Sri Lanka Kandyan Sinhalese Family
Genealogy
RATWATTE BASNAYAKE - Family #3060
1 Wijayawardena Senevirat Panditha Wahala
Mudiyanse
2
Panditha Wahala Mudiyanse Ralahamy Ratwatte + Loku Kumarihamy Ratwatte
3 Loku Nilame Adikaram Ratwatte +
Meegastenne Amunugama Medduma Kumarihamy
4 Seneviratne Nilame Ratwatte
b:1827 + Amunugama Meegastenne Medduma Kumarihamy
5 Punchi Menika Ratwatte Kumarihamy of
Gunnepana in Patha Dumbara + Paranagama Loku Mudiyanse
(3100)
6 Julia
Nuwera Wewa Paranagama Kumarihamy + L B Aluwihare (son
of U L B Aluwihare Dissawe & Ms Maralande, and brother of Sir Richard
Aluwihare, see pic on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/wgt_sanjeewa/756190230/
of Panabokke Dissawe and family, wife, Halangoda Kumarihamy,
the daughter standing in the middle of the couple is Sir Richard
Aluwihare's mother, and the younger daughter seated on the left is W. A.
Ratwatte's mother.
According to
Lawries' Gazeteer of The Central Province - Tikiri Banda Panabokke, born
1848, Fourth son of Loku Nilame, was educated at St. Thomas' College. His
First
Marriage was to - Dambawinne Kumarihamy, d/o Dambawinne Rate Mahattaya by
whom he has two daughters as depicted in the photo. Died young. The Lady
in photo, is second wife Halangoda Kumarihamy, d/o Halnagoda RM, by whom
he had two sons and six daughters.) (3047)
7 Sudharma Aluwihare + HC Guneratne Mudaliyar of Matara
8 Loyd Guneratne
8 Leslie Guneratne
7 Sita Aluwihare + Colbert
Abraham
7 Christy Aluwihare + Nancy Sirimane
8 Stephnie Aluwihare
8 Noel Aluwihare
7 Edwin Aluwihare + Miss Helen Prince
8 Dhelia Aluwihare
8 Meryl Aluwihare
8 Malini Aluwihare
8 Ingrid Aluwihare
8 Chryshanthie Aluwihare
7 Gladys Aluwihare + Richard Dunuwila
(3102)
8 Damayanthi Dunuwila (Musician, who sailed on a yacht from Colombo to Lisbon,
the famous baila "Kandy Lamissi" was composed based on her many
antics during her early years at kandy) + Sven (Sweden)
8 Sita Dunuwila + Cedric de Silva
8 Iris Dunuwila (decd) + Lloyd Gooneratne
9 Charitha Gooneratne
8 Manel Dunuwila + Shelton Weerasinghe (ex Principal Wesley College)
8 Shanthie Dunuwila (decd) + Charles Pathirane
8 Charitha Dunuwila
7 Olive Aluwihare + Frank De Alwis
8 Alan De Alwis
8 Micheal De Alwis
8 Leonard De Alwis
7 Evelyn Aluwihare + Aelien Gunewardene
8 Indrani Gunewardene
8 Amara Gunewardene
7 Jullia Aluwihare,
presently resident in Canberra, Australia, b:Dec-5-1915 at Pahala Walauwa Aluwihare, Matale, d:26 Oct 2008 in
Canberra, Australia + Rudolph De Silva
Jayasundera, b: 2nd of september 1910, m:
10th of April 1944 (s/o Jonathan, lawyer of
the NWP, & Maud De Silva Jayasundera of Kurunegala, Jonathans grandmother
was known as Denagomuwe Kumarihamy, whose ancestors were Guptas, who
accompanied the Bo sapling from IndiaTheir waluwa still exist in Denagomuwa
Polghawella, and her temple in Denagomuwa still stands,Ref
20th Century impressions of Ceylon) (3101)
8 Nihal De Silva Jayasundera,
b:24-Dec-1945 + Nelum Welikella
9 Radhika Nelufer De Silva Jayasundera
8 Rohan De Silva Jayasundera,
b:20-Oct-1947 + Indhira Samarasinghe
9 Zonelle Avanthie De Silva Jayasundera
+ L:eonard D'Costa
10 Chanaiya Tyra D'Costa
9 Shahiliya De Silva Jayasundera
7 Iranganie Aluwihare + Dr Wilfred Wickremasinghe
8 Gamani Wickremasinghe
8 Asoka Wickremasinghe
8 Malika Wickremasinghe
8 Sunethra Wickremasinghe
8 Chitra Wickremasinghe + Sanjeeva Wijesinghe
8 Chulani Wickremasinghe
8 Krishnie Wickremasinghe
7 Derrick Aluwihare d:12 Oct 2008
in Auckland New Zealand + Ranee Perera (d/o Dr & Mrs JP Perera of
Gampaha)
8 Neila Aluwihare + Lakshman
Abeynaike (s/o Rev Cyril Abeynaike, Bishop, & Mrs Abeynaike)
9 Chantal Abeynaike
9 Arjan Abeynaike
6 A E Paranagama + Kumarihamy from the Suriya Kumara Clan of Nuwarawewa
in Anuradhapura
6 J R Paranagama, Paranagama Walauwa Udapalatha
Korale Tumpanna, Hon Dissawa of Uva and later interpreter Mudaliyar at the
Kandy Kachcheri + Katugaha
Punchi Kumarihamy (only daughter of Katugaha Bandaranayake Herath Mudiyanse
Kuda Bandara, Basnayake Nilame Horagune (Soragune) Devale of Kandapalle
Korale in Lower Uva, 1826-1838) (3115)
7 Esmond Paranagama + Nugawela family of Harispattuwa
7 Robert Paranagama + Leelawathie Rambukpotha
Kumarihamy (3117)
6 2nd spouse of J R Paranagama + Dodanwela Tikiri Kumarihamy
7 Charles Paranagama + Nanda Katugaha Kumarihamy
(3115)
8 Gilbert Paranagama, b:1923, d:Feb 14, 2010 + Chrishnie
Divitotawela
9 Laleenie Paranagama
9
Thusitha Paranagama
9 Nandanie Paranagama
PARANAGAMA
- GILBERT - Beloved husband of Chrishnie Divitotawela, loving father of
Laleenie, Thusitha & Nandanie, father-in-law of Ranjan Hulangamuwa, Rasitha
& late Ravi Divitotawela, loving grandfather of Lalindri, Ravindri, Suhanya
& Wiranya, brother of late Noel and Reggie, brother-in-law of late Alick,
Hector, Lyn and Gaminie Divitotawela and of late Chandra Ratwatte. Cortege
leaves residence No.09, Havelock Place, Colombo 05, on Wednesday 17th February
2010 for Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte (Buddhist Section) at 3.30 p.m.
8 A Reggie Paranagama + Bandaranaike Herath
Mudiyanselage Prabhawathie Manel Katugaha Paranagama Kumarihamy,
b:17-May-1930 at Giriyagama Walauwa at Yatinuwara, residence of her maternal
uncle Tikiri Bandara Mampitiya Disava, d:5-Sep-1957 died of childbirth at the
age of 26. Kindergarten education at St Ursula's Convent Badulla up to 1938,
the Covent of Child Jesus Ratnapura up to 1942, and then schooled at Visakha
Vidyalaya Bandarawela up to Junior School Certificate Class, and then
joined St Bridgets College, Colombo toi complete her SSC in 1950. Lived
on Brandenburgh Estate, Bandarawela (3115)
9 Rohan Salinda Paranagama
9 Thissila Jayaliya Paranagama
6 Abeyratne Banda
Ratwatte Basnayake of Mahaiyyawatta Walauwa, Kandy
7 W A Ratwatte + Panabokke Tikiri Kumarihamy
8 Wilfred A Ratwatte + Hema Samarakoon
9 [1] Chulanee Nelunkanthi Ratwatte, b:1949 + [2] Jayampathy
Charitha Ratwatte III, b:1948
10 [3] Prashanthi Tehanee Ratwatte
10
[4] Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte IV
6 2nd spouse of Abeyratne Banda Ratwatte
Basnayake + Thalgahagoda Lewke Punchi Kumarihamy**
7 Adigar Sir J Cuda Ratwatte+ Chitravo Katugaha
Kumarihamy (3115)
8 AC Lennie Ratwatte
8
Stanley Ratwatte
8
J C Ratwatte II + Phyllis Sita Aluvihare
9 Rajitha Ratwatte, b:1936 + Krishanti
10 Chanidu Ratwatte
10 Nandika Ratwatte
10 Nulara Ratwatte
9 Suren Ratwatte + Dharini
10 Rahul Ratwatte
10 Anuja Ratwatte
9 [2] Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte III, b:1948 + [1] Chulanee Nelunkanthi
Ratwatte, b:1949
10 [3] Prashanthi Tehanee Ratwatte
10
[4] Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte IV
8
Keneth Ratwatte
8
Pearlie Ratwatte
8
Anton Ratwatte
8
Brindley Ratwatte
8
Amara Ratwatte
8
Dolly Ratwatte
8
Inda Ratwatte
7 Bandura (Loku Nanda) Ratwatte Kumarihamy + Henry Robert Dullewa (rate
Mahattaya)
8 Sujatha Dullewe (Mrs Keppetipola Dullewa)
8 Tinnie Dullewe + Mallika Tennekoon of Meeduma
Walauwa, Rambukkana - Nita (only child)
9 Nita Dullewe + Dr. Nissanka
Wijeyeratne (3147) Ex Diyawadana Nilame of Sri
Dalada Maligawa, Kandy.
10 Neranjan Wijeyeratne + Devika
Mediwake (3004)
11
Mokshana Wijeyeratne
11
Navindra Wijeyeratne
10 Mano Wijeyeratne + Dushyanthi Wegodapola
(first marriage) of Ratwatte Walauwa,Ukuwela
11 Subodhana Wijeyeratne
11
Varnusha Wijeyeratne
11
Hasitha Wijeyeratne
10 2nd spouse of Mano Wijeyeratne + Barathi Wijeratne (Present
wife of Mano)
10
Anuradha Dullewe Wijeyeratne + Dayanganie Gunasekara
11
Dr. Yanushi Dullewe Wijeyeratne
10
Lankesh Wijeyeratne + Shivanthi Nugawala
11 Shalindrika Wijeyeratne
11 Bodhakshi Wijeyeratne
11 Chirani Wijeyeratne
10
Nishangani Wijeyeratne + Bandula Hulangamuwa
11 Nirvan Hulangamuwa
8
Dudley Dullewa
8
Dharmakerthi (Seema) Dullewa
8
Azlyn Dullewa , d:Dec 2007
DULLEWA - AZLYN Beloved daughter of late
Henry Robert Dullewa (Rate Mahattaya) and Bandura Ratwatte Kumarihamy, sister
of late Sujatha, late Tiny, late Dudly, late Seema, late Sunny and late Joyce.
