The oldest Antonian Alive – Leslie Graham 99 not out
The life of Leslie Harry Graham at St Anthony’s College Kandy during the years 1928 to 1939.
Leslie was in boarding school for 11 years. Sports was compulsory activities, which he participated in. His favourite was soccer and perused with it. The team photo attached was taken in 1936. When he completed his studies, while Leslie was waiting for his results to come from England, he got the opportunity to teach grade five at St Anthony’s College, he really enjoyed that time very much.
In 1939 WW11 broke out, Leslie was 18 years old when he joined the Ceylon Royal Artillery; a branch of the British Royal Artillery. Leslie was based in Trincomalee when the Japanese bombed the Harbour and destroyed the oil fuel depot, during his time in the Army he met his wife Olive and they got married in 1944.
In March 1971 Leslie & Olive migrated to Sydney, Australia with five of their 9 children and within 2 years the rest followed and they were very happy that they had all the family together.
In April 1994 Leslie & Olive celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family and friends.
In October 2003 Olive passed away at the age 74, succumbed to cancer.
Leslie is now in a nursing home in Sydney, Australia. On the 22 May 2020 he turned 99.
Leslie is doing well, and always looking forward to visits from his family and friends.
The Old Antonians around the world wish Leslie Harry Graham the very best in belated birthday wishes. We look forward to him turning 100 next year.
Article provided by his daughter Charmaine Rebeira.
Leslie could be contacted through his daughter Charmaine via email on email: crebeira@bigpond.
