Mass was offered at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church at Mitcham on 7 October.

Our deepest condolences to his wife Julie and children Adi, Stephen and Jacqui and their extended family.

His family and friends remembered John as a special man and “the life of the party”.

John was brought up on a potato/dairy farm at Gordon and was a day student at SPC, following in his brother Bryan (SPC 1953-54, PY1956) footsteps.

John started in Second Year and continued his studies through til completing his Leaving Year.

He became a certified practicing accountant, joining the Australian Tax Office in 1958 and remained in the ATO until his retirement in 2000.

He married Claire (Hannebery) and they had three children. After Claire’s passing in 2004, John remarried Julie (White).

John shared some of his memories of school life at SPC back in 2024, which can be read here

He recalled enjoying riding on the bus to school and home with his Gordon mates.

And although he never kicked a footy at SPC, he played over 300 games with Old Paradians in the VAFA (joining the Ops in 1961, a year or two before St Patrick’s Old Collegians’ reformed).

He spoke of enjoying his four years at SPC and appreciated teachers Brs O’Malley and Kelty, for their respective dedication and emphasis on Christian and family values and ability to challenge a student’s approach to learning.

Terry Doran was a well-known creative figure in both the local Ballarat community and the wider Victorian film industry.

Terry enjoyed a prolific 40-year career working in film and television, notably spent largely with the ABC. He was regarded by peers as an exceptionally talented film editor and storyteller, spending significant time working out of the 179 Film Offices in Fitzroy.  He was also a passionate painter throughout his life. After returning to Ballarat, he set up a painting studio in the CBD, with his art focused heavily on regional Victorian landscapes, capturing iconic local sights like Lake Wendouree, Mount Warrenheip, and abstract pieces from his travels.

His work was featured prominently in regional art scenes, including the local Altology group abstract landscape exhibition, with his some of his works shown in this video

Terry began his studies at SPC in Form 1 and matriculated in 1970. From the Mallee, Terry was a boarder at SPC from Watchupga, in north-east Victoria.

He was active in many facets of school life at SPC, from football and cricket to public speaking, drama, debating and the YCS executive.

Terry finished second in the Sir Hugh Devine Impromptu speaking competition in his final year and the 1970 College Annual records Terry presented his speech in the Purton Oratory titled “A Man with Wings”.

Terry’s creative flair was on full display during the yearly drama evening, where Terry received a prize for his efforts with his “soliloquy from Hamlet was perfectly done and the audience ably rewarded his efforts”.

Terry is survived by his sisters Jenny, Pauline and Anne and extended families.

Terry was farewelled in a private family funeral and a public memorial was held on 2 October.

Andrew was the loved youngest son of Moira and Merv Lewis (both dec) and much-loved brother to Chris (SPC 1965-69), Sue, Janine, Mary Lou and Gerrard (SPC 1974-79).

A memorial service will be held from 11am on 16 October 2026 at the Dowling Forest Racecourse.

In moving tributes, Andrew, a retired commercial property agent, was remembered as a great character and personality who lived his life to the fullest.

“We will always remember your lust for life and your dedication to joy, humour and adventure,” said his family.

Andrew was a great supporter of SPC and enjoyed the opportunity to connect and reconnect with the green, white and blue. He remained in contact with many of his SPC peers and was a committed supporter of the work of the College’s Chris Yeung Fund, which was created in memory of his former classmate Chris Yeung (SPC 1975-81).

During his time as a student at SPC, Andrew was an active student, participating in football, rowing, soccer and was promoted to a corporal in the non-commissioned officers program.

Fellow classmate Damien Sheehan (SPC 1976-81) shared these memories of his good friend.

“Andrew was one of my very closest friends and I’m deeply saddened by his passing. Andrew, along with John Fogarty and Tony Torney was part of the winning St Pat’s debating team in 1981. Andrew also created and instituted the “Golden Pedal” – a bike race that was held on Fete day and in which teachers, students and others competed for the Golden Pedal trophy, which Andrew himself had made. It was such a success that the race was run for many years long after Andrew had left school.

“Andrew loved the camaraderie of St Pat’s and was always front and centre for the war cry and other chants on Boatrace day and Athletics carnival day. Throughout his life, it never took much prodding to get him breaking out a war cry or singing the school song, needless to say, he was in his element at school reunions.

“Performing to a crowd, imagination and vision, and camaraderie – these strong personality traits shone out during his whole life.”

With his love of people and business intellect, it came as no surprise that Andrew became a successful commercial real estate property agent.

Andrew played a key role in expanding Colliers International’s footprint into regional Victoria, as a co-founder of the Colliers international Ballarat branch in 2009.

He was a long-time director and managing director for Colliers’ operations in both Ballarat and Geelong and actively led the expansion into the Geelong market by opening a new branch to connect regional commercial properties with national and global markets.

Throughout his decades-long tenure with the brand, he operated as a primary commercial broker and auctioneer, handling major local transactions ranging from industrial warehouses and retail offices to historic hotel and leisure assets (such as marketing the former Geelong Post Office and the Old Castlemaine Gaol).