Cortege leaves residence at No. 52, Damunupola Mw, Bahirawakanda,
Kandy for Cremation at 6.45 p.m. Mahaiyawa Cemetery 12.12.2007. DN Wed Dec
12 2007
8
Joyce Dullewa
8
Sonny Dullewa + Sylvia, d:Dec 20 2007
9 Dennis Dullewe + Anoma (Australia)
9 Henry Dullewe + Rajini (Canada)
9 Daphne Dullewe + Robert (Sweden)
9 Shane Dullewe + Ashanee
DULLEWE - SYLVIA It is with sadness that we
announce the passing of Sylvia on the 20th December 2007. Beloved wife of the
late Sunny Dullewe, loving and devoted mother of Dennis (Australia), Henry
(Canada), Daphne (Sweden) and Shane (Sri Lanka), mother-in-law of Anoma,
Rajini, Robert and Ashanee, adored grandmother of Shehan, Shehara, Shane,
Shalin, Shamara, Shenali, Henry, Caroline, Ashanga, Shishanee and
Shashinee. Cremation on December 22nd 2007. 8, Lachal Drive, Ajax Ontario
L1T 1P1, Canada. 189, Kalapaluwawa, Koswatta, Battaramulla. DN Mon Dec 24 2007
DUMBUKOLA
- JAYATILLEKE TIKIRI DULLEWE Beloved husband of Beryl, loving
father of Dharshani and Buvaneka, father-in-law of Umanga, much loved
grandfather of Amrita and Anish, expired. Cremation took place on Wednesday 6th
at Borella Kanatte at 2 p.m. 18/2, Anderson Road, Dehiwela. Thu Aug 7 2008
7 Barnes Ratwatte Dissawe, b:1883, d:20-Sep-1957 + Rosalind Mahawelatenne
Kumarihamy (3061)
8
Sirimavo Ratwatte + 16-Apr-1916, d:2000, (First woman Prime Minister
in the World, Prime Minister, 1974, 1998) + Solomon West Ridgeway
Dias Bandaranaike (Prime
Minister of Sri Lanka in 1958, Assassinated by a Buddhist Monk in 1957 (1001) m:2-Oct-1940
9 Sunethra Bandaranaike, b:circa 1943, CEO SUNERA
Foundation + Kumar Rupasinghe (div)
9 Chandrika Bandaranaike,
b:Jun 29 1945 (President of Sri Lanka 1998) + Vijaya Kumaratunga,
assassinated by a political enemy
10 Yasodhara Kumaratunga, b:1981
10 Vimukthi Kumaratunga, b:1983
9 Anura Bandaranaike b: Feb 15 1949, d:Mar 15 2008 (Member of
Parliament 1998, Speaker of the House 2000)
8 Patsy Ratwatte d:2001, + Col EJ Divitotawela 9 Hiran Divitotawela 9 Name Not Known 9 Ravi Divitotawela d:Jun-2003 under tragic circumstances + Nandani Paranagama 8 Barnes Ratwatte + Iranganie Dunuwille 9 Anil Ratwatte + Tamara 9 Sarath Ratwatte + Sharmini 9 Anoma Ratwatte RATWATTE - BARNES SC - Beloved husband of Iranganie Dunuwille, loving father of Anil, Sarath and Anoma,
father-in-law of Tamara and Sharmini, much loved grandfather of Viren and Arjun, expired Cortege leaves residence at 215 pm for Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 300 pm on 11th January 11, Malalasekera Pedesa, Colombo 6 Daily News Sat Jan 10 2004
8 Dr Seevali Ratwatte8 Dr Mackie Ratwatte
8 Clifford Ratwatte d:Feb 2009 + Mallika
9 Kamal Ratwatte + Kamalini
9 Heshani Ratwatte (UK) + Dr Sanjay Arampatta
RATWATTE
- CLIFFORD SENAKA (former Chairman Sri Lanka Tea
Board), dearly beloved husband of Mallika, much loved father of Kamal &
Heshani (UK), brother of late Sirimawo Bandaranaike Barnes, Patrician Divitotewela,
Dr Mackie and of Dr Sivali, father-in-law of Kamalini & Dr Sanjay
Arampatta, much loved grandfather of Kamilka, Kasun, Neil & Kavishka,
expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 424/32, 1st Lane,
Samagi Mawatha, Hokandara South. DN Thu Feb 12 2009
Clifford
Ratwatte dead
Clifford Ratwatte, former Member of Parliament for Balangoda and
former Chairman of the State Plantations and Sri Lanka Tea Board passed away on
10th February after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Mallika and father of Kamal and Rosie. He
was the brother of the late Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the late Mr. Barnes
Ratwatte, the late Mrs. Patricia Divitotawela, the late Dr. Mackie Ratwatte and
Dr. Seevali Ratwatte and uncle of Mrs. Chandrika Kumaratunge, Ms Sunethra
Bandaranaike and the late Mr. Anura Bandaranaike.
His remains will lie at 1st Lane, Samagi Mawatha, Hokandara South.
Daily
Mirror Thu Feb 12 2009
7 Mallika Jubilee Ratwatte+ Dunuvila
8 Padma Dunuvila
8 Abey Dunuvila
8 Swarna Dunuvila
8 Leslie Dunuvila
8 Elanda Dunuvila
8 Iris Dunuvila
8 Michael Dunuvila
8 Dulip Dunuvila
8 Thelma Dunuvila
7 Leela Ratwatte + Robert Divitotawela
8 Chandra Divitotawela
8 Hector Divitotawela
8 Lynn Divitotawela
8 Krishnie Divitotawela
8 Gamini Divitotawela
7 Clarence Ratwatte + Damayantha Panabokke
8 Beatrice Ratwatte
9 Dayanitha Kamini Udalagama + Wichinta Wegodapola
9 Jayampathy Udalagama + Savithri
9 Sunanda Udalagama (Attorney-at-Law) + Dayani
BEATRICE
RATWATTE UDALAGAMA Dearly beloved wife of late
J.W.B. Udalagama daughter of late Clarence and Damayantha Ratwatte sister of
Gordon late Carl, Eardly, Brian, Asanka, Sarojini and Irangani, ever loving mother
of Dayanitha Kamini, Jayampathy and Sunanda (Attorney-at-Law), mother-in-law of
Wichinta Wegodapola, Savithri and Dayani, grandmother of Ashani, Sumalka,
Dilantha, Charini and Dilini, expired. Cortege leaves residence 1,
Wewelpitiya Road, Kandy at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday 11th July for Cremation
at General Cemetery Mahaiyawa Kandy at 3.30 p.m. DN July 10 2007
8 Asanka Ratwatte
8 Carl Ratwatte
8 Sarojini Ratwatte
9 Dr Hemamala Vajira Ratwatte (OUSL) + Mano Tittawella
RATWATTE
- HEMA (nee MADAWALA) Beloved wife
of Gordon Ratwatte, loving mother of Dr Hemamala Vajira (OUSL), mother-in-law
of Mano Tittawella, beloved sister of Kamala Ratwatte and late Leelananda
Madawala, loving aunt of Savi Wijekoon, Indira Palipane and Sriyantha Ratwatte.
A private funeral was held on Sunday 20th July 2008. 3/1, Gangadara Mawatha,
Templars Road, Mount Lavinia. DN Mon July 21 2008
8 Eardley Ratwatte
8 Iranganie Ratwatte
7 Artie Ratwatte + Nugawela
8 Newel Ratwatte
8 Minnette Ratwatte
8 Col Vernon Ratwatte, d:Nov 2005
+ Indrani Seneviratne
9 Ajit Ratwatte + Charmaine Michelene (Mimi)
Nelun Obeyesekere (3051)
10 Ishanth Ratwatte + Chethika Hapugalle
(granddaughter of the late MDH Jayawardena)
10 Chayani Ratwatte + Afsar Badurdeen, son of
Farouk Deen & Rayaheen (Ruwaiha) ) of Nawalapitiya
11 Adrielle Soraya Deen
RATWATTE - COL. VERNON. At rest with Jesus.
Beloved husband of Indrani, loving father of Ajit and Mimi, much loved
grandfather of Ishanth, Chayami and Afsar. Cortege leaves residence at 2 p.m.
on Tuesday 8th November. Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte at 3 p.m.
16/1, Park Road, Colombo 5. DN Tue Nov 8 2005
8 Katie Ratwatte
8 Olga Ratwatte
8 Ramsay Ratwatte
8 Erwine Ratwatte
8 Thelma Ratwatte
7 Harris Leuke Ratwatte, 1900-1964, 11th Diyawadana Nilame of the
Sri Dalada Maligawa + Mallika Katugaha
Kumarihamy (3115)
8 Ryan Ratwatte
8 Ivy Ratwatte
8 Dennis Ratwatte
8 Chintha Ratwatte
8 Preeni Ratwatte
8 Col Anuruddha Ratwatte
8 Ranji Ratwatte
8 Samudhra Ratwatte
8 Mangalika Ratwatte
7 Sene Ratwatte + Chithra Weragama
8 Neeliya Ratwatte
8 Doreen Ratwatte
8 Priya Ratwatte
8 Ashmore Ratwatte
8 Sunitha Ratwatte
7 Victor Ratwatte+ Bulankulama
8 Claude Ratwatte
8 Tissa Ratwatte
8 Ruby Ratwatte
8 Merle Ratwatte + Kenneth
9 Manel + Jayantissa
9 Lali + Denzil (deceased)
RATWATTE
- MERLE Beloved wife of the late Kenneth,
precious mother of Manel and Lali, mother-in-law of Jayantissa and the late
Denzil. Cortege leaves residence 52/1, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7 at 2.30 p.m. on
Saturday 22nd November, cremation at the General Cemetery, Kanatte at 3.00 p.m.
No flowers by request. DN Nov 22 2008
8 Lakshman Ratwatte
7 Ananda Ratwatte
RATWATTE
BASNAYAKE - Family #3060
First
Generation
1.
Wijayawardena Senevirat Panditha Wahala Mudiyanse
He
had the following children:
+
2
M
i. Panditha Wahala
Mudiyanse Ralahamy Ratwatte
Second
Generation
2.
Panditha Wahala Mudiyanse Ralahamy Ratwatte
He
had the following children:
+
3
M
i. Loku Nilame
Adikaram Ratwatte
Third
Generation
3.
Loku Nilame Adikaram Ratwatte
Loku
married Meegastenne Amunugama Medduma Kumarihamy
They
had the following children:
+
4
F
i. Seneviratne Nilame
Ratwatte was born 1827
Fourth
Generation
4.
Seneviratne Nilame Ratwatte was born 1827 married Amunugama Meegastenne Medduma
Kumarihamy
They
had the following children:
+
5
F
i. Punchi Menika
Kumarihamy Ratwatta
Fifth
Generation
5.
Punchi Menika Kumarihamy Ratwatta of Gunnepana in Patha Dumbara
married Loku Mudiyanse Paranagama Paranagama Loku Mudiyanse
(3100)
They
had the following children:
+
6
F
i. Julia Nuwera Wewa
Paranagama
7
M
ii. A E Paranagama +
Kumarihamy from the Suriya Kumara Clan of Nuwarawewa in Anuradhapura
+
8
M
iii. J R Paranagama
+
9
M
iv. Abeyratne Banda Ratwatte
Basnayake Kumarihamy
Sixth
Generation
6.
Julia Nuwera Wewa Paranagama married L B Aluwihare
(son of U L B Aluwihare Dissawe & Ms Maralande, and brother of Sir Richard
Aluwihare, see pic on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/wgt_sanjeewa/756190230/
of Panabokke Dissawe and family, wife, Halangoda Kumarihamy,
the daughter standing in the middle of the couple is Sir Richard
Aluwihare's mother, and the younger daughter seated on the left is W. A.
Ratwatte's mother. According to Lawries' Gazeteer of The Central Province -
Tikiri Banda Panabokke, born 1848, Fourth son of Loku Nilame, was educated at
St. Thomas' College. His First Marriage was to - Dambawinne Kumarihamy,
d/o Dambawinne Rate Mahattaya by whom he has two daughters as depicted in
the photo. Died young. The Lady in photo, is second wife Halangoda
Kumarihamy, d/o Halnagoda RM, by whom he had two sons and six daughters.)
(3047)
They
had the following children:
+
10
F
i. Sudharma Aluwihare
11
F
ii. Sita Aluwihare
married Colbert Abraham
+
12
M
iii. Christy Aluwihare
+
13
M
iv. Edwin Aluwihare
+
14
M
v. Gladys Aluwihare
+
15
F vi.
Olive Aluwihare
+
16
F
vii. Evelyn Aluwihare
+
17
F
viii. Julia Aluwihare was born 5 Dec 1915
+
18
F
ix. Iranganie Aluwihare
+
19 M
x. Derrick Aluwihare
8.
J R Paranagama Paranagama Walauwa Udapalatha Korale Tumpanna, Hon
Dissawa of Uva and later interpreter Mudaliyar at the Kandy Kachcheri
married Katugaha
Punchi Kumarihamy (only daughter of Katugaha Bandaranayake Herath
Mudiyanse Kuda Bandara, Basnayake Nilame Horagune (Soragune) Devale of
Kandapalle Korale in Lower Uva, 1826-1838) (3115)
They
had the following children:
20 M
i. Esmond Paranagama
+ Nugawela family of Harispattuwa
21
M
ii. Robert Paranagama
married + Leelawathie
Rambukpotha Kumarihamy (3117)
J
R Paranagama also married Dodanwela Tikiri Kumarihamy
They
had the following children:
+
22
M
iii. Charles Paranagama Paranagama
9.
Abeyratne Banda Ratwatte
Basnayake born in Mahaiyyawatta Walauwa, Kandy married Thalgahagoda
Lewke Punchi Kumarihamy
They
had the following children:
+
23
M
i. Adigar Sir J Cuda
Ratwatte
+
24
F
ii. Bandura (Loku Nanda)
Ratwatte
+
25
M
iii. Barnes Ratwatte was born
1883 and died 20 Sep 1957
+
26
F
iv. Mallika Jubilee Ratwatte
+
27
F
v. Leela Ratwatta
+
28
M
vi. Clarence Ratwatta
+
29
M
vii. Artie Ratwatte
+
30
M
viii. Harris Leuke Ratwatta was born 1900
and died 1964
+
31
M
ix. Sene Ratwatta
+
32
M
x. Victor Ratwatta
33
F
xi. Amanda Kumarihamy
Abeyratne
also married Thalgahagoda Lewke Loku Kumarihamy
They
had the following children:
+
34
M
xii. W A Ratwatte
Seventh
Generation
10.
