Gunasinghe Suriyapperuma, the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Public Estate Workers Union, passed away at the age of 77 today (30).
He was also a former organizer of Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s Nuwara Eliya Constituency and is an alumnus of Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya, Kandapola.
Mr. Suriyapperuma, who has also served as a member of the Central Provincial Council and a Councillor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, entered into politics with the late Vijaya Kumaranatunga from the Sri Lanka People’s Party.
He is the elder brother of Sena Suriyapperuma who is a well-known social activist who has held executive positions in several banks and government institutions.
According to Mr. Suriyapperuma’s last wish, the family members have decided to conclude final rites within 24 hours. Accordingly, the remains will be cremated today (30) at 4 pm at the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Cemetery.
