Posts by St Patrick's College
John Sharry (SPC 1944-46, PY1948)
John Sharry (SPC 1944-46, PY1948) sadly passed away on November 17 in Ballarat, aged 89 years. Tributes from family and friends said they would miss John’s sense of humour and kind and caring nature and he was described as a “truly compassionate and generous gentleman”. John was a boarder at SPC from Horsham. He attended…
Read MoreMichael (Mick) Maher (SPC 1961-68)
We pass on our condolences to the family and friends of former boarder Michael (Mick) Maher (SPC 1961-68) who died on January 5 following a battle with cancer. Michael attended SPC along with his two older brothers Xavier (SPC 1961-67) and Damien (SPC 1960-62, PY1964,) and younger brother Francis (Sonny) (SPC 1964-72). Michael and his…
Read MoreMaxwell (Max) Brandenburg (SPC 1944-47)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Maxwell (Max) Brandenburg (SPC 1944-47), who sadly died on January 7, 2021 and is survived by his loving wife Maureen of 65 years, and children Anthony (Tony) (SPC 1969-74), Michael (SPC 1974-79), Jane and families. Max, aged 90, was grandfather to nine, including Old Collegians Tyler…
Read MoreFr Frank Ferrie (SPC 1948, PY1949)
Fr Frank Ferrie (SPC 1948, PY1949) died on November 9, 2020 after spending his life dedicated to others as a Columban Missionary in Korea for over half a century. A Requiem Mass was held at Columban House, in Jeju City, Korea where Fr Frank called home. There were two Bishops and 60 priests in attendance…
Read MoreHerbert (Bert) Elton Hassall (SPC 1938-42)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Herbert (Bert) Elton Hassall (SPC 1938-42) on September 10, 2020, in Mildura, aged 95 years, surrounded by his family. Herbert, or Bert as he was known to his schoolmates and Herb, in later life, was the loving husband of 56 years to Joan, their…
Read MoreVincent Pike (SPC 1950, PY1952)
We have been notified that former boarder Vincent Pike (SPC 1950, PY1952) has passed away. Vincent attended SPC for only one year in 1950 and was named in the SPC Scholastic Prize List for that year in third grade, receiving the Christian Doctrine prize.
Read MoreGeoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48)
We were notified that former boarder Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48) died on March 27, 2017, aged 96 years. Geoffrey was a boarder at SPC from Koondrook, north east of Kerang. He was the beloved husband of Sheila and father to Anthony, Peter, Julian and Jennifer, a grandfather and great-grandfather.
Read MoreBrendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982) who died suddenly on December 15, 2020, aged 56 years, leaving behind his wife Melanie and sons Samuel and Joshua. A funeral service was held at Balmoral on December 29. Brendan was a boarder at SPC with his older brothers Chris…
Read MoreNoel Morganti (SPC 1950-55)
We were notified only recently that Noel Morganti (SPC 1950-55) died on October 17, 2017, aged 80 years in the UK. Noel was the devoted father of Anthony, Richard and Lizette and was a retired dentist. Noel was a boarder from North Fitzroy. He was named an assisting prefect and was an Executive of the…
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, I hope you are well and managing the weekend in lockdown comfortably with your family. I am writing to provide you with a further update on College plans for Monday to Wednesday. Over the last two days the College has received further advice and guidance from…
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