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Francis (Frank) Walsh AM QC (SPC 1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Francis (Frank) Walsh AM QC (SPC 1948) on June 26, 2021. A funeral was held at St Theresa’s Church in Essendon on July 5. Tributes remembered Frank as a “tireless worker at the Bar” who was “renowned for his energy and determination. He was the…
How war affected life at SPC
From the Archives – by College Archivist Halina Sztynda Unpublished College Annuals and Chronicles During WWII St Patrick’s College was disrupted by WWII, which included influenza throughout the school, an influx of boarders from Melbourne and our major publications, the ‘College Annual’ and’ Chronicle’ were unpublished between 1942-1944. In 1942 our government along with…
Matron’s role with family ties spanning over half a century
We thank Old Collegian, former staff member and honoured SPC Facere et Docere recipient Michael Brady (SPC 1956-62, PY1963) for piercing together this rich history of family ties to St Patrick’s College, spanning more than half a century. A FAMILY AFFAIR Part One – 1918 -1947 When Kate (1918) and Dorrie (1922) Emery commenced…
Raymond (Ray) Donovan (SPC 1965-67)
We send our deepest sympathy to the family of Raymond (Ray) Donovan (SPC 1965-67) who sadly passed away on July 9, 2021 in Shepparton, aged 71 years, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was farewelled in a funeral service at St Brendan’s Catholic Church in Shepparton on July 28 and he is survived by his…
Peter James Cunningham (SPC 1957-61, PY1962)
We have been notified of the passing of Old Collegian Peter James Cunningham (SPC 1957-61, PY1962), who sadly passed away on December 2, 2020 at Casey Hospital, aged 77 years. Peter was the loving husband of Faye, his wife of 54 years, and loved father to Tim, Andrew and Olivia and dearly loved grandfather of…
Fr John Harold Ware (SPC 1943-47)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of well-loved ordained priest and Old Collegian Fr John Harold Ware (SPC 1943-47) on July 9, 2021 in Albury. John was born in Shepparton on Christmas Day, 1930 and was the beloved son of Harold (SPC 1907-08) and Margaret (both dec) and devoted brother of Gerald (SPC…
James (Jim) Joseph Soulsby (SPC 1942-44, PY1945)
We have been notified of the passing of James (Jim) Joseph Soulsby (SPC 1942-44, PY1945), who sadly passed away in 2017. Jim was born on July 17, 1928 and died on November 25, 2017. Jim was a boarder at St Patrick’s from Rheola, near Bendigo and his family say Jim “loved his time at SPC”….
Daryl Stephen George AM (SPC 1944-49)
Daryl Stephen George AM (SPC 1944-49) sadly passed away on February 16, 2021, aged 89 years, and was the adoring husband of Rosemary and father to Richard, Simon (dec), Sarah and a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. A funeral was held for Daryl in Coffs Harbour on February 22. In heartfelt tributes, he was described as…
Ronald Paul Podbury (SPC 1942-47)
We have been notified that Ronald Paul Podbury (SPC 1942-47) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2019 in the presence of his loving family in Geelong, aged 89 years. Ron was the dearly loved husband of Margaret (Greta) and much loved father of Shaun, Angela, Annette, Simon, Darlene and their families. Ron was remembered fondly…
Anthony (Tony) Borrack (SPC 1953-54, PY1957)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony (Tony) Borrack (SPC 1953-54, PY1957) in May, 2020. Tony forged a successful career in the computing industry as well as active service in the community. Tony was a boarder from Cohuna and wrote about his time at SPC and his memories in a “Where are…