Obituaries

ABRAHAMS, Adrian Charles (svc staff 1973-1976, 1989-1997)

Passed away peacefully on 29th December 2023, aged 82.

Husband to Marie. Father to Justin, and Grandfather to Jordan, Solomon, Shaea, Arielle, Emma and Samuel.

AIKEN, Vincent Arthur 22.1.1945 – 8.1.2024

Passed away suddenly.

Beloved partner of Donna.

Son of Harold and Elsie (both dec).

Loved brother and brother in-law of Charles (SVC 1945-46) and Voncie,

Sister Josepha (dec), Joan and Garth (dec),

Lucy and Alan, Fred (dec. SVC 1961-63) and Joan,

Father of David

Uncle of Ricky (dec. svc 1972-77) and Michael (svc 1970-75)

CLINCH, Br Peter cfc

Died on Sunday, 28th January 2024 at Tor Vergata Hospital in Rome, Italy.

Peter was Congregation Leader of the Christian Brothers, and previously, a valued member of staff at St Virgil’s College in Hobart, 1976-1977 and 1985-1990.

Aged 70 years.

CURTAIN, Helen Elsie Emma  

(Member of the secretary at St Peter’s School for many years).

CURTAIN, Helen Elsie Emma (nee Harris)At Hobart, 15 December 2023, only daughter of the late Capt H.F.L and Elsie May Harris (nee Sward), brother of Dick, Bert, Lin, Derwent and Les (all dec'd).Loved and loving wife of Brian (Barney), Mother of David Curtain (svc 1978-82) and Dr. Alison Gluskie, Grandmother of Simon, Cameron and Caitlin Gluskie, Dominic, Vincent and Ella Curtain, Great-grandmother of Adam and Zoe Gluskie and Renley Curtain.

DIREEN, Bevan Geoffrey  16.12.1928 – 14.1.2024

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 95 years.

Loved husband of Betty for 69 years.

Always loved, Betty.

Loved father and father-in-law of Heather and Bill, Stephen and Jackie, Joe and Helen, Sandra, Cynthia and Rod, and Stuart (svc 1987-90)

FOSTER, Lynette (Lyn) Mary (nee Slatyer)  16.01.1936 – 14.12.2023

Loved wife of Graeme (svc 1940-46) and adored mother of David (svc 1979-82), Kathryn and Suzie.

Mother in law of Selina, John and Stephen.

Grandmother to William, Henry, Rory and Elsa.

Elder Sister to Stuart (dec), Harvey and Kathryn.

Dedicated physiotherapist, mentor, listener, confidant, and friend.

FOOKS Wayne 3.10.1945 - 10.12.2023  (svc 1955-64)

Husband of Lyn

Father of Damian, Melissa, Anna and Nicholas (svc 1991-94)

Younger brother of Greg (svc 1950-53) - Uncle of Grant (svc 1983-88)

HAVLAT, Jarmila 27.2.1928 - 5.1.2024

Loving and adored:

Wife of George (Slavek).

Mother of Karel (svc 1968-74), Helenka, Anicka and Marek (svc 1977-82)

Babi to Thomas, Anastasia, Isabella, Alexandra, Daniel, Jaruska, Pavel,

Imogen, Dan, Oliver, Joseph, Peter, Edward and Cecilia.

Grand-Babi to William, Raphael, Bastien, Isabel, Violet and Magnus.

(Jarmila taught at St Mary’s College for many years)

HEADLAM Peter James 28.4. 1946 - 10.2.2024 (svc 1956-63)

Loved Son of Maurice and Pamela Headlam (both dec)

Brother and best friend to Lynne, Angela, Pip (dec) and Chris.

Inspirational and most amazing Father to Rebecca, Nicole, Martin and James Headlam.

Beloved partner of Marguerite Harmsen. Loved by her family.

Favourite father-in-law to James, Kate, Bronwen and Kevin.

Proud Pater of Ella, Holly and Tessa; Grace, Olivia, George (dec) and Matilda; Harry and Elizabeth; Mack and Flynn.

Thanks to the wonderful Gibson ward staff, especially Nicola.

An incredible man!

An extraordinary life!

The March edition of OVAtion will carry an overview of Pete’s life.

JEFFREY, David Cameron 22/01/1951 - 02/01/2024 (svc 1961-66)

Died suddenly at Greens Beach- his favourite place on earth.

Beloved husband and best friend of Robyn- Maree Gottschalk.

Son of Cliff and Patti Jeffrey. Brother of Ross Jeffrey (svc 1961-64) and brother-in-law of Bettye and uncle of Christopher and Katherine. Brother-in-law of Gregory and Christine Gottschalk.

A wonderful man he will be sadly missed by his wife, family and many, many friends.

McSHANE Robert Walter (Bob)  8.02.1936 - 23.12.2023 (svc 1947-53)

Beloved husband of Mary. Father and father-in-law to Nicholas and Anne; Bridget; Marcus and Di and Eliot.

Grandfather to twelve, great-grandfather to three.

Brother of John (dec. svc 1946-51), twins  Peter & James (both dec. 1954-57), Allen (svc 1956-59) and Gerard (svc 1960-64)

Bob was dux of the College in 1951 and again in 1952.  An article on Bob’s life can be included in the March edition of OVAtion.)

SCARAFIOTTI, Oreste  24.03.1927 – 25.01.2024 (svc 1942-46)

Dearly loved husband of Fay (dec).

Loved father and father-in-law to Charles (svc 1969-74) and Helen, Mary and David, James (svc 1978-83) and Rosalie.

Loving grandfather to John (svc 1995-98) and Kate, Stephen (svc 1997-2000) and Haylee, Kate and Adam, Justin, Rebecca, Ben and Laura.

Wonderful and loved great grand pop to Alec, Flynn, Bella, Archer, Lucy, Hilton, Lisbeth and Angus.