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TULSI KARUNANAYAKE \u2013 22 June 1950 – 11 August 2021
\nAN APRECIATION BY HUGH KARUNANAYAKE<\/strong><\/span>
\n\"TULSIThough my heart is full of tears at this farewell<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\nFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly and<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\nMore dearly than the spoken word can tell<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\nRoger Whittaker- The Last Farewell<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Tulsi, my dearly beloved wife of 52 years, mother of <\/span>three, grandmother of nine, departed her earthly existence on 11 August 2021. She breathed her last as her <\/span>son, Sumal, daughter Dilukshi, and I were holding her <\/span>hand and silently praying that she be spared to enrich <\/span>and grace our lives a little more. Our elder son Harsha <\/span>unable to travel from London, (due to Covid restrictions), where he has been residing for the past twenty <\/span>years, was there in tearful spirit and visible, thanks to <\/span>that marvel of modern technology called \u201cFaceTime\u201d.
\n<\/span>
\nWhether it was due to an act of divine intervention, or my karmic credit balance that I carried <\/span>over from a previous birth, it was my life\u2019s ultimate <\/span>achievement, blessing, and privilege, to have shared <\/span>my life with this wonderful woman I had known from <\/span>the time she was born. She was the youngest daughter <\/span>of my late maternal uncle Hinton, someone for whom <\/span>I had unconditional affection. My uncle Hinton and his <\/span>family left for Singapore in 1954. He had a five-year <\/span>assignment in the Ceylon Embassy in Singapore. On<\/span>the day of their departure by ship (the SS Canton) I <\/span>was stricken with measles and in bed, and unable to <\/span>bid the family farewell. Tulsi was barely 4 years old <\/span>at the time and as a fond cousin gave me a farewell<\/span>hug before departing. On arrival in Singapore, it was <\/span>discovered that she had contracted measles!
\n<\/span>
\nFast forward to 1960 when the family<\/span>returned to Ceylon, and Tulsi yet a child of 9 or 10 <\/span>years. On the family arriving to their home, which <\/span>was two doors next to our own home (we shared a <\/span>common ancestor in my maternal grandfather who <\/span>constructed 4 houses in adjoining blocks in 1910), <\/span>Tulsi was growing into a real beauty and during her <\/span>teens I just could not take my eyes off her. \u201cLove thy\u00a0 <\/span>neighbour as thyself\u201d said the Bible; and love my <\/span>neighbour I did! My courting of her won the approval <\/span>of her parents, and we married on 20 August 1969 <\/span>when she was 19 years of age. I simply could not <\/span>believe my good fortune when I won her hand, which <\/span>was like winning a multi-million-dollar lottery for me.
\n<\/span>
\nIn fact, in later life in Sri Lanka I always turned down <\/span>the relentless offers of itinerant sweep ticket sellers, by <\/span>telling sotto voce to whoever was with me at the time, <\/span>that I had already won the lottery. <\/span>Tulsi\u2019s beauty was not confined to her good <\/span>looks. She had a golden heart, always caring for others, always helpful, and never ever a word of criticism <\/span>of anyone. An episode concerning a good friend who <\/span>was a victim of her husband\u2019s infidelity comes to <\/span>mind. The friend was the innocent party but was isolated and victimised to the point of utter desperation.
\n<\/span>
\nTulsi in her own unobtrusive way, provided comfort <\/span>and solace to her friend and saw her through her ordeal by providing not only the arms of friendship and <\/span>emotional support, but with real assistance in the form <\/span>of accommodation. However, Tulsi never uttered a <\/span>bad word about the husband of the friend, nor did she <\/span>speak a word about it to anyone else. That was typical <\/span>Tulsi, genuine in her friendship and showing absolute <\/span>lack of guile. Her genteel upbringing of our three <\/span>precious children, without ever having to smack them <\/span>for any misdemeanour, influenced me, beyond belief.
\n<\/span>
\nAsk any former schoolmate of mine, and they will tell <\/span>you, that in school I was simply a wild, mischievous, <\/span>youngster devoid of any aim or ambition in life. All <\/span>that changed radically after my association with Tulsi, <\/span>and I allowed myself the luxury of setting goals and <\/span>achieving them. Before I married her, I set my sights <\/span>on obtaining an external degree in Sociology from the <\/span>University of Peradeniya. Given that I did not have <\/span>the opportunity of attending lectures, it was going to <\/span>be a monumental task. Her encouragement, and the <\/span>genuine inspiration from her, saw me pass the honours <\/span>degree successfully. That change in my life I owe <\/span>entirely to her. I just marvelled at her kindness and <\/span>empathy. For instance, she never ever dyed her hair <\/span>saying that it was not her style, and that she did not <\/span>believe in embellishment. However, when I was in <\/span>my fifties my own vanity pushed me to using a dye on <\/span>whatever hair was left on my head! Never did I hear a <\/span>word of dissent.
\n<\/span>
\nOur three children Harsha, Sumal, and <\/span>Dilukshi have inherited those wonderful qualities, <\/span>and in turn passed them on to our nine grandchildren <\/span>who without exception, display the same generosity <\/span>of spirit, the kindness and care for others. A selfless person if ever there was one, Tulsi gave most of what she earned to charities, she just wanted to make others happy, and never was concerned about her own personal needs. Her devotion to her family was legendary, being personally present at the birth of all her nine grandchildren in Sydney, Melbourne, and London, and making herself available to provide love and affection to them at any time. She was \u201con call\u201d 24\/7 to them!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tulsi\u2019s wonderful nature, her care and compassion, has touched the lives of so many. Everyone who had the good fortune of knowing or meeting her will testify to the goodwill she radiated. When <\/span>the Ceylon Society of Australia was formed in 1997, Tulsi, who had no real interest in matters antiquarian, gave its foundation members all the support she could muster. Many of the early members were drawn in by her magnetic personality and disarming smile. She set the pace for the post meeting suppers by producing some mouth-watering Sri Lankan snacks, helped by <\/span>a small coterie of friends who joined in unasked but willingly. Among the small band of her friends who rallied round her voluntarily were the late Dr Nalini Kappagoda, the late Lakshmi de Silva (wife of my former classmate Dr Lakshman de Silva), Lena Wijeratne (wife of late Dr Don Wijeratne), the late Inez Sourjah (wife of late Dr Robert Sourjah), and the late Srini Peris (wife of the late Tony Peris). In recognition of her services she was appointed a Life Member of the Society at the 10th Anniversary meeting held in 2007. That unique honour rested with her very lightly, and never in her life had she spoken about it to anyone, including her children, who were taken by surprise when I mentioned this a few days ago. Tulsi\u2019s culinary skills and her skills as a dressmaker are well <\/span>known especially in Sydney where we lived for 30 years and where she built up a substantial network of clients. She would design and produce outfits for an entire bridal group including suits for the groom and groomsmen, bridal trousseaus, and on one occasion for an additional eight bridesmaids as well. I record with pride the fact that she was responsible for the bridal outfits of all three brides at the weddings of our three children. For her it was simply an act of motherly love. When she gave up sewing to spend more time with the family, she passed on all her sewing work to <\/span>someone she had never met. She just wanted to help someone, just anyone. In fact, one evening when we were at a friend\u2019s Christmas party, a lady walked up to our table and asked \u201cis Tulsi here\u201d? When I pointed her out, she embraced Tulsi for the kindness shown to her by passing all her dressmaking clients on to her. The countless tributes paid to her memory by friends, relations, and dressmaking clients have appeared on many social websites as testimony to her extraordinary personality. It was a remarkably happy and contented life that we lived, devoid of unnecessary luxuries but always giving priority to making those near and dear to us to enjoy their connection with us.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have been fortunate enough to have known and loved this most unique and unforgettable partner in life, to whom I owe a deep debt of gratitude. She will live in our hearts forever, and not a minute shall pass without thinking of my dear, departed Tulsi.<\/span><\/p>\n