In late 2024, Lewis transitioned to a new role as a real estate operator with Eureka Properties, but will be remembered for his foundational impact on Colliers’ regional Victorian presence, and his generous, larger than life character.

John, who was husband to Nyrie, father to Stephen, Karyn, Shane, Jonathan and Brett and a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather, sadly passed away on 26 October 2024.

His Funeral was held at St Peter’s and Paul’s Catholic Church in Quambatook.

John spent nearly all his life living and farming in the Quambatook area before moving to Bendigo in his later years.

He was a well-known identity in Quamby and moving tributes recalled there wouldn’t have been an organisation or club in town that John wasn’t involved with or supported.

In another tribute, “he with Nyrie made sure our children were safely delivered to school on their bus”.

He was also remembered as a champion tennis player, and after retiring from tennis, turning to bowls.

Des was the loved husband of Paula and father of Aisling and Eamonn, and a grandfather of three.

A Funeral Mass was held at St Bernard’s Church in Belmont, Geelong on 19 March.

Des was a day student from Gordon, starting in First Year and completed four years of study, through to Intermediate B.

Des was remembered fondly by his Telstra work colleagues, where he was a manager for the West (Victoria) and Metro North areas, and worked at the North Melbourne Exchange.

Bryan was a boarder from the Horsham and Warracknabeal (Angip) area.

While he was an only child, Bryan enjoyed having numerous cousins at SPC, and being related to well-known uncle Alph Kavenagh (SPC 2015-18, PY1920).

Farming was in his blood and Bryan was very active in the school’s Young Farmers’ Club.

His daughter Cecelia recalled that her father had many happy memories of his time at SPC and maintained a number of SPC friendships.

Bryan returned to the family farm, carving out a rich and full life with his own family, including wife Judy (dec) and five daughters Angela, Cecilia, Bridget, Polly and Sarah.

He was also an adored grandfather to 13 and great-grandfather to two.

A Funeral Mass was held at St Michael and John’s Catholic Church, in Horsham on 12 August.

We extend our deepest condolences to Bryan’s extended family.

Robert, or Rob to his family, and Bob to his friends, was a boarder at SPC for two years from Stawell.

He enjoyed his time at SPC, however family circumstances at the time meant that he returned to Stawell and finished his schooling in Stawell.

Rob spent his second and sub-intermediate years at SPC, and particularly enjoyed spending his weekends with family friends, enjoying these experiences.

After finishing his schooling, Rob worked with the SEC for 20 years. He met his wife Patricia while stationed at Mount Beauty and together, they travelled around the state as Rob’s work took them to numerous new communities including Ouyen, Seymour, Werribee and Hoppers Crossing.

Rob worked in the finance department and later became a business manager at numerous catholic primary and secondary schools, including St Joseph’s College in Fitzroy, St Paul’s in Altona North. He was a finance officer with the Catholic Education Office, working in Melbourne and Geelong.

Even after retiring, Patricia says Rob “liked to keep busy” and continued to use his extensive knowledge and experience to help schools with financial advice during their construction builds or renovations, including St Mary’s of the Cross in Point Cook, which grew rapidly due to booming enrolments.

Together, Rob and Patricia brought up four children, Anne, Matthew, Elizabeth and Richard and now have seven grandchildren.

Rob and Patricia moved to Ballan in 2009 and enjoyed the lifestyle until Rob was diagnosed with bowel cancer, which later spread and took his life in three short months.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Patricia and her extended family on Rob’s loss.

A Requiem Mass was held for Peter at St Columba’s Catholic Church on 16 June.

Peter was the son of Michael and Martha Davey (both dec) and grew up in Ballarat surrounded by his siblings Margaret, William (Bill) (SPC 1943-46), (Fr) Brendan (SPC 1946-53), Michael (all dec) and Marie.

He attended St Columba’s Primary School where he won the Aquinas Scholarship before moving on to St Patrick’s College in 1945.  He had also won the Railway Scholarship and at the end of his first year won a Government Scholarship which was valuable for the rest of his secondary education.

Peter, a day student, made a name for himself with excellence in French, boxing, athletics, cricket and football.

He received multiple awards for his French in Academie Francaise throughout his schooling, as well as a scholastic prize in Intermediate B class.

He was named Bantamweight champion in Boxing in 1946, and the Mile (Open) champion in 1947.

In team sports, Peter was part of the McCarthy House cricket premiership team and McCarthy House champion athletic team in 1947. He was also a member of the NCO group.

After finishing school, he studied at the Victorian College of Pharmacy in Melbourne, working full-time as an apprentice pharmacist at Taylor and Taylor Pharmacy in Bridge St while completing the first two years of his studies by correspondence at night.   He then returned to Melbourne for the final two years of training working with Vin Archdeacon in Clifton Hill.

It was a remarkable effort that reflected the determination and work ethic that would define his life.

During his final year at St Patrick’s and the following two years, he ran with the YCW Harriers during winter and played tennis in summer. While studying pharmacy he even tried his hand at boxing, training under Joe Carrucan.

