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Hampton community in mourning after tragic shock death of beloved dad Trent Muscat

A family has been thrown into mourning after a cherished Hampton dad was found dead at his home, just one month after his ex-mother-in-law.

Family mourns “committed” father Trent Muscat after his tragic death. Picture: Supplied.
Family mourns “committed” father Trent Muscat after his tragic death. Picture: Supplied.

The sudden death of a beloved dad has left his family reeling, as they face a shock double tragedy.

Trent Muscat, 48, was found dead in his home on May 9 after suffering a suspected heart attack, just one month after the death of his ex-mother-in-law.

Trent’s ex-partner, co-parent and close friend Hayley Boyle raised the alarm on the evening of May 8 after he failed to answer calls from herself, their daughter and his mum.

“I had this terrible feeling, I don’t know how to describe it,” Ms Boyle said.

“I woke up at 6am the next day and made my way down (to his house) and I could see him laying on the floor through the window.

The Hampton dad was found dead in his home on May 9 after suffering a suspected heart attack. Picture: Supplied.
The Hampton dad was found dead in his home on May 9 after suffering a suspected heart attack. Picture: Supplied.

“I smashed through the glass and climbed into the house but it was too late.”

He shared three children with Ms Boyle – Faith, Van and Bobby.

Ms Boyle described Trent as a “really committed father”, whose “focus and love in life” was his three kids.

“He cared so deeply for the kids and his mother — he just wanted to make sure everyone was OK,” Ms Boyle said.

In a cruel twist of fate, Trent died just one month after Ms Boyle’s mother.

“My children are really struggling,” she said.

Trent and his ex-partner Hayley and their three children, Faith, Van (right) and Bobby (centre). Picture: Supplied.
Trent and his ex-partner Hayley and their three children, Faith, Van (right) and Bobby (centre). Picture: Supplied.

“In 2021 I moved my father into our property with our kids, and nursed him until he passed away, and I looked after my mum until she passed a month ago and now this.

“That’s three funerals in four years.”

Ms Boyle said Trent had shared a special relationship with their youngest son, 13-year-old Bobby.

“They were more like best friends than father and son,” she said.

“They would work on cars together most weekends — that’s something Bobby will continue to do.”

Struck with the double dose of tragedy, a GoFundMe was created to support Ms Boyle and the children.

At the time of writing, the fundraiser has raised $1965.

If you’d like to donate, you can find the online fundraiser here.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/hampton-community-in-mourning-after-tragic-shock-death-of-beloved-dad-trent-muscat/news-story/731d224b11243c89d307ca013327508d