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You indeed were a true friend, a loving family man. Your memory will never dim. Goodbye my friend and be safe in the arms of your God and keep watch over us.
Lawrence & family
I knew Aruna since around 1964, when my eldest brother Kathirgamanathan married Prof. Vithiananthan’s sister, Inthumathy. The connection was that Prof. Vithiananthan was married to Aruna’s sister, Kamaladevi. I moved with him closely when I entered the profession as an advocate in 1971 and later as senior state counsel in the Attorney-General’s department in Sri Lanka. We became much closer when Mahes and I moved to UK in 1981. He had been a partner in my firm and I am deeply indebted to him. He would be sadly missed by us but fondly remembered as a good soul.
Aruna’s personal qualities are unique — a gentleman to his fingertips. A friend in need is a friend indeed. He is always ready and willing to have an intellectual debate on legal or political issues. He would at the end, as a civilised person, would agree to disagree. It is appropriate here to quote Voltaire: “I do not agree with a word of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”. This fully fitted his character.
Aruna was generous in helping deserving and needy people back at home, many who’ve been affected by the cruelty of 30 years of war. He along with his wife Dr. Kamaladevi had been very involved with the charity, Cancer Aid for the North and East of Sri Lanka (CANE). He had also contributed to the development and welfare of two schools in Chavakachcheri, namely Drieberg’s College and Hindu College.
Finally, I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his dear wife, loving children, grandchildren, siblings, daughters-in-law and all those who are near and dear to him.
The void that has been created by his sudden demise will never be filled.
Cumarasamy Sithamparapillai (Thanam)
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