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Community notices
Engagements
Brigette Jones (2014) to Matthew Danaher.
Marriages
Georgia Boreckyi (2010) married Samantha Lee-Birch on 8 May 2021. MLC guests included sister Ashleigh Boreckyi (2007) and bridesmaid Maelle Doublier (2010). Other MLC guests included Nathalie Brown, Veronica Cooke, Tara Leigh and Nadia Okraglik (all 2010), Lola Jennings-Edquist (2011) and Jessica Brown (2012).
Georgia Boreckyi (2010).
Kristin Hamer (2000) married David Ryan on 6 June 2020. MLC guests included Belinda Hand (Foo) and Aingela Newton (Prokop), (both 2000). Lysanne McNeill (2008) married Toby Wilson on 3 July 2021. MLC guests included bridesmaid Chloe Dempsey (2008), mother of the bride Alyson McNeill (Boyd 1977), sisters Amy Smith (McNeill 2004) and Sallie McNeill (2006) and sister in law and current MLC staff member Katie McNeill (Bond 2000). Other MLC guests included aunts Heather Bach (Boyd 1970), Keren Boyd (1974) and Fiona Dowling (Boyd 1982) and Rebecca Akse, current MLC staff member.
Kristin Hamer (2000). Lysanne McNeill (2008).
Sarah Travis (2013) married Bradley Dunn in Townsville on 8 May 2021. MLC guests included mother of the bride Helen Vokach-Brodsky (1973) and sisters Laura Travis (2013), Susan Travis (2011) and Clare Travis (2014). Other MLC attendees included bridesmaid Maddy Balson (2013), Stephanie Clark (2012) and Stephanie Allen (2013). Sarah’s grandmother, Helen (Peg) Travis (Shaw 1942, deceased) was present in memory on the day.
Sarah Travis (2013).
Births
To Nick and Beck Brown (Weir 2006), a son, Lewis Ross, born 21 May 2020 in Los Angeles. A grandson for Sue Wooldridge (1977), a nephew for Hannah Weir (2008), a great-grandson for Anne Wooldridge (Goldsworthy 1949) and a great-nephew for Jenny O’Sullivan (Wooldridge 1980) and Mary Wooldridge (1984). To Katherine Brown (2000) and Valjean Boynton, a daughter, Lily Katherine Boynton, born 21 April 2021. A sister for Harry and a niece for Caroline Brown (2002) and Emma Brown (2006). To Sam and Brittany Groth (Boys 2012), twin sons, Mason and Parker, born 10 April 2021. Great grandchildren to Val Prince (West 1949) and nephews for Jacinta Boys (2009). To Kristin Hamer-Ryan (Hamer 2000) and David Ryan, a twin daughter and son, Alice Elizabeth Rose and Charles (Charlie) David Angas Hamer-Ryan, born 3 July 2020. Younger siblings for Max. To Michael and Stefanie Houghton (Maccar 2005), a son, James Andrew, born 26 February 2021. A brother for Emma and Sophie and a nephew for Simone Maccar (2008) and Jessica Houghton (2007). To Martin and Shelley Lipshut (Sutherland 2007), a son, Elliot John, born 14 January 2021. A nephew for Erin Lipshut (2003) and Lucy Erftemeyer (Lipshut 2005), a great nephew for Alison Lipshut (Falla 1968) and a second cousin for Angela Allen (Lipshut 1994). To Brooke Streatfeild (1997), a daughter, Evie Mae, born 8 December 2020. A niece for Shaun Brown (Streatfeild 1999). Delivered by Dr Gene-Lyn Ngian (1999). To Paul and Samantha White (Gerrand 2003), a daughter, Francesca Elizabeth, born 20 January 2021. A sister for Patrick and a niece for Georgia Koehne (current MLC student).
We welcome the submission of community notices from all MLC alumnae. To learn more about the notices that we can accept or to submit a notice, please visit: mlc.vic.edu.au/communitynotices
MLC has learnt of the following deaths in our community. We extend sincere condolences to their family and friends.