Sudharma Aluwihare married HC Guneratne.
They
had the following children:
35
M
i. Loyd Guneratne
36
M ii.
Leslie Guneratne
12.
Christy Aluwihare married Nancy Sirimane
They
had the following children:
37
F
i. Staphnie Aluwihare
38
M
ii. Noel Aluwihare
13.
Edwin Aluwihare married Helen Prince
They
had the following children:
39
F
i. Dhelia Aluwihare
40
M
ii. Meryl Aluwihare
41
F
iii. Malini Aluwihare
42
F
iv. Ingrid Aluwihare
43
F
v. Chryshanthie
Aluwihare
14.
Gladys Aluwihare married + Richard Dunuwila
(3102)
They
had the following children:
44
F
i. Damayanthi Dunuwila
(Musician,
who sailed on a yacht from Colombo to Lisbon, the famous baila "Kandy
Lamissi" was composed based on her many antics during her early years at
kandy)
Damayanthi
married Sven. Sven was born in Sweden.
45
F
ii. Sita Dunuwila
married Cedric De Silva
+
46
F
iii. Iris Dunuwila
47
F
iv. Manel Dunuwila
married Shelton Weerasinghe (ex Principal Wesley College)
48
F
v. Shanthie Dunuwila
married Charles Pathirane
49
M vi.
Charitha Dunuwila
Seventh
Generation
15.
Olive Aluwihare married Frank De Alwis
They
had the following children:
50
M
i. Alan De Alwis.
51
M
ii. Michael De Alwis
52
M
iii. Leonard De Alwis
16.
Evelyn Aluwihare married Aelien Gunewardene
They
had the following children:
53
F
i. Indrani Gunewardene
54
F
ii. Amara Gunewardene
17.
Julia Aluwihare born 5 Dec 1915 in Pahala Walauwa Aluwihare, Matale
presently resident in Canberra, Australia married Rudolph
De Silva Jayasundera, on 10 Apr 1944. Rudolph was born 2 Sep
1910 (s/o Jonathan, lawyer of the NWP, & Maud De Silva Jayasundera of
Kurunegala, Jonathans grandmother was known as Denagomuwe Kumarihamy, whose
ancestors were Guptas, who accompanied the Bo sapling from India Their waluwa
still exist in Denagomuwa Polghawella, and her temple in Denagomuwa still
stands, Ref 20th Century impressions of Ceylon) (3101)
They
had the following children:
+
55
M
i. Nihal De Silva
Jayasundera was born 24 Dec 1945
+
56
M
ii. Rohan De Silva
Jayasundera was born 20 Oct 1947
18.
Iranganie Aluwihare married (Dr Wilfred Wickremasinghe
They
had the following children:
57
M
i. Gamani Wickremasinghe
58
M
ii. Asoka Wickremasinghe
59
F
iii. Malika Wickremasinghe
60
F
iv. Sunethra Wickremasinghe
61
F v.
Chitra Wickremasinghe married Sanjeeva Wijesinghe
62
M
vi. Chulani Wickremasinghe
63
F
vii. Krishnie Wickremasinghe
19.
Derrick Aluwihare (lives in Auckland New Zealand) married Ranee
Perera
They
had the following children:
+
64
F
i. Neila Aluwihare.
22.
Charles Paranagama Paranagama married + Nanda Katugaha Kumarihamy
(3115)
Bandaranaike
Herath Mudiyanselage Prabhawathie Manel Katugaha Paranagama Kumarihamy,
b:17-May-1930 at Giriyagama Walauwa at Yatinuwara, residence of her maternal
uncle Tikiri Bandara Mampitiya Disava, d:5-Sep-1957 died of childbirth at the
age of 26. Kindergarten education at St Ursula's Convent Badulla up to 1938,
the Covent of Child Jesus Ratnapura up to 1942, and then schooled at Visakha
Vidyalaya Bandarawela up to Junior School Certificate Class, and then
joined St Bridgets College, Colombo to complete her SSC in 1950. Lived on
Brandenburgh Estate, Bandarawela (3115)
They
had the following children:
65
M
i. Son Kumarihamy
+
66
M
ii. A Reggie Paranagama
Kumarihamy
23.
Adigar Sir J Cuda Ratwatte married Chitravo Katugaha
Kumarihamy (3115)
They
had the following children:
67
M
i. AC Lennie Ratwatte
68
M
ii. Stanley Ratwatte
+
69
M
iii. Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte
70
M
iv. Keneth Ratwatte
71
F
v. Pearlie Ratwatte
72
M
vi. Anton Ratwatte
73
F
vii. Brindley Ratwatte
74
F
viii. Dolly Ratwatte
75
F
ix. Inda Ratwatte
24.
Bandura (Loku Nanda) Ratwatte married Henry Robert Dullewa
They
had the following children:
76
F
i. Sujatha Dullewa.
(Mrs Keppetipola Dullewa)
77
M
ii. Tinnie Dullewa married
Mallika Tennekoon - Nita (only child)
F
i. Nita
Dullewe married Dr. Nissanka Wijeyeratne They had the following
children
M i. Neranjan Wijeyeratne married Devika Mediwake They had the following children
F i. Mokshana Wijeyeratne
M ii. Navindra Wijeyeratne
M ii. Mano Wijeyeratne married Dushyanthi Wegodapola (first marriage) They had the following children
M i. Subodhana Wijeyeratne
F ii. Varnusha Wijeyeratne
M iii. Hasitha Wijeyeratne
M iii. Anuradha Dullewe Wijeyeratne married Dayanganie Gunasekara
F i. Dr. Yanushi Dullewe Wijeyeratne (only child)
M iv. Lankesh Wijeyeratne married Shivanthi Nugawala They had the following children
M i. Shalindrika Wijeyeratne
F ii. Bodhakshi Wijeyeratne
F iii. Chirani Wijeyeratne
F v. Nishangani Wijeyeratne married Bandula Hulangamuwa
M
i.
Nirvan Hulangamuwa (only child)
78
M
iii. Dudley Dullewa
79
M
iv. Dharmakerthi Dullewa
80
F
v. Azlyn Dullewa died
Dec 2007
DULLEWA
- AZLYN Beloved daughter of late Henry Robert Dullewa (Rate
Mahattaya) and Bandura Ratwatte Kumarihamy, sister of late Sujatha, late Tiny,
late Dudly, late Seema, late Sunny and late Joyce. Cortege leaves residence at
No. 52, Damunupola Mw, Bahirawakanda, Kandy for Cremation at 6.45 p.m.
Mahaiyawa Cemetery 12.12.2007. DN Wed Dec 12 2007
81
F
vi. Joyce Dullewa
+
82
M
vii. Sunny Dullewa
25.
Barnes Ratwatte born 1883. He died 20 Sep 1957.Dissawe married Rosalind Mahawelatenne
Kumarihamy (3061)
They
had the following children:
+
83
F
i. Sirimavo Ratwatte
was born 17 Apr 1916 and died 10 Oct 2000
+
84
F
ii. Patsy Ratwatte died
2001
+
85
M
iii. Barnes Ratwatte
86
M
iv. Dr Seevali Ratwatta
87
M
v. Mackie Ratwatta
88
M
vi. Clifford Ratwatta
26.
Mallika Jubilee Ratwatte married Dunuvila.
They
had the following children:
89
M
i. Kingsley Dunuvila
90
M
ii. Padma Dunuvila
91
M
iii. Abey Dunuvila
92
M
iv. Swarna Dunuvila
93
M v.
Leslie Dunuvila
94
F
vi. Elanda Dunuvila
95
F
vii. Iris Dunuvila
96
M
viii. Michael Dunuvila
97
F
ix. Dulip Dunuvila
98
F
x. Thelma Dunuvila
27.
Leela Ratwatta married Robert Divitotawela.
They
had the following children:
99
M
i. Alec Divitotawela
100 M
ii. Chandra Divitotawela
101
M
iii. Hector Divitotawela
102
F
iv. Lynn Divitotawela
103
F
v. Krishnie Divitotawela
104 M
vi. Gamini Divitotawela
28.
Clarence Ratwatta married Damayantha Panabokke
They
had the following children:
+
105
F
i. Beatrice Ratwatta
106
M
ii. Asanka Ratwatta
107
M
iii. Carl Ratwatta
108
F
iv. Sarojini Ratwatta
109
M
v. Gordon Ratwatta
110
M
vi. Eardley Ratwatta
111
M
vii. Brian Ratwatta
112
F
viii. Iranganie Ratwatta
29.
Artie Ratwatte married Nugawela.
They
had the following children:
113
M
i. Newel Ratwatte.
114
F
ii. Minnette Ratwatte.
+
115
M
iii. Col Vernon Ratwatte died
Nov 2005.
116
F
iv. Katie Ratwatte.
117
F
v. Olga Ratwatte.
118
M
vi. Ramsay Ratwatte.
119
M
vii. Erwine Ratwatte.
120
F
viii. Thelma Ratwatte
30.
Harris Leuke Ratwatta born 1900. He died 1964.11th Diyawadana
Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa married Mallika Katugaha
Kumarihamy (3115)
They
had the following children:
121
M
i. Ryan Ratwatta
122
F
ii. Ivy Ratwatta
123
M
iii. Dennis Ratwatta
124
F
iv. Chintha Ratwatta
125
M
v. Preeni Ratwatta
126
M
vi. Anuruddha Ratwatta
"Col"
127
M
vii. Ranji Ratwatta
128
F
viii. Samudhra Ratwatta
129
F
ix. Mangalika Ratwatta
31.
Sene Ratwatta married Chithra Weragama
They
had the following children:
130
M
i. Neeliya Ratwatta
131
F
ii. Doreen Ratwatta
132
M
iii. Priya Ratwatta
133
M iv.
Ashmore Ratwatta
134
M
v. Sunitha Ratwatta
32.
Victor Ratwatta married Bulankulama
They
had the following children:
135
M
i. Claude Ratwatta.
136
M
ii. Tissa Ratwatta.
137
F
iii. Ruby Ratwatta.
138
M
iv. Merle Ratwatta.
139
M
v. Lakshman Ratwatta
34.
W A Ratwatte married Panabokke Tikiri Kumarihamy
They
had the following children:
+
140
M
i. Wilfred A Ratwatte
Eighth
Generation
46.
Iris Dunuwila married (MRIN:17) Lloyd Gooneratne
They
had the following children:
141
F
i. Charitha Gooneratne
55.
Nihal De Silva Jayasundera born 24 Dec 1945 married Nelum Welikella.
They
had the following children:
142
F
i. Radhika Nelufer De
Silva Jayasundera
56.
Rohan De Silva Jayasundera born 20 Oct 1947married (MRIN:24) Indhira
Samarasinghe
They
had the following children:
+
143
F
i. Zonelle Avanthie De
Silva Jayasundera
144
M
ii. Shahiliya De Silva Jayasundera
64.
Neila Aluwihare married Lakshman Abeynaike.
They
had the following children:
145
F
i. Chantal Abeynaike.
146
M
ii. Arjan Abeynaike.
66.
A Reggie Paranagama Kumarihamy Married Bandaranaike Herath
Mudiyanselage Prabhawathie Manel Katugaha Paranagama Kumarihamy,
b:17-May-1930 at Giriyagama Walauwa at Yatinuwara, residence of her maternal
uncle Tikiri Bandara Mampitiya Disava, d:5-Sep-1957 died of childbirth at the
age of 26. Kindergarten education at St Ursula's Convent Badulla up to 1938,
the Covent of Child Jesus Ratnapura up to 1942, and then schooled at Visakha
Vidyalaya Bandarawela up to Junior School Certificate Class, and then
joined St Bridgets College, Colombo to complete her SSC in 1950. Lived on
Brandenburgh Estate, Bandarawela (3115)
They
had the following children:
147
M
i. Rohan Salinda
Paranagama Kumarihamy.
148
M
ii. Thissila Jayaliya
Paranagama Kumarihamy
69.
Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte married Phyllis Sita Aluvihare.
They
had the following children:
+
149
M
i. Jayampathy Charitha
Ratwatte was born 1948
82.
Sunny Dullewa married Sylvia. Sylvia was born in 29 Dec
2007
DULLEWE
- SYLVIA It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia on the
20th December 2007. Beloved wife of the late Sunny Dullewe, loving and devoted
mother of Dennis (Australia), Henry (Canada), Daphne (Sweden) and Shane (Sri
Lanka), mother-in-law of Anoma, Rajini, Robert and Ashanee, adored grandmother
of Shehan, Shehara, Shane, Shalin, Shamara, Shenali, Henry, Caroline, Ashanga,
Shishanee and Shashinee. Cremation on December 22nd 2007. 8, Lachal Drive, Ajax
Ontario L1T 1P1, Canada. 189, Kalapaluwawa, Koswatta, Battaramulla. DN Mon Dec
24 2007
They
had the following children:
150
M
i. Dennis Dullewa.married
Anoma
151
M
ii. Henry Dullewa
married Rajini
152
F
iii. Daphne Dullewa married Robert
153
M
iv. Shane Dullewa married Ashanee
83.
