Obituary for Josephine Adelaide Wijesinghe
“When you lose someone you love, you gain an ANGEL you know”
Josephine Adelaide Wijesinghe (Ada), 94yrs old, passed away peacefully at The Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth on Jan 21st, 2020.
She was born on March 16th 1925 in Colombo Sri-Lanka. She is survived by her loving husband Edmund Christopher Wijesinghe of 68years. She is also survived by her daughter Dushyanthi Anne Weerasinghe, granddaughters Michelle Fernando and Andrea Amaro, son -in-law Rohan Weerasinghe, great grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Ava and Zoe, grandson -in laws Shawn Fernando and Brain Amaro, niece Lasanthie Tilakratne , nephew Melitus Kulasekera and her dog grandchildren whom she loved Max and Preston.
She is preceded in death by her parents Bernard Vincent Rangala and Ellen Cecila Rangala, her daughter Aloma Bernadette Wijesinghe, her sister Irene Rita Kulasekera and her brother-in-law Mervin Kulaskera.
Josephine will always be remembered as a kind hearted, compassionate and pious individual who loved all those around her. We truly had an Angel living amongst us.
Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held on Friday January 31st at 10:30am at Holy Family Parish in Whitby, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby, Ontario. Followed by a reception in the church hall. In respect to Josephine’s wishes there will not be a public viewing.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth
https://www.rotaryhospice.ca/support
The family of Josephine would like to thank Dr. Brooks, the PSW workers, the staff at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, Barnes Funeral Home, Father Lazlo as well as all those who helped and loved her.
Josephine Adelaide Wijesinghe (Ada), 94yrs old, passed away peacefully at The Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth on Jan 21st, 2020.
She was born on March 16th 1925 in Colombo Sri-Lanka. She is survived by her loving husband Edmund Christopher Wijesinghe of 68years. She is also survived by her daughter Dushyanthi Anne Weerasinghe, granddaughters Michelle Fernando and Andrea Amaro, son -in-law Rohan Weerasinghe, great grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Ava and Zoe, grandson -in laws Shawn Fernando and Brain Amaro, niece Lasanthie Tilakratne , nephew Melitus Kulasekera and her dog grandchildren whom she loved Max and Preston.
She is preceded in death by her parents Bernard Vincent Rangala and Ellen Cecila Rangala, her daughter Aloma Bernadette Wijesinghe, her sister Irene Rita Kulasekera and her brother-in-law Mervin Kulaskera.
Josephine will always be remembered as a kind hearted, compassionate and pious individual who loved all those around her. We truly had an Angel living amongst us.
Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held on Friday January 31st at 10:30am at Holy Family Parish in Whitby, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby, Ontario. Followed by a reception in the church hall. In respect to Josephine’s wishes there will not be a public viewing.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth
https://www.rotaryhospice.ca/support
The family of Josephine would like to thank Dr. Brooks, the PSW workers, the staff at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, Barnes Funeral Home, Father Lazlo as well as all those who helped and loved her.