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Where are they now – Ewan Neeson (SPC 1941, PY1943)
We recently reconnected with former boarder Ewan Neeson (SPC 1941, PY1943) who enjoyed his wool-classing lessons during his time at St Patrick’s College and went on to become a successful fine woolgrower in western Victoria. We thank Ewan for sharing his memories with us. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I have…
Kevin Walter Bell (SPC 1951-59)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Kevin Walter Bell (SPC 1951-59) who passed away peacefully at Cabrini Hospital in Malvern, Melbourne on 14 February 2023. We extend our deepest sympathy to Kevin’s family, wife Jan and children Andrew, David, Julian and Katrina and extended family, including 11 grandchildren, and his brother…
Martin Desmond Nolan (SPC 1953-56)
We were notified of the passing of Martin Desmond Nolan (SPC 1953-56) on 21 December 2021. A Funeral Mass was held for Martin at St Mary of the Angels Basilica in Geelong. Martin was the dearly loved brother of Lucy (dec) and a loved uncle, who was remembered by his family as “a fun-loving man”….
Where are they now – Dominic Appi (SPC 1980-84, PY1985)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Dominic Appi (SPC 1980-84, PY1985), who discovered a new world as a boarder from the tiny South Pacific Island of Nauru, discovering snow for the first time in Ballarat and returning to his island home where he now works in the media. Where has life taken you since…
Lawrence (Laurie) O’Hara Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40)
The St Patrick’s College community is extremely saddened by the recent passing of our oldest living Old Collegian and Legend, Lawrence (Laurie) O’Hara Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40). Laurie, our oldest living Old Collegian and Legend of the College, sadly passed away on 14 April 2023, aged 99 years and eight months. Laurie is remembered as…
Stanley (Stan) Edward Plummer (SPC 1943-50)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Stanley (Stan) Edward Plummer (SPC 1943-50) on 27 September, 2022, aged 89 years. Stan was born in Launceston General Hospital on 13 September 1933. When Stan turned four, he was afflicted with poliomyelitis, which left him paralysed on his right-hand side from the shoulder…
Mark Broemmer (SPC 1975-81)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Mark Broemmer (SPC 1975-81) who passed away on 24 March 2023, aged 60 years. Mark is survived by his wife of 39 years Monica, and sons Michael, Luke and Anthony and spent his life in service to the community. He is remembered for…
Class of 2003 reunite at 20-Year Reunion
We were delighted to welcome back around 50 Old Collegians from the Class of 2003 to celebrate their 20-Year Reunion at St Patrick’s College in early May. It was a great evening as Old Collegians, some with their partners, enjoyed the opportunity to catch up and reminisce with their former classmates. A tour of the…
Class of 2013 celebrating 10-Year Reunion
We enjoyed a great turnout with around 50 Old Collegians returning for their Class of 2013 10-Year Reunion at the College on Saturday evening, 29 April 2023. The College tour was very popular with the Class of 2013 keen to see how the buildings and grounds had changed in the last decade since they were…
Where are they now – Scott Petrie (SPC 1994-99)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Scott Petrie (SPC 1994-99), who is a well-known face to many in the local real estate sector and also supports fellow Old Collegians through his participation in the Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts cycling team, raising a massive $60,000-plus in the Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay at the weekend, with…
