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Citizens' Christmas Party, where he entertained guests with his popular Irish sense of humour
and songs.

Various local organisations in which Ken was actively involved have posted tributes on
Facebook. Below is a tribute from Chris Wordsworth, General Manager and Executive
Director of our Corporate Member, Sunshine FM.

"I am writing to let the Sunshine FM family of members, volunteers and staff
know that former Sunshine FM Radio Association President, Sunshine FM
station manager and Life Member, Ken O'Flaherty, has passed away. Ken
served Sunshine FM for many years as a volunteer and employee of the
Association. He was a founder of the Sunshine FM we know today,
instrumental in elevating SFM from its humble beginnings in a Buderim
garage to a much-loved and respected community radio station serving the
entire Sunshine Coast.

Ken contributed to his local community in many ways, donating a great deal of time to
numerous community causes, and service organisations that included Buderim War
Memorial Community Association (BWMCA), Buderim Historical Society, Buderim Rotary
and Buderim Men's Shed. In 1997 Ken founded The Buderim Chronicle, a local community
newsletter that over a decade went from publishing upstart to successful local newspaper,
irritating the Sunshine Coast Daily so much that they bought The Chronicle. Ken further
demonstrated his commitment to the Buderim community by contesting a local government
election for the newly created Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

On behalf of the entire Sunshine FM family, our condolences to Ken's wife, Lois, Ken's
family and friends."

Chris

Chris Wordsworth

General Manager and Executive Director

On behalf of the Mooloolaba Rotary Club we also offer our condolences to Ken's wife. Lois
and their family. We do honour a man who gave so much to our local community. At this
stage no details are available regarding a funeral/Celebration of Life.

Andrew Butterworth
Welfare