Obituaries

Your prayers are requested for the souls of departed Old Virgilians and friends of the College.

BUGG Timothy Gerard (SVC 191965-70)

10.02.1953- 23.07.2023 

 Tim died peacefully on Sunday evening of 23 July. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Liz, son Christopher and daughter Katherine. He was the son of Ellis (SVC 1927-33) and Madge. Nephew of Len (SVC1923-25). Tim was also loved and will be remembered fondly by his brothers, Paul (SVC 1957-62), Damian (SVC 1958-63), Stephen (SVC 1961-67) and Justin (SVC 1967-73) and their families. Mischievous, fun, spontaneous and a great friend to many. Achieved so much, still more to do. Tim was farewelled with a private family funeral and a celebration of his life was held at the Federation Concert Hall on 31 July.

COLLINS, Paul Richard (SVC 1961-62)

Passed away in SA 9.8.23. Loved son of Dick and Nan Collins (both dec). Loved brother and brother in-law of Jan and Geoff Thomas, Peter and Robin Collins (both dec). Always loved.

DENEHEY, Graeme Gilbert (SVC 1948-54)

1.12.1935 – 10.7.2023 

Elder son of Stan and Mavis, brother of John (SVC 1960) (all dec). Loved and loving husband of Gwen (Chadwick) for 62 years. Devoted to and loved by his family of Susan and Jim Watkins, Kaye and Brett Denehey England.

HUXTABLE, Kevin George (SVC 1946-54)

02.05.1938 - 05.08.2023 

Passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of Patricia (dec). Loving father and father-in-law of Natalie and Peter; David and Viv; Ash (SVC 1984-89)  and Nicole. Cherished Poppy of Samuel, Jessica and Alex; Jill, Sarah, Elaine and Jack; Oonagh and Niamh; and all his great-grandchildren. Always in our hearts.

MACKEY, Patrick 'Pat' Anthony (SVC 1946-54)

30.8.1937 – 17.07. 2023

Pat passed away peacefully at the Mersey Community Hospital Latrobe, after a long illness, aged 85 Years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 60 years, loving father of Mitchell, Damian, Jacinta, and Greg. Treasured Pa of Joe, Sophie, Carmen, Rubina, Kellie, Alice, Hugo, Xavier, Audrey and Zahara. Much loved father-in-law of Joy, Madeleine, Rohan, and Lucy. Cherished brother of Margaret Butts. At peace now with his parents Harry and Sheila. Forever in our hearts.

MCTYE, Dorelle 'Pix' Maree

24.10.1929 - 25.7.2023

Passed away peacefully 25 July 2023. Loving and devoted wife of Alan (dec). Loving mother of Christine and Suzanne. Mother-in-law of Bruce Woods (SVC 1955-50) and Paul. Loved grandmother of Erin, Andrew, Lauren, Claire and Kate. Adored 'Nanny Mac' to her ten great-grandchildren.

O'DEA, Maxwell John

5.7.1928 – 24.7.2023

Dearly loved Father and Father-in-Law of Martin (SVC 1973-77), Gerry (SVC 1973-77)   and Cindy, Claire and Gerard, Caroline and Clive, Jennifer, Judy (dec) and Stuart. Much loved Grandfather to Ellen, Rachel and Jack, Simon and Emma, Chris, Cat and Zac, Felix and Ben, Josh and Chloe. Loved GGPa to Daisy and Hallie, Vivi, Ted and Elsie. Son of John and Annie (both dec). Much loved brother of Lesley, Barry, Kate (all dec) and Jack. Life member of TANFL Umpires Association and Life Member Southern Suburban Cricket Umpires Association. A life well lived.

ZEITZEN, William 'Bill'

Passed away peacefully on 12 August 2023. Loving husband of Sheila. Much loved father of Brigid, Andrew (SVC 1974-81) and David (SVC 1978-84) and father-in-law to Tracy and Louise. Beloved Opa of James, Will and Michael.