Obituaries

Recently Deceased Old Virgilians and Friends of SVC

BREEN, Kevin James 9 July 1938 - 21 March 2024 (SVC 1949-54)

He passed away peacefully in the company of his family. Loving husband of Judy. Much-loved father of Martin, Susan, Paul, and Karina. Cherished grandad of Madison, Cody, Abigail, Jarvis, and Lucy.

Brother of Gerald (SVC 1946-49 dec.) and Barry (SVC 1943-45).

 

BUTTON, Donna Mary (nee Sutton) 23 February 1952 - 27 March 2024

Passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on 27 March 2024.

Adored and loving wife of Robert (dec).

Much loved mother of Melissa, Matthew (SVC 1988-93) and Christopher (SVC 1993-96).

Beloved Nanny of Jaxon and Mary.

Sister of Br Jim Sutton (St Peter’s School staff 1972-77).

 

CALDWELL, John Anthony 19 April 1946 - 23 March 2024

Former Principal of St Peters School from 1972-73.

Passed away peacefully on 23 March 2024 at Wheelers Hill.

Much loved husband of Janet. Loving and caring father of Clare. Respected father-in-law of Adrian. Proud grandfather of Matilda.

Treasured memories.

 

DEAYTON, Kerry Michael 7 October 1977-26 March 2024 (SVC 1958-64)

Passed away peacefully on 26 March 2024. Treasured husband of Lorraine. Adored father of Karen, Leah, Elaina and partners.

Cherished Poppy Kerry to Tom, Lachie, Angie, Georgie, Rosie, Chlo, Ferg and Otto, and Great Grandfather to Archie. Always a gentle, kind and caring soul.

First born son of Mick and Noreen Deayton and cherished brother to Sue, Shane (SVC 1962-68), Maree, Craig (SVC 1968-76), Michelle and Tony (SVC 1974-82).

We love you with all our hearts Kerry and will miss you terribly for all our days.

 

GRAY, Harold William  2 January 1934 – 23 March 2024

Son of Basil and Brenda Gray (both dec).

Brother of Dorothy (dec), Shirley (dec) and Maree.

Beloved husband of Janice (dec) and dearly loved father of Annette, Sharon and Leigh (SVC 1980-84). Loved father-in-law of Les Bennett and Prue Gray.

Adored Grandpa and Pop of his grandchildren including Ainsleigh and Llewellyn Gray.

Peace perfect peace.

 

HARMER, Maureen Emily 1933-2024

Passed away recently in Sydney. Greatly loved wife of Bob (dec.) and precious mother of Stephen (SVC 1967-73), Michael (SVC 1969-73), Tony (SVC 1970-73) and Jennifer.

 

HOLLIDAY, Janet 6 April 2024

Daughter of Jack and Thora Holliday. Sister of Steve (SVC 1949-59), Paul (SVC 1950-60), Mark (SVC 1953-64) and Greg (SVC 1969-74).

 

MIDSON, Joseph Vincent 4 October 1971-15 March 2024 (SVC 1984-89)

Sadly passed away at home, Airlie Beach, QLD.

Dearly loved and loving Son of Michael and Marita Midson. Loved and cherished Brother and Brother-in-law to Gabrielle, Veronica and Brett, Clare and Darryl, Bernadette and Aaron, Sarah and Kriss, Michael (SVC 1991-94), Kevin (SVC 1996-99) and Rachel, Patrick (SVC 1997-2000) and Rebecca. He was an inspiration to us all and adored by his many Nieces and Nephews.