News
Old Collegians
John Dowling (SPC 1949-51)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian John Dowling (SPC 1949-51) who sadly passed away on 6 September 22, aged 89 years, of prostrate cancer. John is survived by Mary and children Luke, Danielle and Adrian and grandchildren Rowan and Patrick. John came to SPC from De La Salle and was…
Mario Bortolotto (SPC 1972-75)
Dual Carlton premiership player and Old Collegian Mario Bortolotto (SPC 1972-75) sadly passed away on 9 September 2022 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne after a short illness with his family by his side, aged 65 years. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mario’s extended family, including his wife Birgit and children Steffanie, Isabella and…
Kerry Francis Mullane (SPC 1965)
Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of Old Collegian Kerry Francis Mullane (SPC 1965) who passed away suddenly at home on 23 September 2022. Kerry was the loving husband of Clare and proud father of Rebecca, Justin (SPC 1988-93), Joey, Laura, Shaun (SPC 1994-99), Tim (SPC 1998-2003) and Emily and an adored pa to…
Peter Lennard Bettes (SPC 1960-65)
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Peter Lennard Bettes (SPC 1960-65) on 5 September 2022 after finally losing his battle with leukemia after 12 years. In that time, his family paid tribute, saying Peter “never lost his sense of fun, his big smile or his consideration of others before himself”….
George Dolan (SPC 1943-45)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian George Dolan (SPC 1943-45) who sadly passed away on 8 August, 2022 in Wantirna, Victoria and is survived by his wife of 32 years Judith and extended family. George is remembered as a quiet and easygoing gentleman who appreciated the opportunity to attend school…
Nathan John Shanahan (SPC 1988-93)
Old Collegian Nathan John Shanahan (SPC 1988-93) sadly took his own life on 22 December 2016. Nathan was a returned soldier and firefighter and was an advocate for mental health and PTSD. Nathan initially started “Walking Off The War Within”, creating the image of a soldier with a shadow on his back and instigating a…
Old Boys in the News – September 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Good luck to Ryan Maher (SPC 2017-20, PY2022), who is lining up alongside his five brothers across all three grand final-bound teams tomorrow with the Springbank Football Netball Club. Ryan will be lining up in the under 18s match for the Central Highlands FL. To read more on…
Where are they now – James Ryan (SPC 1965-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian James Ryan (aka Basil Ryan) (SPC 1965-70), 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 back in 2020. Due to COVID, their reunion has been repeatedly rescheduled, but we…
Mark Waddington (former staff)
Vale Mark Waddington. The College is very sad to share the news of the passing on 25 August 2022 of long-serving and much-loved former member of staff, Mark Waddington, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. We extend our sympathy and send a loving embrace to Mark’s family, his wife Jacinta and their children Declan,…
Tom Ellis (SPC 2009-2012, PY2014)
We extend our deepest condolences to the Ellis family on the tragic passing of Old Collegian Tom Ellis (SPC 2009-2012, PY2014) on 1 September 2022 in a vehicle accident at Cardigan, aged 26 years. Tom was a day student at SPC and started in Year 7 and 2009 and completed Year 10 in 2012 before…
