்தி! சாந்தி!!

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

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Ms. Kamaladevi Aloysius (nee Thambyayah) திருமதி கமலாதேவி அலோஷியஸ்(1939 – 2025)

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“For as long as their memory endures, they remain alive within our hearts”

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

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Rasaratnam Muthuratnanandan  (1947 – 2024) (இராசரத்தினம் முத்துரத்தினானந்தன்)

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Born: 20 November 1947 – Called to rest: 28 September 2024

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” – Psalm 46:1

Rasaratnam Muthuratnanandan : Engineer (Retired Deputy General Manager Ceylon Electricity Board), entered glory on 28 September 2024 in Colombo.

Remembered as the beloved husband of Juanita (Nira) (Nee Canagaratnam) and loving father of Niresh, and devoted father-in-law of Jemima.

Much loved son of the late Rev. E. D. Rasaratnam and late Nesamany and supportive son-in-law of the late John Canagaratnam and late Rosemalar.

Affectionate brother of Jeeva, Late Sinna, Chutty and Thanga and fond brother-in-law of Bahi, Swendra and Ruba.

Visitation and Thanksgiving Service arrangements (all Sri Lankan times)

Venue: Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, 2 B Elvitigala Mawatta, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka

Visitation:  1 October 2024, 9 am – 8 pm

THANKSGIVING SERVICE:

To celebrate the life of Mr. Rasaratnam Muthuratnanandan, a Thanksgiving Service will be held on 2 October 2024 commencing at 2 pm at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour.

Funeral procession will begin at 3:30pm to the Borella Cemetery for cremation at 4:00pm.

Please accept the Obituary notice from the Muthuratnanandan family and uphold the family in your prayers.

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

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Mrs. Florence Jebamalar Albert (nee Williams) புலொரென்ஸ் ஜெபமலர் ஆல்பெர்ட் (1928 – 2024)

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“I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER” (PSALM 23:6)

“நான் கர்த்தருடைய வீட்டிலே நீடித்த நாட்களாய் நிலைத்திருப்பேன்” – சங்கீதம் 23:6 

Mrs. Florence Jebamalar Albert (nee Williams) : Formerly of Martin Road, Jaffna and later in Colombo, called to rest on September 23, 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Beloved wife of late J N Albert and precious mother of Rev. Dr. AW Jebanesan (Canada)(Former President of the Methodist Church Mission, Sri Lanka), Jebavathanee (Norway), Jebadharshini (Colombo), Jebaranjan (Switzerland) and Jebaruban(Switzerland), loving mother-in-Law of Priyanthy, Lalit Chelliah, Xavier, Sripriya and Grace.

Loving and affectionate grandmother of Jason, Ivan, Joel, Jessica, Deborah, Dr. Chrisjit, Micky, Dominic, Melany, Jeremy, Isaac, and Miriam and great-grand mother of Anya, Alena, and Jonas.

Florence Jebamalar is a loving sister of late Gloria Williams, late Wilfred Williams, Freda Paramananthan, Gracie Perinpanayagam, George Williams and late Winston Williams, sister-in-law of late Helen Williams, late Paramananthan, late Perinpanayagam, Marlyn Williams and Pushparany Williams.

Please accept the obituary notice from the Albert family and request the relatives and friends to uphold the family in prayers and pray for their dear mother’s soul to be in eternal repose with Jesus.

Visitation and Thanksgiving Service arrangements (all Sri Lankan times):

Venue: Mahinda Florists and Funeral Directors – 591 Galle Rd Mount Lavinia

First visitation: September 25 from 9 AM – 7 PM

Second visitation: September 26 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM. 

Thanksgiving Service: September 26 at 3.30 pm

To celebrate the life of Mrs. Florence Jebamalar Albert, a Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday September 26 at 3.30 pm at Mahinda parlour, followed by the burial service at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery. 

