news Farewell to Deborah Hutchens It was with great sadness that we all learnt of the death of Deborah Hutchens on 2nd November. Deborah was a much loved member of the Lane Cove Community. She was well known in the village for her smile, vivacity and great sense of humour. Deborah had been a councillor in Central Ward Lane Cove since 2012 and was a very popular Mayor from 2015 to 2017. During her time on Council Deborah was involved with a range of new initiatives including International Women’s Day and Lane Cove Night Out events, supporting the Hold My Hand initiative and establishing the Lane Cove Festival by the River which is enjoyed by thousands of locals each November. During her time as Major she was a strong advocate for the the Canopy and initiated this project which provides open space, playgrounds, a 500 space carpark and a retail and entertainment precinct that will be a lasting legacy of her commitment to the local area Deb was very community minded, serving as a Director on the Pottery Gardens Board and on Sydney Community Services Board (formerly Lane Cove and North Side Community Services). On both Boards she brought her special blend of insight, emotional intelligence and common sense.
Please consider making a donation to the Stroke Foundation on behalf of Deb. https://strokefoundation.org.au/en/ How-you-can-help/Ways-to-donate/ An-in-memorial-gift/In-MemoryDonation
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Deb had worked for some time supporting children with a disability and it was a great delight to see the affection with which some of the members of Different Degrees Drama Group (who had been supported by her at school) greeted her with when she attended their performances. Deb leaves behind Robin and her two daughters Catherine and Lucy. Everyone here at The Village Observer and Sydney Community Services extends to them huge sympathy for their loss. We will all miss our beautiful Deborah.
