Rohan Karunaratne, an appreciation

13/12/1936 — 6/10/2022

A shining star

Arose in this world

To spread happiness & empathy

Silently & diligently

Treading on his path at a young age

On the passing of his father

Assumed leadership of the family guided them

and all members of his extended family

When the need arose

A loving husband to his wife

A beloved father to his children

The achievements of his grandchildren

He acknowledged with joy

Contentment and happiness came naturally to him.

His Leadership qualities were highlighted

In the commercial world for over forty years

His illustrious career is clearly evident

A respected leading figure

In Sri Lanka’s agricultural sphere

Spearheading and utilising

Dynamic ideas in diversification

To generate enhanced economic values.

With a gentle and upright conduct

By example rather than precept

He skilfully led his team

With professionalism and tact

Reminiscing His exemplary qualities

Tactfully and silently

Guiding and assisting

***Those near and dear and

***Those who sought his advice

All were Mentored, unobtrusively,

Irrespective of their status in life

He is missed so dearly

Our gentle silent mentor

Peacefully taken away

By the cycle of life

Whilst Accepting the loss as inevitable :

Memories of his Gentle calm and pleasant qualities showered on all

Remain for ever and will never fade away

May he tread on a peaceful path

On his journey to attain

The supreme bliss of Nirvana

VIRU