It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs Cecilia Sandrasekara(Selvamalar) on 7th November 2025, in Scarborough, Canada.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Mariampillai Muthuthamby and the late Annamma Muthuthamby.
Devoted wife of the late Dr. James Sandrasekara.
Cecilia was cherished as the loving sister of the late Mr. Vincent Rajadurai and the late Mrs. Rose Bastiampillai.
Sister-in-law of the late Mr. Bastiampillai, Rosaline Rajadurai, the late Mrs. Susan Soosapillai, Mrs. Regina Gregory, and the late Mrs. Bridget Donbosco.
She will be lovingly remembered as the devoted mother of Josephine Shanthini, Marinet Lalinie, Joseph Chandran, the late Justin Suresh, Linet Maithirini, Dr. Judit Kumuthini, and Dr. Anton James.
Beloved mother-in-law of Anton Gnanamithran, Francis Villavarasingam (Rasa), Lalitha, and Sharlini.
Adored grandmother of Dr. Andriya, Dr. Arnanthi, Dr. Sinthiya, Rajan, James, Cecil, Natasha, Divina, Christopher, Tiana, Ealan, and Aryan.
Cherished by the spouses of her grandchildren: Piraventh, Nishankar, Prathip and beloved great-grandmother of Nayagan, Ravanan, Oscar, Theo, Ilekiya, and Saeran.
Her kindness, wisdom, and gentle spirit will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
We request our relatives, friends and families to accept this notice through RIPBOOK.
Link for live streaming of ceremonies in the UK on Saturday 29 November 2025 from 9.30 AM to 3PM:- Click Here
Note:
For Funeral Service(Mass): Parking suspension has been granted on Sherrard Road (E12) from junction with Shrewsbury Road to Junction with High Street North from 9 AM to 12 PM – You can park in permit holders only and shared-use parking bays only) (Nearest stations: Manor Park and East Ham, both within 10 minutes’ walk.
For Funeral Reception: Pay and display Parking is available at St. Peter & Paul church, 326 High Road Ilford IG1 1QP
Events
- Sunday, 16 Nov 2025 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday, 27 Nov 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Friday, 28 Nov 2025 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 29 Nov 2025 9:30 AM
- Saturday, 29 Nov 2025 11:30 AM
- Saturday, 29 Nov 2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Contacts
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Rest in peace. My thoughts are with your family, as they mourn your loss.