of Wollongong, formerly of Sydney's North Shore
Passed away peacefully with her sister, Monica, by her bedside, on the 11th of January 2026.
Mother of Bernard and Brenden Wakim and beloved Grandma of Hugo, Kitty and Sam. Eldest sister to John, Monica, Judith and Leo.
A great lover of arthouse films, good food, a glass of bubbles and fine fabric. A long association with the ABC as an archivist and radio journalist.
Her magnum opus was her PhD Thesis on Fraud in the Medical Industry. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A private service will be held at the Holy Cross Church, Helensburgh on Friday the 16th of January.
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Thank you for being my wonderful older sister. We had many great times. The days spent searching for the best camping sites on the Murray River with you and Dad were a highlight.
I’m so pleased you delivered the Ph.D when others had doubts. I include myself. Sorry about that.
You were so determined in everything you took on.
Please stay in touch in the next life. How about we all come back as dolphins. Love, John
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Kathy’s passing. Moira Burns phoned me to let me know.
I know what it is like to lose a big sister with Marilyn’s passing not that long ago so thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Kathy was the family historian on your side as I am on my side of the family.
I have phoned my sister Julie Ferguson and cousins Mary Jenkins and Maureen Coffey to let them know and they send their condolences to all the Flynn and Wakim families.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers on Friday.
Love cousin Paula Rees