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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Joseph Hetherington (SPC 1946-48). Brian passed away on July 9, 2020 and a Requiem Mass was held at St Andrew’s Catholic Church in Malabar, NSW on July 17. Brian was a boarder from Deniliquin, New South Wales and was active in athletics, crowned…

The College extends its deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Warren McGenniss (SPC 1948-57, PY1958) who passed away peacefully on his 58th wedding anniversary on July 7, 2020 aged 79 years. He was a much-loved husband to wife Valerie, a devoted father to his three children Sandra, Stephen and David and a very…

We were notified of the passing of former day student Peter Hackwill (SPC 1945-52) in Canberra on July 14, 2020 aged 84 years, by Peter’s niece Leah Monaghan. Peter attended St Patrick’s College in the late 40s and early 50s along with his brothers Gavan (SPC 1945-51) (dec), Brendon (SPC 1953-54, PY1956) (dec) and Harry…

We are sad to announce the passing of Leon Borelli (SPC 1965-68) on July 14, 2020 after a brief illness, aged 69 years. Leon was a student at St Patrick’s College from 1965-68 and he was renowned for his strength and was stroke of the first rowing crew at 15 years of age. Although quite…

We have been notified by the family of the sad passing of Old Boy Brian Miller (SPC 1943-50) on August 27, 2018. Brian was a full-time boarder from Upwey and completed his Leaving Certificate. Brian was also involved in the Army Cadets, and was proudly promoted to a Cadet Lieutenant in his final year.  

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Kevin Francis Walsh (SPC 1961-67) on August 3, 2020. Kevin was well-known and respected and fondly remembered as a “first class bloke”. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret, children Reagan (SPC 1993-98), Alexander (SPC 1997-02) and Justine, and nephew Courtney…

We extend our sympathy to Old Boy Robert Re (SPC 1955-63) on the passing of his brother Anthony (Tony) Re (SPC 1954-61) on August 5, 2020. Tony was a day student and a talented athlete during his time at SPC. He was also a member of the First XVIII Football team and the Second XI…

We extend our sincere condolences to wife Mary and family on the sad passing of Old Collegian Roger Howard (SPC 1954-63) on August 12, 2020. Roger visited the College back in December 2018 with his wife Mary and enjoyed the opportunity to walk around the school grounds once again. Roger started at SPC in grade…

We are very sad to hear of the passing of one of our wonderful SPC supporters, James (Jim) Farrell (SPC 1941-44). Jim was an active member of the College community, attending many St Patrick’s Day luncheons and was a regular of The Harp Old Boys Group that gathered for lunches at The Harp of Erin…