Obituaries

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

BOND, Raymond Joseph (SVC 1955-56)

27.7.1943 - 1.1.2023

It is with deep sadness that Raylene, Chris, Angela, Matt and Maria announce the passing of their adored and adoring father Ray. Loved father-in-law of Steve, Gina, Jon, Mel & Matt.

Loved son of Walter & Joan (both dec.) & loving brother of Veronica, Judy, John, Frank & Brendan. Adored by his 12 grandchildren.

DERMODY,  Edward Graham ‘Itchy’ (SVC 1946-53)

28.01.1936 - 12.07.2023

Dearly beloved husband of Hap.  Loving father of Will, Sam and Tom.  Adoring grandfather of Ollie, Gus, Zac and Issy. A celebration of Ted’s life was held at St Canice Catholic Church, Rushcutters Bay on July 22 2022.

DEVINE,  John Herbert

22.06.1940 - 29.01.2023

John passed away peacefully on January 29 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Marie. Son Mark (SVC 1977-82), daughter-in-law Libby and grandchildren Patrick, his wife Belinda, Jack & Bill and great-grandchildren Beth, Harriett & Charlie Kenny. Daughter Anna Callan, son-in-law Des and grandchildren Baxter & Noah. Son Todd (SVC1982-87), daughter-in-law Jacqui and grandchildren Lachlan, Sara, William & George. Son Aaron (SVC 1985-90), daughter-in-law Sandra and grandchildren Harry, Sophie & Oscar. Son Justin(SVC 1987-92), daughter-in-law Ester and granddaughter Lucia. A Life Well Lived.

GREEN, Gregory David 

17.01.1930 – 02.01.2023

Loved husband of Patricia (nee Burke). Loved father and father-in-law of Lynne and Sav Meale, Brendan and Angela Green, Gabrielle and John Cranwell, Bernard (dec), Martin (SVC 1976-82) and Melissa Green, Michael (SVC 1977-84) and Jackie Green.

HARRINGTON, Graham Paul  (SVC 1949-55)

01.04.1938- 14.01.2023

Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Rosanne. A wonderful and much loved father to Mark, Linda, Philip, Kathryn and Vanessa. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather to his 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

KADZIOLKA (nee Mirowski), Maria Aurelia 

29.11.1931 – 01.02.2023

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Krystyna and Graham (dec) Shepherd; Richard (SVC 1963-69 dec) and Patti; Mark (SVC 1968-76) and Angela. Valued member of the Polish community in Hobart. A remarkable life of precious memories. Sadly missed.

LAHEY,  Donald Eric

19.02.1938 - 10.01.2023

Don (84) passed away unexpectedly at home in Swansea. Much loved husband of Margaret (dec), and father of Mark (SVC 1986-87)  and Nicholas (SVC 1988-93).

LOUIS, Neil Robert  (SVC 1959-67)

20.11.1948 – 27.11.2022 

A loved and loving husband of Lynette. Much loved father of Brett, Gavan, Nicole and Janet. Grandfather of five.

LUMPLECKER, Fred 

Passed away December 12 2022. Loving husband of Helen (dec). Loved father of Robin and Fabian (svc 1978-81) and their partners, Sue and Tracey. Brother-in-law to Barry McCarthy. Resting in Peace.

MURNANE, Patrick (Chris) (SVC 1966-71)

27.12.1954 - 14.12.2022 

Passed away peacefully. Loved son of Ivy and Pat Murnane (both dec). Loving brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Wayne, Nick  (SVC 1970-76) and Maureen, and Simon (SVC 1970-78) and Fiona. Uncle of Ben and Courtney. Our thanks to the staff of Barrington Lodge for their care of Chris over the last two years.

NORTHAM, Charles Victor (SVC 1955-57)

23.03.1940 - 5.01.20232023

Our cherished Charles, Dad, Grandpa Charles died peacefully with family around him. Dearly loved by his wife Maureen; his children Charles, Edward and Olivia, Kate, Sarah and Andy. Much loved brother of Hugh (SVC 1955-61), Paul (SVC 1964- 72) and Frances Underwood.

RIBBON, Peter John (SVC 962-67)

28.01.1950 - 25.01.2023

Much loved husband of Roslyn. Loving father to Alison, Baden, and Craig. Cherished brother of Lorraine (dec), John (SVC1967-72 dec), and Tanya. 

PITNEY, Peter

Much loved husband of Ethel. Father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Simon (SVC 1968-73), Ann, Chris, Kate (dec) and Madeleine. Mary, Andrew, Steph, Owen and Peter. Rebecca and Rod, Jeremy, Lily, Greta, Aisling, Neamh, Ruby and Matilda. Mia and Hudson. A life well lived.

SMYTH, Eris Mary

4.7.1929 – 21.12.2022

Beloved wife of Stephen (dec). Loving mother of Stephen, Mary-Ellen, Eris, Kitty, Christopher (SVC1976-79 dec), Anthony (SVC 1976-81), Tess and Paula. Loving friend to all the extended family. Loved and remembered by many for her kind and generous heart.

STANFIELD, Mark Nicholas (SVC 1971-74)

08.04.1962 – 07.01.2023

After a short illness, Mark passed away peacefully at the Royal Hobart Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved only son of Ann and Barry (dec) Stanfield. Cherished brother and brother-in-law to Joanne and John Holborow, loved uncle of Daniel (SVC 2002-05) and Rachel Holborow, Chris and Annie Jordan and Sophie Holborow, great uncle of Daisy Holborow and April Jordan. Soul mate and treasured partner of Caroline Share. May he Rest in Peace.