Posted by Sam McCurdy:
Approximately 120 people packed Tobin Brothers Chapel in Berwick on Tuesday 16th August, to celebrate the life of Rotarian Bob Lay AM. And what a full life it was!For years, Bob was regarded as the fastest man in Australia. At the age of 18, he represented Australia in the 100, 200 and 4x 100 sprints at the Commonwealth Games in Perth in 1962 and then the 100m at the Olympics in Tokyo in 1964.
Bob was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and the Centenary Medal in 2001. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2015 Australia Day Honours for his contribution as a sports administrator.
Bob joined the Rotary Club of Berwick in March 2011 and was very active in many of the Club's projects, as well as being a Board member and a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF). His deteriorating health forced his resignation from the Club in 2020, but he continued as an Honorary Member until his passing on 5th August.
He is survived by his wife Helen, sons Graham, Darren and Andrew and grandchildren Alexandra, Daniel, and Sophie.
Bob led an amazing and full life. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
You can watch the live telecast using the following link:
