A Heartbreaking Loss
Catriona Rowntree has shared her deep sorrow after her sister Lucinda passed away following a brave fight against stage four cancer. In an emotional Instagram post over the weekend, Catriona, a well-known Channel Nine TV presenter, expressed her heartbreak, saying, “Lucinda truly ‘threw kindness around like confetti’, everyone adored her.”
In her post, Catriona described how she was “just so sad” to share the news that “heaven has a new angel.” She also tagged Dreams2Live4, a charity that supports people with terminal cancer, in her message. The news of Lucinda’s passing sent shockwaves through the community, and friends and colleagues quickly responded with messages of support.
Georgie Gardner wrote, “How devastating beautiful @catrionarowntree Life is just so precious. Thinking of you & deepest condolences.” Meghan Gale added, “I’m so sorry for your loss Catriona. May your beautiful sister rest in love and peace. Condolences to you and your family.” Michelle Bridges also shared her condolences, writing, “Sending condolences and love to you and family. Your words of your sister has me in tears. She’s watching over you all.”
In her post, Catriona shared details about her sister’s life, mentioning how Lucinda had travelled the world with her first sweetheart, Johnno, and the pair eventually settled down to raise their family of four children. She described Lucinda as “worlds best Mum,” highlighting her talent with children and even a gift store named after her beloved daughter, Daisy.
Catriona also spoke about Lucinda’s recent focus on teaching, which she said had brought joy to her students. “All agree they’ve been blessed to have her in their lives,” she wrote. She also thanked the community for the kindness shown to her family during Lucinda’s health journey, calling it “treasured.”
A Journey of Hope and Challenges
Lucinda’s passing came just three years after Catriona shared that her sister was responding well to a “trial treatment” from the US. At the time, Catriona told 9Entertainment, “I think her doctors are feeling relieved to know that something is moving in the right direction regardless of the treatment that she’s on.”
In a separate Instagram post, Catriona revealed how she had been able to give her sister a “big hug” as they enjoyed a stay at a friend’s guesthouse in Daylesford, Victoria. She wrote, “I’ve noticed Lucinda is now focused on bringing Bucket List wishes to life, not waiting and milking every moment between her treatments.” She added, “It’s a great outlook don’t you think, milk today, who knows what tomorrow brings.”
However, a year later, Catriona shared the heartbreaking news that the trial treatment hadn’t worked, marking a difficult chapter for the family. Despite the challenges, Lucinda’s legacy of kindness and strength continues to inspire those who knew her.
