Thank you Punchi Amma for all the beautiful memories

Silent tears rolled down my cheeks when I heard that my “Punchi Amma” (mother’s sister) had passed away on May 2, at the age of 82 after a brief illness.

Born in Matara, in a picturesque village called “Pathegama”, she had her primary education at St. Thomas College, Matara. She was a teacher by profession and extended a very valuable service to numerous students.

She was the most cheerful and lovable lady I have ever come across. She always had a smiling face in good times and bad. She was very caring and thoughtful and was loved by all her relatives, friends and neighbours.

Her friendly and generous hospitality and warm reception was amazing. Her house was an open one to all of us.

Punchi Amma was a connoisseur in the culinary field and whenever we visited her she used to prepare delicious food according to each of our tastes. Thank you Punchi Amma for all your gourmet food and amazing entertainment.

Dear Punchi Amma, you have left behind so many beautiful memories which will linger in our hearts till we die.

She was married to Dhammika Easwara, a lawyer by profession and a thorough gentleman. They both led an exemplary life and helped each and everyone around them irrespective of caste, creed or race.

Punchi Amma was a devout, practising Buddhist, and set an example to her younger generation. She inspired us to observe sil on every Poya day, and encouraged us to do a lot of philanthropic work.

Her timely advice and guidance helped us to lead good lives. Thank you very much Punchi Amma for all your inspiration, love and courage. Thank you for being a tower of strength to all our family members. We owe you an enormous debt which we will never be able to pay back in this Sansara. We miss you Punchi Amma, we miss you a lot. The void created with your demise will never be filled, and we will silently remember you in our prayers every day.

The noble life you led and all the benevolent work you carried out will definitely help shorten your voyage of Sansara.

For her 79th birthday, we arranged a Dhamma Sermon followed by a surprise dinner at Kisha Malli’s residence. She was so appreciative and happy and thoroughly enjoyed that day with her loved ones. We are happy that we managed to arrange a family gathering when she was alive.

Dearest Punchi Amma, may you be able to shorten this long journey of Sansara, and may you attain the Supreme Bliss of Nirvana, which you truly deserve.

Renuka Gunasekera