Melissa Nielsen cause of death – dead, obituary, funeral plans: Beloved Cairns lawyer Vale Melissa Nielsen died June 10, 2020 after battling cancer.
She was only 39 years old and leaves behind her three young kids. She was a partner at Miller Harris Lawyer and was instrumental in raising funds for the Send Hope Not Flowers charity aimed at improving maternal health in Papua New Guinea.
Melissa also served on the board of Advance Cairns and the Cairns Women’s Legal Services and regularly donated her time for pro bono legal cases.
Melissa was a Babinda High School graduate, before she travelled to Townsville to complete her law degree.
Miller Harris Lawyers Cairns and Mareeba announced Melissa Nielsen death in a statement that read:
With so much sadness we write to tell you that our vibrant partner Melissa Nielsen – our confidant, comforter, and friend, passed away on 10 June 2020.
Melissa will be remembered by her clients for her dedication, commitment and enthusiasm to their cause and to her home region. She will be remembered by many more as a maternal health champion – saving lives of mothers in childbirth through her fundraising for Send Hope Not Flowers.
This says nothing of her willing focus as a pro bono worker for numerous causes and boards, including Advance Cairns Ltd and the Cairns Womens Legal Service.
She will be remembered by Miller Harris Lawyers’ staff and partners past and present as the life of our firm – baking, bright dresses, and celebration. Melissa’s spirit, drive, and empathy for all will not be forgotten. She has lived her short life fully and deeply, and is an inspiration to us all. We will miss her terribly.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Rudy and their three children, and also to Melissa’s parents Robyn and Ken, Melissa’s sisters, and her extended family.
Our hearts break for the grieving family, friends and loved ones and we urge that their privacy please be respected.
Please say a prayer as you read the tributes below confirming Melissa Nielsen death.
I remember bringing Melissa on to the Advance Cairns board when I was chairman.
Such a loss. Such a waste. Such a tragedy.
Melissa Nielsen cause of death, obituary, funeral arrangement, any Gofundme page?
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May her soul rest in perfect peace.
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