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Obituaries
Herbert Bruce Curry (Stu) (OW1951)
10/06/1932 – 11/04/2020
Born in Bendigo, Bruce Curry was the only child of Alen and Freda Curry.
He grew up in North Melbourne and was educated at Wesley from 1947 to 1951. Bruce absolutely loved his time at Wesley, particularly as a devoted and skilled footballer. Bruce received the nickname ‘Stu’ from his teacher, Jack Rush, obviously due to his surname. Amongst his achievements were Probationer 1951, Captain of Corrigan House 1951, Football Colours 1948, Cricket Colours 1950, Captain of Football 1950-51, Games Committee 1950-51, Football Subcommittee 1950-51 and Cricket Subcommittee 1951.
Bruce was an accomplished footballer who was a rover and half-forward. He was also vice-captain of the combined public school’s team in 1950 and was invited to train with the North Melbourne Football Club in the VFL. Sadly, he suffered a cruciate ligament knee injury in 1951, ending his VFL aspirations.
After leaving Wesley and once the knee had partially recovered, Bruce played amateur football for Collegians.
Bruce had an extensive career with Caltex Oil covering off sales, area management and training positions.
He married Diane (dec.) at the Wesley Chapel in 1955 and is survived by his three children and four grandchildren. Coincidentally, his son Anthony (OW1975) was also taught by Jack Rush!
Contributed by Louise Curry and Anthony Curry (OW1975).