Obituaries

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

ALLEN, Samuel James (SVC 1982-87)

16.10.69 – 25.09.2022

Sam passed away peacefully on Sunday September 25, aged 52, surrounded by love and with his family. He was the deeply loved husband of Andy, devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Sarah, Andrew, Thomas, Jessica and Isaac.

BOUTCHARD, Brian Harry (SVC1939-46)

2.05.1928 – 9.09.2022 

Cherished husband of Mavis (dec) for 64 years. Son of Harry and Lillian ( née Dilger) (both dec). Brother of Joan, Betty, James, Alan (SVC 1939-46) and Marjorie (all dec). Loving and proud father of his children Anne, Julie, Stephen (SVC 1969-72), Paul (SVC 1967-75), Susanne, Kathleen, Andrew (SVC 1973-81), Richard (SVC 1976-84), Clare and their partners John, Peter, Jenny, Michelle, Richard, Andrew (dec), Marea and Andrew. Twenty-one grandchildren (including Edward & Justin Boutchard, Sam Oloney and Liam Kelleher) and  12 great grand-children. Died peacefully surrounded by his family.

BUCHER, Herbert (‘Karl’) Alfred (SVC 1961-64)

14.11.1948 - 16.09.2022 

Much loved husband of Eileen, cherished brother of Susan, Peter (SVC 1966-71), Carmen and Markus (SVC 1971-76) and their families, beloved son of Charles (dec) and Anne Marie (dec), and dear friend of many. Karl had been a member of the Christian Brothers Congregation from 1967- 1987. Karl died suddenly at home in Mittagong on September 16 2022, aged 73.

CONNOR, (Katharine) Ann (nee Ogilvie)

2.6.1937 – 7.9.2022

Passed away peacefully at the Hobart Private Hospital surrounded by family. Daughter of Eric James and Lucy Ellen Ogilvie (both dec). Sister of Albert (SVC 1951-58) and Eric (SVC 1957-64) Ogilvie. Rest in peace.

COOLEY, Kenneth Charles (SVC 1847 – 52)

23.1.1939 - 11.9.2022

Loving son of the late Headley Cooley and Dawn Balmforth. Treasured husband of Ludavina (dec). Brother and brother-in-law of Sue; Richard and Nicolina; and Kaye (dec). Now at Rest.

DELPERO, Mirella

16.04.1937 – 19.09.2022

Daughter of Giovanni and Lina (both dec), wife of Luigi (dec), mother of Carmen and John (SVC 1982-85), mother-in-law of Gwyneth, and Nonna of Demi, Holly and Charlie. Dearly loved.

FOALE, John (SVC 1964-73)

14.07.1954-06.10.2022

Details will be included in the next OVAtions.

NIELSEN, Margaret Anne 

13.05.1933 – 16.09.2022

Passed away peacefully at Fairway Rise. Loved and loving wife of Peter (dec). Loved mother of Suzanne, Colleen and Anthony (SVC 1974-82). Our sincere thanks to the staff of Fairway Rise for their tremendous care of Margaret.

SHERRIN, Eileen Agatha (nee Gridley)

5.7.1921 – 16.9.2022

Loved and loving wife of Gilbert Edwin (dec). Loved mother of Tony (SVC1958-63), Danny (SVC 1959-60), David, Kieran and Rosemary. Beloved Nan to all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Now at peace.

VERMEY, Bruce (SVC 1985-90)

Details will be included in the next OVAtions.