Kuda Banda Weragama, who is popularly known as ‘Douglas’ among his near and dear, had passed away on 16 May, 2023, at the age of 90.
Having completed higher studies at the University of Ceylon, where he obtained his BSc in 1958, he received his first appointment as an Assistant Teacher at Vidyartha College Kandy. Subsequently, he was promoted as the Vice Principal of the Walala Central College, where he served there from 1962 to 1964.
He completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of Peradeniya in 1965, where he met and married Nirmalie Weerakkody and they were blessed with three children.
Weragama thereafter served as the Principal of Talatuoya, Hewaheta Central College and Science College Matale from 1971-1980. He is yet, affectionately remembered as a persevering teacher and a stern disciplinarian, by many generations of students presently serving in academic and other professional fields.
Having enjoyed a teaching stint in Nigeria four years from 1980-1984, he was posted to the Department of Education in Nuwara Eliya and Matale as the Education officer and Assistant Regional Director until his retirement in 1988.
He enjoyed his retirement with his family and grandchildren while engaging in home-gardening and many other hobbies. He also immersed himself in Dhamma and meditation. He was known for his compassionate nature and generosity towards many who approached him for guidance and assistance in diverse ways.
Weragama leaves behind his beloved wife Nirmalie, his life’s partner for 58 years, children Sulekshmie, Inoka, Dr. Upali, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
I was among the students, who were fortunate to learn under Weragama Sir at Talatuoya, Hewaheta Central College, when he was our principal.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana!
Thilak Ekanayake,
Former Provincial Director of Education Central Province and the President Alumni Association of Talatuoya,
Hewaheta Central College,
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