Vale PP Ted Sheedy PHF

The Rotary Club of North Sydney Sunrise has lost a stalwart who sustained us through the most difficult period of our nearly 40-year history. Ted Sheedy died on August 8^th after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ted joined the Rotary Club of North Sydney, our parent Club in 1981 and served in many roles, including President. During his Presidency at North Sydney, Ted worked hard to carry his fellow Rotarians through the controversial at the time change to accept women as members, and subsequently went on to lead a team of six young women on a Group Study Exchange to India. He was also responsible for the design and production of some of Rotary’s best publications, promoting the remarkable range and quality of projects with which Rotary in Australia has served the community.

In 2009, he was called upon by the Rotary District Governor to move to the RCNSS to become President, a strategic move which proved to not only revive our failing Club but also ensure our ongoing growth and service. Despite extremely difficult personal circumstances and his move to the Central Coast, Ted continued to play a vital role in all our activities, notably including the editing and distribution of our weekly newsletter, bringing his signature artistic flair, friendliness and humour, until his failing health made further participation impossible.

Apart from his family including Buster, Rotary, tennis friends and the Sydney Swans combined to form the foundation of Ted’s persona. Rotary for one is much poorer for his loss, and he is being greatly missed.

August, 2024.