Words from a communique to the St Bede’s College community from Rector Justin Boyle.
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Gary Patrick Lennon, ONZM (1938–2022)
Honorary Member of The Willows (1995–2022)
It is with a heavy heart that we bring you the sad news that Gary Lennon passed away in May 2022. Gary was a greatly respected man of St Bede’s College, and we know will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Our love and prayers go out to Claire and his family.
Gary had a 36-year association with St Bede’s College, five as a student from 1953-1957 and thirty-one years as a staff member from 1975-2005. Gary taught several subjects including Religious Education, English, Geography and History. He also held the roles of Senior Master, Deputy Rector and Acting Rector in addition to coach of both Rugby 1st XV and Cricket 1st XI.
At the time of the centenary in 2011, Gary was named as one of six Icons of the College, a special acknowledgement given to men who best exhibit the values that St Bede’s stand for.