He always thought of the other

Quinton Fernandopulle

Eighty years and four –
Indeed a very high score!
On the 1st of May he would have been eighty five.
13 days before God snatched him away – We do not know why?

We are only sad Papa could not watch –
Sri Lanka play the finals of the World Cup match.
He was one of the nine Fernandopulle brothers who kept wickets,
While for St. Benedict's they all played cricket.
An entire cricket team from one family – what a feat!
Never in the history of cricket will there be a repeat.

A loving husband, a caring father and a devoted papa he was to all,
Always there to help us whenever we call.
A devout Catholic who never missed Sunday Mass,
Without rosary and prayers not a day would he pass.

With love and concern he looked after his father and mother,
For all eight – he was a caring brother.
Never thought about himself – always about the other.
His presence at every funeral was a must despite any weather.

Goodbye Papa we love you so much,
From Heaven above we know you will keep watch,
And pray for all of us who are left weary,
Till some day we join you in God’s Garden of Glory.

By Your loving grandchildren, Chris, Revon and Elaine Fernandopulle