Graham Watts Memorial day

Old Boys Events  •  Posted 14th June 2022

Many Old Wilsonians, relatives and friends, will be aware that Graham Watts, very sadly and suddenly, passed away, in January 2021.

 

At the time, we were all in the position of lockdown, with only 28 attendees allowed at his funeral.

 

Unfortunately, many people were unable to pay their respects to Graham, for all his fantastic work he had done in his lifetime, especially as an enthusiastic volunteer, for the Old Wilsonians Association.

 

We have therefore decided to arrange a Memorial Day on Saturday 9th July to celebrate his life.

 

The 1st X1 Cricket Team will be at home to Dartford, starting at 12 noon, whilst the 3rd XI will be at Hawes Down School ground, playing Old Colfeians, starting at 1pm.

 

It is planned to have a couple of key solemn moments, whereby you can recall your own thoughts of Graham at 11.45am, prior to the game at Hayes for a minute’s silence and then at approximately 3.30pm (in between innings) when his ashes are scattered in the memorial gardens, close to where the flagpole stands.

 

Graham’s nephew, Jonathan and Family will be in attendance, as this is their first opportunity that they have had to travel from Australia, to pay their respects.    

 

Naturally, we all hope to re-kindle our happy memories of Graham in the bar after the formal part of proceedings and we are already aware of many friends travelling from far and wide, across the UK to attend.

 

There will be a BBQ, just after cricket finishes, at approximately 6pm, courtesy of the Family, along with a contribution behind the bar.  

 

In this connection and for planning purposes, can you kindly let Ian Pilgrim (mobile number 07770 746908: email ian@westcroftmortgages.co.uk) know, by 1st of July if you plan to attend,& for catering numbers.

 

The OW Cricketers, all knew Graham, who scored their matches for so many years,  are all welcome to the BBQ and celebration too, including those playing away matches, especially the 2ndX1, whom Graham had such a close affinity to.

 

We hope you will be able to join us for a celebration of Graham’s life on the 9th July, and it is planned to have some form of entertainment going on into the evening.