Nerolie Aujard (Munt 1961) passed away on 4 June 2021. Mother of Trudi Wooller (Aujard 1987), grandmother of Sophie Wooller (2019) and sister of Glenyss MacKenzie (Munt 1965, deceased) and Rhonda Ryan (Munt 1973, deceased). Karolina Amon (1998) passed away on 14 May 2021. Sister of Ildi Amon (2004). Pamela Anderson (Robinson 1974) passed away on 16 June 2021. Sister of Jenni Robinson (1972, deceased). Estelle Bailey (Nicholls 1946) passed away on 7 June 2021. Mother of Fiona McKenzie (1980), sister of Beverley Wong (Nicholls 1948, deceased), daughter of Winnie Nicholls (Gardner 1919, deceased), granddaughter of Felicia Gardner (Berry 1890, deceased), grandniece of Lydia Berry (1893, deceased) and Millicent Berry (1895, deceased), niece of Editha Adlam (Gardner 1914, deceased) and Estella Dunn (Gardner 1916, deceased). Estelle’s great-grandfather, Henry Berry, was a College benefactor and member of the MLC Council until 1923. Berry House was named after him in 1937 and still carries his name.
Helen Barr (Ansett 1950) passed away on 16 March 2021. Sister of Margaret Crozier (Ansett 1952), cousin of Anne McLeod (Ditterich 1959), Helen Williams (Ditterich 1961) and Elizabeth Fraser (Ditterich 1965). Margaret Beurle (Barber 1944) passed away on 17 March 2021. Mother of Claire Cooksey (Beurle 1975) and sister of Janet Hay (Beurle 1948). Patricia (Paddy) Broberg (Dixson 1955) passed away on 1 October 2020. Paddy was an MLC Junior School staff member from 1961 – 1969. Mother of Kristin Broberg (1984). Valerie Chatwin (Rowe 1944) passed away on 20 July 2021. Daughter of Erica Rowe (Phillips 1912, deceased), mother of Rhonda Knight (Chatwin 1969), sister of Enid Woodhouse (Rowe 1946, deceased) and Ainslie Hudson (Rowe 1951) and niece of Roma Palmer (Phillips 1919, deceased), Ailsa Keys (Phillips 1921, deceased) and Alva Woodfull (Phillips 1924, deceased). Aunt of Dianne Montague (1974) and Rosemary Montague (1986), step aunt of Andrea Fernleigh (Woodhouse 1970) and cousin of Jean Woodfull (1957, deceased), Janice Campbell (Palmer 1955, deceased), Elaine Rumpf (Palmer 1951), Beres Witt (Phillips 1937, deceased), Shirley Wilson (Phillips 1939, deceased), Dersa Smith (Phillips 1940, deceased) and Audrey Baker (Fleming 1945, deceased). Claire Chlebnikowski (McIlroy 1966) passed away on 19 December 2018. Mother of Anna Blamey (Chlebnikowski 2000) and grandmother of Katherine Lancefield and Natasha Lancefield (current students). Valda Clarke (1939) passed away on 10 April 2021. Joy Iolanthe Clinch (Richmond 1947) passed away on 6 May 2021. Mother of Dr Robyn Clinch (1976). Gayle Corr OAM (McGregor 1964) passed away on 9 April 2021. Sister of Janice Hobson (McGregor 1957). Dorothy Cram (Aldred 1950) passed away on 24 April 2021. Aylsa Dickinson (Gellie 1945) passed away on 13 May 2021. Daughter of Alice Gellie (1922, deceased), niece of Beryl Watt (1927, deceased), sister of Helen Brookes (Gellie 1948, deceased), sister in law of Janet Gellie (Huntington 1951) and grandmother of Emily King (2003). Joan Earle (Wright 1948) passed away on 26 April 2021. Mother of Marion Power (Earle 1973) and Elizabeth Earle (1979). Sister of Robyn Farren-Price (Wright 1946, deceased) and aunt of Catherine Hall (Farren-Price 1973, deceased) and Louise Pascal-Orpe (Farren-Price 1976). Lyndell Fahey (Allen 1964) passed away on 20 October 2020. Mother of Lauren Fahey (1984), Danielle