Valete Mrs Elva Alexander (91 years) grandmother of Prue Beaton (staff member), great grandmother of Oskar Beaton. Elva was surrounded by much love, now at rest. Mrs Beverly Anderson (87 years) mother / mother in law of Ian Anderson past staff member and Amy Anderson current staff member, grandmother of Thomas Anderson (Year 10), William Anderson (Year 8), Elizabeth Anderson (Year 7 SHC), Catherine Anderson (Grade 5 St Thomas) and Benjamen Anderson (Grade 2 St Thomas). Mrs Renata Anderson (74 years) great aunt of Jack Horan (Year 11), Charlotte Horan (Grade 6) Holy Spirit Primary School and Ava Horan 4 years. Mr Robert Andrews (72 years), following a four year battle with cancer, father of Old Collegian Ashley Andrews (1990) and Darrin Andrews, grandfather of Oliver Andrews (Year 12) and Mason Andrews (Year 10). Mr John Arnott (70 years), following a short battle with cancer, grandfather of Riley Arnott (Year 9) and Taylah Arnott, past Clonard College Student. Mr Stephen Beauglehall (66 years), past parent, husband of Diane, father of Old Collegians, Luke Beauglehall (1997), Todd Beauglehall (2000) and Tracy Dillon (2002) Sacred Heart College, grandfather of College students, Ethan (Year 9) and Myles Beauglehall (Year 7). Steve and Diane were loyal supporters of both the College and the St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club over many years. Our hearts go out to Steve’s family and friends as they come to terms with this sudden loss. His love lives on in their hearts always. Mrs Mary Anne Byrne (93 years), great grandmother of Lachlan Taylor (Year 10) and Ethan Taylor (Grade 4) Clairvaux Parish Primary School. Her love is with you always. Mr Jim Banks (94 years) of Perth, great grandfather of Luke Housego (Year 8) and Renee Housego (Year 10) Sacred Heart College. Mrs Yone De Battista (80 years) grandmother of Samuel Erwin (Year 8) and Noah Erwin (Grade 5) Holy Spirit School Manifold Heights. Mr Elio Belluzzo (88 years) following ongoing illness. Husband of Ida Belluzzo, father/father in law of staff members Pierre (Old Collegian 1978) and Susan Belluzzo. Grandfather of Old Collegians Simon (2005), Daniel (2009) and Paul Belluzzo (2011). Our thoughts and prayers are with Pierre, Susan and all the Belluzzo family as they come to terms with this deep loss. Elio’s love lives on in his loving family. Mrs Jean Blomeley (88 years) of Ballarat, following ongoing ill health. Mother/motherin-law of Leigh and Maree Blomeley (past staff member), grandmother of Old Collegians, Chris Blomeley (2000), Gerard (2002), Michael (2007) and Claire Blomeley (SHC 2005). Mr Owen Bourke (83 years) Old Collegian (1952) dearly loved husband of Pat Bourke (dec), father and father in law of Gavin (1977), Julie, Matthew (1980), Damian (1982), Gabrielle, Tim (1986), David (1990) (staff member), Tess and Paul (1997) and their partners, grandfather of Caitlin, Old Collegians Padraic Bourke (2010), Blake Whelan (2008), Madeline, James (2012), Emily, Jack Bourke (Year 10), Will Bourke (Year 8), Mitchell, Tayler, Jordan, Bella, Mikayla, Sarah, Ben Minge (Year 10), John, Julian, Rebecca, Olivia, Sam Bourke (Year 10), Hamish Bourke (Year 8) and Banjo. Great grandfather of Sadie. Owen has been a long-time supporter of St Joseph’s College Geelong over many years. President for many years and member of our Old Collegians’ Association. Owen was well known and respected in the Geelong Community. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the Bourke family and their friends. In God’s care with his beloved Pat. Mrs Pat Bourke precious wife of Owen Bourke (dec) Old Collegian (1952), mother and mother in law of Gavin (1977), Julie, Matthew (1980), Damian (1982), Gabrielle, Tim (1986), David (1990) (staff member), Tess and Paul (1997) and their partners, grandmother of Caitlin, Old Collegians Padraic Bourke (2010), Blake Whelan (2008), Madeline, James (2012), Emily, Jack Bourke (Year 10), Will Bourke (Year 8), Mitchell, Tayler, Jordan, Bella, Mikayla, Sarah, Ben Minge (Year 10), John, Julian, Rebecca, Olivia, Sam Bourke (Year 10), Hamish Bourke (Year 8) and Banjo. Great grandmother of Sadie. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the Bourke family and their friends. Owen and Pat have been supporters of St Joseph’s College Geelong, Pat as an outstanding volunteer working and managing our College Uniform Shop, providing uniforms for our students ensuring the boys were cared for, even if they could not afford to pay. The Mrs Pat Bourke Gallery was built on the College Uniform Shop site and named in honour of Pat for her outstanding voluntary work in the uniform shop from 1985 – 1997. On the 3 June
