Suren Wilson beloved schoolmate He taught us to love life

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To me, the Wilson Brothers are an institution by themselves, they epitomise “The essence of being a Thomian”.
A journey that started with Mr Tom Wilson, their father, who was one of the greatest schoolmasters that STC (S. Thomas’ College) produced, Suren ‘Anna’ as I would fondly refer to him, stood like a rock behind all of us, just as he did for his two younger brothers. Our memories, of the “papare band”, good food and the camaraderie shared at the E-Block during the Royal/Thomian is indescribable. But the one attribute that always stood out was that no matter what happened and how the three match days ended, we had the confidence that Suren Anna was there to take care of us. Basically he kept us in check!.
He was my brother Ranjan’s classmate and friend, they both loved to live life to the fullest. If my brother was alive today am sure he would have had many entertaining stories to relate to us beginning with their early days at college. When Ranjan passed away (during the Royal - Thomian match in 2001!), Suren Anna came to me and spoke these words which I will never forget, he said “You may have buried your brother today but you still have a big brother in me”. Words that gave me strength.
Receiving a message on the 30th of April that Suren Wilson had passed away, made me feel like I had lost another older brother.
Suren Anna you will always be missed for the legend you were. Rest in eternal peace and you will live on in our hearts until we meet again.
Suresh Solomon

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Sinnadurai Senthivel Saturday, 16 November 2024 04:22 AM

A great and friendly human being I have come across.I came to know him through my nephew Jeyakumar Thiyagarajah from Blackpool Uk.Every visit to Srilanka from Toronto Canada he spends most of his time entertaining and going out.My last visit was a memorable one my Nephew Jeya Wilson and my self to Nuwera Eliya.It was a shock when I heard about his death and my prayers are with him and to his family May his soul rest in peace.9

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Dr.Phelps Jeganathan Sunday, 17 November 2024 10:50 PM

Suren is a distant relative of mine and I have been associating with him for many years after I was transfered to Colombo in 1982 up to his untimely death. He was a jolly person who was always surrounded by Thomian friends. I was living in a room at Wasala road, Kotahena next to his house. He had a smiling face always and I spent most of my lessure time with his family till I stayed at Kotahena. I knew well that he looked his family well and any relatives or friends visiting his home beyoned expection. Whenever they had parties they invited me too. I can remember we had a very good time during that time. He was blessed with a kind hearted wife and a wonderful son. Also, he was fortunate to have two younger brothers who were like friends. He and his wife were my son's god parents. I can remember he and his brother Yogen attended my son's wedding ceremony last year at Waters Edge too. Suren, you will be missed so much. Rest in peace till we meet you again. Ranjan

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