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Christmas catch-up for the Class of 1974
The Class of 1974 held an informal Christmas party recently at the home of Old Collegian Peter Todd (SPC 1969-74) in Ballarat. We thank fellow classmate Shane Pianta (SPC 1973-74) for sharing the story and photos with us. “On Sunday, 20 November 2022, 12 SPC PY1974 students with their partners caught up with each other…
Where are they now – Terry Gastin (SPC 1966-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian and former boarder Terry Gastin (SPC 1966-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion, which was rescheduled repeatedly over the past two years due to COVID, however…
Class of 1970 enjoy 50-Year Reunion get-together
We welcomed back our Class of 1970 on Sunday, 23 October 2022 for their long-awaited 50-Year Reunion after several postponements due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years. A Mass was held in the College Chapel and the group enjoyed a tour of the College’s expansive grounds and buildings before settling into the…
Ray Clarke (SPC 1971-76)
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Ray Clarke (SPC 1971-76) who sadly passed away on 11 November 2022. Ray is the much-loved younger brother of Bernard (SPC 1965-70) (dec) and Graeme (SPC 1966-71). Ray is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Sean and Liam and step son Julian. A memorial…
Br Douglas (Evin) Zoch (former staff)
St Patrick’s College was saddened by the passing of Brother Douglas (Evin) Zoch on 23 October 2022. Br Zoch was the longest-serving Christian Brother at St Patrick’s College. He made his vows to the Christian Brothers on Christmas Day, 1954 and worked in a number of communities, including St Monica’s, Moonee Ponds; Parade Preparatory, Alphington;…
John Michael Taffe (SPC 1948)
We have been notified of the passing of John Michael Taffe (SPC 1948) earlier this year on 23 March 2022. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Bernards Catholic Church in Belmont. John was the loving husband of Bridget and father of Michael, Brian and Paul and grandfather of six and cousin to Michael Taffe…
David John Clifton (SPC 1975-76, PY1977)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of old Collegian David John Clifton (SPC 1975-76, PY1977) on 23 October 2022 after an illness. David was the devoted and loving husband of Mary, treasured father and father-in-law of Sam (SPC 2002-07) and Shani, Nick (SPC 2004-09) and Kate and Andrew (SPC 2005-10) and Makala and…
Kevin Anthony Preston (SPC 1963-66, PY1968)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Kevin Anthony Preston (SPC 1963-66, PY1968) on 8 September, 2022. Kevin was the brother of David (SPC 1958-62, PY1963), Leon (SPC 1959-64) and Carmel, and loving husband of Deta, adored father of five including Tim (SPC 1986-89, PY1991) and Sarah, Michael and Julie, Brock…
Kevin George Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949)
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian and SPC Legend Kevin George Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949) on 2 November 2022, aged 90 years. Kevin was remembered as “the hardest working many in the building industry” and a man before his time who gave so much to the community and…
Gerard McCarty (SPC 1963-65, PY1966)
We pass on our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Gerard McCarty (SPC 1963-65, PY1966) who passed away on 10 November, 2022 aged 72 years after a long illness. Gerard was remembered in this story here as a prominent sporting and community figure in Buninyong, where he was a player, best and fairest…
