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
Donor Wall70
Badra Senanayake | A$100
In memory of Ananda, a great scientist, a great teacher and a very good friend. May your soul rest in peace. Please accept our deepest sympathies Manel and family. Badra and Willie Senanayake
Shay and Shiama Ramalingam | A$100
Our most heartfelt condolences to Tharanga, Aunty, Nadeeka and your families. Rest in Peace Uncle. Shay, Shiama, Banu and Arun
Lindsey Freeman | A$50
Remembering Ananda, a kind and friendly man, and a grower of amazing vegetables in his Canberra garden. Rich and I will miss him, and extend our heartfelt sympathy to all his family.
Hu Family | A$200
Deepest condolences from the Hu Family.
Deepthi Wijesekera | A$200
In undying memory of our dear friend Ananda.....Our love and heartfelt condolences to Manel, Nadeeka, Tharanga and family. Deepthi and Dayal
Viraj Dias | A$100
In loving memory of Ananda. Deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Manel, Nadeeka, Tharanga and family.
D’Cruz Family | A$200
In loving memory of Ananda, from The D’Cruz Family
Nathan Arav | A$25
Love you lots seeya. I hope one day they'll find a cure for MND. I miss you . 🌿🌿❤️
Callan Arav | A$25
Love you seeya ❤️ 🌻🪻miss you so much. From Callan
Jayden | A$25
We miss you Seeya.