Live Streaming starts on 26 September at 2pm – Please click the following link:

சோதி தோன்றும் ஓர் தேசமுண்டு, விசுவாசக் கண்ணால் காண்கிறோம்

நம் பிதா அழைக்கும் பொழுது, நாம் அங்கே வசிக்கச் செல்லுவோம்

என் உற்றார் போய் விட்டார் முன் அங்கே, ஆயின் நான் மீளவும் சந்திப்பேன்,

அவர் கூட்டத்தில் நான் விண்ணிலே, ஓய்வற்ற பேரின்பம் கொள்ளுவேன்
 (தமிழாக்கம் – D.P. Niles)

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

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Mrs. Pushpamirtham Manosakthi Sabaratnam (nee Sithamparapillai) திருமதி. புஷ்பமிர்தம் சபாரத்தினம் (1933 – 2024)

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Mrs. Pushpamirtham Manosakthi Sabaratnam (Baba)

Formerly of 29 Forest Office lane, Chundikuli, Jaffna and later in Australia and Colombo, called to rest on  22nd of April 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dearly beloved wife of late Thambiah Sabaratnam (retired teacher), affectionate mother of Amirtha Rajamoney (Australia), Saratha Sabaratnam (Australia), late Sritharan (United Kingdom), Vanitha Jeyaranjan (United Kingdom), Ranjana Thambirajah (Australia), Narendran (Germany), Roshana Jebaratnam (Australia) and Mohana Loganathan (Colombo) and caring mother-in-law of Anandan, Shiranee, Ranjan, Gajan, Jeya, Rajiv, and Logan.

Loving and caring ammamma/ daddy paaty /granny of Nirosha, Shiromi, Luxmi, Aswini, Gaya, Naveen, Sharmi, Althea, Enoka, Joel, Isabella, Gabby, and Jerome and great-grandmother of Jayda, Judah, Ariella, Hannah, and Riya.

Loving daughter of late Pushpam and NS Sithamparapillai and Sarasvathi Sithamparapillai, loving sister of late Pusparasa Sithamparapillai, late Pushparani Thirunavukkarasu (Rani), Pushpadevi  Sithamparapillai (Ranji), late Pushparagam Alagaratnam (Mano), late Pushpalayam Sivagurunathan (Gnanam), Sarojini Subramaniam (Pillai) (Canada), Stephen Puvendran (Indran) (Canada) and late Puvanendran Sithamparapillai (Rajan) (USA).

Loving and affectionate sister-in-law of Mangai Muthiah, Nadarajah, Parasakthi Muthiah, Rathinasabapathy (Kunchaiah) and  Sarvaluxmy (Kunchamma) ( all deceased ) 

Amma has been affectionately known as ‘Pushpi’ by her class mates at Chundikuli Girls College, Baba/Baba acca ( ‘Baakka’) by her siblings, ‘Machchal’ by her  in-laws, Baba anta/Baba mami or periamma by her nieces and nephews, and ‘Pushpa’ by her Aussie friends. Thus she is fondly remembered and will be missed by many across the globe. Her loss would deprive us all, of her great love and care that she endowed on many including her generosity towards the community.

She was a great care-giver and loved to cook. From a young age, she played a pivotal role in the development of her younger siblings, then chose to raise 8 children instead of an English teaching career, nurtured various young extended family members in her own house and went on to rear many of her grandchildren. Her life-long dedication to the nurturing and mentorship of others is truly unmatched.

Amma has been cared for by WinLanka Care Home Pvt. Ltd at Nugegoda for nearly 4 years. WinLanka care provision had been exceptional; particular staff member that amma became attached to was Jayantha. Special gratitude go to Dr.Radha and Dr.Madhuka who were receptive and responsive to family’s wishes in treatment decisions. Our family are extremely blessed for the significant input over the last year from Madu, a younger woman, who amma referred to as ‘Aachi’ fondly and came to rely heavily on. Madu became a ‘family member’ to the Sabaratnam family because of her dedication to the care she provided like a daughter, until amma’s last breath.

Please accept the obituary from the Sabaratnam family and uphold the family in your prayers.

Visitation and Thanksgiving Service arrangements (all Sri Lankan times) :

Venue: Mahinda Florists and Funeral Directors – 591 Galle Rd Mount Lavinia

First visitation:  Saturday April 27 (10 am – 7 pm)

Second visitation: Sunday April 28 ( 10 am onwards)

THANKSGIVING SERVICE :

To celebrate the life of Mrs. Pushpa SABARATNAM, a Thanksgiving Service will be held  on Sunday  April 28 at  2.30 pm  at Mahinda parlor  followed by cremation at Mount Lavinia crematorium.

