It is with great sadness that the Monsoon Journal notes the passing of Dr. Navaneelan Christy Gnanapragasam. He was an anesthesiologist who resided in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. He is a dedicated healthcare professional; and worked in hospitals in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada’s National Capital Region. He is the younger brother of Rev. Dr. Justin Gnanapragasam, Bishop of Jaffna and Patron of St. Patrick’s College Alumni Association. Dr. Navaneelan Christy Gnanapragasam is a lifetime member of St Patrick’s College Jaffna Alumni Association of Toronto, Ontario.
The following is a message of condolences from St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna, Sri Lanka:
“We, the Rector, staff and students of St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna express our heartfelt condolences to Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin B. Ganapragasam, Bishop & Manager of our College, on the demise of his beloved brother Dr. NavaneelanGnanapragasam (Canada). May his soul rest in peace.
We pray that God’s love may console our bishop and his family members at this time of their grief. “