Leo Crough (SPC 1957-59)

We were also made aware that Old Collegian Leo Crough (SPC 1957-59) passed away on 25 October 2022.
Leo was the treasured husband of Margaret, father to Kylene, Justin, Sharni (dec) and Scott and a treasured grandfather who was remembered as “such a strong, gentle presence in all our lives, loved by all he knew”. He was the loved son of Pat and Elly Crough and brother to Gerald (SPC 1952-55), John (SPC 1955-56) and Pat (SPC 1961-62).

A Requiem Mass was held for Leo on 4 November 2022 at St Michaels Catholic Church in Springbank.

Leo was a day student from Wallace, who enjoyed playing football during his time at SPC, and was a talented full forward and leading goalkicker for the Second XVIII in 1959.

Leo, pictured in his intermediate class photograph in 1959.

Leo, pictured in the Second XVIII football team in 1959.

Leo, pictured in his proficiency class in 1958.

Leo was a day student from Wallace and is pictured in second year at SPC in 1957.