In memory of

Chitra "Chits" Perera

February 6, 2023

PERERA, Chitra, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 6, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Oswald and Constance de Silva. Loving sister of Sunita (Ralph de Alwis), Nira (Ainsley Boteju), Late Sarath Sri Bhaggiyadatta (Tania), Late Sevanji de Silva, and Krisantha Sri Bhaggiyadatta (May). Adored aunt to Ruhuni, Shanika, Anoushka, Tanisha, Andre, Natasha, Anandan and all her grand nieces and nephews - Samantha, Noah, Joshua, Jacob, Oscar, Erika, Indira, Asanka, Makeda, Amaru and Gayan.

Visitation at York Cemetery, Beecroft Road, North York on Monday, February 13th from 1pm to 3pm. Funeral service at 3pm with reception to follow.

Please no flowers.
Donations to be made to Covenant House, Toronto. (https://covenanthousetoronto.ca/)

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Niranjan & Anoja De Alwis (Relative)

Entered February 9, 2023 from Sydney, Australia

Please accept our deepest condolences. May she rest in peace 🙏

Martin Sheridan

Entered February 9, 2023 from Ireland

So sorry for your loss Nira & Anoushka, I am sure you have had a tough few days but hopefully the memories will always be strong and helpful… mind yourselves…

Angelo & Surangani Jayawardena (Extended Family Relationship)

Entered February 10, 2023 from London, United Kingdom

Dearest Chits,
Our deepest sympathies on your sudden departure. May God have Mercy on your Soul & RIP in the arms of Jesus.
The Jayawardenas from the UK. 🥲🥲🥲

Marlene Cabral (Avery good friend to The van Buuren’s and myself,)

Entered February 10, 2023 from 74 Millstone Dr. Brampton, on.

Our deepest sympathies to Sunita and Ralph and the rest of her family. To all Chitra's family who were always there for her.
This was a sudden shock to everyone and my family. May God give you peace and know that she is in the most glorious place with
our Lord and Saviour, May He be with all of you.
Words are so difficult to put down now
Love you all

Robert and Aziza Edwards (Friend for over 40 years.)

Entered February 10, 2023 from Warkworth, Ontario

You will be dearly missed.

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Ruhuni de Alwis (Niece)

Entered February 10, 2023

Chitra was a true beauty built for fun and adventure grabbing life in both hands. She left Sri Lanka at a mere 20 yrs old on a 3 week "cruise ship" adventure through the Suez Canal, landing her in London (for 5 years) and then Canada - the start of lifelong adventures that took her to 5 continents. Chits adored her family, showering love on her nieces, nephews and "grandchildren" crossing generations as she always knew the latest songs and artists. Chits embraced life on her own terms. Like her sisters and brothers - who she loved deeply - she was strong willed, determined and successful in every way that mattered. Chitra's passing is a huge shock to her family and we will miss everything about her. We are truly grateful for everything she shared and taught us.
We will continue to sing, dance, laugh and love in her memory - every chance we get. May she be forever young.

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