Tributes as ‘energetic’ nurse Trisha dies aged 26
A “BUBBLY, energetic and enthusiastic” nurse from Bangor has died at the age of 26.
Trisha Roberts, an NHS frontline worker throughout the coronavirus crisis, was said to be struggling with her mental health and the pressures of the pandemic.
A GoFundMe page was set up by her heartbroken sister Tammy Lou to help with the funeral costs, following Trisha’s death last Wednesday, WalesOnline reports.
“Regardless of how many times you met her, she left a lasting impression. She was a bubbly, energetic, enthusiastic person and had a loving personality,” said Tammy
Lou.
“She was loved very much by all and was a very determined and hard worker. She would always be there to help in any way she could. Trisha would go above and beyond to help and be there in your hour of need. She was and always will be our hero. A hero not only to her family but to the NHS. The gaping hole she has left in our hearts, minds and in lives will never be filled.”
Trisha worked at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor before moving to the trauma and orthopaedics wards at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
“She often told us with tear-filled eyes that she held the hands of these who unfortunately succumbed to the Covid virus and was often the last person they saw,” added Tammy Lou. “Her death has come as a great shock to the family as well as her friends and colleagues.”
It is understood that Trisha, who also suffered with ongoing physical health issues, was set to marry her partner Paul in New York once travel restrictions had been lifted.
Any additional money raised from the GoFundMe page, which has so far raised in excess of £1,950, will go towards a charity of the family’s choosing.
If you would like to donate please go to https://uk.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-trisha-roberts-thank-you-nhs.
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