‘Always smiling’: Gold Coast mum, nurse Kirily Jacobson remembered
A Gold Coast mum has been remembered as a “beautiful, kind soul” after she lost her life in the Tweed. Here’s what friends and family have had to say.
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The tragic Tweed death of a Gold Coast nurse who was “always smiling” has left family, friends and communities across two states shocked and devastated.
Broadbeach Waters woman Kirily Jacobson died in the vicinity of Cabarita Beach Headland about 12.30pm on Saturday, December 31 last year.
She was just 38-years-old.
Ms Jacobson was reported missing in late December and was later found deceased after a multi-agency search.
Mother-in-law Teresa Lavender said Ms Jacobson was loved by everybody, especially her two sons, aged six and eight.
“She was a wonderful person, a wonderful mother,” Mrs Lavender said.
“She did a wonderful job.”
“Kirily worked as a theatre nurse. She was a very well-loved and well-liked person.
“She was really loved and respected in her job.”
Friend and former work colleague Michele Próinséas said Ms Jacobson was always smiling.
“Kirily was beautiful,” she said.
“She was always smiling and chatty.”
Richmond MP Justine Elliot posted on Facebook: “Our community’s heart is broken. May you rest in peace.”
Friend Lauren O‘Hagan wrote on social media: “RIP beautiful.”
“Thank you for the good times, you could always put a smile on anyone’s face. Fly high.”
Vicki Torney said: “Rest in paradise dear girl.”
“Many fond memories of you that I will keep in my heart,” she wrote.
Another friend and colleague, Kyal Currant, described Ms Jacobson as a “soul sister”.
“I am so grateful to have met such a beautiful, kind soul,” he wrote.
“May you rest in peace now, for you will be forever in our hearts.”
Tweed Byron Police District said after Ms Jacobson was found deceased that a report would be prepared for the coroner.
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