Obituaries

Recently Deceased Old Virgilians and Friends of SVC

BROWN, Reginald Oscar (12.04.46 - 18.08.24)

Beloved husband of Glenda. Loved and loving father of Penny and Matt (SVC 1989-94). Respected and loved father-in-law of Mark and Mardi.

Cherished Papa of Kate, Ollie, Abbey, Freddy and Wilbur.

Brother and brother-in-law to many.

Peace at last my darling. Thank you to everyone at Fairway Rise for their love and care.

(Reg and Glenda were great supporters of the SVC/SMC Rowing Club in the past.)

 

COLRAIN, John Michael (26.02.1938–18.05.2024) (SVC 1948-53) 

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. 

Loved and loving husband of Lynne. 

Father (Johnny) to Rebekah (dec), Danielle, and Bernadette. 

Father-in-law to Paddy, mate to Marcus. 

Grandfather (John John) to Samuel, Christopher (SVC 2013-19) Megan and Caitlin. 

Loved by all.

Privately cremated by request. 

 

John was pictured in the May 23 edition of OVAtion in the following article.

 

Old Rowers Reminiscing

DORAN, Dr. Kevin Edward (13.12.1931–01.08.2024)

Beloved husband of Hazel. Loving father of Martin (SVC 1971-76), Ian (SVC 1972-77), Kate, Andrew (SVC 1975-80) and Niall (SVC 1982-87), and their partners. Adored grandfather of Steph, Tessa, Sam, Leah, Elle, Melissa and Michael.

 

HARRINGTON, Bernard Michael (18.2.1948–14.08.2024)

Bernie passed away peacefully after a short illness in the Royal Hobart Hospital. Loving husband of Bonnie and Dad of Liana and Kieren (SVC 1991-94). Proud Grandad of Xavier and Violet.

 

SERTORI,  Jean Patricia  (26.10.1928–09.08.2024)

Loved and loving wife of Brian (dec) (SVC 1940-45) (Heritage Roll 2013)

Beloved mother of Kerry, Michael (SVC 1966-74), Andrea and Matthew (SVC 1983-87)

Loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Mother-in-law of Richard Hill (SVC 1966-67 and SVC Staff 1991- )

Sister of Br Jack Higgins (20.10.1922-01.06.2018) (SVC 1936-37 and SVC Staff 1979 – 2011)