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In Memoriam In Sympathy
from School Ties
Diane Beardmore Dahlberg ’68 on the passing of her stepmother, Diane Johnston Paton ’53.
Lyons Filmer ’69 and Alice Filmer ’73 on the passing of their mother, Elizabeth Filmer.
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Amy Johnson MS’74 and Nina Hyatt MS’78 on the passing of their mother, Nancy Johnson.
Kate Supple Klein ’75 on the passing of her stepmother, Rozene Richards Supple.
Debra Kahn Wand ’77 on the passing of her father, Gary Kahn.
Cristina Robinson Bours de Gallegos ’74
Marty (Martha) Munson Zeller ’77
Gretchen Muller MS’75
Jennifer Kelly-Lalliss ’89 on the passing of her father, Erwin X. Kelly, Jr.
Amy Saunders Simpson ’89 on the passing of her father, James “Jamey” Saunders.
Sean Cleary MS ’95 on the passing of his father, Mark Cleary.
Joseph McCormac MS ’95 on the passing of his father, Michael McCormac.
Brooke Basse ’99 on the passing of her mother, Jewel Basse.
Vieve Mullins MS ’99 on the passing of her father, Peter Mullins.
Mark Cleary: August 7, 1946 – September 22, 2022
You may remember Mark Cleary as the parent of San Domenico Middle School alum Sean Cleary ’95, or you may remember him with his fellow dads launching the Stadium Club in support of SD athletics. Some of you knew Mark as a masterful leader who led with humility, creativity and inclusivity. He served on the San Domenico Board of Trustees as a member, led as chair and then as capital campaign chairman, bringing the three newest buildings to campus: Science and Technology, Athletic Center and Hall of the Arts. Later named an Emeritus Trustee, Mark continued his generous support of the School and of education in general. He often spoke with pride about his Jesuit education and his Dominican heart.
For the last eight and a half years Mark lived half-paralyzed from brain tumor surgery. He remained uncomplaining, brave and an inspiring example to family, friends and caregivers. The loss of Mark Cleary in the life and history of San Domenico is immense, and, at the same time, the mention of his name brings a smile for the joy-filled Irishman who gave of his heart to all that he chose to do in this life.
