SKEHAN, Kevin Barry OAM.

Passed away peacefully on 7th December at Werribee Mercy Hospital, aged 87. Loved son of Cecilia and Barry (both dec.), loved brother to Mary (dec.) Claire RSM, Adrian and Mary, Philip and June (dec.) and Michael and Zai.

Dearly loved brother of Adrian, brother-in-law to Mary, loved uncle to Jacinta, Mark, Raymond, Barry, Michele and Timothy.

Dearly loved brother of Philip, brother-in-law to June (dec.), loved uncle of  Therese. 

Dearly loved brother of Michael, brother-in-law to Zai, loved uncle to Suraya and Nicholas.

On 01/02/1999, Cr Skehan announced his retirement from Council and elective public life to take effect at the end of this Council term, 20 March 1999. Cr. Skehan said, "I have worked hard for various committees. I have lived in the area for 45 years, the last 37 years in Laverton. During this time, I have seen huge changes to community life in the area, and I am proud to say I have, with the help and encouragement of others, been a part of that change.

People should recognise that during this time, my wife has given me great support, without which I could not have achieved very much. The burden on her has been very heavy, and I hope people will recognise her contribution. I have, therefore, decided that the time has come community development to the next generation. I can then spend the time with my wife and grandchildren that I could not spend with my own children.

We are now on the eve of the new millennium, so what better time to leave things to the new generation? I only hope that everyone recognises their responsibility to elect men and women of integrity, people our children and grandchildren can look up to and recognise as esteemed leaders of the community.

I will maintain my interests in a few community organisations, but they will be organisations with a low political profile. I would like to thank all those who have supported me in the past. There are many ups and downs in public life. We can all cope with the successes, but it is the loyal support of your friends who make those "downs" something that can be put behind you so you can get on with the job. Many thanks to all.

I have attached a list of organisations and jobs I have been involved with over the last 45 years.

Worr. Off. CR. KEVIN SKEHAN OAM

Over 45 years, Cr Skehan served from time to time in the following organisations:

•    21 1/2 years RAAF. Service.

AWARDS

•    Order of Australia Medal OAM.
•    Long Service and Good Conduct RAAF.
•    Sapphire Paul Harris Fellowship.
•    Laverton Citizen of the Year (1994).

COMMUNITY

• Chairman    St. Martin De Porres Parrish Council.
• Chairman    Laverton Community Chest.
• Chairman    Truganina Community Chest.
• Chairman    Laverton Historical Society.
• Chairman & Treasurer    Laverton Rotary Club.
• Treasurer    Laverton Probus Club.
• Committee    St. Martin De Porres Primary School.
• Committee    Laverton Secondary School.
• Treasurer    Laverton Community Centre.
• Chairman    Laverton Old School Committee.
• Committee Member   Laverton Lake Reserve Committee.
• Vice President   Williamstown Branch of the RAAF Association
• Honorary Manager    Laverton and District Credit Union.
• Chairman   Western Credit Union.
• Foundation Director Victorian Credit Union League.
• Member of  Werribee and District Transport Advisory Committee.
• Deputy Chairman Laverton North Community Advisory Committee.
• Coordinator Laverton Emergency Relief Society (17 years).
• Founding Secretary/Treasurer of Laverton Traders Association.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• Mayor & Shire President Werribee City Council.
• Deputy Council Chairman Five (5) times.
• Councillor    City of Hobson’s Bay
• Chairman    Western Region Commission.
• Chairman    Western Region Advisory Committee.
• Chairman    Western Region Economic Development Committee
• Chairman    Western Region Arts Committee.
• Chairman    Werribee Greening Committee.
• Chairman    Werribee Arts Committee.
• Chairman    The Altona Chemical Complex Neighbourhood Consultative Group (A.C.N.C.G.)
• Chairman Werribee Council Finances Committee.
• Chairman & Director Western Group Training Company.
• Port Folio Holder Werribee Council Parks and Gardens and The Arts.
• Member of Werribee Council’s Planning and Environment Sub Committee, Transport Sub Committee, Budget Review Committee, Major Project Sub Committee.
• Founder & Convenor of Save the Old School Committee.
• Member of Laverton Environment Committee.
• Chairman Hobsons Bay Special Planning Committee.
• Chairman Hobsons Bay Policy & Strategy Committee.
• Commission Western Region Commissioner.
• Member of Laverton North Zoning Review Committee.
• Member of Jones Committee Review of the Laverton & Point Cook RAAF Bases.
• SPORTING
• Proprietor Werribee Squash Centre.
• Proprietor Westgate Sport and Toys.
• Honorary Treasurer Victorian Squash Owners Association
• No. 1 Ticket Holder Laverton Football Club.
• Committee Member of Laverton Football Club.
• No 1 Ticket Holder Werribee Football Club
• Vice Captain Laverton Cricket Club.
• Secretary/Treasurer Laverton Cricket Club.
• Committee Member & Selector Laverton Bowling Club.
• Club Champion (2) Laverton Bowling Club.
• Vice Captain RAAF Laverton Golf Club.
• Captain and Handicapped    RAAF Butterworth Club (Malaysia)
• Handicapped Longwood Social Golf Club.
• Committee Member & Player at St Mary's (Darwin) Football Club.
• Captain CYMS Cricket Club (Kilmore).
• Committee Member Werribee District Cricket Association.
• Review Tribunal for Western Football League.
• Director    Western Region Sports Assembly.
• Foundation Chairman Werribee & District BMX Club,
• Played Inter-service Squash (RAAF).
• Played Inter-service Australian Rules Football (RAAF)
• Played Interdirectmate Hardman Cup Golf.
• Pennant for Werribee Squash Club.
• Member of Rich Rennie Golf Club.
• Captain RAAF Frognall Inter Unit Cricket.
• Captain Laverton Progress Association Darts Club & Club Champion.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Member of the Royal Victorian Historical Society.
• Member of RACV Club,
• Member of Celtic Club
• Justice of the Peace    
• Commissioner for Taking Declaration and Affidavits.
• Honorary Member of Officers Mess RAAF Point Cook.
• Honorary Member of Officers Mess RAAF Laverton.
• Life Member Order of Australia Association.
• Life Member of Assumption Old Collegians Association.
• Board Member Assumption College Foundation.
• Treasurer Assumption Old Collegians Association.
• Member of The National Air and Space Museum Working Party.
• Secretary of Holy Name Society (Darwin).
• Member of The Knights of the Southern Cross.
• Member of Rich River Golf Club.