Ranmer Fernando (R M)(Ranjith Mervyn)

[sriyanj]

To The Prefects Group,

It is with sadness we note the passing away of Ranmer Fernando(Ranjith Mervyn). He was the Captain of the 1st X1 Cricket team in 1961. Was the Head Prefect in 1962. Later in life he was at the top management of CIC Colombo.

Funeral Schedule, 30 th June 3.30 p.m., House prayers,Church Service 4.00 p.m at St Mattthias' Church, Agulana Station Road, Luxapathiya, Moratuwa.

Our deepest sympathies to the members of the bereaved family.

May he rest in Peace,


With Kind Regards
Sriyan
on behalf of the STC Prefects Group.


FERNANDO - R.M. (Ranjith Mervyn). Formerlly at CIC Holdings PLC and Fertilizer Corporation. Son of late Reginold and Mercy Fernando,​ loving husband of Preetha,​ darling Thaththi of Rammika and Nandana Abheyawardene (South Africa),​ Shehara and Samitha Fernando (UK),​ loving Seeya of Devishka,​ Ramishka and Shenura,​ brother of Nimal,​ brother-in-law of Dr. Kumudu Fernando,​ late Lilani and Douglas Perera,​ Dr Jayantha de Silva and Amara,​ Indrangani and Elmo de Mel. Cortege leaves residence 186,​ Angulana Station Road,​ Moratuwa on Tuesday 30th June at 4.00 p.m. for service at St. Mattthias Church,​ Laxapathiya,​ Moratuwa and burial thereafter at 5.00 p.m. at the church burial grounds at Beach Road,​ Angulana.032651


From: Eddie Appathurai <eddie_appathurai@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Subject: Obituay: R.M.Fernando - Former Thomian Cricket Captain of 1961
To:

Fellow Thomians
I am told that RM had gone to church for morning service and was later bathing his dogs when he suffered a stroke.
RM was a very popular and friendly guy and recollect his fighting knock of 42 runs at the Royal Thomian in 1960 with his captain Lareef Idroos to save the match.
Interestingly I witnessed a match against St. Josephs at Mt. Lavinia when he was batting and received a very loose ball from Priya Perera as the ball had slipped out of the bowler's hands and went high up. The bowler knelt down with his hands on his head looking at the umpire. RM positioned himself for a big hit only to miss it and also surprisingly get bowled.He later told me that the Coach F.C de Saram thereafter at all practices had someone bowl loose full tosses for him to hit.

Eddie

His mortal remains lie at No.186,Angulana Station Road, Moratuwa.The Funeral Service will be held at St. Matthias' Church Laxapathiya off Angulana Station Road) today, Tuesday June 30th at 4.pm,

Ven. V.L. Patrick Fernando,
Thembili Kotuwa 191, Kaldemulla Road,Moratuwa.Sri Lanka
Tele.+94112636172 Mob.+94773855757

From: mohamed idroos <larryidroos@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Former Thomian cricketer RM passes away - Sunday
Observer 5th July

It is with sadness i received the obituary notice of R.M.Fernando. he
was popularly known as R.M .I had the the great privilege of knowing
him as a friend and a team mate when he played with me in 1959 and
1960.
He was a man of a few words and a decent ,respectful .unassuming
guy.I never heard him say a bad word about any one whether he was a
friend or foe.He was very quiet in the dressing room but when he
strode out to the middle to bat he gave his best for the team.He never
threw this wicket away.He batted with style ,grace and concentration.
He played many useful innings for the team.One of his
best innings was in the Royal Thomian match in 1960, the year I
captained the Thomian team.His invaluable innings prevented the
Royalists from winning..This was one of the best innings he played in
this very crucial game.

After I left school in 1960 our paths did not cross very often.He
lived in Moratuwa and he seldom came to Colombo.my contact with him
was on the cricket field .He played for the Moratuwa Cricket team with
distinction and I Played for the University of Ceylon team from 1962
to 1967 in the Sara Trophy tournament.
I do remember the match the University team played against the Moratuwa
team at the Thurstan Road grounds.R.M was a distinguished member of that team.
Our team was placed in a good position till R.M.walked into bat and he played a
stubborn innings for his team and almost prevented us from winning.
I knew that the match was not won till we got R.M. out.
Fortunately for our team I got a hat trick and R.M was one of my victims
when he was bowled round the legs to a googly. and we went on to win
the game.R.M. was a fighter and never gave up.He made us toil for his
wicket .

We have a lost a great cricketer and team man and a good friend.
On behalf of my cricket team I want to convey our heart felt condolences
to his wife and children.May he rest in peace.Bye R.M.
We will miss you.

Dr Lareef Idroos