The funeral service to celebrate the life of the late Ean Charles Seaton will be held at St Andrews Uniting Church, Corryong on Thursday 27th June 2019 commencing at 10.30 am. A private family burial will follow.
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June 25, 2019
I remember Mr Seaton well from his time at Shepparton High School. He was tough, with a strong reputation, but I respected him. He had a good relationship especially with year 12 students. I remember going to his place with a number of other students. He was fond of his convertible – I can’t remember if it was red. He allowed the students to play music from his record collection.
I hadn’t heard anything of him for many years, until very recently. I’m sorry I didn’t have the chance to say hello.
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June 26, 2019
Ean was a Respected teacher at Wodonga High School 1964-1967. Ean had a passion for making a difference and had a lasting influence on many students.
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June 26, 2019
Ean Charles
25.7.29 – 21.6.19.
Died peacefully at home. Beloved father (Robert & Clare), father-in-law (Allister & Shae) & grandfather (Elizabeth, George, Teddy & Henry).
At Dad’s request, instead of flowers mourners may donate to the Heart Foundation.
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June 27, 2019
Ean was a first class teacher at Wodonga High School, a fabulous mentor, and a valued family friend. Vale Ean.
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June 27, 2019
Ean was a fabulous and respected teacher at Wodonga High School. He was also an influential mentor and a valued friend. Vale Ean – a life well lived.
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October 1, 2019
Where do I begin? Ean was my phys Ed instructor at Robinvale High School for three years. He always pushed me to my physical extreme and then some more but it was always done thoughtfully. He knew that I was a good academic student but he wanted to round me out as he did his other students. I was privileged to host him when he visited at the University of Toronto where I was in the doctoral programme in West Asian archaeology. That was my last contact with him. Lately I tried unsuccessfully to contact him…I wanted him to know that the student he inspired so much went on to direct excavations in Australia, Iraq, Iran, Sri Lanka and sub Arctic Canada, two years as a Visiting Professor at the University of Cambridge, two more years at the University of California at Berkeley, Head of Department of Archaeology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, lecturer at Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth College, and twenty other universities in Britain, Canada and the US. This is not about me…it is a testimonial to a great teacher, an inspiring man. Along with John Fifield (Robinvale Head Master), he was my woomera, my launching pad who made me feel I could do anything. I will love his memory forever. This is a huge loss. Goodbye Ean. I am forever grateful for being your student.
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October 1, 2019
Like my brother Stuart, I remember Ean from Robinvale High School. I was only there for a year and Ean was never my actual teacher, but he was a valued counselor and friend. He understood very well, the sadness and unhappiness I was feeling at having been dragged halfway across the world against my will. When one of the senior teachers was trying to force me to abandon my pony tail. In favor of pig tails, Ean pointed out how humiliating that was and the matter was dropped. He helped me through a very difficult period of adjustment. After I went to Teacher’s college in Melbourne we had dinner together a few times and shared Robinvale war stories. I lost touch with Ean and with many Australian friends when I emigrated to the United States with my Professor husband, and this is where I have spent my life. From what I read, I am so glad Ean had such a long life with what sounds like a loving family. My sympathies to you all.
Sandra Coronel(Brown)
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