When Marilyn Kellett isn’t helping out with the Red Cross or Meals on Wheels, you might find her as president of the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary working with residents of Berry Masonic Village or catching up with the Nowra Quilters.
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The respected Berry resident is so busy doing things for others she will barely have time to accept her medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Mrs Kellett was nominated for service to the community of Berry.
“I was shocked to find out someone had nominated me,” she said.
“A certain person, they know who they are, came by to see me ages ago about this and I said no thank you go and find someone else.
“It is a great honour though, to think someone thought so highly of me.
“But I do these things for my own pleasure. I get great pleasure from helping other people.
“Giving your time to someone is very fulfilling.”
Mrs Kellett said being involved in so many community organisations kept her going.
“I must thank my husband Brian who is always there to support me. I thank the members of the various organisations too.”
Mrs Kellett has been a member of the Nowra Quilters since 1996. She has been the state treasurer of United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW and regional representative, Illawarra; secretary of the Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary since 1997; treasurer, North Shoalhaven Meals from 1992-1998 and secretary from 1998-2005; is president and life member of the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary; honorary secretary of Berry Meals on Wheels and has held a range of roles since 1985.
She has also been a member of the Berry Branch of the Australia Red Cross since 1996, a Telecross volunteer from 2002-2015 and emergency services volunteer since 2005.
