We were saddened to hear of the passing of John E Cleary (SPC 1964-70) on 7 July 2025.聽John was a day student at SPC, arriving from 每日大赛网址首页进入 Primary in Drummond Street.
He graduated in Form 6 in 1970 and enjoyed playing football and cricket. John was also a talented and experienced baritone in the College brass band.
Our deepest condolences to John鈥檚 wife Merilyn and children Tim, Ange and Melissa and their extended families.
John鈥檚 funeral was held on 14 July 2025 at the William Sheahan Chapel in Drysdale, Victoria.
Moving tributes spoke of John as a 鈥渢rue gentleman鈥� who was affectionately known as 鈥淢acGyver鈥� because 鈥渢here was nothing he couldn鈥檛 fix鈥�.
He was remembered for his 鈥渂oundless patience and ingenuity鈥� who was a 鈥渂eacon of integrity and good humor鈥�.
John was also remembered fondly as an 鈥渁bsolute legend鈥� by the members of St Leonards Golf Club.
