Vale Sika Kerry
The passing of Sika Kerry OAM on Tuesday 18th April at 11:00pm is another sad day for the Rotary Club of Footscray. Although not a member of the club Sika had a very close connection to the club as both her husband George Kerry Snr and son George Kerry Jnr were members.
This photo was taken in October 2022 when I met with Sika to discuss her wish that a memorial to George Jnr in the form of a seat be placed in Footscray Park. Unfortunately, Sika won’t get to see the seat, but she has made the decisions about the appearance of the seat and its location in Footscray Park. An application has been made for a memorial plaque to be placed with the seat and we are still waiting to find out if we have been successful. Sika was an intelligent, warm, vibrant character who made a difference in her community. Sika came to Australia as a refugee, was the first elected female member of the Footscray Council and was awarded an OAM for her contribution to local government and multiculturalism. With the death of Sika, a link between the Kerry Family and the Rotary Club of Footscray has ended. The Rotary Club of Footscray extends condolences to her family.