29.1.1948 – 21.11.2022
Daughter of the late Packianathan and Esther Devadason
formerly of Kamuning Estate, Sungei Siput
Leaving behind her siblings,
Thomas Joseph & Elsie, Helen, Thangam Mary Anne & Justin Das, Beatrice.
Nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and a host of family and loving friends.
Stella left for England in 1973 to join the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service
United Kingdom, in which she served for 22 years, attaining the rank of Head Naval Nurse.
She was awarded the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and was presented
with the Associate of the Royal Red Cross Medal by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for her
services to nursing. After leaving the QARNNS, Stella was the first woman to be appointed as
one of Black Rods Doorkeepers in the House of Lords. Subsequently she was appointed, as
the first woman, into the very prestigious role of Red Coat at the Peers Entrance, an historic
role dating back to the reign of Charles II. Stella possessed a very caring nature with a radiant
and sunny personality, these qualities coupled with her strong sense of duty ensured that she
brought joy into the lives of all those who knew her and always ensured that she was front
and centre in everything that she did. She is very dearly missed by all her family and friends.
