Saturday, 17 November 2007

The wife of first Executive President late J.R. Jayewardena, Elena Jayewardena passed away this morning (17). She was one among the most respected first ladies of the country,
Mrs. Jayewardena was receiving treatment at a private hospital at the time of the death. She was 94 years.

Mrs. Jayawardena got married to former President J.R. Jayawardena in 1935.

The funeral takes place tomorrow (18). We extend our heart -felt sympathy to her family.

Courtesy - Government Information