5/7/2023 0 Comments Slbc judgment seat of christ![]() The image that I have of him at Wesley is of a short, very dark complexioned bald man that had a high pitched voice and who possessed some effeminate mannerisms. Those of us who were at Wesley from 1956 to 1988 will I am sure have many memories of Mr Hensman. It is with sadness that I pen this tribute to the late Mr Raju Hensman, retired Teacher who served Wesley College with distinction for thirty two years and passed away at the end of January this year. of Organic Chemistry at the University of San Diego, USA. I wish he knew that one of his students in his chemistry class of 1956, R.Somanathan is now the Associate Prof. Hensman as a teacher for just one year I will always remember him for the excellent grounding he gave me in Chemistry and for his caring ways. I can speak from personal experience of his dedication to his pupils and concern for their welfare.Īfter 34 year a teacher at Wesley he retired in 1988 and decided to remain in his old haunt at Wellawatte. He listened attentively to our weekly essays and marked them considerately. As we were beginners in Chemistry he shone his torch for us as we groped towards examinations. He made us feel we had something to offer even when we were callow and simple. He was also a person with great kindness and humanity. He was a man of extraordinary intellect, who cared deeply about teaching students. ![]() As a result he was a popular figure wherever he went and was both a sensitive and a generous counsellor to many students. He had all the gifts necessary for a teacher– intelligence, knowledge, warmth, friendliness, caring and also devotional seriousness which helped in the pastoral care. He was invariably good company as we realised when we became senior. His slight shyness belied a quiet self-confidence, and he was a lively and gregarious character, with a constant sparkle in his eye. The "honkers" from the back of the class had little chance to disturb when he was on, in spite of his kindly manner. His dry sense of humour amused us when the going was rough. Hensman was always well dressed and powdered with the clothes immaculately creased. He was an excellent teacher kind, considerate and gentle and knew his subject well. I first came across Mr.Hensman in 1956 when he taught us Chemistry in that airy classroom at the end of the corridor before turning into the stairs to the Library. It was with great sadness I read the obituary of Mr. 4, Somasunderam Road, off Station Road, Wellawatte. Remains will lie at the residence from Thursday to Saturday morning and thereafter at A. Lavinia), beloved husband of Pathma (National Christian Council), precious father of Rapti (Canada), loving father-in-law of Christie Ratnam (Canada), loving brother of Thalatha Lovell and of late Thabo Perera, expired. RAJU HENSMAN - (Retired teacher, Wesley and St.
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