After completing his training, he returned to Ballarat and was employed for a number of years at Walter Cornells Pharmacy on the corner of Sturt and Doveton st.

He left Ballarat in July 1957 to commence working as pharmacy manager in Rainbow, a small town in the Southern Mallee.  After just 12 months, he was offered a partnership, and seven years later became the sole owner.

In 1973, he purchased the Jeparit Pharmacy as a depot and successfully operated both businesses until retiring in 1997.

Despite running both businesses five and a half days a week, he always found time to give back to others. He was involved with the local hospital, integral in establishing the ambulance service in Rainbow, served on the High School Advisory Council, joined the Jaycees, was Captain, keen member, handicapper and Life Member at the golf club, and served as a Justice of the Peace for 53 years where he was also a Life Member.

When retirement approached, he refused to leave Rainbow without a pharmacist to replace him to ensure that the critical service was not lost to the Rainbow/Jeparit community.

After 40-plus years in Rainbow, he and his wife Jan moved to Echuca, where the golf courses beckoned.

His Catholic faith and church were the cornerstones of his life. It sustained him through life’s many challenges, but more importantly, he lived his faith every day.

He quietly helped those less fortunate, welcomed everyone equally, and devoted countless hours to charitable causes. This continued well into his retirement where he volunteered for over a decade as Tax Help at the Neighbourhood House, collecting excess bread from the local bakeries for distribution by Vinnies, Probus, church and more.

His fond memories and stories of his great schooling and friendships made at St Patrick’s College lead to his grandsons Chris Davey and Scott Vanderkley and great grandson Tex Davey following in his footsteps. His extraordinary ability in tying a Windsor knot is legendary amongst them.

We extend our deepest condolences to Peter’s wife Jan and children, Judy, Trish, Michael, Bob and Helen (dec). Peter was also a grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 19, including grandsons Chris Davey (SPC 1992-97) and Scott Vanderkley (SPC 1994-99) and current student Tex Davey.

Thanks to Peter’s daughter Trish Carrucan (Davey) for her help in preparing this tribute.

Ian was a day student at SPC, starting in First Year and completing Matriculation twice in 1963 and 1964, as was common practice during those years.

He was followed by brothers Alan (SPC 1960-62) (dec), Frank (SPC 1964-69), James (SPC 1967-73) and Gerard (SPC 1971-76).

Ian was a bright student, receiving a junior government scholarship and then scholastic prizes most years. He was the joint winner of the English prize in 1962 and won the Sir Hugh Devine Prize for English Literature in 1964.

He was a Prefect in 1964, and Captain of Boats. He was the stroke in the Firsts rowing crew and a member of the First XVIII Football team in 1963-64 as well as the Combined BPS First XVIII. He also won the College’s “most consistent” football award in his final year.

Not only that, Ian was a member of the 1963 Cross Country team and also excelled in cadets. He was named an Under Officer in 1960 and took out numerous cadet prizes during his school years.

Ian was also a handy cricketer, particularly in his junior years, named captain of the Under 13 XI, and showing impressive bowling form.

In moving tributes, Ian was remembered as a valued member of the Learmonth community, particularly the Learmonth Football Netball Club, where he was remembered for dedicating countless  hours to supporting the club’s junior football program in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

We extend our condolences to Ian’s family, including his wife Angela and seven children Narelle, Melinda, Daniel (SPC 1988-93), Sam (SPC 1991-96), Jennifer, Jane and John (SPC 2000-05) and their extended family.

Patrick was a boarder from the family farm at Nalangil, near Colac in western Victoria, following in the footsteps of his father Jack (SPC 1917). Patrick’s brother Robert (Bob) also attended, along with his uncles Dan, Patrick (Park) and William, and son Peter (SPC 1976-77).

Patrick was a member of Nunan’s Senior Shed football team and Platoon No.4. After his time at St Pat’s, Patrick returned to the family farm, where he raised four children with his wife Helen until retiring into nearby Colac, in western Victoria.

We extend our condolences to Patrick’s extended family.

Peter joined SPC for only a short time as a student in Form 2, however he was very proud to be a Paddy boy and enjoyed catching up at many St Patrick’s Day lunches over the years.

Peter was a carpenter and builder for many years and at varying stages even worked on some of the maintenance of the buildings constructed in the 80s at the school.

His son Geoff even remembers his dad being involved in the building team which re-invigorated and floated a version of the jetty at the St Pat’s Boatshed in the mid-1980s.

We extend our condolences to Peter’s extended family.

A celebration of Paul’s life was held at the Napier Park Chapel in Bendigo on 9 May.

Paul attended SPC from Year 7 to 11 along with his brothers Chris (SPC 1984-89), Craig (SPC 1980-85), Glenn (SPC 1986-91) and Michael (SPC 1978-82)

Paul was a day student and fully embraced the sporting opportunities on offer, including athletics, basketball, football and rowing.

Moving to Bendigo in the mid 2000’s Paul made a career and life for himself in the building and construction industry.

A devoted family man, he was a doting father to his beautiful daughter Sienna. We extend our condolences to Paul’s extended family.