In Memoriam

In Memoriam

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of the following members of the Trinity community and we offer our condolences to their families and friends.

Roger Alsop (OTG 1944-46) was involved in the Trinity community as a former student and also as a parent to Julian (OTG 1980). He was very active in what was known as the Dads’ Club, a group which did lots of work around the school and at the Eppalock site. Roger was a student at Trinity and then Melbourne Grammar and, after school, at RMIT. He was an early proponent of nuclear medicine and worked for many years in that industry as well as in defence. He was president of the Australian Nuclear Association from 2001-2004 and prominent in the fields of radiation protection and health physics. Roger is survived by his son Julian, daughter Amelia and their families.

Percy Boniface (OTG 1939-41)

passed away in August. At school, Percy was a member of Henty House and upon leaving Trinity, he served in World War Two. He still had his school blazer some eighty years after he finished! Percy’s son Noel (OTG 1965-70) also attended Trinity.

Luca Giannarelli (OTG 2006-20)

started at Trinity in the ELC and was at the school for 15 years. He graduated in 2020 (the first year of COVID) and had his future in front of him. Luca was one of the most popular boys in the year level, always engaging, always with a cheeky smile and a love of life. Sadly, he passed away in June and his funeral was a sad occasion, where boys and families were united in their grief. Rev’d Matt Campbell conducted the service. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Luca’s parents, Robert and Gabby, and to his sister, Talia. Robert and Gabby were both involved in school life and supported Trinity behind the scenes.

The OTGA plays an important role in supporting men’s health and wellbeing. Please seek out help and support if you need it. Ian Robinson (OTG 1947-51) sadly passed away in May this year. A celebration of Ian’s life was held at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. At school, Ian was a member of Merritt House.

Dr John Silver (OTG 1947-55)

passed away in July. Phil Asker (OTG 1952-62) sent a reading for the service, which was held at Holy Trinity, Kew. After leaving TGS, John completed his schooling at Taylors College. He was awarded a Commonwealth scholarship to study Medicine at the University of Melbourne. John’s sons David (OTG 2002) and Paul (OTG 2006) also attended Trinity.

Roger Woodruff (OTG 1957-63)

had a long career at the Austin and Warringal Hospitals as a haematologist and oncologist. He also played an important role in the development of palliative care in Australia. Roger, who passed away in July, was a former St Paul’s chorister and a member of Roberts House.

In Memoriam compiled by Rohan Brown and Sharon Kendall