Catherine Mullany enjoyed an idyllic childhood on the family farm in South Wales. She loved helping to look after the animals, including many pets. She decided at a very young age that she wanted to be a doctor.

Her childhood dream became a reality when she graduated from London’s Imperial College in 2002, shortly after doing a 6 week course in Adelaide. During her training and after graduation, Cath worked in many London hospitals and others around the country before returning to South Wales.

Wherever she went, she was noted as being a caring, confident, conscientious and popular team worker. Her enthusiasm, love of life, sense of fun, broad smile and infectious laugh touched many lives. Cath and Ben met just over 3 years ago and it soon became obvious that they were made for each other. They were blissfully happy together and full of plans for the future.

By Rachel, Cath’s Mum.