Sirimavo Ratwatte born 17 Apr 1916. She died 10 Oct 2000 First
woman Prime Minister in the world, Prime Minister, 1960 - 1965, 1970 -
1977 , 1994 - 2000 married + Solomon West Ridgeway
Dias Bandaranaike on 2 Oct 1940. Solomon was born 8 Jan
1899. He died 26 Sep 1959.( Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.. 1956 - 1959,
Assassinated by a Buddhist Monk on September 25, 1959) St Thomas' College
educated as a lawyer in U.K, University of Oxford> Became Secretary of
Oxford Union in 1923, called to the bar in 1925, Member of the State Council in
1931, Formed the Sinhala Maha Sabha in 1937, Active in the U.N.P 1945 - 51 and
established the SLFP after 1951, Prime Minister 1956 - 1959 . To Solve
the ethnic issue he signed the Bandaranaike - Chelvanaygam pact, which was
repudiated due to a campaign led by the Buddhist Clergy. Made Sinhala the
official Language. More About SOLOMON WEST RIDGEWAY DIAS BANDARANAIKE:
Cause
of Death: Assassination by gunshot
Cause
of death (Facts Pg): 1958, Assassinated by a Buddhist Monk in Colombo
Occupation:
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
More
About SIRIMAVO RATWATTE:
Occupation:
Bet. 1974 - 1998, First woman Prime Minister in the World
They
had the following children:
154
F
i. Sunethra Dias
Bandaranaike was born 1943 married Kumar Rupasingh.
Sunethra also married Udaya Nanayakkara
+
155
F
ii. Chandrika Dias
Bandaranaike was born 29 Jun 1945
156
M
iii. Anura Dias Bandaranaike
was born 15 Feb 1949. He died 15 Mar 2008
Educated
at Royal College, Mamber Of Parliament 1977 to 2007, Minister Higher Education
1993, Foreign Minister 2005, Leader of the opposition, Speaker of the
Occupation: Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka
84.
Patsy Ratwatte married Col EJ Divitotawela.
They
had the following children:
157
M
i. Hiran Divitotawela.
158
M
ii. Ravi Divitotawela
died 2003. died under tragic circumstances married Nandani
Paranagama
85.
Barnes Ratwatte married Iranganie Dunuwille
They
had the following children:
159
M i.
Anil Ratwatte.married Tamara
160
M
ii. Sarath Ratwatte
married Sharmini
161
M
iii. Anoma Ratwatte
RATWATTE
- BARNES SC - Beloved husband of Iranganie Dunuwille, loving father of Anil,
Sarath and Anoma, father-in-law of Tamara and Sharmini, much loved grandfather
of Viren and Arjun, expired Cortege leaves residence at 215 pm for Cremation at
General Cemetery Kanatte at 300 pm on 11th January 11, Malalasekera Pedesa,
Colombo 7 Daily News Sat Jan 10 2004
105.
Beatrice Ratwatta married J W B Udalagama.
They
had the following children:
162
F
i. Dayanitha Kamini
Udalagama. married Wichinta Wegodapola
163
M
ii. Jayampathy Udalagama.
married Savithri
164
M
iii. Sunanda Udalagama.Attorney-at-Law
married Dayani
RAYWATTE
– BEATRICE - Dearly beloved wife of late J.W.B. Udalagama daughter of late
Clarence and Damayantha Ratwatte sister of Gordon late Carl, Eardly, Brian,
Asanka, Sarojini and Irangani, everloving mother of Dayanitha Kamini,
Jayampathy and Sunanda (Attorney-at-Law), mother-in-law of Wichinta Wegodapola,
Savithri and Dayani, grandmother of Ashani, Sumalka, Dilantha, Charini and
Dilini, expired. Cortege leaves residence 1, Wewelpitiya Road, Kandy at 2.30
p.m. on Wednesday 11th July for Cremation at General Cemetery Mahaiyawa Kandy
at 3.30 p.m. DN July 10 2007
115.
Col Vernon Ratwatte died Nov 2005 married Indrani
They
had the following children:
165
M
i. Adjit Ratwatte
166
F
ii. Mimi Ratwatte
COL.
VERNON. At rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of Indrani, loving father of Ajit
and Mimi, much loved grandfather of Ishanth, Chayami and Afsar. Cortege leaves
residence at 2 p.m. on Tuesday 8th November. Cremation at General Cemetery,
Kanatte at 3 p.m. 16/1, Park Road, Colombo 5. DN Tue Nov 8 2005
140.
Wilfred A Ratwatte married Hema Samarakoon
They
had the following children:
+
167
F
i. Chulanee
Nelunkanthi Ratwatte was born 1949
Ninth
Generation
143.
Zonelle Avanthie De Silva Jayasundera married Leonard D'Costa
They
had the following children:
168
F
i. Chanaiya Tyra
D'Costa
149.
Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte married (MRIN:72) Chulanee Nelunkanthi
Ratwatte, daughter of Wilfred A Ratwatte and Hema Samarakoon Chulanee was
born 1949.
They
had the following children:
169
F
i. Prashanthi Tehanee
Ratwatte
170
M
ii. Jayampathy Charitha
Ratwatte
155.
Chandrika Dias Bandaranaike born 29 Jun 1945 Early educated at st Bridgets
Convent Colombo, and graduated in Political Science at Sorbonne University in
Paris, Formed the Peoples Alliance (PA) Party ..President of Sri Lanka 1994 -
2005 married Vijaya Kumaranatunga. Film Actor Assassinated 1988
They
had the following children:
171
F
i. Yasodhara
Kumaranatunga was born 1981
172
M
ii. Vimukthi Kumaranatunga
was born 1983
167.
Chulanee Nelunkanthi Ratwatte born 1949 married Jayampathy Charitha
Ratwatte, son of Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte and Phyllis Sita
Aluvihare Jayampathy was born 1948.
They
had the following children:
173
F
i. Prashanthi Tehanee
Ratwatte is printed as #169.
174
M ii.
Jayampathy Charitha Ratwatte is printed as #170.
Anurudha
Ratwatte Sirimavo
Ratwatte
Sunday Observer: Jan 11 2004: Justice Ratwatte dies
After
passing out as an advocate he was appointed as a Magistrate in 1960 and was
later appointed as the Pubic Trustee In 1974 he was appointed the President of
the Appeal Court He was a distinguished judge who upheld the rule of law and a
steward of the independence of judiciary
Justice
Ratwatte retired in 1983 as a judge of the Supreme Court, which year there was
a demonstration against judges after a court ruling which embarrassed the then
ruling UNP Government
Daily
News Obituary Monday Oct 18 - 2004
RATWATTE
- SEEDEVI (nee MADUGALLE) Wife of the late Clement,
precious mother of Indrani, Nalini, Jayantissa and Nihal, beloved mother-in-law
of the late Mahinda Kehelpannala and of Manel and Mangalika, sister of the late
Percy and of Enid, TB and Dharmasiri Cortege leaves residence, 18/29,
Muhandiram E D Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita at 230 pm on Wednesday, October
20th for Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 300 pm
**
sisters
Daily
News Obituary, Sat Sep 13 2008
RATWATTE
- HEMAMALA DELPITIYA - Dearly beloved wife of late
Priya Ratwatte, darling mother of Chula and late Chiranjeeva, passed away.
Cremation will take place at the family burial ground Nittawela on Saturday
13th September at 3.00 p.m. No. 40, Wattarantenna Road, Kandy.
Daily
News Obituary, Thu Sep 11 2008
RAMBUKWELLA
- DINUSHA KUMARI nee DISSANAYAKA (Tandon Lanka) of 27/9, Haragama
Road, Gurudeniya. Beloved wife of Sanjeeva, daughter of Sheila and late Mahinda
Dissanayake, sister of Sudarshani and Sudeva, daughter-in-law of Patricia and
Kalinga Rambukwella, sister-in-law of Sassanka, Harshana and Prashani and
Kumudu (Nuwaraeliya), died under tragic circumstances. Cortege leaves residence
at 2.30 p.m. on the 11th for Cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery at 4.00 p.m.
DE
SILVA - TILAKA KARALLIADDE Wife of late Ananda J.R. de Silva
(Sergeant -At-Arms), daughter of late A.B. Karalliadde and Gunaseeli
Lankatilleke Kumarihamy, mother of Nimal (Captain Sri Lankan Airlines) and
Mahinda Rambukwelle, sister of Ranee, Lalitha, Swarna, Nihal and late Dinali,
Seetha, Manil and Lakshman, mother-in-law of Melly, grandmother of Anushka,
Dharshani, Manil and Melissa, expired. Cortege leaves 14, Elvin Place,
Nugegoda on Thursday 24th January, 2008 at 3 p.m. Cremation at General
Cemetery, Kanatte at 4 p.m. Daily News
The late A.C.L. Ratwatte - a man of varied
interests
DN
Fri Mar 4 2005
IN
MY YOUTH, I heard so many wonderful things being spoken about a man that I
would have liked to meet. However, our lives and our paths never crossed and I
never did meet him.
He
was none other than my grandfather.
Some
of those wonderful things I have heard about him, I would like to share with
the readers in appreciation of his life.
He
was born the eldest son of Sir Cuda Ratwatte and Lady Ratwatte in January 1909
and was the eldest sibling amongst six brothers and four sisters.
Often,
more affectionately referred to by his friends and peers as "Lennie"
or "ACLR", my grandfather successfully completed his education at
Trinity College, Kandy, where he also excelled in sports and was awarded
colours for Rugby.
Thereafter,
he pursued a career in Banking, by joining the then Mercantile Bank of Kandy as
Deputy Shroff, where his father was the Chief Shroff (modern day equivalent of
a Managing Director).
He
soon succeeded his father and became Chief Shroff, which led to the unusual
situation where his grandfather, father and himself, all became successive
Chief Shroffs of the same Bank. Sometime later, he was also appointed a
Director of the Insurance Corporation.
His
imposing stature and charming personality drew admiration and respect from all
those who associated with him. He ventured to bring himself into close contact
with people from varied walks of life, particularly in Kandy, and this
progressively led him into the political arena.
Although
his father was also involved in politics, he branched out into politics not out
of obligation to follow his father's footsteps, but because he was aware that
he possessed the natural ability to communicate with people and transcend human
barriers such as religion, race, and creed, which made him a leader who was,
above all, easy to approach. Many say that he was a 'born leader' and that
leadership was an inextricable part of his character.
He
entered politics not with the motive of seeking fame, fortune or power, as he
was a man who was already blessed with such attributes or had already achieved
them.
Driven
by his untiring desire to genuinely serve the community he was so fond of, he
initially, joined the Municipal Council of Kandy (KMC) as a member and
subsequently served as its Deputy Mayor (thrice) and in 1947 he contested the
Municipal elections and was appointed to the highest office of the KMC, as its
Mayor, a position his father too held, which led to another exceptional
situation where not only were the father and son Mayors of the same Municipal
Council but, sat together as Council Member and Mayor at council meetings of
the KMC. He served the KMC for 27 years.
His
ability and unwavering loyalty to the United National Party (UNP) was
acknowledged by the party on many occasions and consequently, he served on the
Working Committee of the UNP and was appointed President of the UNP's Youth
League in Kandy.
His
simplicity and charm in dealing with people of varied backgrounds and his
interests in local and national politics led him to develop close ties with
local and international leaders, which fuelled his great desire to enter the
diplomatic arena.
Consequently,
in 1965, he was appointed Ceylon's High Commissioner in Ghana and under his
auspices Buddhism was, for the first time, introduced to Ghana and the African
Continent. Subsequently, he was appointed as Ceylon's Ambassador in Malaysia
and there too his contribution to propagating Buddhism was legendary.
The
Ven. Dr. K.C. Dhammananda; an erudite monk who wrote many books on Buddhism in
English, for the dissemination of the Dhamma throughout the world, benefited
greatly from the efforts my grandfather put into popularizing Buddhism in
foreign countries and the venerable monk has, in some of his writings,
expressed his gratitude to my grandfather.
He
was a man of many varied interests, which ranged from growing Orchids to raring
Elephants and promoting scouting to his avid interest in special types of
automobiles. His remarkable sense of discipline helped him engage in all these
activities yet, devote time to his family as well. He was a naturalist by
nature; well-versed in elephant lore, plant life and exotic flowers.
