It is with never fading memories and a great sense of loss, I still recall my dear sister Clare, and the wonderful times and rapport we shared as sisters.
Clare was a private person in her working life as her colleagues at 'Lanka Woman' would affirm but she was dedicated, disciplined and utterly committed to any task she undertook. As the Founder/ Editor of Lanka Woman for many years she would never lower her standards in any way and woe betide anyone who took the easy way out, be it deadlines or assignments.
'Lanka Woman' was her 'baby' and no effort was too big or too small if it concerned the magazine. She faithfully carried on even in the face of illness that made it impossible to carry on, though she kept in touch till the very end.
In her personal life, she was always there for family and friends. She led a full life with her devoted husband Nanda and son Viraj and later daughter-in-law Dhakshina. She delighted in planning and organizing the many excursions and trips to wildlife sanctuaries and places of historical interest with family and friends.
Festivals like Christmas, Easter and birthdays were celebrated with Clare in charge of most of the arrangements and décor. What happy times they were. I also remember with nostalgia the chats we had almost daily via telephone discussing the current topics of the day and other matters.
Life was not always easy, but she took the challenge with great courage and fortitude and unfailing faith in the Lord. We miss her guidance and assistance in many ways but are comforted by the thought that she is at peace in the nearer presence of the Lord.
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