Live stream link :

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Contact :

+61410267201 (Ranjana – daughter)

+94773052274 (Loganathan /son – in- law)

+94765395463 (Enoka / Granddaughter)

Email: Kestrel06@outlook.com

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

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Mrs. Sathiajothi Selvakone (nee Mathibalasingham) (திருமதி. சத்தியஜோதி செல்வக்கோன்) 1946 – 2024

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Mrs. Sathiajothi Selvakone

Born:14 May 1946 – Called to Rest: January 03 2024

Some day, when fades the golden sun, beneath the rosy-tinted west,

My blessed Lord will say, “Well done!” and I shall enter into rest.

“Saved by Grace” an old Christian hymn written by Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby, 1891

Mrs. Sathiajothi Selvakone (Sathiam)

Graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Paradeniya, Sri Lanka (Cohort of 1966) and Alumna of Kandy Girls’ High School and Chundikuli Girls’ College, passed away peacefully at her residence in Toronto, Canada on 3 January 2024.

Devoted wife of late Dr. Gnanapragasam Mariathas Selvakone (Consultant Psychiatrist – Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and Canada)

Loving daughter of Murugesu Mathibalasingham ( Assistant Commissioner of Co-operative Department, Sri Lanka) and Grace Jeevamalar Mathibalasingham (both deceased), and caring daughter-in-Law of Gabrielpillai and Mariapillai Gnanapragasam (both deceased),

Affectionate mother of Suhanya and Dr. Meera and caring mother-in-law of Dushyanth and Umesh, loving grandmother of Vikram, Mithran, Navin and Neha

Adored sister of Vimalajothi (Vimmi) and Dr. Mathi Chandrakumar (United Kingdom), sister-in-law of Leela Kanages Chandrakumar, late G.F. Selvarajah, Selvamalar Manokararaj, Dr. G.A.J Selvanathan, Selvarathy Alakakone and Nick Selva.

In lieu of flowers family humbly welcomes the donations to be made on Sathiajothi Sevakones’s name to Eekai Foundation (ஈகை) to support worthwhile humanitarian projects.

Please accept the obituary notice from the Selvakone family and uphold the family in your prayers during their grievance.

Honourable Mention

Dr. Sathiajothi Selvakone was honoured at the Canadian Parliament, House of Commons, Monday January 29, 2024. The honour was mentioned by the Honourable Majid Jowhari member for Richmond Hill ON. The family appreciate the gesture of Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.

Visitation and Thanksgiving Service (all Canadian times)

Visitation:

Friday, January 5, 2024, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday, January 6, 2024, 10:00 am – 11.30 am

Venue:  Chapel Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation centre, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, MARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1, Canada

Thanksgiving Service: 

Saturday, 6 January 2024, 11:30 am -12:45 pm

Venue:  Chapel Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation centre, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, MARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1, Canada

Live stream :

For those who wish to view the livestream please click http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chapelridgefh2

Cremation Service  : 

Saturday 06 January 2024 at 1.15pm

Venue: Highland Hills Crematorium at 1249 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley, ON

Contacts: 

Daughter: Suhanya  +14168399263 (m)

Son-in-law : Umesh +14164190840 (m)

Sister: Vimmi +14167083867 (m)

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உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

Mrs. Lily Pavalamalar Maurice (nee Chellappah) திருமதி பவளமலர் மோரிஸ் (1934 – 2023)

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Lily Pavalamalar Maurice

Retired teacher of Sri Lanka and Alumna of Udupiddy American Mission College, Jaffna, entered her eternal home in Toronto, Canada on October 18, 2023.

Loving daughter of late Mudaliyar Murugesu Chellappah and late Victoria Arulammah of Karaveddy.

Beloved wife of late KNY Maurice, cherished mother of Premini Kabilamany (USA), Nilanthy Gnanasekaram (Canada) and loving mother-in-law of Caleb Kabilamany and Ivon Gnanasekaram.

Adored grandmother of Sangeetha & Timothy Gnaneswaran, Sinthu, Nathan and Joel, doting great-grandmother of Judah, Lucas and Norah.

Affectionate sister of Vethanayagam, Jeevamalar Mathipalasingam, Gnanamalar Chelliah, Arulnayagam and Yogamalar (all deceased), 

Pavalam, as an English trained teacher, taught at Al-Hidaya Maha Vidyalaya in Colombo for 19 years and later at St. Charles Maha Vidyalayam in Jaffna.

