22 VALETE
Valete St Catherine’s School extends its sincere sympathies to the families of our Old Girls who have passed away.
Susan Mattey (Nutt, STC1970) We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Susan Mattey in June 2025. In March 2025, Sue joined her classmates at the annual Jane Barker Luncheon, where she spoke fondly about her time here at St Cath’s, describing how the school quickly “became my home”. A boarder from a very young age, Sue had a deep appreciation for her fellow boarders and students who she felt became family. At school, she was actively involved in sports and was Casterton House Captain and Prefect in 1970.
Donna Carr (STC1981)
Michelle Miran (STC1969) Michelle Miran, who died in September 2025, was a strong advocate for social justice and communities. After leaving school, she studied Home Economics and became a teacher. Her commitment to supporting and including disadvantaged groups of our society shaped her life. Her passing was noted by the NSW State Member for the South Coast, Liza Butler, who said of Michelle, “Michelle did not just join committees: she strengthened them. She did not just volunteer; she led. She made every organisation she touched more capable, more compassionate and more connected.”
Jenny Rosalky (Boyan, STC1963)
Donna Carr attended St Cath’s between 1972 and 1981 and is remembered by her peers as “an absolute gem” who was actively involved in the school through leadership and house positions. In her final year of school, she was a Prefect and Bronte House Captain. After leaving school, Donna enjoyed a successful career in real estate. A natural organiser, Donna was always keen to get together with her school friends and is remembered by them with great admiration and fondness.
Former Staff Members Lyn Mihalic
Beverley Clarke (Logan, STC1954)
The Class of 1963 were saddened by the death of their dear classmate Jenny Boyan (1947-2025). Jenny was a boarder from an early age, and was described as a joy to have in the classroom. She was outgoing, intelligent, inquisitive and funny. She could tell a great story and always had her head in a book. She continued to approach all aspects of life with energy, diligence, resilience and humour. She was an inspirational public speaker and journalist. She made the world a kinder and more colourful place.
Lyn was a well-loved and cherished staff member of St Catherine’s between 1980 and 2000, working as executive assistant to Headmistresses Miss Faith Patterson and later Mrs Jo Karaolis. In this role, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, serving as a trusted gatekeeper, confidante and organiser. She was kind, caring and thoughtful toward all who knew and worked with her. She will be dearly missed.
Our alumni community was sorry to hear of the passing of Bev Logan. Bev was a boarder from Condobolin and graduated in 1954. She was captain of Barker House and a long- standing member of the Old Girls’ Union.
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