McNeil (Fahey 1986) and Vanessa Fahey (1991). Beth Gifford (Falconer 1949) passed away on 17 March 2020. Frances Harris (1967) passed away in England on 17 February 2021. Judith Huber (Sleep 1955) passed away on 28 April 2021. Daughter of Cora Sleep (Warren 1921, deceased), granddaughter of Annie Warren (Lang 1888, deceased), niece of Nancy Gellie (Warren 1928, deceased), cousin of Marjorie Orgill (Warren 1954), Patricia Schmidt (Gellie 1954, deceased) and Cath McLeish (Warren 1956) and sister in law of Beverley Sleep (Goff 1965). Lesley Hutchison (1973) passed away on 1 August 2021. Sister of Noel Hutchison (1974). Ann Jenkin (Miller 1956) passed away on 8 February 2021. Dorothy Kemp (Hay 1946) passed away on 23 March 2021. Mother of Rosemary Douglas (Kemp 1977). Sandra Le Gassick (Skeen 1960) passed away on 5 August 2021. Mother of Kristen Le Gassick (1988), daughter of Ailsa Hogben (Perry 1937, deceased) and sister of Sue Mountain (Skeen 1965). Ann Lorimer (Baker 1955) passed away on 19 April 2021. Sister of Sue Lightbody (Baker 1957) and mother of Jenny Merritt (Lorimer 1980), Megan Aedy (Lorimer 1981) and Jane Lorimer (1984). Daughter of Nancy Breen (Cole 1931, deceased) and niece of Patricia Place (Cole 1926, deceased). Val Muller (Holm 1956) passed away on 1 August 2020. Sister of Jill Tabart (Holm 1958). Barbara Reid (Smith 1951) passed away on 7 August 2021. Mother of Diane Pritchard (Reid 1975) and Janette Blain (Reid 1981). Sister of Margaret Comer (Smith 1955) and Lynette Judkins (Smith 1958). Barbara Rich (McIntyre 1948) passed away on 10 August 2020. Janette Shelton (Helstroom 1953) passed away on 7 December 2020. Fairlie Szacinski (Apperly 1950), passed away on 28 July 2021. Sister of Rosemary Davis (Apperly 1944, deceased) and Prudence Joske (Apperly 1946, deceased). Joy Weatherill (Fryer 1962) passed away on 28 March 2021. Denise Webb (Clarke 1944) passed away on 3 June 2021. Mother of Robin Crew (Webb 1966), Valerie Goldsworthy (Webb 1970) and Jan Proposch (Webb 1972) and grandmother of Tamara Webb (2012). Virginia Weekes (1966) passed away on 4 April 2020. Sister of Diana Weekes (1962). Virginia was an MLC staff member from 1996 - 2006.
Janice Wigg (Prentice 1954) passed away on 6 August 2021. Mother of Rosalyn Long (Wigg 1978), Elizabeth Lowe (Wigg 1983) and Amanda McDonald (Wigg 1986) and sister of Diane Jeanes (Prentice 1958) and Anthea Menzel (Prentice 1961). Marjorie Wilson (Thomas 1940) passed away on 3 February 2021. Mother of Robyn Brasher (Wilson 1971) and Merrin Wingfield (Wilson 1977). Beverley Woodford (Hunt 1950) passed away on 10 December 2020.
Tribute
Olgar Milford
A much-loved member of the MLC staff for 11 years, Olgar Milford served in the roles of College Chaplain, Senior School House Co-ordinator and Teacher of Religion. New Zealand born, Olgar initially worked as an analytical chemist before studying teaching (in Auckland) and theology (in Los Angeles). Moving to Australia, she first came to MLC as a casual relief teacher before joining the staff full time. Olgar loved being part of MLC’s diverse community. She enjoyed helping students develop their personal world view, as well as the compassion to understand the world views of others. She went above and beyond for her students and her colleagues and brought a relentless positivity and focus on wellbeing to her roles. She passed away on 27 July 2021.
