Vale John Kenny

Sutherland District Cricket Club | June 17, 2025

Sutherland DCC 4th Grade 1982-83

Back row: Pat Welch, David Travers, Dominic Colley, Geoff Keighran, Matthew Dibley.

Front row: Geoff Platford, Ricky Rose, John Kenny (capt), Evan Atkins, Mark Chapman.

It is with great regret that we advise of the sad passing of John Kenny, father of former players Gavin & Justin, on Wednesday 11 June after a battle with dementia. John played 18 matches for the Club, taking 49 wickets at an average of 15.0 with his left-arm medium pacers, including a memorable season in 1982-83 when he captained 4th Grade. In all grades that season, he took 38 wickets at 15.9, including 35 wickets at 13.9 in 4ths, with 8-42 & 2-9 vs Northern District and 6-24 (including a hat-trick) vs North Sydney his best performances. He filled in in 4ths for a match vs Balmain in 1984-85, taking 5-52 – my 4th Grade report for that season read “John Kenny showed he’s still got it!” John also served on the Club’s management committee for 5 years, from 1983-84 to 1986-87 and in 1988-89. He was a great supporter of the Club throughout Gav & Jake’s careers.

To John’s wife Noelyne, and to Gavin, Justin, Dana and Martin and their families, we extend our sincere condolences. The family is having a private cremation and celebration of John’s life on Friday, followed by a wake at The Prince Kirrawee, 533-541 Princes Highway, Kirrawee from 5pm. All are welcome.