Obituary for Kanapathipillai Nalliah Yogasingham Maurice
Mr. K. N. Y. Maurice
Born: January 4th 1935 – Entered Glory: June 7th 2021
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” – Psalm 23: 6 –
Kanapathipillai N.Y. Maurice from Toronto, Canada entered his eternal home on Monday, June 07, 2021, at the age of 86. Maurice died peacefully after a short illness, and even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light in leading all who met him to his Saviour, Jesus Christ. Beloved son of late Mr. K. G. Nalliah (Station Master) and late Mrs. Gnanammah Nalliah, was born in Chundikuli, Jaffna. He is survived by his wife Lily Pavalamalar Maurice (nee Chellappah). Loving brother of Kamala (UK), late Kingsley (Sri Lanka), Rajadevi (Sri Lanka), Gnanadevi (Sri Lanka), Balasingham (USA) and Rajasingham (Sri Lanka). Loving father of Premini Kabilamany (USA) and Nilanthy Gnanasekaram (Canada), father-in-law of Caleb Kabilamany (USA) and Ivon Gnanasekaram (Canada). Adored by his grandchildren Sangeetha & Timothy Gnaneswaran (USA), Sinthu Kabilamany (USA), Nathan and Joel Gnanasekaram (Canada), and great-grandchildren Judah, Lucas and Norah (USA). Maurice will be missed and fondly remembered by his cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren across the globe. Spending his school days at St. John’s College, Jaffna, he was an athlete and in his senior years he captained the cricket, football and athletic teams and was the Senior Prefect in 1956. He pursued his higher studies at Madras Christian College and completed his training in Applied Engineering Science in Bombay, India. He started his career in National Textile corporation, Veyangoda, Sri Lanka, and continued at Jaffna College Institute of Technology as a Lecturer and Director of Sports. He migrated to Canada in 1995 and enjoyed life with family and friends and continued his contribution to community service. Viewing, Visitation and Livestream: Due to Covid-19 restrictions visitation will be limited and by invitation only. Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 5G1. Livestream via Chapel Ridge Funeral Home. Thanksgiving Service: A private thanksgiving service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at noon. Final Resting Place: Christ the King Cemetery, 7770 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, Ontario, L6B 1A8. Family Contact details: Mobile: (647) 607 3545, Email: lilypmaurice@gmail.com
Born: January 4th 1935 – Entered Glory: June 7th 2021
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” – Psalm 23: 6 –
Kanapathipillai N.Y. Maurice from Toronto, Canada entered his eternal home on Monday, June 07, 2021, at the age of 86. Maurice died peacefully after a short illness, and even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light in leading all who met him to his Saviour, Jesus Christ. Beloved son of late Mr. K. G. Nalliah (Station Master) and late Mrs. Gnanammah Nalliah, was born in Chundikuli, Jaffna. He is survived by his wife Lily Pavalamalar Maurice (nee Chellappah). Loving brother of Kamala (UK), late Kingsley (Sri Lanka), Rajadevi (Sri Lanka), Gnanadevi (Sri Lanka), Balasingham (USA) and Rajasingham (Sri Lanka). Loving father of Premini Kabilamany (USA) and Nilanthy Gnanasekaram (Canada), father-in-law of Caleb Kabilamany (USA) and Ivon Gnanasekaram (Canada). Adored by his grandchildren Sangeetha & Timothy Gnaneswaran (USA), Sinthu Kabilamany (USA), Nathan and Joel Gnanasekaram (Canada), and great-grandchildren Judah, Lucas and Norah (USA). Maurice will be missed and fondly remembered by his cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren across the globe. Spending his school days at St. John’s College, Jaffna, he was an athlete and in his senior years he captained the cricket, football and athletic teams and was the Senior Prefect in 1956. He pursued his higher studies at Madras Christian College and completed his training in Applied Engineering Science in Bombay, India. He started his career in National Textile corporation, Veyangoda, Sri Lanka, and continued at Jaffna College Institute of Technology as a Lecturer and Director of Sports. He migrated to Canada in 1995 and enjoyed life with family and friends and continued his contribution to community service. Viewing, Visitation and Livestream: Due to Covid-19 restrictions visitation will be limited and by invitation only. Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3R 5G1. Livestream via Chapel Ridge Funeral Home. Thanksgiving Service: A private thanksgiving service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at noon. Final Resting Place: Christ the King Cemetery, 7770 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, Ontario, L6B 1A8. Family Contact details: Mobile: (647) 607 3545, Email: lilypmaurice@gmail.com