Campbelltown lost two of its finest and much-loved citizens in last month. Both were active members of the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society, providing a valuable source of information and stories about our city's past.
Kevin Rixon was born at Milby Hospital in Campbelltown on 15 April 1943. He was raised in Warby Street next to Campbelltown Showground. After leaving school he worked on the local milkrun and then found work on the Mount Erin property. In those days Campbelltown had around 70 farms of various sizes, compared to today's total of one remaining dairy farm. He married local girl Margaret Confeggi. In later years he was involved with the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society and was a regular helping out at Glenalvon in Lithgow Street. One of his hobbies was bushwalking, particularly in the bush around Wedderburn. Kevin passed away on the 24th October.
Marie Holmes was born in the small Queensland town of Baralaba on 4 June 1942. She met her husband Brian in Queensland before they moved to their home in St John's Road, Bradbury. Marie was a schoolteacher, including at St Thomas More Primary School. She was also involved with the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society, where she performed the role of research officer. She has written numerous local history publications. Marie passed away on 23rd October.
Farewell to two friends and much-loved members of the Campbelltown community.
Written by Andrew Allen
