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Obituaries

Recently Deceased Old Virgilians and Friends of SVC

ASKEY-DORAN, Peter 7.03.1939 - 24.10.2025 (SVC 1951-54) 

Beloved husband of Helen, father of Simon, Teresa, Joe, and Catherine.  

 

HANLON, Gregory William  21.08.1938 – 17.12.2025  (SVC 1949-56)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marlene, loving father to Anthony (Tony) (SVC 1978-81). Cath (Fitzgerald) & Maria (dec) and much loved Grandpa to Jessica and Cara. Forever loved and remembered. Always in our hearts. 

 

LӒNZLINGER, Andrew Nicholas 03.10.1950 – 26.02.2026 (SVC 1960-1967)

Passed away peacefully at RHH after a long illness with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Helen. Loved and cherished father of Angela and Daniela, father-in-law of Bill and Ajay. Much loved and adored Poppy of Ella, Lucas, James and Ashwin. Loved youngest son of the late Gottfried and Elizabeth. Loved brother of Frenli (dec.), Peter (dec.) (SVC 1956-1962) Paul, (SVC 1959-1966) Kathy and Veronica.

 

MCMANUS, Martin John 16.11.1961 - 22.12.2025 (SVC 1973-78) 

Loved and loving eldest son of Robert (SVC 1949-56) and Robin (dec.), father of Christopher and Andrew, brother of Timothy (SVC 1976-79) Louise and Peter (SVC 1979-83). May he rest in peace. 

 

ROBINSON, Wayne Thomas 04.12.1942 – 09.01.2026 (SVC 1956-59) 

Loved husband of Jane (dec.) Devoted father of Damian (SVC 1984-89), Nathan (SVC 1989-94) and Suellen and five grandchildren. Our hearts are broken but we will always remember your love and care of your family. We love you and miss you always. At rest with Jesus, Mary and St Joseph. Many thanks to RHH K10 East and West, medical staff and Southern Cross Homes South Hobart.

 

SUTCLIFFE, Geoffrey Brian 06.03.1936 – 28.01.2026 (SVC Staff 1982-94) 

Passed away peacefully on 28 January 2026, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Joyleen, and much-loved father of Christopher (SVC 1980-87) and Michele.
 Beloved father-in-law to Nicolina and Stuart, cherished grandfather to Callan, Jake, Josephine and Jemma, and proud great-grandfather to Sadie. 

 

TANKARD, Patrick 29.07.1949 – 30.12.2025 (SVC 1960-67) 

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband to Sue. Dearly loved by wife Sue, daughter Kye and son James. Beloved papa to grandsons Hugo and William. Now at rest and will be sadly missed.