In Memoriam

 

Over the course of 25 years or more working for IBM, our Quarter Century Club members have formed strong friendships with colleagues across many locations in Australia and overseas.  While many have lost contact since retiring or parting from IBM, the memories of friendships and shared experiences remain.

We wish to pay respect to deceased members of the Club when informed of their passing and share such information with other Club members.

If you are aware of the recent passing of any IBMer please contact secretary@ibmalumni.org.au with details and any information you may have of the deceased’s time with IBM, roles, key contributions or anecdotes you may wish to share. 

You may also Submit an In Memoriam item for publication on this site to provide updates or your own tribute to a deceased member.  The IBM A/NZ Famous in the 70s and 80s Facebook page may also be used to post Vale notices or tributes.


Allan Booker

Allan Booker

The Booker family would like to share that Allan Booker—an IBM Quarter Century Club member and proud alumnus of more ...
Bill Ashton

Bill Ashton

Bill Ashton, a long-time member of IBM's Quarter Century Club, passed away in Queensland on 18th June 2025. Bill joined ...
David Harding

David Harding

David Harding passed away on May 14th 2025 after a short illness. David joined IBM Melbourne in the 1970's and ...
Vale Rodger Tremlett

Vale Rodger Tremlett

With great sadness we report the passing of QCC Member Rodger Tremlett. Rodger joined IBM in October 1966 and went ...
Vale Philip Smallwood

Vale Philip Smallwood

It is with deep respect and fond remembrance that we honour the life of our former colleague and friend, Phil ...
Col Grainger

Col Grainger

Many former IBMers will have known Colin Grainger, or "Col" to his many colleagues and friends, from his long career ...
Jim McGuirk

Jim McGuirk

Francis James (Jim) McGuirk joined IBM in January 1955 and was one of the first to qualify for Quarter Century ...
VALE Paul Doherty

VALE Paul Doherty

In Memory of Paul Doherty It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Paul Doherty, beloved husband to ...
Vale Roger Hehir

Vale Roger Hehir

Roger worked with IBM in Melbourne as a Customer Engineer and Systems Engineer. He began his career with the Department ...
Harry Potts

Harry Potts

We are sad to announce the passing of long time IBM team member Harold Potts on January 19, 2025.Harold retired ...
Bill Heidke

Bill Heidke

Bill Heidke passed away on 17 January 2025 after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill will be sadly missed ...
Adrian Porteous

Adrian Porteous

Sad news of the passing of Adrian Porteous in Melbourne on 27 December 2024 aged 69 years.An Obituary notice published ...
Vale Seamus Quinn

Vale Seamus Quinn

Close friends and former colleagues of Seamus Quinn will be saddened to hear of his passing on 28th December 2024 ...
Vic Bugeja

Vic Bugeja

Sad news from Tony Austin of Vic's passing on 10th October 2024 after declining health over recent months. Vic's funeral ...
Vale Dick Adair

Vale Dick Adair

Dick Adair passed away on Monday 17th June 2024 after two years in aged care. His Funeral Service will be ...
Vale David Lee

Vale David Lee

NSW QCC member David Lee passed away on Anzac Day after a short battle with cancer. David started in the ...
Vale Aivars Saulitis

Vale Aivars Saulitis

Quarter Century Club member Aivars Saulitis passed away on Sunday, 24th March 2024. Julian Robertson attended the funeral service on ...
Vale Keith Jones

Vale Keith Jones

With regret we pass on news of the passing of Keith Jones in Geelong on Thursday 1st February after a ...
Vale Don McDonald

Vale Don McDonald

Sorry to inform all members, via communication from Jim Templeton, that it is with sadness we have to report the ...
Vale John Cutterham

Vale John Cutterham

There is now a weblink available for those unable to attend the memorial ...
Vale Ray Simpson

Vale Ray Simpson

We regret to inform all QCC members of the passing of Ray Simpson, who died on Wednesday June 22. Ray ...
Vale Bob Galloway

Vale Bob Galloway

Updated with a personal message from Audrey Galloway regarding service arrangements and remote attendance ...
Vale John Vandekolk

Vale John Vandekolk

Vale John Vandekolk. The IBM Quarter Century Club of Victoria Inc regretfully advises all our members of the recent passing ...
Vale John Kidd

Vale John Kidd

Sad news of the passing of John Kidd on Monday November 15. Our deepest condolences go to his wife Grita ...
Vale Terry Disher

Vale Terry Disher

Sad news on the passing of Terry Disher in Melbourne on 25 May 2021, aged 78. Qualified for the IBM ...
Rob Owens - 29 June 2020

Rob Owens – 29 June 2020

Rob Owens passed away in Melbourne on Monday 29th June after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob began his career ...
Peter Rose - 29th December 2019

Peter Rose – 29th December 2019

Dearly loved husband of Lesley and father of Andree, Jillian and their families. Aged 84 Years. Vale Peter Rose Prose, ...
Mark Chan

Mark Chan

It is with great sadness that we heard in recent weeks that Mark Chan had passed away in October 2013 ...
Alan Ackland - 3 November 2019

Alan Ackland – 3 November 2019

Alan Lee Ackland passed away on Sunday, 3rd November 2019, at the age of 86 years. He worked for IBM ...
Joo Thong Ng - 17 September 2019

Joo Thong Ng – 17 September 2019

Joo Thong Ng joined IBM (Malaysia/Singapore) in April 1966, reached his 25 years with IBM Singapore and worked with IBM ...
 
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