Bob Puffett dies
The man who was president of The Bays Community Group for 16 years until 2017 has died.
"Bob Puffett loved the Bays and made an enormous contribution to the community since he moved here with his family in 1997," said current Community Group president Ms Carolina Schuiling.
"His generous and kind spirit will not be forgotten.
"Bob lived a life of community service and fostering the betterment of others.
"In 1998 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to technical education and as director of Sydney Institute of Technology.
"He continued to support various organisations and groups throughout his life.
"We would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for his tireless work and dedication to the Bays Community.
"He has been an invaluable and treasured member of our community, both while serving on the committee and in his time since leaving it.
"He was instrumental in modernising the existing hall and subsequently in securing permissions, grants and donations to extend it and to build the drop-off area for those with mobility problems.
"After leaving the committee he remained involved.
"His commitment to offering his time and expertise was greatly appreciated by all of us, and we are incredibly grateful that he chose to be involved throughout all these years.
"Only a month ago, Bob was on ABC Radio promoting a fundraiser for Myeloma Australia.
"Bob Puffett was a wonderful and inspirational man who will be greatly missed."
He is survived by his son, daughter and grandchildren.
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 28 May 2023
Carolina Schuiling, The Bays Community Group