We were saddened to learn of the passing of former day student Ferdinand (Fern) Gallagher (SPC 1959-62, PY1964) on 12 December 2025.
Fern followed in the footsteps of his father Fern (SPC 1926-28) and was the older brother of College Legend David Gallagher (SPC 1965-68), Peter (SPC 1965-69, PY1970) and younger brother of Brian (SPC 1952-58, PY1960).
Fern was a day student from Ballarat North and was a member of the Nunan House premiership team in the St Roch’s football competition in his first year.
Fern completed Form 4 and spent his career as a technician at the Channel Six (BTV6) television station in Ballarat North. Fern spent the majority of his life in Ballarat before retiring to Port Lonsdale.
Fern was also the loving husband of Maree and father of Sean, Dion, Corey and Liam and a grandfather of seven.
A Funeral Mass was held for Fern at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Queenscliff on 18 December 2025.
