FROM JPAA CANADA PRESIDENT.

Dear Peterites,
 
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Nielhaan Samaranayake, Old Peterite and Past President, SPC-OBU 2011-2013. Cremation will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at the General Cemetery Kanatte. Cortege leaves residence 526/1, Thesath Mawatha, Battaramulla at 4:30 pm.
 
Dr. Nielhaan was an energetic and brilliant medical professional who was a livewire of the St. Peter’s College OBU of which he was president in 2012. He is survived his wife Dilco, and children Oshadi and Kavisha. Our hearts go out to the family. Evidently, Dr. Nielhaan underwent major surgery a few months back (Pancreatic Cancer) and was on the road to recovery but sadly his condition deteriorated resulting in his demise a few days ago.
 
Photo shows Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel, Rector, SPC with Dr. Nielhaan Samaranayake in 2012.
 
JPAA Canada interfaced with Dr. Nielhaan constantly when he was heading the OBU. He was very supportive of our joint association.

May His Sou Rest in Peace!

OBITUARY NOTICE – COURTESY, SUNDAY OBSERVER MARCH 15, 2015

SAMARANAYAKE – DR. NIELHAAN – (Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Surgeon Commodore, Sri Lanka Navy). Dearly beloved husband of Dilko, loving father of Oshadhi and Kaveesha, son of late Dr. G.G. Samaranayake and Prema, brother of the Shasthri (Australia), Premani, Ranee (Austria) and Mathisha, brother-in-law of Eloma, late Shiraz, Gehard and Dilrukshi. Cortege leaves residence No. 526/1, Lake Road, Thalangama South, Battaramulla at 4.30 p.m. for Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte on Sunday 15th March 2015 at 6.30 p.m. 042265.
 
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
 

MESSAGE FROM ALGI WIJEWICKREMA – GENERAL SECRETARY, SPC-OBU

As announced earlier the funeral of Dr. Nielhaan Samaranayake will take place  on Sunday, 15th March at the crematorium at the general cemetery Borella at 6.30 p.m. However, please note that the cortège will leave residence at 4.30 p.m. (and not at 5.30 p.m. as mentioned earlier), 526/1, Thesath Mawatha, Lake Road, Battaramulla.

Old Boys are requested to congregate near the Castle Street Women's Hospital on Parliament Road (Cotta Road) at 5.15 p.m. to accompany the casket. Please be attired in black trouser, white shirt and College tie.

Algi Wijeyewickrema
Gen. Secretary
OBU – SPC