This year doesn't improve.
We lost another close and much loved friend yesterday afternoon after a short but devastatingly tragic illness. Viral encephalitis caused by the Herpes simplex virus.
Of all the things this year has done to many of us including the passing of Roger in late May this death was the !ore shocking given the rapidity of progression.
I was exchanging messages with Kate only three weeks ago immediately prior to her becoming sick.
She was a work colleague of my wife for several years. Well known and highly regarded in both the local region's ITC community, her presence stretched both on national and international stages. A big girl, 6 feet tall with matching personality and presence. Warm loving, caring, welcoming and lovable. Loud, opinated with low tolerance for stupidity. Humourous, friendly, open Kate was somewhat beautifully counter-balanced by her partner Mark, a physically big bearded bloke. Eloquent and warm. They made a wonderful couple. Our kids had another honourary aunt and uncle they loved as we loved them. Many of us have baby-sat their house and resident animal many times over many years.
Kate's passing leaves a huge empty space for us all.
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