Obituary English. Mrs. Sellamah Ratnam retired Teacher Having surpassed a milestone of 100 years, Sellalah Ratnam passed away on March 3, 2020 in Strathfield, Sydney. Born in January 9, 1919 in Mandaitivu, Eelam, after college she was a school-teacher of geography, english and religion in Earlalai, where she was a beloved wife to Late Cetiyar Sellapah Ratnam for 60 years. She was deeply religious, with a sharp spirited humor and a compassionate and kind nature. She outlived her four loved siblings, Rasamah, Annammah, Nadarajah and Thiyagarajah. She was an adored mother of Raveendran, Mahendran (Pres. Sydney Durga Deva), Rajani and Late Ratha. Loved mother-in-law of Kumaranayakam (UK), Vijeyakumari, Niranjana, and Maheswaran. Grand Mother to her treasured grand children Dr. Krishni (UK), Sanjeev (Dr. Vidya), Dr. Dharshini (Dr. Abhilash), Dr. Akalya (Dr Sanjay), Sharavanan, Sharanya, Sharangan, Ragulan (Mitta), Vyshnavi (Vinayaka). Great Grand Mother of Aryan (UK), Lukshman (UK) and Ari. Much loved and caring friend to many.