Paramedic who was ‘adored by her colleagues’ dies suddenly at the age of 23
Tributes to Charlotte:
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Welsh Ambulance Service worker following her sudden death.
Charlotte Cope, who was a “much-loved” member of the service for two years after qualifying as a paramedic in 2018, died on Monday evening.
The young paramedic was based in Gelli, in the Rhondda, and her colleagues and family are being supported at this difficult time.
Paying tribute to his friend and colleague, Connor Quinn described the 23-year-old as a “very promising and proud paramedic adored by all who knew her”.
Connor continued: “Charlotte Louise Cope, my close friend and colleague was tragically taken too soon at the young age of 23 on April 13, 2020.
“A very promising and proud South Wales paramedic adored by all who knew her, she had carried the weight of the world on her small shoulders in silence for far too long.
“Her heartwarming nature could be felt by everyone in her presence to which she was completely oblivious, this made her all the more special.
“I think I am speaking on behalf of all her friends and colleagues when I say we are heartbroken and devastated and we all miss and love you so much.”
Connor has set up a fundraising page to help with funeral costs and support Charlotte’s grieving family. The page, which was set up on Wednesday night, has already raised more than £10,000.
“To her she was just another ordinary girl, but to us she was that one little bit of happiness and cheer we are often looking for within the ambulance service especially at these unpredictable times,” added Connor.
Jason Killens, chief executive at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: “It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm the sudden death of one of our paramedics on Monday evening.
“Charlotte Cope, who was based in Gelli, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was a much-loved member of the Welsh Ambulance Service family having joined the organisation in 2018 after qualifying as a paramedic.
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Charlotte’s family, who we are supporting through this difficult time.
“Support arrangements are also being made for Charlotte’s colleagues across our organisation.
“I would ask that we give regard to the wish of Charlotte’s family at this very sad and difficult time and respect their privacy.”