Tamara Vučetić, a distinguished Croatian scientist and the first female doctor of science from Vela Luka, has died at the age of 102. The sad news was announced by Katarina Gugić, the mayor of the Vela Luka municipality, who highlighted her immense contribution to science, education and the history of her hometown.
Gugić shared an emotional post on social media, writing that she had received the news of the death of Mrs Tamara Vučetić, the first female doctor of science from Vela Luka, who had passed away in her 102nd year of life. The news was also reported by local radio station Radio M - Vela Luka.
Tamara Vučetić was born and raised in Vela Luka and achieved a notable scientific career during her lifetime. Her 100th birthday was marked in September last year, and Gugić noted that they had the honour of celebrating that jubilee. According to her remarks, the birthday was celebrated in September last year, while Vučetić herself celebrated her 100th birthday in 2023.
The mayor described Vučetić as sharp, down-to-earth, distinctive and an exceptional intellectual, a woman of strong character and clear opinions. On behalf of the Vela Luka municipality and personally, she expressed condolences to the family and all those who were close to Tamara Vučetić.
Tamara Vučetić will be remembered as a person who marked the scientific and educational scene with her work, but also as a source of pride for her hometown. Her contribution to the history of Vela Luka has been recognised at the local level, as evidenced by the mayor's announcement.
