​The family is deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Mrs. Philomena Ariyam (Thilagam) peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, on  19th January 2025, to be with God.  

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Philomena, daughter of Bastiampillai and Daisy Thambirajah,  

born on 6th April 1931 in Karampon and lived in Negombo, Sri Lanka and South Harrow, UK.

 

She was Beloved wife of Late Mariampillai Ariyam (Ariyams - Negombo),

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Devoted mother to Mallika, Anton (Raji), and Boomika,

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Adoring mother in law to Anandadas, Subentha, and Pirithiraj.

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Doting  grandmother of Nirupa, Janahan, Jeffrey, and Glenn,

 

And Great-grandmother of Dhillon and Sahana.

Dear daughter-in-law of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Mariampillai (Karampon).

 

Affectionate sister of the late Xavier, the late Beatrice, Poovier and the late Jenovia.

Loving sister-in-law of Jeyarani (Patricia),  late Rajendram,  late Electra,

late Mr. and Mrs. Rajadurai,  late Mr. and Mrs. Rasiah,  late Mr. and Mrs. Pius,

late Mr. Arasaratnam and Mani, late Mr. and Mrs. Antonypillai (Borneo),

late Mr. Selvaratnam and Pushparani,  late Mr. Regy and Mani.

 

There will be a thanksgiving requiem mass

On 24th January 2025 at 12 PM

St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

80 Imperial Close , North Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7LW

 

Followed by burial at

Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery, Oxley Lane, Bushey, WD19 5RL

 

After the burial service, the family invites you to join us for a meal in celebration of Philomena Ariyam’s life. at

JFS School, The Mall, Kenton, London,HA3 9TE

 

Paying last respects at

Shanthi Funeral Services, 184 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4JP

Thursday 23rd January 2025: 18:00 – 20:00

 

The family requests , in place of any intended floral tributes, a small donation can be made to

One Child Foundation to support people in need in Sri-Lanka.

Account name: One Child Foundation Ltd

Sort Code: 60-14-55       Account number: 65440323      Reference: Thilagam

 

Contact     : 

Mallika: +44 (0)7969 226008          Anton: +44 (0)7425 143200               Boomika +44 (0)7411 015077