2016 the Mrs Pat Bourke Gallery was officially opened and all of the family attended the ceremony and lunch that followed. It was a beautiful family reunion even though Pat and Owen with 59 wonderful years of marriage, were not well enough to attend. Stories were shared and all present were moved by the close family unit that Pat and Owen have nurtured. Pat lived for her family and they will carry her love deep in their hearts always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr Jim (Francis Seamus) Cahir passed away peacefully on the 8th of April aged 93. Father / father in law of Simon (staff member) and Louise Cahir, grandfather of Old Collegians Sean Cahir (2008) and Lachlan Cahir (2006). Our thoughts are with all the extended Cahir family. Jim and his brother Pat were present and instrumental with Sean Cahir when the Lone Pine tree at the front of St Josephs’ College was planted. The Lone Pine was a seedling taken from Gallipoli where Jim’s father Frank (deceased) served gallantly on ANZAC day 1915. Lest we forget. Mr Mick Canaway (90 years) & Mrs Marie Canaway (89 years) passed away within days of each other. Mother & father / In law to Peter Canaway (staff member) and wife Margaret. Loved grandparents of Old Collegians, Emma Canaway (2015), Natalie Canaway (2007) and Meagan Canaway (2005) Sacred Heart College. Our deepest sympathy to all of the Canaway family. May you find comfort knowing Mick & Marie will remain together forever. Mr Allan Cane (91 years) of Bendigo, father / father in law of Allison Smith (staff member) and husband Colin, grandfather of Rebecca Smith and Hayden Smith. We send our deepest sympathy to all Allan’s family and friends. May his love be with you always. Mrs Christine Carew (57 years) sister / sister in law of Old Collegian Michael Carew (1981) and Lisa Carew (current Sacred Heart College staff member), aunty of Zachary Carew (Year 12), Old Collegians Xavier Carew (2014) and Jacob Carew (2011). Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine’s husband Luis and son Max. May precious family memories remain with you always. Mr James (Jim) Carlon (92 Years), devoted husband of Marie (72 years), loving father/ father in law of Brian Carlon (deceased Old Collegian) & Eileen, Peter & Carmel, Garry & Sharon, Dennis (Old Collegian 1967) & Deborah, John (1968) & Julie, Maureen Bryant (staff member) & Greg, Colleen & Geoff Wilkin, Eileen & Mark Johnston, Christeen & David Brice. Grandfather to 40 grandchildren and partners including Jo Nelson (staff member), the Corry, Grieg, Carlon and Brice families and 62 great grandchildren. Jim was surrounded by much love throughout his life and especially during his brief illness. His faith-filled life and unconditional love have been guiding lights to his family that will live on deep in their hearts always. To know him was to love him. Mr Gregor Anthony Cattanach following a short illness, father/father in law of Old Collegian Tony Cattanach (1986) and Donna, Danni & Michael Birthisel grandfather of Billy Cattanach (Year 9), Jake Cattanach (Year 7), Emily Birthisel (SHC 2016), Shannon Birthisel (SHC Year 12), Ryan Birthisel (Year 10) and Zoe Birthisel (Clairvaux Primary School Grade 6). Mrs Barbara Clifton (70 years) following ongoing illness, grandmother to Caitlin Byrne (Year 9) Sacred Heart College, and William Byrne (Year 8). Mrs Maree Clifton (88 years) of Ballarat, grandmother of Louis Clifton (Year 11) and Patrick Clifton (2014) Old Collegian. Mr Michael Stephen Connors (67 years) grandfather of Jackson Maguire –Smith (Year 7) and Beau Maguire Smith Our Lady Star of the Sea Ocean Grove Primary School. Mr Greg Corda (48 years) Old Collegian (1986) brother of Elizabeth (1988) and Maree (1990) past Sacred Heart College. A treasured husband, wonderful father of three, son, brother and friend. Greg was a qualified Accountant with post graduate qualifications in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. He was also very talented pianist and singer. “Our Piano Man” so deeply loved and so sadly missed. To Greg’s family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Mr Drago Cosic (79 years) following a brief illness, grandfather of Byron Cosic (Year 8), Oscar (Year 6) and Evie (Year 3) at St Roberts’ Primary School. Mr Anthony (Tony) Costa (74 years), Old Collegian (1959) Foundation Member; following a stroke, husband of Elaine, father / father-in-law of Old Collegian David Costa (1986) & Karen, Greg Costa (1989) & Geraldine, Stuart Costa (1990) & Tara, Michael Costa 125