She is survived by me, her mate for 52 years, her <\/span>precious children Harsha, Sumal, and Dilukshi, much <\/span>loved daughters in law, and son in law Manoji, Naomi, <\/span>and Pavi de Alwis; adored grandchildren, Liam, Miles, <\/span>Tiyahni, Eva, Heiran, Kallin, Finley, Elle, and Jamie; <\/span>her cherished sisters Rohini and Damayanthi and their <\/span>families. Her dearly loved parents Hinton and May,<\/span>
\nand her much loved brothers Nihal and Yasa, predeceased her.<\/span><\/p>\n

My precious Tulsi<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nIn the sweet by and by<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\nWe shall meet on that beautiful shore.<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\nYour devoted<\/span>
\nHugh Aiya<\/span><\/p>\n

TULSI KARUNANAYAKE:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe loss of a lady with a genteel <\/span>personality<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A tribute from Nihal Seneviratne (former Secretary General of the Parliament of Sri Lanka) <\/span>Colombo \u2013 12 August 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I did not have the privilege of knowing Hugh at Royal <\/span>College as I was senior to him at our alma mater. I <\/span>joined in the mid-forties, and Hugh, a year later. On <\/span>my frequent visits to Sydney, to see my elder sister, I <\/span>started my association with Hugh and Tulsi. The bonding grew stronger and stronger over the years. I found <\/span>him to be a person with an intimate knowledge of Sri <\/span>Lanka, its history, culture and its antiquities, which is <\/span>rare to find these days. During these long conversations I began to learn so much, and which I enjoyed <\/span>so much. It was on these occasions that I got to know <\/span>Tulsi for the first time. I was struck by her simplicity, <\/span>graciousness, and the affectionate way she looked after <\/span>her visitors on every such occasion.
\n<\/span>
\nAs I chatted along with Hugh, she never did <\/span>allow me to leave without having a meal. All these <\/span>attributes were the ones that endeared her to all those <\/span>who came to know her. On one occasion she told me <\/span>about her brother who was in hospital for a long time <\/span>and requested me to try and visit him on my return <\/span>back to Sri Lanka. I made it a point to comply with her <\/span>request. On meeting him having conveyed her loving <\/span>regards I asked him to talk to her on my mobile phone.<\/span>
\nShe deeply appreciated my gesture.
\n<\/span>
\nHugh will find it extremely difficult to be <\/span>without her, she was always by his side. Their long <\/span>steady meaningful marriage stands ample testimony to <\/span>this. During the last few years when he cared for her, <\/span>and earlier this year when she entered a nursing home, <\/span>he visited her daily, and on each of those visits he put <\/span>her in the car and drove around to enjoy the scenery. <\/span>He told me that he was getting ready to move into an <\/span>apartment close to her nursing home, so that he would <\/span>be able to spend more time with her. That was Hugh\u2019s <\/span>loving affection for her, and I am confident that the<\/span>
\nchildren will fill the berth left behind by her loss and <\/span>give him the comfort and company he will need so <\/span>much. May Tulsi attain the supreme bliss of nirvana.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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