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Trevor Cann (SPC 1961-64) sadly passed away on May 30, 2020 aged 71 years. Trevor and his younger brother Graham (SPC 1963-67) were day students at SPC as was their father Frank Guilano (SPC 1913-16). Trevor enjoyed playing cricket during his time at SPC and was part of the Galvin Shed Premiers team in 1963…

The College extends its sympathy to the family of James (Jim) Patrick Murrihy (SPC 1959-63) who died on June 1, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Jim is survived by wife Audrey, children Cherie and Martin and was an adored grandfather to four. Jim was also uncle to Damian Murrihy (SPC 1985-90), Daniel (SPC 1991-96),…

We were notified of the sad passing of Barry Pomeroy (SPC 1953-55, PY1957) on May 7, 2020. Barry was a day student at SPC with his brothers Francis (SPC 1953-54, PY1956) and Leslie (SPC 1954-58, PY1959) and completed his intermediate studies. Barry was also involved with the YCW at St Columba’s branch and played football…

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Shaun Firman (SPC 2002-07) who passed away peacefully after a year-long battle with cancer on June 5, 2020 surrounded by his partner Emma Hoffman, family and friends. It was on his 30th birthday last year that a lump on Shaun’s neck was diagnosed as…

We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Old Collegian Paul Gross (1976-80, PY1981) who died on June 11, 2020 from a heart attack. Paul was a boarder from Horsham and was involved in the St Vincent de Paul Society and played badminton with the College. We extend our condolences to his mother…

The College extends its deepest condolences to the family of Peter McDonald (SPC 1962-64 and former staff member) passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Cath and cherished father of David, James, Ruth (dec) and Beth and a “funny Pa” to nine much-loved grandchildren….

We are saddened to hear that Old Collegian and retired teacher Barry Nunn (SPC 1956-62) passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020 aged 75 years. He was the son of Eileen and Ernie (both dec) and brother of Brian (dec), Des (dec), Margaret, Eulalie (dec) and Brenda. He was remembered by the staff and students…

We extend our condolences to the family on the passing of Old Collegian David Michael (Mick) Darman (SPC 1980-85). Known as Mick to those who knew him, he was the loving son of Ivan (dec) and Maud and brother of Dominic (SPC 1978-83) , Alain (SPC 1981-84, PY1986) and Gerard (SPC 1987-90). Also known as…

We were notified in late 2020 that Old Collegian Doug Murphy (SPC 1950-51, PY1952) had died. Doug was a boarder from Echuca and completed his Leaving Certificate. He was a member of the Galvin House Oval premiership team in 1951. Doug lived in Benalla and is survived by his wife Elaine.  

We extend our sympathy to Glenys and son James on the passing of their husband and father, John Tenison-Woods (SPC 1962-64) on January 3, 2020, aged 74 years. John was a boarder from East Brighton and completed his matriculation in 1964. During his time at St Patrick’s, John played footy for Nunan House in the…