ROLY HEWSON: “CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE”
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Honorary Rotarian Roly.
Roly joined the Rotary Club of Pakenham in February 1975 and served the club and the community with enthusiasm and pride. He served on all club committees being Vocational Service Chair 1978/79 and 1990/91, Community Service Chair 1980/81 and International Service Chair 2008/09. He was Bulletin Editor in 1991/92.
Roly was club President in 1982/83, Secretary 1986/87 and served as Sergeant-at-Arms on three occasions, a job he did with great flair.
Roly was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in 1990.
He stepped down as an active member in December 2013 an in acknowledgement of his excellent service to our club he has been appointed an Honorary Member each year since.
Roly epitomised the Rotary ideal of representing his vocation. He had the classification of “Livestock Auctioneer” and was well know throughout the district for his humour and auctioneering skills. He was once described in the Weekly Times as “a legend of the land”. He used his skills to great advantage for many years leading a team of auctioneers at our annual White Elephant and Clearing Sales.
Roly, a good Rotarian, a good friend and all round good bloke. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and family.