Mary Agnes Navaratnam
Obituary
Mary Agnes Navaratnam of Harrow, Middlesex, UK, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 11th of September 2024, aged 95 years old.
Agnes was born on the 9th August 1929 in Chindukuli, Jaffna, Sri Lanka to the late Soosaipillai Seemampillai and the late Helen Semmampillai. She was the eldest of her three siblings, Dr Rev S J Emmanuel, Xavier Seemampillai and the late Mary Anne Thambiratnam.
She was a very hardworking, accomplished and respected teacher throughout her long career. She started as an English Assistant teacher and entered Colombogam Teacher Training College. She became a teacher and taught at Jaffna Convent School for many years until her retirement. Agnes was very passionate about the Arts, and enjoyed taking part in drama competitions in which she won national awards.
She married her devoted husband William John Navaratnam, a teacher at St Patrick's College, in 1958. She was a loving mother to Judy and Chithro, cherished mother in law to Reggie and Anton and beloved grandmother to her four grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabby, Kayshana and Ayona.
After retiring from teaching, she moved to the UK in 1989 where she lived in Harrow. She lived a holy life of faith, attended mass regularly at her local parish church St John Fisher RC, Harrow. She also attended prayer groups and senior citizen social events and was a valued member of her local community.
She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the pillar of her family and will be greatly missed. We pray that God may grant her eternal peace and rewards.
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October 10, 2024
Our heartfelt Condolences to Navaratnam Uncle Judy Aunty Family, Chiro Acca Family, Rev.Fr.S.J.Emmanuel and Xavier Uncle Family. Aunty you were such an Inspirational and a God fearing Lady. Aunty Shall I call you as Grandma? Because your name and behaviours were like my Grandmother Mrs.Mary Agnes Pushpam. Aunty we always pray for your Soul. We miss you a lot Aunty.
From. E.J.Roshan Gardiner ( on behalf of Mrs. Charlotte Emmanuel)
From. E.J.Roshan Gardiner ( on behalf of Mrs. Charlotte Emmanuel)
October 10, 2024
Please accept our deepest sympathies Uncle Judy Chitramohan and family. May her soul rest in peace.
October 9, 2024
Dear Navaratnam uncle, Judy/Regie,Chitro/ Anton , Fr. S.J. Emmanuel uncle, Xavier uncle and Pushpani Auntie’s grandchildren,
As a close family members we saw how Pushpamani Auntie lived her life along the path our saviour and our Lord Jesus showed. We are confident that our God will embrace Puapamany Auntie warmly and give eternal peace in His Kingdom.
We pray for her and her family at the this time of grief.
Kind regards
Regina(Bubsy) and Bala Canagasabey
As a close family members we saw how Pushpamani Auntie lived her life along the path our saviour and our Lord Jesus showed. We are confident that our God will embrace Puapamany Auntie warmly and give eternal peace in His Kingdom.
We pray for her and her family at the this time of grief.
Kind regards
Regina(Bubsy) and Bala Canagasabey
October 9, 2024
Dearest Aunty Judy & family, So sorry for your loss, Aunty always had a kind word and warm smile for everyone and will be dearly missed. A beautiful tribute and lovely to see photos from a lifetime of happy memories. Lots of love Marieta, Gareth and family xxx
October 8, 2024
Dear Judy and family
We are truly sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences and our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are truly sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences and our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
October 4, 2024
To Navaratnam and Seemampillai Families
May the cherished memories of your wife/mother/sister/aunty bring you comfort during this difficult time.
May the cherished memories of your wife/mother/sister/aunty bring you comfort during this difficult time.
October 4, 2024
Dear Chito,
God blessed you with wonderful parents who instilled good faith in you and were there for you when you needed them. As you say a final farewell to your mother, which is not going to be easy, know that our prayers are with you during this time.
May God be with you all.
Helena & Niranjan
God blessed you with wonderful parents who instilled good faith in you and were there for you when you needed them. As you say a final farewell to your mother, which is not going to be easy, know that our prayers are with you during this time.
May God be with you all.
