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NOTICES
Jemima Bourke (2011)
Marriages
Jemima Bourke (2011) married James Nettleton on 7 March 2020. MLC guests included maid of honour Mary Farquhar (2011) and bridesmaid Ashleigh Bourke (2007). Other MLC guests included Rebecca Bartlett, Victoria Cannon, Miranda Carlson, Anna Clarke, Olivia Crosthwaite, Felicity Evans, Holly Kelly, Ellen Lucas, Lucy O’Neil, Christina Ruiz, Gabriella Rush, Chloe Sanford, Stephanie Serafini, Emily Smith, Georgia Watson, Amelia Webster, Monique Woods, Isabella Woolley and Caitlin Young (all 2011).
Engagements
Miranda Gronow (2011) to Rebecca McEwen. Cathy James (1999) to Angela O’Driscoll.
Births
To Caroline Brown (2002) and Tim Whelan, a daughter, Grace Annabelle Whelan, born 25 August 2020. A niece for Katherine Brown (2000) and Emma Brown (2006).
To Andrew and Diana Canney (Hudson 1997), a son, Brooks Andrew, born 25 October 2020.
To Ailsa Cheung (2005) and John Warren, a daughter, Zoe Warren, born on 5 October 2020. A niece for Ada Cheung (1997) and Rhoda Cheung (2001).
To Charlotte Elder (2000) and Luke Stephens, a daughter, Harriet Katherine Stephens, born 3 November 2020. A sister for Alice and great niece for Jean Elder (1962), Cathy Elder (1965, deceased), Marion Sarson (Elder 1967) and Marg Robertson (Elder 1968).
To Daniel and Lauren Foreman (Cox 2004), a son, Alexander William, born 5 October 2019. A brother for Harper and a nephew for Sarah Cox (2002).
To Jonny and Felicity Gardam (Dendle 2001), a son, Rex, born 3 June 2020.
To Merryn Lloyd (2005) and Jason, a son, Murphy, born 25 May 2020. A grandson for Christine Lloyd, former MLC staff member from 2005 – 2017 and cousin to Katherine McKenzie (2002) and Georgina Cooke (2013). To Erin Matchan (2002) and Adrian Beale, a son, Felix John Beale, born 23 August 2020. A grandson for Jill Matchan (Chamberlain 1971), nephew to Jessica Matchan (2004) and Annika Matchan (2008). A great nephew for Dianne Hytten (Chamberlain 1968).
To Leath and Brodie Mattner (Flint 2001), a daughter, Juniper, born 3 June 2020. A sister for Marlita, and a niece for Leyka Saade (Flint 1994) and Carly Stafilis (Flint 1995).
To Jonathan and Laura Pearce (Singleton 2001), a son, Oliver Colin, born 5 March 2021. A brother for Lucy, a grandson for Jennifer Singleton (Hamley 1971), a great grandson for Jean Hamley OAM (Davey 1944, deceased), a great nephew for Margaret Hamley (1973) and a nephew for Amanda Singleton (2004).
To James and Julie Pearsons (Manning 2003), a daughter, Violet Julie, born on 5 September 2020. A niece for Naomi Waters (Manning 2001) and Erica Church (Manning 2004).
In memory
MLC has learnt of the following deaths in our community. We extend sincere condolences to their families and friends.
Janice Ainslie (Ross 1949) passed away on 14 August 2020. Daughter of Amy Ross (Symonds 1922, deceased), sister of Margot Sherwood (Ross 1947) and aunt of Deb Baynes (Sherwood 1971).
Helen Almanzi (Hughes 1952) passed away on 16 January 2021.
Susan Bellett (Hope 1959) passed away on 1 October 2020. Mother of Kym Evans (Bellett 1987) and Jodi Bellett (1989) and sister of Barbara McRae (Hope 1954) and Jennifer Stuchbery (Hope 1957).
Judith Bishop (1961) passed away on 29 January 2021.
Carole Boucher (1966) passed away on 14 September 2020.
Patricia (Paddy) Broberg (Dixson 1955) passed away 1 October 2020. Paddy was an MLC Junior School Staff member from 1961 – 1969. Mother of Kristin Broberg (1984).
Gwenyth (Gwen) Craig-Brown (Jessep 1950) passed away on 21 January 2021. Mother of Janette Salter (Craig-Brown 1981) and Fiona Croker (Craig-Brown 1987). Grandmother of Madeleine Croker (current MLC student).
Ailsa Cross (Heinrichs 1945) passed away on 15 January 2021. Sister of Naomi McConchie (Heinrichs 1945).
Shirley Ensinger (Donaldson 1940) passed away on 28 February 2020.
Valerie Evans (Weule 1950) passed away on 1 June 2019. Daughter of Caroline Judd (1914, deceased).
Howard Fearn-Wannan passed away on 25 December 2020. Former MLC staff member (1958–1964). Husband of Helen Fearn-Wannan (Terrell 1948) and brother-inlaw of Betty Terrell (1943, deceased).
Norma French (Onans 1948) passed away on 2 February 2020.
Judy Garner (Middleton 1953) passed away on 13 January 2021. Mother of Karyn Bilotto (Garner 1977), Anne Garner (1979) and Lynne D’Cruz (Garner 1988). Grandmother of Caitlin D’Cruz (2010).
Judy Gillatt (Tredinnick 1945) passed away on 31 December 2020.
