Vale Graeme Kennan

It is with deep sadness we pass on the news of Graeme Kennan’s passing, a truly magnificent gentleman and servant of St Ives Rugby and a wonderful person.

Graeme’s contribution, his passion for his beloved Saints Rugby was gigantic.

Game Day, no job was beneath Graeme – helping field set-up; fetching balls from the bush; working the bar, motivating players before the match and if necessary, consoling them after a loss, helping clean-up the clubhouse after a big Saturday night.

Further, Graeme was a dedicated St Ives Administrator without peer, serving the Club as Secretary, Vice President and President for over 30 years. In 1995 in recognition of his amazing efforts Graeme became a St Ives Life Member an honor so richly deserved.

Graeme’s talent and effort extended to the wider Subbies community. Again, Graeme pitched in whenever and wherever necessary including a ground Marshall for finals, grading meetings, divisional meetings, countless AGM to name a few.

In recognition of his tireless contribution to Rugby, he was awarded the Peter Kelly Medal for services to Suburban Rugby in 1998 and Australian Sports Medal for Services to Rugby in 2000. In 2016 Graeme became a Subbies Life Member.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Keenan family. Graeme you were one of a kind, an inspiration and will be sorely missed by all - RIP

Please see a tribute to Graeme on the NSW Subbies Website.