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Community Notices
May-Lyn McKenzie (2017) Bianca Nichols (2001) Ruby Watson (2010)
Marriages
May-Lyn McKenzie (2017) married Regan May on 27 June 2020. MLC guests included maid of honour Anna Munday (2017).
Bianca Nichols (2001) married Daniel O’Reilly on 13 March 2020. MLC guests included matron of honour, Jessica Berger (2001) and bridesmaid Stephanie Beniac (2007). Other MLC guests included Bianca’s sister, Kimberley Cole (1984), cousin Alyssa Hennessy (Scott 1998), Sophie Berger (2011) and Helena Singer (2002).
Ruby Watson (2010) married Andrew Ryan on 22 February 2020. MLC guests included bridesmaids Nina Abrahams (2010) and Catherine Parker (2010).
Births
To Kate Anderson (2001) and Nick Chapman, a daughter, Willow Grace Chapman, born 25 November 2019. A sister for Maggie, a granddaughter for Janet Anderson (Uwins 1967), a great niece for Judith Uwins (1957) and a niece for Lucy Hughes (Anderson 1998).
To John and Alex Botha (King 2000), a son, Johannes, born 26 June 2020. A brother for Isabella, a grandson for Ellen King (Watson 1964) and a great-grandson for Ellen Watson (Fliegner 1938, deceased).
To Tessa Forshaw (2007) and Phillip Deresa, a daughter, Zara, born March 2020 in Boston, USA. A granddaughter for Davida Forshaw (1980), great-granddaughter for Hannah Forshaw (Halprin 1953, deceased) and great-greatgranddaughter for Zara Halprin (Duband 1927, deceased).
To Raph and Samari Goldenberg (Jayarajah 1996), a daughter, Marnie Grace, born 13 March 2020. A sister for Sadie and a niece for Sanuki Jayarajah (1993).
To Bryce and Anne Iseppi (Sharma 1998), twin sons, Liam Alexander and Sebastian Anthony, born 12 November 2019. Nephews for Allison Pierson (Sharma 1990).
To Tamara Lowen (2001) and Ashley EmersonWebber, a daughter, Hannah Emerson Lowen, born 2 July 2020. A sister for Felix and a niece for Naomi Lowen (1999).
2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours
We congratulate the following members of our community, including alumnae and past parents, who were recognised in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Jenny Batrouney AM QC (Romanes 1980) – For significant service to the law, to the legal profession, and to women lawyers.
The Honourable Justice Susan Kenny AM QC (1971) – For significant service to the law, and to the judiciary, particularly to the Federal Court of Australia.
Alison Plain OAM (Bertuch 1976) – For service to the international community of Indonesia through eye health programs.
Jenny Wilson APM (1988) – Awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service and community work supporting victims of crime.
Jenny Lumsden (1983) CSC and Bar – For outstanding achievement in Specialist Reserve health services for the Australian Defence Force.
Robert Milne AO (past parent) – For distinguished service to community health through contributions to, and support for, medical research, and to the construction industry.
In memory
MLC has learnt of the following deaths in our community. We extend sincere condolences to their families and friends.
Nancy Baker (Wheaton 1946) passed away on 8 May 2020.
Anne Barton passed away on 16 May 2020. Former MLC staff member (1988 – 1999 and 2004).
Wendy Bennett (Browne 1951) passed away on 9 July 2019. Sister of Margot Robb (Browne 1949).
Kathleen Binns (Thompson 1948) passed away on 31 May 2018. Daughter of Grace Thompson (Waitt 1909, deceased) and sister of Mary Latham (Thompson 1936, deceased). Mother of Anita Dammery (Binns 1981), grandmother of Eleanor Dammery (2013) and Genevieve Dammery (2015). Aunt of Margaret Thompson (1962), Merlyne Thompson (1967) and Fiona Thompson (1984).
Barbara Blainey (Clarke 1948) passed away on 22 August 2020. Sister of Verna Bloom (Clarke 1945, deceased), mother of Robyn Blainey (1971) and aunt of Jillian Press (Bloom 1974).
Barbara Bordato (Cant 1955) passed away on 19 May 2020. Sister of Margot Overton (Cant 1958) and Yvonne Walker (Cant 1961).
Lyn Bromage (Peters 1961) passed away on 7 August 2020. Former MLC staff member (1983 to 2000).
Alison Brooks (Lukeis 1947) passed away on 5 September 2020. Sister-in-law of Judith Lukeis (Bell 1948).
Betty Broughton (Derrick 1953) passed away on 21 March 2020. Mother of Fiona Dixon (Broughton 1981) and Kate Hogarth (Broughton 1989).
Sue Brown (Brunsdon 1962) passed away on 11 July 2020.
Phyllis Cameron (Barnard 1940) passed away on 13 March 2020.
Valda Cuming OAM (Bayley 1945) passed away on 7 April 2020. Sister of Lois McDonald (Bayley 1950, deceased) and Sylvia Sassella (Bayley 1949, deceased).
Judith Currie (Tyquin 1963) passed away on 15 May 2020. Cousin of Libby Moore (Collins 1972).
Margaret Dawson (Vear 1962) passed away on 25 April 2020.
