Please keep the following Old Virgilians and friends of the College and their families in your prayers.

BOON, Leslie Charles (Les) (SVC 1937-42)

28.9.1924 - 9.7.2021

Passed away peacefully with his children close by. Son of the late Cecil and Ivy Boon. Father and father-in-law of Andrew and Judy Boon, Brendan and Catrina Boon, and Mary and Tony McCulloch. Grandfather of Michael (SVC 1988-93), Melissa, Genevieve, Sarah, Katie, Georgina, Chris, Wendy, Simon and Karen.

CLARKE, Robyn Mary

6.7.1962 – 24.7.2021

After a long battle with cancer. Mother of Conor Best (SVC 2014-17), Robyn was a strong supporter of the P&F.

DWYER, Mark Desmond (SVC 1958-64)

6.02.1948 – 30.07.2021

Passed away peacefully. Cherished and much loved husband of Jill (long serving member of Austins Ferry administration staff, 1988-2006. Much loved father of Kathy and Craig (SVC 1987-92), and father-in-law of Jonathan and Tania. Son of Des Dwyer (SVC 1926-31 d. 01/07/1996)

GEASON, Yvonne Glenda (nee Partridge)

5 .11.1939 – 23.7.2021

Loved and loving wife of David (dec. SVC 1951-54). Cherished mum and grannie of Catherine, Frank and Henry; Paul, Libbie, Jack, Charlie and Mia; Damien (SVC 1985-89), Megan, Sam and Chloe; Stephen (SVC 1985-90), Suki, Askar, Evie, Arlo and Coco. Lived and gave for her family and inspired us all. Forever loved and in our hearts.

KEARNEY, Gloria Thelma

27.8.1922 - 15.7.2021

Passed away peacefully in the presence of family. Loved and loving wife of Tony (dec). Mother of Deirdre, Brendan (SVC 1956-64), Barry (SVC 1962-67), Gabrielle, David (SVC 1969-73), Justin (SVC 1971-74) and Bernadette and their partners.

KITCHENER, Verlie (nee Lynch)

26.9.1935 - 14.7.2021

Passed away peacefully at home. Dearly beloved wife of Bill (dec. SVC 1942-48). Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Mark (SVC 1979-83) & Jenny, Paul (SVC 1981-84) & Tina, Di & Steve (dec), Michael & Rachel and Alicia. Grandmother and Great-Grandmother to her many grandchildren. She will be sadly missed and will forever remain in our hearts.

MONK, John Frederick

28.02.1940 – 27.07.2021

Passed away peacefully at Freemason’s Home. Loving husband of Carlene. Father of Angela and Rohan (SVC 1983-86). Father-in-law of Narelle. Friend of Andrew. Loved Pop of Trent, Chloe and Heather. Friend of Emma, Sarah, Molly and Josh. Rest in peace, no more pain.

OATES, Adam (SVC 2013-15)

Adam passed away on July 31 from injuries sustained in a motor accident. Adam was just 22 and a very active and friendly young man who was popular with his peers who admired his adventurous spirit. Adam was an elite downhill mountain bike rider representing Australia in competitions both in Australia and overseas. He was an active member of the SVC Mountain Biking community, led so capably by Mr Steve Aitken.

O’NEILL, Kenneth Noel

9.5.1941 – 14.7.2021

Passed away peacefully at Fairway Rise. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Helen. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Mark (SVC 1979-86) and Sarah, and Chris (SVC 1984-89)and Jane. Adored poppy of Sophie and Charlotte, Xavier and Isaac, and Alec and Thomas. Brother-in-law of Gavin Wood (Dec. SVC 1953-58) & uncle of Peter Wood (SVC1973-88)

RICKARDS, Craig

20/07/1962 - 14/07/2021

Father of Matthew (SVC 1995-98).

SHAW, Andrew

Andrew Shaw the son of the late Peter Shaw (SVC 1957-62) passed away in Brisbane recently. He had lived in Brisbane for twenty years having come from Kitchener in Ontario Canada where he was born in 1977.

OVA August Luncheon

Tuesday August 31