Cecil Slevin’s 94th Birthday

Cecil Slevin’s 94th Birthday
By Fonda Dubb, February 2008

Cecil Slevin, from South Africa (born on 6 November 1913), celebrated his 94th
 birthday at Meonot Maccabi Eilat, surrounded by his 3 children, Danny and
 his wife An from Eilat, Gilly and his wife Iris from Hatzeva, and Nilly and her
husband Ami from Raanana, together with Cecil’s 9 grandchildren.

Cecil served in the South African forces, in the Jewish Batallion, as a sapar.
 His profession in South Africa had been a builder.

Cecil made Aliyah with his wife, Pat, in 1949, coming to Eilat in 1957. In Eilat
 he worked at the Timna copper mines. After retiring, Cecil worked independently
in Eilat designing unique concrete fences which still decorate the city.  

Cecil always has a smile on his face and is a perfect gentleman; he has
always been a well-loved figure in Eilat.