Mr Windeyer, a founding member and treasurer for 10 years of the Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network and a former Rotarian, was awarded the Port Stephens Medal at the Australia Day celebrations in January 2020.

He was also a keen golfer.

A descendant of the pioneer Windeyer family, Ken's wife Jo said that while he did not reveal too much about his background he liked to tell the story of how he was born on the same day the family had sold Tomago House.

She said that her husband had spent the majority of his working life in the bank, a job which took him to New Zealand and Ireland.

His voluntary work began after retirement and on Australia Day this year Mr Wendeyer was recognised for his continued volunteer efforts and championing suicide awareness initiatives.

He was instrumental in supporting several PSSPN initiatives including suicide prevention training for community members and welfare staff, and raising suicide awareness and promoting community connections.

On the 10^th anniversary of the charity organisation, Mr Windeyer told the Examiner the network had achieved what it had set out do in its first decade, by promoting a stronger awareness of the suicide prevention skills and support mechanisms available to the community of Port Stephens..

He is survived by wife Jo, five children and four grandchildren.