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Paul LEARY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 7, 2011.

LEARY, Paul Anthony.
Brother Vincent cfc.

Died suddenly in the Riverside Community, Salter Point, WA.

Esteemed member of the Christian Brothers for
50 years. Past principal of St. Patricks College, Sutherland, St. Pius X College, Chatswood, and Waverley College.

Loved son of Vincent and Betty (both deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Helen Leary, and Mary and Alan Smith. Much loved by his nieces and nephews.

May he rest in peace.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
St. Patricks College, Strathfield, NSW and burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood.

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December 12, 2011

Emma Volkering posted to the memorial.

December 11, 2011

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December 7, 2011

Jacky Carnio posted to the memorial.

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Emma Volkering

December 12, 2011

"Your sons - our boys. Your sons - our boys" - as a parent of 2 sons who were at Waverley College this was another one of Brother Leary's famous lines from his end of year speeches. He was a great character with a wonderful sense of humour. The boys loved him. Rest in Peace Brother.
The Volkering Family.

Nicole Sweetman (Swansborough)

December 11, 2011

I remember Brother Leary's end of year speeches to his students at St Patrick's College in Sutherland when I was there in Year 10 (1989) and his famous line "... and if you're going to go mad, do so in your own backyard!" He was a legend of a man and a top bloke who will be sorely missed.

Jacky Carnio

December 7, 2011

As an ex student from St Patricks College Sutherland 1989 yr12. I clearly remember him turning red at the sight of the boys coming to school with shaved hair cuts and his famous quote was "if it's good enough for Ray Martin to have a decent hair cut it's good enough for you, I don't want to see it again".... He was a great mentor for the kids. My family will miss you alot.

Damien Maree

December 7, 2011

We will never forget the sight of Brother Paul standing and welcoming the boys as they entered Waverley College every morning,hail, rain or shine. A wonderful man who will be sadly missed. RIP Brother.
The Maree family.

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Suzette Rogers

December 7, 2011

Brother Leary was also principle of MRCHS (Macleay Regional Catholic High School) Kempsey, now called Saint Pauls. The memory of his face turning red as he almost hyperventilated with excitement or frustration, and that little tuft of hair falling over his forehead is something we all share. As one of those lucky enough to be a student under his leadership I would like to express my condolences. The school system needs more principles like him.

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