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Mrs. Lily Pavalamalar Maurice (nee Chellappah) திருமதி பவளமலர் மோரிஸ் (1934 – 2023)
Visitation and Service details: (All Canadian times)
Viewing:

Friday, October 20, 2023 6 – 9pm

Grace New Covenant Pentecostal Church, 1800 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V5

Visitation and Thanksgiving Service:

Celebration of her life is scheduled on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10am – 12noon.

Grace New Covenant Pentecostal Church, 1800 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V5

Burial Service

Saturday, October 21st 2023 at 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Zoom details for Burial Service Only
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82335216787?pwd=cXZVNzJjNmRkV1pkdm9lYWw4bHZIQT09

Meeting ID: 823 3521 6787
Passcode: 212965

Funeral Directors:

Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Ave , Markham ONT

Contact

Nilanthy (daughter) 416-985-2317 / Ivon (son-in-law) 416-420-2317

Eulogy of Mrs. Lily Pavalamalar Maurice

April 11, 1934 – October 18, 2023

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we gather here today to bid farewell to an incredible woman, Mrs. Lily Pavalamalar Maurice. Lily, also fondly known as Aasai Amma or Pavalam Mami, was a beacon of love, compassion, and strength who touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in our hearts.

Lily’s journey began in Paruthithurai, Sri Lanka, where she was born to Muthaliar Murugesu Stephen Chellappah and Victoria Arulamma Kanapathipillai. Growing up in a family of six children, Lily learned the importance of love, unity, and resilience from an early age. Despite enduring the loss of her parents at a young age, Lily’s unwavering spirit continued to shine through, becoming a pillar of support for her siblings.

Education played a significant role in Lily’s life, as she embarked on a path to become a teacher. Udupiddy American Mission College was the foundation of her academic journey, where she excelled under the guidance of her beloved mentor, Ms. Lee. Lily’s passion for education led her to become a teacher at the young age of 18, and she later pursued further studies at Teacher’s Training College in Nallur, Jaffna.

In 1963, Lily married the late Kanapathipillai Nalliah Yogasingham Maurice, and together they built a beautiful life centered around love, faith, and family. Lily and Maurice were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Premini and Nilanthy, who became the epitome of the values Lily held dear. As a caring and devoted mother, Lily instilled in her daughters the importance of kindness, compassion, and the unwavering belief in the power of faith.

Lily’s dedication to education continued throughout her life, as she guided students at Al-Hidaya Maha Vidyalaya in Colombo for 19 years and later at St. Charles Maha Vidyalayam in Jaffna. Her impact on the lives of her students was immeasurable, as she not only imparted knowledge but inspired them to reach for their dreams.

In 1995, Lily and Maurice made the life-changing decision to immigrate to Canada, joining their younger daughter, Nilanthy, and son-in-law, Ivon. Lily’s nurturing nature extended beyond her immediate family, as she lovingly shared her wisdom with her grandsons, Nathan and Joel. Her patient guidance and unconditional love were instrumental in shaping their lives.

Throughout her journey, Lily faced numerous challenges, including a battle with breast cancer. With her unwavering faith and the support of her family, Lily emerged victorious against this formidable foe. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering positivity during this time were an inspiration to all who knew her.

Lily’s love knew no bounds, extending to her extended family and friends. She was a loving aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always available to lend an ear, offer advice, and shower her loved ones with affection. Lily’s presence brought warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging to all lucky enough to know her.

On October 18, 2023, Lily peacefully passed away surrounded by her family and ministers, entering the eternal embrace of our Lord Jesus. Her legacy of love, faith, and selflessness lives on in the hearts of her daughters, Premini and Nilanthy, her sons-in-law, Kabilamany and Ivon, her grandchildren, Sangeetha, Sinthu, Nathan, and Joel, and her great-grandchildren, Judah, Lucas, and Norah.

As we bid farewell to Lily today, let us remember the beautiful soul she was. Let us honor her memory by living each day with the same love, compassion, and strength that she embodied. Though she may no longer be physically present, her spirit will forever guide and protect us.

Rest in peace, dear Lily Pavalamalar Maurice. You will forever be cherished and dearly missed.

(Compiled by Suganya, Meera, Sinthu, and Nilanthy)

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துயர் பகிர்வு:

உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.