Helena & Niranjan
October 3, 2024
Dear Chithramaya,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved mother, Mary Agnes Navaratnam. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. I hope you find strength in the beautiful memories you shared with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
S Thayaparan
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved mother, Mary Agnes Navaratnam. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. I hope you find strength in the beautiful memories you shared with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
S Thayaparan
October 3, 2024
Dear Mrs J Jeyatheswaran and family,
On behalf of the Tamil Catholic Association UK, please accept our condolences. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Our heartfelt Condolences to all the family members. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
May her soul rest in peace.
With sympathies,
Executive Committee members,
TCA UK.
On behalf of the Tamil Catholic Association UK, please accept our condolences. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Our heartfelt Condolences to all the family members. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
May her soul rest in peace.
With sympathies,
Executive Committee members,
TCA UK.
October 3, 2024
Dear Chitto,
Sorry to hear the loss of your mother. It looks like she has lived a long remarkable life with valuable contributions to the community and her family. May her soul rest in peace.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies.
Sorry to hear the loss of your mother. It looks like she has lived a long remarkable life with valuable contributions to the community and her family. May her soul rest in peace.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies.
October 3, 2024
Dear Chithro, My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. Your mother was a remarkable woman, and her kindness, strength, and warmth touched the lives of many. While words cannot take away the pain, I hope you find comfort in the cherished memories you shared and the legacy of love she leaves behind. She will always be remembered fondly.
Sending you love, strength, and peace during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Sending you love, strength, and peace during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my prayers.
October 3, 2024
Dear Chitto, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Though it is very sad times now, in time you will learn to live with the beautiful memories you had with your mum. May her soul rest in eternal peace 🙏
October 3, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to Chitto and family.May her soul rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏
October 3, 2024
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
We can’t forget Aunty and our mum’s friendship.
RIP Aunty
Mahalingasivam Family
We can’t forget Aunty and our mum’s friendship.
RIP Aunty
Mahalingasivam Family
September 29, 2024
Dear Citto and family
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May Her Soul Rest In Peace.My prayers are with you all during this great loss
Meena and family
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May Her Soul Rest In Peace.My prayers are with you all during this great loss
Meena and family
September 28, 2024
Dear Uncle , Judy and Chithro,
Our heartfelt sympathies. May Aunty's soul rest in peace.
Aunty, Now that you are gone to meet your maker, sleep peacefully.
Brian , Sherene and Brandon
Our heartfelt sympathies. May Aunty's soul rest in peace.
Aunty, Now that you are gone to meet your maker, sleep peacefully.
Brian , Sherene and Brandon
September 27, 2024
It is with great sadness we express our heartfelt condolences on the death of our dear Pushpamani (Agnes) Aunty. We are very grateful for all her prayers for our family, wellbeing in recent years. It was always a pleasure to talk to her. We will miss her dearly. We pray for her soul to enter the kingdom of God to enjoy eternal happiness. Our thoughts and prayers for Uncle Navaratnam, Judy, Chitro and their families. May she rest in peace. With Love Ferdy & Joyce
September 26, 2024
My deepest sympathy Judy of loss of yourmother. May her soul rest in peace.
Give my sympathy to Fr S J Emmanuel. I hope you can remember me. As Shamini 's cousin in London. Due to my health condition, I am house bound.
Regards Jegan and family
Give my sympathy to Fr S J Emmanuel. I hope you can remember me. As Shamini 's cousin in London. Due to my health condition, I am house bound.
Regards Jegan and family
September 26, 2024
Dear Navaratnam uncle, Judy family and Chithro family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Unfortunately, Oosha and I can’t be at the funeral service of Agnes aunty but we will be there in spirit. I really feel sorry and bad for missing the funeral. I hope you all will celebrate her wonderful life rather than the loss of Agnes aunty. She was a wonderful lady and will miss talking to her. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.
September 26, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to uncle and his family.
Our prayers are with you all during this great loss.
My mum (Mrs Savundranayagam) will miss aunty's telephone calls.
May aunty's soul rest in peace. God bless.
Our prayers are with you all during this great loss.
My mum (Mrs Savundranayagam) will miss aunty's telephone calls.
May aunty's soul rest in peace. God bless.
September 26, 2024
It is with great sadness we convey our heartfelt condolences at the demise of Aunty Agnes. Our prayers and thoughts are espcially with our dear Navaratnam master, daughters Judy, Chithra and all her loved ones.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sorrowful period. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sorrowful period. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
September 26, 2024
Rest in peace aunty.
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