Dr Brendan Nelson, writing in

the North Shore Times, summed

up Trish’s life taken from her:

“… this remarkable story is one of courage sustained by a remarkable love. Love of parents, love of her God and the love of childhood friends.”

“… Trish accepted her debilitating disease with dignified grace. Her embarrassed humility in accepting sporting trophies translated into the way she faced adversity. Not once did she complain through her long illness.”

“In doing so she inspired those around her to be stronger people.”

“Critics of faith – of belief in someone or something greater than oneself should reflect on what this woman said on the eve of her admission to a nursing home. She said, ‘With everything God has done for us, for me, who am I to complain that I have this disease?’”