By Abbey Cannan
One last joy ride to say a final goodbye to the Noosa River meant the world to a long-term Noosa resident who recently passed away at a local hospice.
Riverlands Over 50’s Village resident of 15 years, Trish Meaney, passed away peacefully at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice on Tuesday 15 September after only a short stay there.
In her final trip from Sunshine Coast University Hospital to Katie Rose Hospice, Trish was able to say goodbye to her beloved Noosa thanks to two Queensland Ambulance Service personnel who made it their mission to get her to the waterfront.
Village Caretaker Rupert Godwin said this act of kindness and thoughtfulness brought so much joy to Trish.
“Trish would never have found the energy and strength to say goodbye in this way, had the QAS staff not provided this simple act of kindness and human compassion,“ he said.
“In her own words texted to a close friend about the ride Trish said, ’I finally got to say goodbye’.“
Trish, who was 70 years old, served in the Australian Army and was still living life to the fullest while taking part in adventure sports at Cape Tribulation in Northern Queensland last year.
“As is customary here, our Australian flag was lowered to half mast for 24 hours in honour of her life and additionally to remember her service to the Australian community,“ Mr Godwin said.
