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Kerr honoured with Senior title
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Each year, the Town of Goder-
ich points to one member of the
senior community and recogniz-
es them for their community ser-
vice, and inspirational lifestyle.
This year, the honour goes to
Audrey Kerr.
At 86 -years -young, Audrey
has never slowed down. She's
known throughout her commu-
nity as an energetic and enter-
taining•staple at the Royal Cana-
dian Legion Branch 109, where
she holds her own each Friday
night, •tinkling the ivories to. the
delight of her captive' audience.
Her lifelong love of music
and performing has only gotten
stronger as years passed, and
she said she won't slow down
until her fingers give out.
"I love entertaining," Audrey
told The Signal -Star last week.
"Especially the seniors, they
don't get out the same way as
they used to."
Audrey is a true Goderich gal,
born and raised in the commu-
nity. She and her two brothers,
Elgin and Ernie Fisher (former
Mayor of Goderich) shared her
passion for music, and at the age
of four, she began tinkering with
piano keys.
"My mother taught piano, but
I never wanted to practice— only
when the dishes needed to be
done," Audrey joked. "She even
sent me to another teacher who
told my mother, 'It's no use to
teach her to play by note, she
never will."
And she didn't. Audrey learned
to play only by ear, and her in-
credible natural talent took the
wheel and steered her into a suc-
cessful local music career. She's
been part of the Elgin Fisher trio,
a family band made up of Au-
drey, her brother Elgin and one
of her aunts. She was a regular
performer on the CKNX Barn
Dance television show, where
she often sang along while she
played.
"But they don't ask me to sing
anymore," Audrey added with a
laugh.
After she retired from playing
professionally, Audrey has never
turned down the opportunity to
bring enjoyment to anyone who
wants to listen. She frequents re-
tirement communities through-
out Huron County, and keeps the
local Bag Ladies entertainment
and music group right on key
as accompanist. She brings her
jaunty sounds to area dining and
day -away programs, as well.
"Audrey has taught the Bag
Ladies that everyone deserves
to be entertained," said Legion
president, MacKay Centre and
Bag. Ladies member June Py-
ette. "She's incredibly giving of
Photo by Dominique Milburn
Audrey Kerr has been awarded the Senior of the Year award in
2009 for her ongoing work to share her music and talent with the
community. Kerr is a regular at the Legion Branch 109, and plays
at retirement centres with the Goderich Bag Ladies.
her time and talents, and we're
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so thankful to her."
Pyette spearheaded the charge
to nominate Audrey through the
MacKay Centre for Seniors in
Goderich.
"We are very proud of Audrey
and amazed at the stamina she
has," Pyette added.
Audrey was joined by family
members June 22 in Goderich
council chambers where she was
awarded her title and plaque by
Councillors David Yates• and
Ray Hurd, Mayor Deb Shewfelt
and Clerk -Administrator Larry
McCabe, all of whom "made a
big fuss," Audrey said.
"I'm so excited for this, but I
just like to play for the audience,"
she added. "It makes me feel so
good that I can do that." •
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