Born on 24 May 1995, our daughter Tirion was full of life, personality and a spark that was impossible to ignore. She had a wonderfully sassy sense of humour and a quick wit that kept everyone around her on their toes. She never hesitated to say exactly what she thought, often with a perfectly timed sarcastic remark or mischievous grin. Yet somehow, despite that sassiness, everyone who met her warmed to her almost instantly. There was something about her energy, honesty and humour that drew people in.

In 2013 she was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, something that changed the course of her life and brought many challenges. But even through the hardest moments, she never lost the humour and spirit that made her who she was. In fact, during the darkest days it was often her jokes and cheeky comments that lifted the people around her. When things felt heavy or frightening, she would find a way to make someone laugh.

Her sass wasn’t just part of her personality — it was part of her strength. She refused to let illness define her or take away the vibrant, funny person she had always been. Doctors, nurses, friends and family all remember her humour and the way she could brighten even the toughest moments.

She passed away in April 2018, but the impact of who she was has never faded. Her courage, humour and bold spirit remain part of the memories she left with everyone who knew her.