Glenice Duff (Gunnell 1960) passed away on 19 February 2020. Daughter of Irene Gunnell (Bath 1925, deceased) and sister of Delwyn Ryan (Gunnell 1957). Aunt of Felicity Ryan (1983) and Stephanie MacArthur (Ryan 1987).
Madeline (Maddy) Eyre (2011) passed away on 11 July 2020. Sister of Arabella Eyre (2013). Hannah Forshaw (Halprin 1953) passed away on 25 March 2020. Daughter of Zara Halprin (Duband 1927, deceased), mother of Davida Forshaw (1980) and grandmother of Tessa Forshaw (2007).
Shirley Hogg (Paterson 1954) passed away on 14 May 2020.
Rosemary Keable (Lennon 1979) passed away on 4 April 2020.
Edyth Kirk (Driver 1956) passed away on 20 March 2020. Sister of Norma Davis (Driver 1951) and Joan McLean (Driver 1952). Mother of Lindy Maginness (Kirk 1982), Heather Kirk (1984) and grandmother of Tori Hill (2017).
Eve Knight (McOmish 1958) passed away on 6 March 2020.
Margaret Krohn (Hendrick 1948) passed away on 27 April 2020.
Patricia Magri (Mitchell 1963) passed away on Norfolk Island on 17 December 2019.
Alison McAllister (1961) passed away on 6 July 2019. Former MLC staff member (1980 – 2010). Sister of Janet Lyons (McAllister 1965) and sister-in-law of Carol McAllister (Williams 1961).
Beverley Mower (1952) passed away on 20 April 2020.
Nancy Norman (Ellis 1951) passed away on 2 August 2020. Mother of Claire Norman (1976). Sister-in-law of Bernice Norman (Hargrave 1953) and Doreen Norman (Millikan 1953). Mother-in-law of Peta Norman (Barry 1993).
Vera Pollard (1962) passed away on 6 August 2020.
Wendy Quantrell (Lugton 1957) passed away on 10 October 2019. Sister of Jillian Isaac (Lugton 1962).
Lois Richards (Klein 1958) passed away on 9 October 2014. Sister of Val Granat (Klein 1952).
Ailsa Roper (Sefton 1946) passed away on 7 June 2020. Sister of Jean Brewer (Sefton 1938) and mother of Lyndal Roper (1973).
Diana Slater (Short 1943) passed away on 4 August 2020.
Val Sullivan (Wood 1954) passed away on 2 May 2020.
Rosemary Tonkin (Phillips 1966) passed away on 23 July 2020. Sister of Judy Bingham (Phillips 1967) and daughter of Jean Spreadborough (Fowler 1941, deceased). Niece of Claire Fowler (1945, deceased) and Pat Ingram (Fowler 1949, deceased).
Patricia Tredinnick (Stocker 1953) passed away on 12 June 2020. Daughter of Gladys Stocker (Davies 1924, deceased) and granddaughter of Florence Davies (Passfield 1895, deceased). Rosslyn Webster (1956) passed away on 18 January 2020. Sister of Jean Webster (1945, deceased).
Mardi White (Lucas 1950) passed away on 22 January 2020.
Jill Wood (Faragher 1946) passed away on 26 September 2019. Sister-in-law of Janet Secomb (Wood 1944), Linnell Barelli (Wood 1945, deceased), Elizabeth Wood-Ellem (Wood 1948, deceased) and Monica Maughan (Wood 1950, deceased).
Annette Wilden (Meller 1961) passed away on 4 September 2019.
Tributes
MLC mourns the passing of the following members of our community.
Ron Cummins (past parent)
Father of Jenny Cummins (1989), Ron Cummins was a strong supporter of MLC and a founding member of the College’s Stella Argentea bequest society. Ron and his wife, Val Cummins, were actively involved in the life of the College during the 10 years that Jenny was an MLC student. Ron was passionate about MLC Marshmead, visiting the site as a past parent. As a firm advocate for MLC Marshmead, Ron was always keenly interested in its innovative sustainability curriculum. Ron retained an enduring interest in MLC’s learning experiences and educational offerings and was an enthusiastic supporter of the College’s culture of philanthropy. Ron passed away on 1 February 2020 at the age of 90.
Fran Keller (Woolhouse 1948)
As a student, Fran Keller (Woolhouse 1948) boarded at MLC from 1944 - 1948. Her daughter, Robyn Hazlett (Keller 1977) and granddaughter-in-law Annabelle Hale (2006) also attended MLC. Fran served on the school’s teaching staff from 1973 – 1990. During this time, she touched the lives of many students, particularly in her role as the inaugural Head of Junior Secondary School when it was established by former Principal, David Loader. Warmth and compassion were among Fran’s defining qualities. Her kindness and approachability made a lasting impact on many hundreds of former MLC students. Fran was a prominent member of the Old Collegian’s Club, serving as President in 1986. In 2018, Fran was appointed as an OCC Patron, to acknowledge her time as a student at MLC and her many significant contributions to the life of the College over the subsequent years. As OCC Patron, Fran took an enormous interest in all aspects of the Old Collegians’ Club, continuing to support its activities and bring together its members. Fran passed away on 22 May, 2020.
