Quintus Fernando of Moratuwa was my classmate at St. Sebastian’s College, back in 1942. After a short break, after leaving school, we were re-united in 1953 when we joined the Department of Health as X-ray technicians.
We both trained at the then General Hospital, Colombo, where we enjoyed a carefree life despite a tedious training under hard taskmasters.
After our training we parted ways again, when we were posted to outstation hospitals, only to cross paths once more when Quintus became the Superintendent Radiographer at the General Hospital, Colombo, and I became his counterpart in the School of Radiography.
He was a tower of strength to me. We would discuss the various problems we encountered in the course of our duties.
Quintus won the hearts of many with his amiable personality and gentle demeanour.
He was well liked by the doctors and other medical staff; he could be depended to help you or grant you a favour at the hospital, such was his popularity.
After retirement, Quintus worked at the Durdans Hospital, Colombo, for some eight years. His wife and three children were a great solace to him during his protracted illness.
Farewell, my good friend. Your many kindnesses will not be forgotten.
Marshall Fernando |
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