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SUNRISE AND SUNSET – A MEMORIAL FOR GORDON COORAY – By Bernard VanCuylenburg. There is an old saying that “Good friends come into our lives too late, and leave too early”. Antonians of a younger generation may have only heard of Gordon Cooray by name. Citing my own example – I joined St. Anthony’s College in January 1951 and Gordon left college in 1953 or 1954. I only made Gordon’s acquaintance when I came to Australia 6 months short of forty years in this country. But it was forty years in which I found that Gordon by virtue of whom he was, made the world a better place for me and many others. He gave of himself in the service of his fellow human beings, and often walked the extra mile for anybody who sought his assistance or advice.  The Memorial Mass held for Gordon Cooray on Sunday the 14th ...

Apr 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Bernard VanCuylenburg Tagged , , , , ,
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Memorial Mass for Gordon Cooray – Sunday 14th April 2024 – By Chris Drieberg Date : Sunday 14th April 2024 Holy Mass at 11.00 a.m.  Venue : Resurrection Church,  402 Corrigan Rd., Keysborough Followed by Fellowship and Lunch at Upalis Restaurant, 264-248 Blackburn Road, Glen Waverley commencing at 12.30pm. Lunch Cost $ 30.00 per person BYO Wines only. Spirits and soft drinks could be purchased at the Bar. The lunch and fellowship is also to honour members of the first committee. Minutes of the First Meeting is attached showing those who were involved in starting the Old Antonian Social Club.  Lest We Forget, we will also honor those in the Committees over the years, who have passed on to greener pastures.  It would be greatly appreciated if the Golden Oldies of the OASC could attend these events, so that we could enjoy each others company and reminisce on our College days ...

Mar 8, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Obituaries Tagged , ,
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GORDON COORAY NO MORE – By the Australian Antonians Source :  Australian Antonians It is with much sadness we notify the demise of our friend and old-Antonian, GORDON COORAY, who passed away peacefully yesterday. He was 88. Gordon was an active member of the Old Antonian Social Club (Australia) from its inception in 1981. He had the distinction of serving in different roles during his time in the committee. He was the President for two years (1984 and 1996), Secretary in 1995 and Treasurer in 1999. In recognition of his services to the Club, Gordon received the Service Award in 2016. As the photos below suggest, he was a regular at our social gatherings until recently. Although Gordon’s time at College was brief, having studied at St Sylvester’s for most of his school career, his love and passion for SACK was enormous. Gordon was a Banker with the Bank of ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Obituary: Gordon Cooray RIP GORDON COORAY NO MORE It is with much sadness we notify the demise of our friend and old-Antonian, GORDON COORAY, who passed away peacefully yesterday. He was 88. Gordon was an active member of the Old Antonian Social Club (Australia) from its inception in 1981. He had the distinction of serving in different roles during his time in the committee. He was the President for two years (1984 and 1996), Secretary in 1995 and Treasurer in 1999. In recognition of his services to the Club, Gordon received the Service Award in 2016. As the photos below suggest, he was a regular at our social gatherings until recently. Although Gordon’s time at College was brief, having studied at St Sylvester’s for most of his school career, his love and passion for SACK was enormous. Gordon was a Banker with the Bank of Ceylon and later a Recruitment ...

Nov 6, 2023 Posted by In Obituaries Tagged , ,
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