Lyn Holdsworth OAM
Steve McGHIE (Melton) (09:50): Two weeks ago Melton lost a community champion and trailblazer in Lyn Holdsworth OAM. Yesterday I attended her funeral, and given hundreds of people attended, it is undeniable how sorely she will be missed. Lyn’s passion, dedication and commitment to the Melton township was at the heart of everything she did and worked towards. She supported many campaigns over the years, including spearheading the first campaign for a Melton hospital. Lyn was a strong advocate for those living with disability, the protection of our precious environment and, above all else, the betterment of the community. Undoubtedly Lyn’s legacy will endure for many years to come. If we were to reflect on all of her accomplishments, arguably her biggest contribution to the community was the planting of thousands of trees in the mission to revitalise the Toolern Creek. She cleared tonnes of plastic and rubbish invading the Toolern Creek and to her surprise discovered an abundance of platypus in the creek. The creek is now home to the platypus festivals which hundreds of people attend each year. It was an absolute honour to have worked alongside Lyn and to witness her passion and commitment to the Melton community. Lyn was selfless and kind. She would never hesitate to lend a helping hand to those in need. Lyn was a dedicated and loving mother to Simone and a proud grandmother to Rachelle and Aaron, and we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to them and Lyn’s family. We thank Lyn for her unwavering support of the Melton community and her dedication and commitment to the betterment of the entire Melton township. Vale, Lyn Holdsworth OAM.