In
the jungles of Ratnapura, he discovered an orchid, which was later named
"Den Drobium Mac Carthae" ('Wesak Mal') and subsequently the Orchid
Circle of Ceylon adopted this Orchid as its official emblem. His love for
orchids and his vast collection of them was recognized and acknowledged by
orchid lovers and after he passed away, a hybrid orchid was named "Van de
Memoria Lennie", in his memory.
His
great appreciation for the arts and culture of Sri Lanka resulted in his taking
a personal role to nurture the ancient art forms of Kandy. Music was yet
another source of great interest for him.
His
leadership qualities were also evident in his social life, which was just as
colourful and varied as his interests. Apart from being the President of the
Rotary Club, he was a Director of the Ceylon Red Cross Society, President of
the Kandy Co-operative Establishment, Vice President of the Trinity College Old
Boys Association, and the Kandy District Commandant of the St. John's Ambulance
Brigade.
His
zeal for sports resulted in many popular sporting events being organized in
Kandy, at his behest. In 1951, he helped the Ceylon Motor Cycle Club to make
its first Kandy Road Race a successful reality.
He
also functioned as the President of the Kandy District Cricket Association and
the President of the Kandy District Football Association.
Amongst
his countless accomplishments, he was bestowed the prestigious Member of the
British Empire (MBE) accreditation and during the 2nd World War, he was chosen
as the first citizen to aid Lord Louis Mountbatten in his operations in Sri
Lanka.
Despite
his achievements in diverse spheres, through his unfailing modesty,
unpretentious demeanour and endearing ways, he won the hearts of the masses and
never failed to address their grievances and assist them in alleviating their
poverty and hardships, often sacrificing his own time and finances.
Many
who knew him say that it is apt to refer to him as a man who could 'walk with
kings but not lose the common touch'. His benevolence and generosity were
rumoured to be as large as his heart.
My
grandmother, the adorable, mild and gentle mannered, late Chandra Divitotawela
Ratwatte, was always a pillar of strength to him and contributed greatly to his
success. They leave behind their two daughters Lilamanie and Areenie and three
grandchildren.
My
grandfather passed away in July 1971, after a brief illness. Therefore, I was
never a beneficiary of the love and kindness he was so famous for bestowing on
little children.
They
say that the void created by his death has not been filled ever since. I never
knew him personally, but I have been in awe of his exemplary life, undaunted
spirit, and his wonderful qualities, which have provided valuable illustrations
to help shape my own life.
As
Oscar Wilde said, "Life cannot be written, life can only be lived".
My grandfather lived all the days of his life to the fullest and through what
people tell me about him and by the fondness an admiration through which they
remember him, his memory will always remain immortal.
I
wish some day that I could, at least, be half the man he was!
A
proud grandson
Sunday Times
Sep 11 2005
Venerated
post for dignified man
Harris Leuke Ratwatte
“A venerated post, held by a man of character and dignity of a bygone era,”
this is how I would describe my grandfather the late Harris Leuke Ratwatte
Disawa who was the 11th Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa. His
election to this high office was a tribute to his integrity, honesty and
dignity. Hence his appointment to the post was uncontested, the first and the
only time this has happened thus far. He held this most honorable post of the
Buddhist world, with great dignity and veneration.
My
childhood memories of this very busy but loving grandfather are vivid. I used
to play outside the Maligawa office and watch the pilgrims coming in, till he
finished his work. Then the regular drive to Cargills where I was treated to a
bag of toffees.
Home
to me was that beautiful house he built in Mahayaya which still stands in all
its grandeur. A house full of laughter and warmth and elephants, his great
passion. The famous Raja and Skandha of the Maligawa herd were also cared for
and pampered along with his own Raja, Kadira and Esala.
I
vividly remember the sounds of a happy and loving family held together by a
gentle, soft-spoken and pious lady my grandmother, Mallika Katugaha Ratwatte.
There the family has met once a year in August for the last 41 years for a
religious ceremony in memory of the two of them.
Beginning
his political life under the leadership of Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake as a
member of the State Council from 1936 to 1947, he was a member of the Municipal
Council in 1940-1942 and then during the final years of his political life he
represented the Mawanella seat in the House of Representatives from 1948 to
1952 and was later elected a Senator in 1955.
In1933
he was elected Basnayake Nilame of the Kataragama Devale and also the Maha
Vishnu Devale of Kandy. In 1961 he was elected to the highest post in the
Buddhist world - the office of Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa
until his death in1964.
He
was then 64 years old. Subsequently his sons, my mother’s brothers, Dennis
Ratwatte Basnayake Nilame of the Mahavishnu Devale, and General Anuruddha
Ratwatte, as Basnayake Nilame of Natha Devale and Minister, carried on his
religious traditions with the help of the other members of the family.
Manique
Obituaries:
BALALLE
- ESME RATWATTE, Beloved wife of late R B Balalle, mother of Percy,
Tissa and Padmini, daughter of late P B Ratwatte and Palmawathie Bulankulama
Kumarihamy, mother-inlaw of Iranganie, Chintha and P B Wettewa, expired.
Cortege leaves residence No. 78/3, Perakum Mawatha, Lake Road,
Kurunegala on Saturday 20th July at 3.00 p.m. for Cremation at the
Kurunegala General Cemetery. DN Fri 19 Jul 2002
BULANKULAME
- KEERTHI. Beloved husband of Renuka, loving father of Basura - (S. Thomas'
College, Mt. Lavinia), Navanjana - (Lyndsay Balika), son of late Walter and of
Nanda (Seitha), brother of Seetha Ratwatte, Sujatha Molligoda, Gamini, Mahinda,
Rahula Lakshamana, son-in-law of S.P. Ratnapala, Karuna Senadeera, expired.
Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 20th for Cremation at
General Cemetery, Mt. Lavinia, at 5 p.m. 72/3, off Rawathawatta Junction,
Lunawa, Moratuwa. DN Tue Aug 19 2003
DIVITOTAWELA
GAMINI VANSADARA. Beloved husband of Preenie
(nee Ratwatte), loving father of Romila and Arundani, fatherinlaw of Mahen Madugalle and
Manil Galagoda, brother of late Alick, late Chandra, late Hector, late Lyn and
of Mrs Chrishnie Paranagama, darling grandfather of Dilan, Praveen, Emandhri
and Emara, expired. Cortege leaves residence 168/5, Inner Flower Road,
Colombo 3 at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday May 17th for Cremation at General
Cemetery, Borella at 4 p.m. DN Fri May 16 2003
Hubert the
oldest living rugby ‘Lion’
Trinity
College is one of the oldest rugby playing schools. They celebrated their
centenary rugby match against Kingswood, Kandy on July 8, at the historic
Bogambara grounds. In 1906, the two schools for the first time scrummed down in
the one-time marsh land, overlooking the hills. It dawned a new era for sports
– rugby. Both institutions, emerged pioneers of rugby. In the 100th contest was
won by the Randles Hill school. It brought forth nostalgic memories.
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There
were Golden Oldies and the players of yester-year to witness this game. Among
them who was to have been one of the chief guests was Hubert Ratwatte, the
first Trinity rugby ‘lion’ Awarded in 1936. He flourished and grew to stardom,
with sheer hardwork. Left an indelible mark on and off the field. Today he’s
89, the oldest ‘lion’. His memory is good. Could indulge in a meaningful
dialogue for all to enjoy. Says Sharm de Alwis, the rugby lexion of Trinity.
Besides rugby, Hubert had played cricket. Also a member of the athletic team.
Contributed much for its success. He led his Ryde House in all thee
disciplines. Also took to the ring (boxing). Trinity had the likes of Leslie
Handunge – a Sri Lanka boxer.
Just
five feet tall, but had the energy, strength and stamina to match any strong
opponent, with a firm tackle.
Ironically
due to illness Hubert couldn’t make it to the Centenary Game. But, he will be
among the special invitees for the Bradby Shield second – leg at Bogambara on
September 23, against Royal. This leg is a friendly match. Trinity is leading
33-27. In this Rugby Blue Riband, in the local schools circuit. His handshake
is still strong as steel. Before long he will be joining the prestigious 90
club.
Barnes Ratwatte
On April 16, 1916, Barnes Ratwatte Dissawe & Rosalind
Mahawelatenne Kumarihamy, were blessed with the birth of a daughter. She
was named Sirimavo. The family had been members of the Ceylonese upper class
for generations, and, as a result of this had a rich Buddhist & Christian
heritage. The family's ancestral seat was in Balangoda, where Sirimavo
spent most of her childhood. Barnes was a stickler for tradition: and insisted
that his home and his family were the same. Sirimavo was the second
eldest of five children, having one sister Patsy, and three brothers, Mackie,
Seevalie, & Clifford. Barnes was a strict but fair
disciplinarian, and instilled a sense of responsibility in his children.
Sirimavo was a bright child, described as being full of fun but with a
serious contemplative side. Her education prepared her for the limited
opportunities that society then dictated as a norm - effectively tending a home
and raising a family. In the large conservative Ceylonese Buddhist society in
which she lived, this was how women were viewed. It was their pre-ordained role
and there were precious few examples otherwise, until later in Sirimavo's
own life. Through her actions she would set a new example and shatter the glass
ceiling that existed for the women of her country and even the world at large.
Sirimavo took her first steps during her childhood education at Ferguson
High School in Ratnapura, and later, at St Bridget's Convent in Colombo. She
was always one of the brightest in her class and came away with "A"
Grades, as quoted by one of her family friends. She buried herself in books, in
the absence of TV and very little in the way of stimulative radio. St Bridget's
Convent had an excellent library which she utilized to fulfill her thirst for
reading.
"World history was her passion", says her son Anura.
"She always had a fascination for history and current affairs. I am told
that as a child of even 8 or 9 she would read my grandfathers' newspapers and
in her early teens her book reading drove the family to distraction as my
grandfather would buy her a book and she would finish it one night". Her
fathers book buying may have looked like poor value for money at that time, but
her vociferous appetite for literature was, in the longer term, helping to
develop a keen mind. "She particularly enjoyed biographies", says Anura,
retelling how she read and re-read biographies of world leaders on a handful of
occasions.
From being nodding acquaintances, initially, a relationship
suddenly sparked between Sirimavo and SWRD Bandaranaike, in 1939.
The intensity of this union shocked their respective families but they still
approved of what was obviously an excellent match. SWRD found his
intellectual equal in Sirimavo. She challenged him, and to be honest
there were not that many people of any gender, at that time, who could do that.
They spent a vast amount of their time, together, socially since their initial
meeting.
Sirimavo was not a political animal. SWRD's State Council work and
his politics were of little interest to her directly, although she found
herself absorbed by the political process by way of her beau's complete
immersion in it. Her involvement was mainly confined to the emancipation and
advancement of women in society, in general, and to encourage more active
consideration for those women and their families trapped in poverty.
In 1940 SWRD visited Barnes Ratwatte at Balangoda to
ask for his daughter's hand in marriage. His proposal was immediately accepted.
Sirimavo was 24 while SWRD was 41. The age gap seemed to make very little
difference to either of them. The Minister of Local Administration had met his
match and that was all that mattered. Sir Solomon ensured that the
nuptials were attended by all pomp and pageantry that one would expect for
nobility and that the event befitted his sons status as one of Ceylon's leading
political figures. For 24 year old Sirimavo, it was the beginning of
eighteen years of wedded bliss, which at its tragic end would dispatch her on
an extraordinary political journey of her own.
The marriage of Sirimavo to SWRD laid the foundation
for a political dynasty of remarkable proportions. Elsewhere in the region the
Nehru-Ghandi dynasty dominated India, while the Bhutto's, periodically, did the
same in Pakistan. They settled into married life on the Bandaranaike Estate at
Horagolla. In addition they also occupied homes in Colombo at Broomfield and
Tintagel. Horagolla, with its picturesque landscape and countrified atmosphere
was always a place that Sirimavo loved. The opportunity to escape into the
interior away from the pressure cooker of political life in Colombo was
something that always appealed to both the politician and his wife. However,
the business of nation building was never far away and was a duty that Sirimavo
had known when marrying SWRD and she occupied her energies by focusing on
becoming a noted hostess.
The first child born to the couple was Sunethra who became
extremely attached to her father during his lifetime. Sir Solomon, SWRD's
father, passed away 11 months after the birth of Chandrika (CBK) Bandaranaike
Kumaratunga, Sirimavo's second child. The last child, Anura,
arrived on 15 Feb 1949. Of the three children Chandrika was most like
her father, even from an early age. She was more rounded than her sister but
with the same handsome bone structure. Chandrika learned to read quickly
and became a dedicated bookworm like her mother and father. She was more
serious than her siblings brooding over whatever was on her mind. Her hobbies
centered around dancing and her parents enrolled her in lessons in a variety of
different styles of dance forms. Her favorite was always the Kandyan style
which she perfected at the Chitrasena Kalayatnaya School for Cultural Arts in
Kollupitiya, joining the school at the age of ten.