Mrs Selvamalar Sithamparapillai (Nee Appakutty) (1926 – 2023) திருமதி. செல்வமலர் சிதம்பரப்பிள்ளை

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மண்ணில்  26. 09 1926 – விண்ணில் 17.08.2023

சிறையாரும் மடக்கிளியே இங்கேவா தேனொடுபால்

முறையாலே உணத்தருவேன் மொய்பவளத் தொடுதரளந்

துறையாருங் கடல்றோணி புரத்தீசன் துளங்கும் இளம்

பிறையாளன் திருநாமம் எனக்கொருகாற் பேசாயே.

(திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தேவாரம், திருத்தோணிபுரம் – 1.60.10)

(பொருளுரை: சிறகுகளை விரிக்கும் இளங்கிளியே! இங்கு வா. உனக்குத் தேனும் பாலும் உண்ணத் தருவேன். பவளமும் முத்தும் செறிந்த கடலின் துறையமைந்த தோணிபுரத்தின் ஈசன். அவன் ஒளிவீசும் இளம் பிறையைத் தலையில் சூடியவன், அவனுடைய திருநாமத்தை எனக்காக ஒருமுறை கூறுவாயாக.)

Mrs. Selvamalar Sithamparapillai (Malar)  (b.26 September, 1926)

Retired teacher of  Sri Lanka and a contributor to  Canadian Tamil Broadcasting Corporation (CTBC) radio programmes in Toronto  and Alumna of Hindu Ladies College and Ramanathan College, Jaffna was called to rest on 17 August 2023 in Toronto, Canada.

Dearly Beloved wife of late Pusparasa Mahenthiran Sithamparapillai (Civil Engineer and Engineering Geologist).

Cherished daughter of Sinnathambi Appakutty and Sellachchi Appakutty and daughter-in-law of Samuel Sithamparapillai, Pushpa, and Saraswathy (all deceased).

Much loved mother of Rajani Jeyarajah, Ravi Selvendran, Yalini Paramanathan and Skanda Selvachandran, loving mother-in-law of Richard Kirubai, Nithy, Paramanathan and Balini.

Adored grandmother of Jana, Theepan & Sathana, Abi, Arunya, Aravind & Mikayla, Arjun & Rachel, Arun, Bairavie, Ragavi, and Rahavan and great grandmother of Ari, Mila, Asa, Pranaya, Rhiyana, and Asher.

Loving Sister-in Law (Machal) of late Pushparani Thirrunavukkarasu (Rani), Pushpadevi Sithamparapillai (Ranji), Pushpamirtham Sabaratnam (Baba), Pushparagam Alagaratnam (Mano), late Pushpalayam Sivagurunathan (Gnanam), Sarojini Subramaniam (Pillai), Steven Puvendran (Indran) and late Puvi Sithamparapillai (Rajan). 

Lovingly missed by extended family, friends, and students across the globe.

Viewing and Visitation: (all Canadian times)

Visitation will be held on Saturday, 26 August 2023, 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, MARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1, CANADA.

Second visitation:

Sunday, 27 August 2023, 9:30am – 10:30am, Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine AvenueMARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1

Cremation Service:

Sunday, August 27th, 2023, 10:30am, Chapel Ridge Funeral Home

8911 Woodbine Avenue, MARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1

Cremation:

27 August 2023 at 1pm at Highland Hills Crematorium located at 12492 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley, ON

Officiant : Manickam Iyya

Please accept the obituary notice from the Sithamparapillai family.

ஓம் சாந்தி, சாந்தி! சாந்தி!!

கனேடிய தமிழ் ஒலிபரப்புக்கூட்டுத்தாபனத்தின்
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Obituary Notice from The Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka) 27/08/2023

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துயர் பகிர்வு:

உங்கள் துயர் பகிர்வுகளையும், அனுதாபச் செய்திகளையும் ஒரே இடத்தில் குடும்பத்தார் பார்வையிடுவதற்காக இவ் தளத்தின் பின்னோட்டத்தில் பதிவிடலாம். எக்காரணம் கொண்டும் உங்கள் மின்னஞ்சல் தகவல் இவ் தளத்தில் பதியப்படவோ பகிரப்படவோ மாட்டாது என பணிவுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம்.