In Memoriam he kept in touch and we remember him speaking fondly of his family and grandchildren. Bruce Larkin (OTG 1940-46) passed away just before his 94th birthday. His service was held at the Chapel of the Holy Trinity. The Larkin family connection continued through sons Tim (OTG 1968-73) and Andrew (OTG 1975-80) and grandsons, including Sean (OTG 2014-19).
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
We were saddened to learn of the passing of the following members of the Trinity community. On behalf of the school and the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association, we offer our condolences to their families and friends. Our thanks go to those who have submitted articles and images for publication. Desmond Bright (OTG 193142) was the son of Alfred Bright (Headmaster 1943-59). Des was Captain of Arnold House and Dux of Mathematics and Science in 1941 and 1942. He was also involved in athletics, cricket, cadets, scouts and the Mitre Committee. After leaving Trinity, Des served in World War Two and attended the University of Melbourne. Until recent years, he visited Trinity whenever he came to Melbourne from Sydney where he lived. Des is survived by his wife, Ruth, and two children. Geoffrey Burridge (OTG 193338) passed away in 2021. Geoff cherished his connection with Trinity and spoke regularly about his time at the school. Julian Coker (OTG 1943-54) was a member of Arnold House (Captain in the Junior School and Vice-Captain in the Senior School) and enjoyed football, swimming, music and cricket.
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William Cumming (OTG 1950-51) was a member of Merritt House. Bill resided in Glenmaggie, Victoria, and we were notified by his wife that he passed away in 2021.
Alex McLeod (OTG 2001-04) passed away in 2021, far too young. His family was comforted to see many of Alex’s old Trinity friends at his funeral.
John Davies (OTG 1943-46) died peacefully in September 2021. John and his wife Ruth sent their sons, Robert (OTG 1978-84 dec) and Martin (OTG 1980-85), to Trinity. Grandson Max (OTG 2011-16) also attended the school.
Scot Palmer (OTG 1951-53) passed away at 84 after a long and distinguished career as a journalist. At Trinity, Scot was a member of Henty House. Post-school, he was well known in sport, particularly AFL. His newspaper columns carried the catch cry ‘Keep Punching’ and kept generations of sports fans entertained and informed. After 50 years in the media, Scot retired in 2008. He is survived by his wife and children.
Alan Griffiths (OTG 1943-53) was a member of Henty House. Alan’s father, Harold (OTG 1913-22), and uncle, Geoffrey (OTG 1912-14), also attended Trinity in the early days of our school. Alan had a career as a mechanical engineer and is survived by his wife, Lynda, and their three sons and grandchildren. Leslie Hooper (OTG 1951-57) was a member of Henty House, First Football and the swimming team. His sons David (OTG 1979-84) and Peter (OTG 1980-85) also attended Trinity. Donald Maxwell Kemp (OTG 194048), known as ‘Max’, was a member of the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir, cadets, Merritt House and the Mitre Committee. Max’s brother Graham (OTG 1939-43) also attended Trinity. In recent years, Max was not able to attend all our Trinity events but
Lewis Plumridge (OTG 1962-63) passed away in September 2021. After attending Trinity, Lewis studied at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. While undertaking National Service, he became a clarinettist in the Royal Military College Band, Duntroon and assistant organist in the chapel there. In 1972, he returned to Trinity as Director of Music. Many OTGs will remember Lewis for his music classes and also for the many performance opportunities he organised, including choirs, orchestra, instrumental ensembles, many musicals and concerts, events at St Paul’s Cathedral and Carol Services at Holy Trinity, Kew.
