Diane Jordan, wife of Bob Jordan (ON 1956) passed away on 29 October 2014. Diane was a Newington mother who work tirelessly to support the College and its community through the Parents’ and Friends’ Association.

Diane and Bob sent their son David Jordan (ON 1983) to Newington, where he was an outstanding scholar, musician and debater. Diane joined the P&F Women’s Auxiliary, remaining a member till 1985, and served as President of the Auxiliary for three years in a row, from 1979 to 1981. During this period, she organised numerous events, including afternoon teas held after 1^st XV matches and Melbourne Cup Day luncheons. She worked closely with her good friend Venus May organising rosters and the day to day work of the Tuck Shop.

Later Diane was a keen member of the Mothers of Old Newingtonians [‘MOONs’], attending luncheons and working with other MOONs and then-current parents on the historical quilted banner that now hangs in the Reception area of the Founders Building. Overall Diane’s involvement in the Newington community lasted from 1966 to mid-2014.

Diane saw three grandsons come to Newington: Sean Fitzpatrick (ON 2010) and his brother, Declan (ON 2014) are the sons of Diane and Bob’s daughter Tracey; while David’s son Thomas Jordan is in Year 9 this year.