CBK joined her older sister at Vijiarama Dhamma School. Religious
instructions were very important in a society that plays great significance on
traditions. Her parents made it a point to ensure that the children were all
strongly grounded in religion. The girls attended St Bridget's Convent (SBC)
School at Cinnamon Gardens while Anura gained admission to the
prestigious Royal College in Colombo. In addition to her academic pursuits, CBK,
threw herself into several extra curricular activities, at various times being
an active member in the SBC Chess Club, Girl Guides Association, Sinhala
Literary Association, Arts Society & Science Society. She continued her
oratory tradition in the school's debating society following in the footsteps
of her father who had excelled in debating at the Oxford Union in the UK. A
member rof the SBC English Debating team she competed all over Colombo and its
surrounds against many other schools.
CBK was also very keen on sports, dabbling in Badminton, Netball,
Swimming, Table Tennis and Tennis, which was her true passion. On one occasion
she fought her way to the finals of a school tennis tournament. Both her parents
attended the final match and although she lost she still recalls the simple
happiness of participating in such an occasion. Tennis was eventually
superseded by a passion for gymnastics.
The subsequent tragic loss of their father has had an important
bearing on the lives of all three children. One recollection, in particular by CBK,
reveals a glimpse of the emotional and physical void that was created by his
passing. "..... Our Mother liked cooking and she made delicious cakes and
puddings. But unlike present dayh mothers she did not cuddle us on her lap and
pet us. But my father was different. When we woke up in the morning he used to
cuddle us ..." . Just as he stood like a political and intellectual giant
over the island as a whole, SWRD's physical and emotional influence was
the glue that bound his family together. Until the age of 14, CBK, along
with her siblings, Sunethra and Anura, would have precious little
time to bask in that influence. Sirimavo, then went on to become Sri
Lanka's Prime Minister, reaping the honor of being the Worlds first woman PM. CBK
later went on to the Sorbonne in Paris to complete her higher education and was
recalled by her mother to take over as a Minister in the Sri Lanka Government
during her mothers Premiership.
CBK and Giraj Rajapakse, the nephew of Stanley de Zoysa,
were sweethearts since their early teens and planned to be married in early
1976. Having schooled at St Thomas' College, he entered into business
management education. On 15 Oct 1975, after dropping a fried n of his at Mt
Lavinia, driving on his way home he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and
met with a tragic automobile accident that killed him instantly. Giraj was just
31 years old. She was devastated. It was a year before she could recover form
this second loss in her family life.
CBK had met Vijaya Kumaratunga on several occasions at
numerous party political circles. Although he was Sri Lanka's most celebrated
male star of the silver screen, the dashing movie idol also held strong political
views and was a member of the SLFP. He had mesmerized Sri Lankan movie
audiences for two decades starting his film career in "Hantane
Kathawa" in he late 1960's. He went on to play the lead male role in
almost 25 films and starred in a total of 114 movies. His most acclaimed
performances were in Lester James Pieris' "Village in the Jungle"
based on Leonard Wolfe's celebrated novel, as the failed aristocrat in Tissa
Abeysekera's, "Mahagedera", and as Jesus Christ in "The Life of
Christ". He was voted the most popular actor for a record six consecutive
years. He also appeared in one English film, "The God King" and one
Tamil Movie, "Nanguran" during his film career.
In the year 1977 Vijaya Kumaratunga broke the hearts of many
of his legion of female fans when he announced his marriage to CBK. They
fed off each other intellectually. At home they were forever discussing
political issues and it was a bright and lively household. They have two
children, Yasodhara, born 1981 and Vimukthi born in 1983. Vijaya
was tragically gunned down, while seated in his vehicle by an assailant outside
his home, in 1988 in the midst of a successful political campaign in seeking a
peace with the LTTE in the North who were demanding a separate state for the
Tamils of Sri Lanka. He was cremated on Feb 21 1988.
CBK, later went on to become Chief Minister of the Western Province
in May 1993 and then was elected as the Prime Minister on June 27, 1994 under
her mothers Presidency and then went on to be elected President of Sri Lanka,
on Aug 17, 1994. She stepped down from politics in 2005 after handing over the
Presidency to Mahinda Rajapakse, who served as Prime Minister under her
leadership.
Sunethra married Kumar Rupasinghe and has since divorced and now
runs the NGO SUNERA FOUNDATION that aspires to alleviate the sufferings of the
poor and destitute.
Anura took to politics and is currently (2006) the Minister of Tourism
under the Presidency and Government of Mahinda Rajapakse. He was the
Speaker of the House in 2000 under the UNP Government which survived a rough
ride under the Presidency of his sister CBK. He has chosen to be a
bachelor to date (2006).
Four Kandyan Families -
by Sunil Madugalle
A
Celebration of a life - Julia Aluwihare Jayasundera
It
is with a sense of admiration and sadness that I received the news of the death
of Julie De Silva Jayasundera, nee Aluwihare.
Julie
was the seventh daughter of the late Loku Bandara Maralande Aluwihare and
of the late Mrs. Julia Nuwerawewa Paranagama Aluwihare Kumarihamy of
Matale. Her Paternal Grand father was the Disawa for the matale district during
the British occupation of Sri Lanka.
Julie
received her education at Hill Wood College Kandy., and has had the honor of
being the first Kandyan Girl in the whole of Sri Lanka to be awarded a fully
funded scholarship to the London Schools of Music, unfortunately at that time
her very conservative parents did not permit her to take up this Scholarship.
However Julie learnt the Piano under Mrs. Marion Stanton in Kandy. She married
Rudolph De Silva Jayasundera, who hailed from Denagomuwa Polghawela in the
Kurunegala district. Rudy and Julie settled in their cozy home at Woodlands
Ranawana Kurunegala, Julie raised a family of two sons, gave music lessons, and
played at concerts, and was the organist at the Kurunegala cathedral. When
Rudolph died she moved out of Woodlands and settled in Kurunegala town, but
later moved to her elder son’s home, in Talangama. Julie wished to live with
her second son in Canberra and in 1997 at the age of eighty years she moved to
Canberra, Australia, the ever so independent Julie moved into her flat in
Canberra and with her piano playing, Bach Beethoven Chopin Schubert, Mortzart
she made a very wide circle of friends. Her impeccable English had the
admiration of many an Australian.
I
think Julie was a remarkable person, who had a great sense of humor, loved
people was totally unselfish, never went for cheap fame even though she was
connected to the late Srimavo Bandaranayake, and knew the Late Mr Dudley
Senanayake,she never asked for favors. Julie would entertain both the rich and
poor with the same generosity, and kindness. Her giving sprit had no limits
Julie
was converted to Christianity at Hill wood college, one wonders to this day if
it was by faith or fear, however when her nephew came to the Buddhist Vihare in
Canberra as its chief priest, she asked him over and had long discussions about
her faith and beliefs in the Teachings of the Buddhist Philosophies.
Truly
she was a wonderful woman, whose forgiving sprit made her a loving kind
generous person who truly had a great circle of both Australian and Sri Lankan
friends. This was evident at her cremation.
She
died peacefully on the 26thof October, and the Buddhist rites were performed by
the ven Saranakaraa Aluwihre maha thera, and on the 28th of October
the Rev Ian Wright and the Rev Ian Hopkins conducted the Anglican service.
Julie
had planned all the hymns for her funeral, and they were all the Hymns sung at
her wedding, she wanted people to celebrate her life, the casket was white with
gold trimmings, in laid in south sea mother of pearls, and it had 50 red roses
displayed over the lid, in a lateral arrangement. As the Casket was lowered to
the crematorium, her favorite piece of music by Chopin was played; it was
Fantasy Impromptu in c major The Organ was played by one of Canberra’s famous
Organists Mrs. Susan Reed, and Mr. Ronald Hoskin sang amazing grace.
In
their eulogy her grand daughters spoke of the loving grand mother they had, who
was unselfish, loving, and humorous, had the ability to laugh at her self, and
had a giving sprit, she readily forgave anyone who might have wronged her, and
this is the loving kindness that is taught in all faiths, Julie had a full
measure of this.
It
was a celebration of a life.
I
assure to all who read this that this was Julie for I should know her well, as
I am her son.
Rohan de
Silva Jayasundera
Training
Centre Manager / Directeur
Hospitality,
Tourism & Leisure Training Centre
Centre
de Formation en Hôtellerie, Tourisme et Loisirs
P.O.
Box 5106, Port Vila, VANUATU
Tel.
(678) 26830 / 26044 / 67189
Fax
(678) 26832
Hospitality,
Tourism & Leisure Training Centre
Centre de
Formation en Hôtellerie, Tourisme et Loisirs
Vanuatu
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Uncle Deryck
It
is with sadness I received the news of the death of uncle Deryck. I have known
him all my life and to me he was, Uncle, Friend, Mentor and Hero. His values in
life and his impeccable honesty is something that most people today sadly lack.
He
was born at Pahala Waluwa Matale to Mr L. B Aluwiahre and Mrs Julia Nuwerawewa
Parangama Aluwhare Kumarihamy. Deryck was their youngest Son
His
Grand Father was the Disawa for the Matale district during the British
occupation of our Island.
Deryck
was educated at Trinity College where he excelled in his studies and later
graduated with Honors from the University of Colombo.
He
Joined the Ceylon civil service and he held very high offices, in the public
service of Sri Lanka.
Aunty
Rani his wife was kindness in its self, and during the time I was attached to
the Ceylon Hotel School, I was with them and it was home away from home. The
values and principles that Uncle Deryck has instilled in me, has enabled me to
face life, with a philosophy that is practiced in both Buddhism and
Christianity.
To
have courage Love and compassion on all things
.To
be honorable in ones dealings, have a practical approach to life, are some of
the many traits that I have tried to emulate from him.
Uncle
Dep was not a good driving instructor, I remember the time he decided to check
my driving skills, and he was so nervous at my driving that I too forgot all
what I had to do on the what at that time was busy Galle Road.
Uncle
Deryck held many very high positions in the Civil Service, but never a
political cringer, and as such enjoyed the respect of all ruling parties of the
time, but not their favored Son status.
One
of the greatest acts of bravery displayed by this Son of the Soil was in
Anuradhapura. It was 1958 and he was the government agent of the Anuradhapura
district, there was rioting, to maintain law and order that night he walked the
main street of this ancient city holding only a stick for protection.
Many
a Tamil family owed their lives to this man who had no racial preferences, all
he had was what was right and what was wrong.
I
have seen this stick which has a silver plaque and the words to a brave
person who saved many lives, presented by the Ceylon Army. He is mentioned
in the book emergency 58 by Tarzie Vittachie.
Uncle
Deryck was never popular with people who bent the laws of the land to line
their pockets.
I
remember many a time Uncle Deryck relating his early childhood in Aluwihare,
Today these stories would have made the charts in a movie or a novel .He was a
great story teller, and loved to relate war stories.
He
knew so many branches of this very old Kandyan family. My Mother Julie is the
only surviving member of his family of three boys and seven girls. Uncle Deryck
retired and followed his daughter Neila to settle down in Auckland New Zealand,
where he spent a useful retired life, delivering talks to social groups on Sri
Lanka.\
Having
been born to a very staunch Buddhist Family, but having been converted to
Christianity at Trinity he had a unique blend of two religions and he lived by
their teachings.
I
used to visit him in Auckland, and their home was warm, filled with goodness
and Love.
To
Aunty Ri, Neila, Lucky, Chantal and Arjan, I mourn with you the loss,
I
celebrate with you his life, and I strive to live by his principles.
It’s
Hard to break the chords of Love that bind our hearts.
Rohan de
Silva Jayasundera
Port
Vila
Vanuatu.
Sunday
Times Feb 28 2010-02-28
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Honoured
Trinity student was a true gentleman and genuine son of Lanka |
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Gilbert Paranagama |
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February
14, 2010, saw the passing of someone who was a gentleman in the fullest sense
of the word. That date also marked a milestone, signalling the end of an era
when people who stood for what is right and decent, brooked no mediocrity or
malpractice, reached the highest positions, and never lost their touch with
the earth and the common people. G.
B. Paranagama, better known as Gilbert, stood tall among his peers, winning
their respect and affection. Above all, he was loved and admired for the
values he stood for. Gilbert was born in 1923 to an aristocratic Kandyan
family, and like many in his family, he was nurtured at Trinity College,
which he joined at the age of six. He always credited his teachers at Trinity
for moulding him and preparing him for life’s challenges.
