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Obituary for Leslie Fernando – Born 20th April, 1937 – Died 17th February, 2021     With heavy hearts the family of Leslie Fernando, age 83, announces his unexpected but peaceful passing on 17th February, 2021 at his home in Noble Park, Melbourne Vic. Australia. Leslie is survived by his three children Michelle, Kevin and Andrea, his loving partner Shirley and her sons Cedric, Johan, Roger and Mark (Woody), and his beloved grand and great grandchildren. He was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka to his late parents, Justin Everard Fernando and Edith Rosamond Fernando. Leslie was the second eldest of four children – brother Hylton (deceased), and sisters Yvonne and Audrey.  Leslie was educated in his early years at St Joseph’s College in Colombo where he excelled in boxing, swimming and cadets.  At the age of 18 he joined the Ceylon Signals Corps, where he rose to the rank of Group Ex ...