With great sadness, we share the passing of our beloved husband and father Ananda Samarakoon. He passed away peacefully on Thursday August 24th, surrounded by his loving family.
He fought a rapidly progressing and cruel disease, Motor Neuron disease (MND) for as long as he could. The courage, strength and grace with which he endured the suffering that MND inflicts was nothing but admirable. We were privileged to care for him until the very end. In keeping with Ananda's wishes, we will be holding a small private funeral service just with the immediate family.
Ananda, being the committed scientist that he was, questioned the cause of such a horrible disease and hoped that one day a cure would be found. To help this cause, we have set up a donation page where any proceeds collected will be passed on to the Macquarie University’s MND Service and Research Centre where Ananda himself received exceptional care.
Please do not feel obliged to donate. If you do wish to contribute even a small amount, please do so using the link below.
Love,
Manel, Nadeeka, Tharanga
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Marea Marsh | A$50
Mali and Damayanthie | A$150
Lal Warusevitane | A$200
We lost one of our finest human beings called Ananda Samarakoon. Lal & Malini
Roy Abeygoonawardana | A$100
Savi Senanayake | A$100
Themiya Nanayakkara | A$100
In memory of our dearest friend. May your inspiration in science and life drive us to do better to all. With Love Nelum, Manel, Amitha, and Themiya.
Simrita Talwar Narang | A$100
Dearest Tee, our deepest condolences on the passing of your loving father, an inspiring and distinguished scientist. You were there for your father- a dutiful daughter, caring and supporting him during the hardest part of his life, when he needed you the most. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for eternal peace to your respected father's soul. Love, Simmi and Arjun Narang
Nandanie | A$50
Dearest Manel and family, Please accept my deepest sympathies. May Ananda attain the Supreme bliss of Nirvana, Nandanie Ranatunga
Fergus Davidson | A$100
With sympathy, from our family to yours. Your dad must be so proud of his family. Now resting, after such a brave struggle.
Nissanka | A$150
Buddhima | A$100
In memory of a life so beautifully lived...a heart so deeply loved...Uncle Ananda will always be within our hearts and many others that loved him. Aunty Manel & the family, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Priyani Wijemanne | A$50
Uma Subash | A$100
We are deeply saddened by your loss Tee and family. Never easy to lose a loved one. Hoping a cure does emerge soon against this deadly disease. much love Uma , Subash and the boys.
Devi | A$100
My sympathies to Manel & daughters. May God comfort all of you.
Roland & Pushpa | A$100
Dear Manel & family please accept our Condolences on the passing of Ananda who was a good friend and school mate. He was a very down to earth and a helpful person, his, is a life snatched too early. May he attain the Supreme bliss of Nibbana. Roland & Pushpa
Mohan & Kamali Kannangara | A$200
Dr Samarakoon has been an inspiring teacher at the University of Colombo and a very humble human being. We will miss him dearly. We wish Manel and family all the strength to cope with the loss. May Dr Samarakoon attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.
Ushantha & Chitra Jayawardena | A$100
Dear Manel, Nadeeka & Tharanga. We are deeply saddened by the demise of Ananda. He will be greatly missed but his kindness and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. Our sincere condolences to you all on the loss of a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in time of sorrow. May he attain the Supreme bliss of Nirvana.
Ken & Sunethra | A$100
Shama Fernando | A$100
Theresa William | A$50
Great life legacy
Daya Kumarage | A$100
Deepest sympathies- Daya & Benson Kumarage
Rashmilal & Presanthi Ariyasinghe | A$100
Jayantha Liyanage | A$50
Dear Sir, Thank you for everything you have done for me. May you attain supreme bliss of nirvana! Jayantha Liyanage.
Natalie and Mat Babich | A$100
Tee, we are sorry to hear of your father’s passing and our thoughts are with you and your family. We pray they soon find a cure for this terrible disease
Hasitha
May he attain the supreme bliss of Nirvana. Loku Nangi and family
Sylvia LI | A$100
I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family ❤️ Love, Sylvia, Ash, Jayden and Serena.
Kristin Todd | A$100
Karen Wakil | A$50
Lakshman & Manel De Silva | A$100
Our sincere condolences to Dear Manel, Nadeesha & Tharanga. Ananda was a unique friend and a talented scientist. May he attain the Supreme bless of Nirvana.
Ramya Watawala | A$150