He
was a senior prefect and a sportsman, excelling at boxing and rugby. He was
also captain of the University of Colombo rugby team. But
Gilbert will be most remembered for winning Trinity’s much coveted Ryde Gold
Medal, which he received in 1942. The medal is given for outstanding
scholastic achievement and all-round development. Donated by the Trinity Old
Boys’ Association in memory of former principal Rev. R. M. Ryde (1900-1902),
this award has very strict criteria and allows no campaigning on behalf of a
candidate. There are only three votes: one from the student body, one from
the staff, and one from the principal. The awardee is unanimously approved by
all constituent voters. Years
later, Gilbert donated his Ryde Gold Medal to the school that had formed him.
The medal is kept in the College Museum. Gilbert served on the College Board
of Governors in the 1980s, and was an active member of the OBA Colombo
branch, holding office as president for a term. He
graduated from university with a BA in Economics and joined the Central Bank,
where he was Assistant Controller of Exchange, and also Assistant Controller
of Food. Gilbert
Paranagama will also be remembered as being among the first Ceylonese to
enter the British-dominated mercantile sector. He was welcomed as an
executive trainee at Whittal Bousteads and Bosanquet & Skrine,
organisations that reeked of typically British “old Ceylon”. He retired as
managing director of Whittal Boustead and Company. During
those years, he was also director of a number of sterling tea companies. He
followed Mr. Mallory Wijesinghe as chairman of Ceylon Cold Stores. During his
tenure there, he was instrumental in opening a new bottling-plant at
Kaduwela. He was also a director of Ceylon Nutritional Foods, now known as
Nestle Lanka. Gilbert
played a pioneering role in Sri Lanka’s then burgeoning hospitality industry.
As managing director of Ceylon Holiday Resorts, he converted the Bentota
Resthouse into the resplendent Bentota Beach Hotel, with expert creative
input from the late Geoffrey Bawa. Gilbert did the same in Hikkaduwa. The
Coral Gardens Hotel is a legacy of his vision. He
was also a director of the Mount Lavinia Hotel, and was behind the setting up
of Sri Lanka’s first beach restaurant, La Langousterie. He was duly elected
chairman of the Ceylon Tourist Hotels Association during its early years. Gilbert
helped secure valuable land in Trincomalee for his company. These are the
same properties hoteliers are considering as part of a grand plan to expand
the country’s tourism infrastructure. During
the 1971 JVP insurrection, Gilbert Paranagama left his comfort zone in the
mercantile establishment to serve as a volunteer Army officer. He helped set
up the National Service Regiment (NSR), with headquarters at the former
Eighty Club. He later served as aide de camp (ADC) to the former Governor
General of Ceylon, William Gopallawa MBE. Gilbert
Paranagama’s life was based on simplicity and that indefinable quality we
call “genuineness”. He cared and shared. People turned to him for counsel and
guidance. He never feared to speak the truth, and yet remained dignified and
courteous at all times. We have learned much from Gilbert Paranagama. Knowing
him has made us richer human beings. Gilbert
is survived by his wife Krishnie (nee Divitotawela), son Thusitha, daughters
Laleenie and Nandanie, and grandchildren Lalindri, Ravindri, Suhanya and
Wiranya. Arun Dias
Bandaranaike PARANAGAMA
- GILBERT - Beloved husband of Chrishnie Divitotawela, loving father of
Laleenie, Thusitha & Nandanie, father-in-law of Ranjan Hulangamuwa,
Rasitha & late Ravi Divitotawela, loving grandfather of Lalindri,
Ravindri, Suhanya & Wiranya, brother of late Noel and Reggie, brother-in-law
of late Alick, Hector, Lyn and Gaminie Divitotawela and of late Chandra
Ratwatte. Cortege leaves residence No.09, Havelock Place, Colombo 05, on
Wednesday 17th February 2010 for Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte
(Buddhist Section) at 3.30 p.m. |
Notes from
the archives of the late Dr. Malcolm Jansze of Colombo, Sri Lanka
M.B. Ratwatte m
......... Halangoda :-
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Edith d.
Eric d.
Sita d.
Sidney B.Ratwatte of
Menikhinna d.6.7.1992 m. Premie Halangoda dau John A. Halangoda & Muriel
Gertrude ......... :-
Shevanthie m.Vijith
Dissanayake
Suresh
Laurence B.Kobbekaduwa
m. Iona Ratwatte :-
Denzil Lakshman Lieut
General b.27.7.1940 d. in action 8.8.1992 m. Lali Ratwatte dau Kenneth
Jayatilleke Ratwatte & Merle Anastasia de Silva
Sunil Ratwatte m.
Avanthi Amarasinghe dau D.K.D.Amarasinghe of GeliOya & Kusuma .......
Anton Ratwatte of
Matale d. m. Wimala Kiriella d.8.3.2005 dau G.J.B. Kiriella & Soma
Muttetuwegama :-
Yasmin m Ekendra
.........
Chitrani m Gunther
Helm
gm (Samantha, Karin
d.,) Ashanthi, (Michael) & Diluk
Lionel Dunuwille
d.16.3.1963 m Jubilee Mallika Ratwatte b.1887 d.2.5.1967
......... Leuke
Ratwatte, basnayake nilame m ......... Thalgahagoda (Leuke family) :-
Edward Barnes who
follows under
Harris Leuke who
follows under
5 other sons
dau m .........
Dunuwille
dau m .........
Dullewe
dau m .........
Divitotawela
Edward Barnes Ratwatte
m ......... :-
Sirimavo, prime
minister of Sri Lanka b.17.4.1916 d.10.10.2000 m Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike,
prime minister of Sri Lanka d.1959
Harris Leuke Ratwatte
of Kandy, dissawe. diyawadana nilame d.20.8.1964 m Mallika Katugaha d.7.7.1990
:-
(P.R.A.) P. Ryan A.
who follows under
Ivy
Dennis
Preeni m Gamini
Vansadara Divitotawela d.16.5.2003 s ......... Divitotawela, dissave of Uva
& ratemahatmaya of Udukinda & .........
Leuke Bandara
Anuruddha who follows under
Ranjan
Samudra m Ajit
Nissanka Elapata d.24.1.1887 s Eric D. Elapata & Ruby Subadhra Dimbulane
Mangalika
Chintha d.24.5.2001 m
Egbert James Iddamalgoda (Eddie) Elapatha s Sam Elapatha, dissave m Sumedha
Rambukpota
Leuke Bandara
Anuruddha Ratwatte, general m
.........
.5.1996 Ramani
Imbuldeniya div. ......... dau Victor Bandara Imbuldeniya & Sumitha
Harasgama
Of the first marriage
he had :-
Mahen
Lohan
(P.R.A.) P. Ryan A.
Ratwatte, captain d. m ......... :-
Paena
Dennis Ratwatte m
......... :-
Sheran
Roshan
Ashan
Dilukshan
Barnes Meegastenne
Mackenzie Ratwatte of Balangoda m 27.10.1911 Rosamund Constance Hilda
Mahawalatenne dau Samuel David Mahawalatenne, ratemahattaya & ........ :-
Sirimavo m Solomon
West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, prime minister of Sri Lanka d.1959 s Solomon
West Ridgeway Dias Abeywickreme Jayatilleke Senewiratne Bandaranaike, Bart.,
maha mudaliyar & Ezlin Daisy Obeysekere
(B.S.C.) Barnes
Shelton C. who follows under
Patricia (Patsy)
Wimala d.10.2.2001m Edward James (Hector) Dehigama Divitotawela, colonel d.24.10.2000
s ......... Divitotawela, Dissave of Uva & Ratemahatmaya of Udukinda
b.about 1889 m .........
(M.C.) Mahawalatenne
(Mackenzie/ Mackie) Clinton b.10.1.1922 who follows under
Seevali who follows
under
Clifford Senaka
b.17.3.1927 m Mallika Ellawela dau Tiddy Ellawela, ratemahatmaya &
Millicent Dimbulane
? Asanka m Alexander Godfrey
(Alick) Divitotawela d.6.9.1990 s ......... Divitotawela, Dissave of Uva &
Ratemahatmaya of Udukinda & .........
(M.C.) Mahawalatenne
(Mackenzie/ Mackie) Clinton Ratwatte of Col 5, dr. b.10.1.1922 d.25.2.1999 m
Chandrika Iranganie Gopallawa dau William Gopallawa, governor general of Sri
Lanka & Seelawathie Rambukwelle :-
Chandanie Dammika, dr.
m Lal Gunaratne, dr.
(C.M.) Chandaka
Mackenzie, automobile engineer (NZ) m Asoka .........
(M.M.) Manoneetha
Manichandra, Ph.D (Forestry) (USA) m Tracy .........
Lekha Niroshanie
gf Binesh, Najira,
Buddhika & Chariya
Seevali Ratwatte, dr.
m Rohini (Cuckoo) Ellawela dau Tiddy Ellawela, ratemahatmaya & Millicent
Dimbulane :-
Lakmani m
1975 Upali Philip
Wijewardene b.8.2.1938 d.in air crash 13.2.1983 s Walter Wijewardene &
Helena Goonetilleke
.1.1995 Nimal Welgama
(B.S.C.) Barnes
Shelton C. Ratwatte of Col 7 d.9.1.2004 m Iranganie Dunuwille dau B.H.
Dunuwille & Leela Ellawela :-
Anil m Tamara
.........
Sarath m Sharmini
.........
Anoma
gf Viren &
Arjun
A.B.Rambukwelle of
Katugastota m. Senehelatha Muttetuwegama :-
Samudhra m. Newell
Ratwatte d.
(??Hector) Ratwatte m
......... :-
Swarna Cynthia m
RO Maharagama
24.6.1960 Desiderius Godfrey (Billy) Balthazar b.22.5.1930 div Maureen Frances
Milhuisen s Desiderius Godfrey Balthazar & Ellen Constance Wilhelmina
Muller - divorced
Sidney (?Lamb) of
England
Alfred Ratwatte of
Kandy m Medduma Kumari Bulankulame :-
Mallika b.22.8.1899 m
Jinadasa Hulugalle Bandaranayake d.27.6.1986 s M.H. Bandaranayake &
......... Hulugalle
Chitra m M.D.
Dissanayake, dr.
Anton Vyvil Wegodapola
of Ukuwela d.7.6.1993 m. Nanda Ratwatte
Herbert Ivor
Obeysekere, MRCP m.Charmaine ......... :-
Nelun ] m. Ajit
Ratwatte
Indira ]
Priya Ratwatte of
Kandy d. m Hemamala Delpitiya ......... :-
Chiranjeewa Srinatha
Janinda (Chiran) d.Aust. 4.8.1993
(C.P.) Chulanatha P.
(USA)
L.B. Angammana of Kegalla
m Sangamitta ......... :-
Jayanthy m Mervyn
Ratwatte
Eric Ratwatte of
Karapitiya d. m Swarna Mavis Dias Abeysinghe d.30.9.1993 :-
Mahen who follows
under
(S.R.) Suran Ravindra
who follows under
Mahen Ratwatte m Anne
......... :-
Mevan
Merle
(S.R.) Suran Ravindra
Ratwatte of Dodanduwa d.under tragic circumstances 5.12.1998 m Ranjani
......... :-
Nishamani
Hirasha
Medduma Banda
Pilimatalawa Boange of Pilimatalwa m Agnes Maralande :-
Abeya m 1971 Kushanthi
Ratwatte
L.B. Angammana m
Sangamitta Kadigawa :-
Jayanthy m Mervyn
Ratwatte
Abraham Dias
Abeysinghe m ......... :-
Swarna Mavis m Eric
Ratwatte
Henry Robert Dullewe
of Mawanella, ratemahatmaya d. m Bandura Ratwatte d. :-
Leslie C. Abeysekere m
Leela Kulasinghe :-
Surangani m Naresh
Ratwatte
Richard Aluvihare,
bart m Lucille Enid Grace Moonemalle :-
Phyllis m J.C.
(Patrick) Ratwatte d.24.10.1983 s Cudah Ratwatte, Bart., adigar & Chitrani
Katugaha
D.J. Gilbert Caldera,
m Jeannette Florence Wickremasinghe :-
Constance Beatrice
Swarnalatha d.19.5.1989 m Hector Felix Ratwatte s ?Philip Louis Ratwatte &
.........
J.C. (Patrick)
Ratwatte d. m Phyllis Seetha Aluvihare d.22.4.1994 dau Richard Aluvihare, bart
& ......... :-
Charitha m Chulanee
.........
Rajitha m Malathi
.........
Surendra m Dharini
.........
