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Subscriber only When his mum became seriously ill last week, Connor Townsend rushed to be by her side. On Friday, the 20-year-old had his final conversation with his mum, much-loved Fraser Coast Cat Rescue founder Suzie Townsend, before she was placed in an induced coma. Battling a chest infection and pneumonia, Suzie died early on Saturday morning. She was a mentor and friend to many. But to Connor she was mum, someone who instilled a love of felines in him from a young age. He has memories of caring for endless litters of kittens alongside his mum, some of which needed regular feeding every three to four hours.
Suzie Townsend, founder of Fraser Coast Cat Rescue, died suddenly on Saturday morning.
The sad news was announced on the organisation’s Facebook page by the other members of the committee.
“We’re beyond devastated to share with you that the FCCR founder, our friend, mentor and dedicated cat lover, Suzie Townsend, passed away suddenly,” the post read.
“Our hearts are broken, and our thoughts are with her son, Connor, her parents, Chris and John, and her two beloved cats, Bugsy and Billy.
“Suzie was sent to earth to save lives, whether that was as her job in her early years as a nurse, or with her legacy Fraser Coast Cat Rescue. She changed lives. She changed the world for the better.