The principal of St Johns College Dubbo Kerry Morris has paid a heartfelt tribute to her predecessor Warren Frew who died this week.
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“Warren was one in a million and touched the hearts of so many, personally and professionally,” she said on Friday.
“Warren will truly be missed as an educationalist, colleague and mentor, but also as a generous, empathetic and loving friend, husband, father and grandfather.”
Warren Patrick Frew, 65, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 6.
His funeral service at St Brigid’s Catholic Church has been set down for 11am on Tuesday, September 13.
St Johns College teachers who knew Mr Frew and Year 12 student representatives will attend the service.
On Friday Mrs Morris looked back on the work of the man who she credits with heading St Johns College in the right direction.
Warren will truly be missed as an educationalist, colleague and mentor, but also as a generous, empathetic and loving friend, husband, father and grandfather.
- Principal of St Johns College Dubbo Kerry Morris
Mr Frew was involved in Catholic education for 41 years in positions such as teacher, co-ordinator, assistant principal, principal and education consultant.
“He was principal at St Lawrence's in Coonabarabran and St Peters in Maitland, but it was St Johns College in Dubbo that was his passion,” Mrs Morris said.
“Warren commenced teaching at St Johns with his wife Kathy in 1975. He loved his history, economics, geography and sport.
“He played many games with CYMS as a speedy winger.
“His principalship of over 11 years at the college, commencing in 2000, was the turning point for St Johns.
“His vision, commitment, educational genius and foresight made St Johns College the great school it is today.”
Mrs Morris said the college was Mr Frew’s passion and his leadership inspired staff, students and parents alike.
“Warren combined his disciplined work ethic with a strong Catholic faith,” she said.
“Always committed and tirelessly supporting others, he built a wonderful school community founded on Gospel values of love, service, humility and dignity. Beyond all of this, however, he will be remembered for his wicked sense of humour, crazy jokes and cheeky smile.”
Mr Frew is survived by his wife Kathy, sons and daughters-in-law, John and Adele, and Ben and Jules, and grandchildren Axel and Ella.
His funeral service on Tuesday will be followed by a private burial.
