CAIRNS
Rev Dr Hugh Campbell,
BA, PhD
(Muckhart / Sydney)
8/9/1935 - 6/11/2025
Hugh died peacefully at home in
Sydney, Australia, surrounded by
his family. Beloved husband of
Hilary (née Salvesen). Loving father
of Iver, Niall, Maryen and Rozie
(Rosalind). Adored grandfather of Kylie, Alastair, Hilary, Timothy, Monte, Brittany, Hadrian, Annabel, Elvis,
Arwen and Hamilton. Much loved great-grandfather of Casper and Elise.
Will be sadly missed, but now at peace after a long illness.
Athlete (hockey and cricket), minister
in the Church of Scotland and the former Presbyterian Church of NSW. Scholar and author in aboriginal astronomy and culture. Former Principal of St Andrews College, University of Sydney. Dearly loved mentor, educator, and marriage celebrant to many.
A service will be held 11 am, Thursday, November 20, in Sydney, Australia,
https://www.picaluna.com/rsvpmaker/rev-dr-hugh-cairns/.
There will also be a memorial held in early 2026.
Published by The Scotsman on Nov. 15, 2025.