We regret to inform you of the passing of Dorothy Abeydeera on October 13, 2020. While still experiencing significant restrictions affecting churches and parish life, the funeral arrangements for Dorothy are necessarily affected. At this stage, only ten are permitted to attend, with the exception of the minimum number that is necessary to the conduct of the funeral. There will be Vigil Prayers (with Rosary) on Monday 19-Oct, and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 20-Oct. Let us keep Dorothy, Baptist, and the family in our prayers.
Streaming of funeral service
Tuesday 20-Oct at 10:00 AM
https://www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/dorothy-abeyadeera/
You can view it directly from this page, there is NO need to click on “Watch on livestream”. Streaming will commence 15 minutes prior to the start time of the service, and once the service has completed, we will post a copy which can be viewed at any time.
We would like to gratefully acknowledge Dorothy’s contributions to our Parish, going back to the time when Dorothy was invited to be the Sacristan at St. Kevin’s Church by Father Brendan Lane and served loyally for around twenty years. She was also actively involved with the Social Group and the Friendship Group over the years.
At this time, we would also like to fondly recall a tribute to Dorothy that was published in the Parish Bulletin [Palm/ Passion Sunday – 25th March, 2018]
A Tribute to Dorothy Abeydeera
How many “Easters”, “Christmasses” and grand celebrations has Dorothy seen in St. Kevin’s Parish as Sacristan? The answer is “many”!! Since Dorothy was asked by Fr. Brendan Lane she has served in this role with outstanding devotion and fidelity. In my short experience here, I have found Dorothy always most helpful and quick to anticipate all that is required for the sacristy and our liturgies. It has been a marvellous service Dorothy has given to our parish. She now reaches her final Easter this year as Sacristan. At St. Kevin’s we pay our deepest gratitude to her. Grateful acknowledgement is made to the Leaumoana family for their willingness to undertake this valued role.
Fr. Desmond J. Moloney
St Kevin's Catholic Parish, Hampton Park 
May her soul rest in peace , i did meet her a couple of time in church when i was there in January .
when i transfer in Saturday 7pm Mass.Dorothy and her husband i’m always meet to her have a good conversation,waiting to the holy mass.But yesterday i’m shock when i read the messages she’s gone.May rest in Peace Dorothy Abeydeera.And Condolence to your family.
May her soul Rest In Peace. I didn’t know her personally but am sure I have spoken to her on a few occasions, such a sweet person I can remember. Condolences to the family.
My Condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy.
May she Rest In Peace.
Our sincere condolences to Baptiste, Susan and the Abeydeera Family. May God Bless you all in your sorrow and in time to help ease the pain.
You are all in our prayers.
Rudy, Sabrina, Kerry and Keshia Hendricks.
Dear Susie & Family. Sorry for your loss, may the Lord grant you and your family the strength to bear this great loss. May her soul Rest In Peace.
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
May her soul Rest in Peace 🙏
Sherard, Renuka and Maynard Perera
Our deepest condolences to Baptist and Susan and family. So sorry to hear our loving Dorothy has passed over to meet her Saviour. May she rest in peace in His loving arms. I will miss her smiling face around in St Kevin’s when we gather for the many celebrations.
Roland + Rosalia D’Netto
May dear Dorothy now rest in the peace of Our Lord jesus Christ. Condolences to all the family at this sad time.
Condolences Baptist to you and your family. Sorry to hear that we have lost our valued and long serving parishioner. Thanks for all the memories.