Sri Lankan
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Nita Bhareti - An Appreciation
It is with nostalgic memories that we
remember our dear mummy on her 87th birth anniversary on the 18th of June.
Today is a very special day for us as her youngest
child Anil completes 30 years in Show Biz and he is celebrating this great
event on the eve of her birth anniversary ie, today the 17th June at the BMICH
at 7 p.m. He is dedicating this show to a mother who was so devoted to her
children and made many sacrifices to place all three of them in a vantage
position in society.
18th of June was a very special family event
down the ages when not only our own immediate family but most of our aunts and
uncles, cousins and friends gathered round her to make her happy on her
birthday. This was a very special annual event in her life. Those who read this
will recall how happy she was to entertain the many visitors who dropped in at
home to wish her. It was an open invitation and her loved ones gathered round her
year in and year out to spend a very pleasant evening with her. The last time
she celebrated her birthday was on the 18th of June 1994 when she celebrated
her 80th birthday in grand style.
She was educated at Lady’s College, Colombo
and won many prizes in school. Mrs. H. S. R. Gunawardene was a very good friend
of hers and she kept in touch with her to the last days of her life.
She was a keen church worker, as a member of
the Parochial Council, and a member of the Mothers Union at St. John’s Church
Panadura. As a wife of the Vicar’s warden she looked after the priests and some
of the visiting priests, making them happy and comfortable. She will be
remembered over the years for supplying a nice cup of tea at special church
events. As an active member of the Panadura YWCA she served in many spheres.
Her special contribution was providing a cup of soup to the Day Care Centre and
to other needy persons. She was a friend to all. She was amiable, charming and
always had a friendly smile on her face.
There is no doubt Nita Bhareti will be
remembered as a devout parishioner of St. John’s Church, Panadura as they
celebrate their 125th Jubilee this year as much as she was remembered for her
committed service to the YWCA, Panadura when they celebrated their 80th Jubilee
last year.
May you continue to rest in perfect peace in
the eternal kingdom of God till we meet again.
Fondly remembered by your loving children Nihal, Sharmini, Anil and their families.
Sunday, June 17, 2001 – Island Newspaper