Malwana Herbert Bandaranayake m. Alice Hulugalle
:-
Jinadasa Hulugalle of
Kurunegala d.27.6.1986 m. Mallika Ratwatte b.22.8.1899 d.16.10.1994 dau Alfred
Ratwatte of Kandy & Medduma Kumari Bulankulame
S. Vernon Ratwatte of
Rajagiriya d. m Premani Ellawela d.29.10.1994 :-
Dilky m Ariyaseela
(Milky) Wickramanayake
Ruha m Suren
Samarasinghe
Ruwan m Nilmini
.........
Heshan
Dharshini
Ekanayake Rajapakse
Kodipili Dissanayake Mudiyanse Ralahamilage James Deheragoda m .........
Weerasooriya :-
ERKDMR-Manthri m
Marcia? Ratwatte dau Alfred Ratwatte of Kandy & Medduma Kumari Bulankulame
Theodore (Tiddy)
Ratwatte of Mt.Lavinia d.10.6.2001 m T.S. Matilda Deheragoda dau Ekanayake
Rajapakse Kodipili Dissanayake Mudiyanse Ralahamilage James Deheragoda &
......... Weerasooriya :-
Sunanda m kamini
.........
Kushanthi
Mohan m Preethikumari
.........
Dilrukshie m Senaka
Walgampaya
Priyantha m Sudharma
.........
(V.L.) Victor Leuke
Ratwatte of Kandy d. m Leelawathie Bulankulame d.30.12.1994 :-
Claude d. ] m
Luckshmie .........
Ruby ] m Neville
.........
Merle ] m Tiddy
.........
Lakshmie m Lionel
Wijetunge d.1999
(H.T.) Harold Tissa m
Innocent Dissanayake dau Neil Wensley Dissanayake & Ena .........
Leelaratne Bodinagoda
d. m Yasoma ......... :-
Malathi m .........
Ratwatte
Ashmore Ratwatte m
Sherlene Srinivasan dau C.A. (Srini) Srinivasan & Pearl ......... :-
Malik (Aust)
Dushan
Punchi Banda Delwela m
......... :-
Leelawathie
d.7.12.1972 m ......... Ratwatte
Stephen Wilhelm de
Silva m Millicent Evangeline May Cooke :-
Merle Anastasia
b.24.3.1911 m Nuwara Eliya 23.4.1942 Kenneth J. Ratwatte d.12.11.1985 s Cudah
Ratwatte, Kt. & .........
Cudah Ratwatte, bart.,
adigar, mayor of Kandy m Chitrani Katugaha b.1892 d.17.12.1973 :-
(A.C.L.) Abeyratne
Cudah Leonard b.29.1.1909 who follows under
son
son
son
son
son
dau
dau
dau
dau
(A.C.L.) Abeyratne
Cudah Leonard Ratwatte of Kandy, mayor of Kandy b.29.1.1909 d.11.7.1971 m
Chandrawathie Divitotawela d.between 1990 & 2003 dau .........
Divitotawela, Dissave of Uva & Ratemahatmaya of Udukinda & ......... :-
Lilamanie
Areeni
William Armstrong
Monarawila Keppetipola d. m Leelawathie Ratwatte d.
Neil Wijesundere m
Leila Victorine Swarnapali Corea :-
Preethi Srikanthi
Kumarikavo m Mohan Ratwatte
Clarence Leuke
Ratwatte m Damayanthi Panabokke :-
Beatrice
Asanka
Carl d.
Sarojini m C.
Sugathadasa Ameratunge d.6.7.2003
Gordon
(B.L.) Brian Leuke who
follows under
Eardley who follows
under
Iranganie Yasodara
d.30.8.1996 m Nevil Senaka Madugalle d.2001
(B.L.) Brian Leuke
Ratwatte of Kandy d.4.10.1995 m Ariyalatha Hulangamuwa d.10.5.1997 dau Loku
Banda (Hector) Hulangamuwa & Danawathie Dharmakirti :-
(B.L.) Brian Lalin who
follows under
Eardley Ratwatte of
Col 8 d.5.10.2001 m Seetha Elaine Elapatha dau Sam Elapatha, dissave &
Sumedha Rambukpota :-
Yasmin ] m Vajira
........., dr.
Cyanthi ] m Amitha
.........
Siromi ] m Upali
.........
Ruani ]
(B.L.) Brian Lalin
Ratwatte m Janine ......... :-
Amrik
Aneeka
Ramsay Ratwatte
resident at Leuke
(A.V.) Abeyratne
Vernon Ratwatte of Col 5 m Indranie Therese Seneviratne dau D.B. Seneviratne
& Rita Madeleine ......... :-
Ajit
Mimi
Ajit Ratwatte m
......... :-
Ishanthi
Chayani
Viswanath Abeysekere m
Evelyn ......... :-
Priyanthi m Sheran
Ratwatte
Chandra Bandara m
Prema Daulagala :-
Harshani m Kolitha
Ratwatte
Upali Elapatha
Katugaha -will - Samuel Alexander Iddamalgoda Elapatha vs Egbert James
Iddamalgoda Elapatha (bro). Seetha Elaine Ratwatte (nee Elapatha) (sis) &
Hemasiri Indraka Elapatha Katugaha, dr. (bro)
Artie Ratwatte d. m
Lena ......... :-
Minnet of Kandy
d.25.5.1997
Newell d. ] m Samudra
.........
Vernon ] m Indranee
.........
Katie ] m Wilmot
......... d.
Olga ] m Seevali
.........
Ramsay ]
Kamala d. ]
Irvin ]
Lakshman Peiris
Senewiratne of Col 4 d. m Mallika Indra Ratwatte d.30.9.1997
Hiran Dunuwille m
Melanthi Ratwatte dau Ryan Ratwatte & Sita .........
Cuda B. Dunuwille
d.4.12.1980 m Charlotte Ratwatte
Edward Edirisinghe m
Irene Sylvia Edirisinghe :-
Ekendra m Yasmin
Ratwatte dau Arthur J. Ratwatte & Wimala .........
L.B. (John) Ekanayake
m Wimala Seneviratne :-
George d.9.3.2001 m
Damayanthi Ratwatte dau Alfred Ratwatte of Kandy & Medduma Kumari
Bulankulame
Sam Elapatha, dissave
m Sumedha Rambukpota :-
Seetha Elaine m
Eardley Ratwatte
D.B. Ellapola m Gladys
Panabokke :-
Damayanthi m Brindley
Ratwatte
Suriyakumara
Wannisinghe ......... Bulankulame m ......... :-
Medduma Kumari
d.5.11.1967 m Alfred Ratwatte
Leela m J.Victor Leuke
Ratwatte d.24.2.1976
SW- Punchi Banda
d.14.5.1969 m Samawathie Ratwatte
Abeya m 1971 Kishanthi
Ratwatte
P.B. Ratwatte,
ratemahatmaya m Pallawathie Bulankulame d.28.5.1972 dau Suriyakumara
Wannisinghe ......... Bulankulame & ......... :-
Clarice m Robert
Bandara Etipola, basnayake nilame s L.B. Etipola, basnayake nilame &
.........
Basil
Esme d.17.7.2002 m
R.B. Balalle, proctor d.30.6.1968
Reggie who follows
under
Myrtle d.25.6.1998 m
Percy Rambukpota d. s J.A. Rambukpota & Rosalind Molamure
Sumedha d.1.2.1976 S.B. Balalle
Chandra d.14.5.2000 m
Percival Wijetunge d.
Reggie Ratwatte of
Galagedara d.7.12.1998 m Suriyakumara Wannisinghe Violet Bulankulame dau
SW-Punchi Banda Bulankulame & Samawathie Ratwatte :-
Amodini m Buddhi
.........
Shalini m Sarath
.........
Kumudini m Dharmasiri
.........
Ajantha m Neeta
.........
Gihan m Nirmali .........
Prasantha m Saroja
.........
J.W.B. Udalagama of Kandy, judge
d.27.8.1998 m Beatrice Ratwatte
(S.D.) Stanley D.
Ratwatte of Peradeniya, col. d. m 1943 Rene Rodgers, principal, Mahamaya
College, Kandy b.13.03.19.. d.2.1.1999 :-
Maya Rohini
d.12.2.2001 m ......... Hill
Asoka
? Lasanda
Ronald Ratwatte of
Menikhinna d.5.2.1999 m Sama ......... :-
Gemunu m Felicia
.........
Sunil m Avanti
.........
Ajit m Chandrika
.........
Sunetra m Senerath
Amunugama s T.B. Amunugama & Punchi Kumarihamy Nugapitiya
Anoma m Ranjith
Goonetilleke
Ernest Perera m Enid
Wickremasinghe :-
Shanez ]
Gnayantara ] m Roshan
Ratwatte
(A.C.) Abeyratne Carl
Ratwatte d.1999 m Kamala Madawala :-
Sanwarthi Savitri m
Ranjan D.B. Wijekoon d.2.7.2004 s P.M. Wijekoon & Wimala Pethiyagoda
Indira Sriyani m
......... Palipane
(S.S.) Sriyantha
Sunedra
M.R. Gunawardena of
Menikhinna, major d. m Ranee Ratwatte d.18.1.2000
Kasthuriarachchi
Shelton Perera m Malini Madanayake :-
Anu m Dushanth
Ratwatte
N.B.P. Goonetilleke of
Panadura, dr. d. m Gerty Ratwatte d.6.11.2000
George Gnanasekaram of
Kandy, advocate d. m Amy Ratwatte ......... d.20.8.1998
Henry Ratwatte m Seela
Rambukwelle :-
Felix d.
Iona d.29.3.1984 m
Laurence B. Kobbekaduwa d.25.7.1992 s S.D. Kobbekaduwa & Punchi Kumarihamy
Walgama
Merle
Joyce d.24.2.2001 m
Eric Keppetipola d.8.9.1965 s T.B. Keppetipola, basnayake nilame &
.........
Vernon d.
Hazel who follows
under
Hazel Ratwatte of
Borella d.9.1.2005 m ......... :-
Yasmin m Tissa
Goonetilleke
gm Tivanka &
Surangika
Egbert James Iddamalgoda
(Eddie) m Chintha Ratwatte :-
Ashanthi m Prajantha
Ratwatte
Eardley Ratwatte,
commissioner of Buddhist affairs d. .10.2001
......... Ratwatte m
......... :-
Sita m Magalaga
Richard Ananda Tudor (Tiddy) Perera, major d.15.2.2002
......... m .........
:-
Rita d. ] m Asoka
Ratwatte, dr.
Winifred ]
Meemure H. Kiri
Bandara Ellegala m Dingiri Menike Niyaliadde Daulagala Wijesundere :-
H.R.B. Ellegala
d.18.7.1959 m Chandra Ratwatte b.8.7.2002 d.8.7.2002
Lawrie S. Kadigamuwa
d. m Delicia Ratwatte d.28.10.1986 dau Wilfred Abeyratne Ratwatte & Tikiri
Kumari Panabokke
Lionel Jayakody of
Balagalle m Vendoline Dora Dias :-
Lakshman, cabinet
minister, MP m ......... Ratwatte
H. Cyril Fonseka m
Gladys Marguerite Varney :-
Hemamala Dayamani
Marina b.2.7.19.. d.7.6.1999
Hema sis only to first 2
mother Nilanthi
Ratwatte & Shiranthi
gm Aniska Ratwatte &
Lasanthi Maheshika Maria ^Silpadipathy^
Walter K.B.
Bulankulame m Nandawathie Panabokke :-
Sita m .........
Ratwatte
Albert Bertie
Tennekoon m Marie de Zilva :-
Daphne m Chanuka
Ratwatte
Seneviratne (Sonny)
Wegodapola of Kiribathkumbura d.12.1.2004 m Grace Ratwatte
George R.
Wijegunaratne, dr. m Sujatha ......... :-
Indrajit m Dilani
Ratwatte
Donald Jason Ranaweera
m Sumithra Rambukwelle :-
Kalyani Viveca m
Shirantha Ratwatte, dr.
......... Ratwatte m
......... :-
Chandra m Kingsley
Fernando d.21.9.2004 s Bertie Fernando & Merlyn .........
Sita
Anula
Felix
Mahinda
Swarna
Thilak
Upamallika
Anil
A.C.W. Samarakone m
Chandra ^Mirahawatte^ :-
Hema d. m .........
Ratwatte
Clement Ratwatte of
Narahenpita d. m Seedevi Madugalle d.17.10.2004 dau S.B. Madugalle & B.
Mediwake :-
Indrani m Mahinda
Kehelpannala d.2.6.1967 s Samuel Arthur Molligoda & Premawathie Hulugalle
Bandaranayake
Nalini
Jayantissa m Manel
.........
Nihal m Mangalika
.........
Leonard Thomas Henry
(Bobby) Kelaart m Alexandrina Mary Bartlett :-
Monica Marina
b.4.5.1937 m SFXN 13.8.1958 Dennis Saliya Ratwatte b.20.7.1947