Lillian Hawkey (Drummond 1945) passed away on 20 December 2020.
Elaine Doris Hiscock (Chambers 1946) passed away on 10 November 2020. Great aunt of Hilary Hiscock (2013). Peg Lavender (Flentje 1942) died on 5 February 2021. Step mother to Margaret Browne (Lavender 1963), Helen La Nauze (Lavender 1966, deceased) and Merne Scown (Lavender 1968, deceased).
Dulcie Leigh (Stafford 1955) passed away on 10 December 2020. Sister-in-law of HeatherAnne Field (Leigh 1962). Aunt of Julia Field (1990), Rosemary Roberts (Field 1993) and Suzanne Baillieu (Field 1991).
Desma MacKenzie (Curtis/Jones 1947) passed away on 25 May 2020. Mother of Debbie Krahnert (Jones 1977), grandmother of Carrie Hudson (Jones 2001), sister of Judith McHarg (Curtis 1952) and aunt of Fiona Manks (McHarg 1975).
Glenyss Mackenzie (Munt 1965) passed away on 17 February 2021. Sister of Nerolie Aujard (Munt 1961).
Shirley McConchie (Trezise 1945) passed away on 18 August 2020. Mother of Kym Doherty (McConchie 1970) and Dale McConchie (1977).
Thelma Millard (Brown 1947) passed away on 8 November, 2020. Sister of Betty Farrall (Brown 1946), Judith Hartin (Brown 1957) and Margaret Brown (1953, deceased).
Beverley Moore (Start 1948) passed away on 25 May 2020. Sister of Melva June Frampton (Start 1942, deceased), Neva Start (1945, deceased) and Lynette McDonald (Start 1955, deceased).
Noelle Nathan (Wood 1953) passed away on 1 November 2020. Sister of Laurel Wood (1955, deceased).
Elaine Niven (Miller 1952) passed away on 6 June 2020.
Elaine Oldham (1953) passed away on 31 July 2020. Sister of Jean O’Hea (Oldham 1944, deceased) and Valma Willmott (Oldham 1948, deceased).
Irina (Guna) Pupedis passed away on 23 April 2020. Former MLC staff member (1974 – 1985).
Mary Sansum (Morgan 1955) passed away on 20 December 2020.
Judith Scott (Higham 1968) passed away on 15 December 2019.
Cheryl Schultz (Payne 1964) passed away on 28 December 2020. Daughter of Ilma Payne (Broom 1940, deceased) and sister of Florence McMahon (Payne 1960) and Robyn Straw (Payne 1965).
Nola Self (Jelbart 1964) passed away on 23 November 2020. Daughter of Jean Jelbart (Howard 1931, deceased) and niece of Marjorie Howard (1928, deceased).
Barbara Seyfort (Lloyd 1948) passed away on 12 January 2020. Mother of Jennifer Jarman (Seyfort 1978) and Rosemary Broome (Seyfort 1985).
Joan Spry (Harper 1945) passed away on 16 October 2019. Avril Taylor (Heard 1948) passed away on 28 August 2020.
Roslyn Thompson (Hollis 1966) passed away on 8 March 2021. Daughter of Beryl Hollis (Wilson 1934, deceased) and sister of Jan Marshall (Hollis 1962).
Pat Trevare (Holt 1945) passed away on 30 June 2020.
Shirley West (Dunoon 1951) passed away on 12 September 2020. Sister of Gwenneth Dunoon (1946, deceased).
Yvonne Williams (Young 1956) passed away on 7 November 2020.
Cherry Wolfe (1974) passed away on 6 December 2020.
Valerie Yule (East 1945) passed away on 28 January 2021. Sister of Deirdre Milligan (East 1946, deceased) and Jennifer Speake (East 1951).
Tributes
Noelle Schollenberger (1946)
Noelle Schollenberger (1946) passed away on 11 September 2020. Noelle attended MLC from 1942–1944. During her years as a student at MLC, she was a member of the athletics, baseball and hockey teams and was Sports Captain in her final year. Noelle described her MLC school days as “three years of sheer delight and firm friendship.” In an interview in The Star in November 2007 Noelle recalled her MLC education with great fondness: “When I reflect on my life I realise what an important part MLC has played in firming and strengthening me.” Noelle is remembered as warm and vivacious, as well as passionate about MLC and the education it provides to young women. She is a member of the MLC Stella Argentea Society.
Constance (Connie) Calwell (Mellor, 1945)
Constance (Connie) Calwell (Mellor, 1945) was a person with extraordinary musical ability, modesty, loyalty, and devotion to duty. Her connection to MLC spanned more than 70 years, beginning with her days as a student (from 1936), until her retirement as College organist and organ teacher in 2011, after 59 years in that role. Additionally, she served as Music Secretary between 1978 and 1983, all while raising a family of five – with her beloved husband, Rob – and living a full life in so many ways. Her four daughters – Philippa (1976), Kate (1978), Lisa (1980) and Lucinda (1981) all attended MLC. During her student years Connie developed exceptional skill as an organist, completing her BA(Mus) at the University of Melbourne in 1949 and also gaining several major performance qualifications in London. On her return to Melbourne in 1952, when she commenced employment at MLC, she also took up the honorary position of Organist for the University of Melbourne, playing for hundreds of ceremonies over more than 50 years. In 1996 she was awarded the University Gold Medal for her outstanding service. Connie died peacefully on 23 December 2020. She will be deeply missed.
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