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POMEDH4 Pascal Suresh De Silva
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Pascal Suresh De Silva.
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Pascal Suresh De Silva, at age 40 years, died suddenly in Cairns
on July 1.
While it is difficult to convey notice for the passing of a colleague,
it is with great ease that I talk of the special attributes of Pascal
De Silva.
Pascal was a unique person who was very much respected and cherished
by his friends and peers.
His enduring professionalism, dedication, enthusiasm and tireless
work ethic bestowed him with respect and appreciation by all that
were fortunate enough to have had work with him.
Pascal’s workmates will remember him for his warm, friendly,
charismatic demeanour and as a person with a great sense of humour,
practical jokes and friendly banter.
His appreciation and understanding of others and his consideration
and love for his family and friends were just some of his endearing
qualities.
It is with great sorrow we farewell our friend and shipmate. He
will be sorely missed.
Pascal was remembered in a naval memorial service held at HMAS Cairns
on July 12.
A naval funeral service was held in Sydney on July 15 and attended
by Pascal’s family, friends and colleagues.
He was the eldest son of Stanley and Nesta De Silva of Hurstville
NSW.
Pascal joined the Navy in May 1984 and on completion of his medical
training had various postings around Australia.
On July 28, 1986 he gained qualifications in occupational and environmental
health and attained specialist qualifications as a Navy Hygiene
Sub Rate.
Pascal undertook two extended sea postings in HMAS Darwin and had
the opportunity to deploy to East Timor, which was considered by
Pascal as one of his career highlights.
Pascal’s daughters Shari and Paige, his family, friends and
colleagues will sadly miss him.
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