The President visited the residence Matale on,Sunday afternoon and paid his last respects. He also expressed his condolences to former Minister Nandamithra Ekanayake and other family members.
Nandamithra Ekanayake's son Central Provincial Cooncillor Chinthana Ekanayake and brother, Central Province Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake were also present.
The funeral is due to take place on Monday (21).