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<\/p>\nTHE Heathcote community has been praised for compassion, concern and community spirit following Eddie Manton’s heart attack at Mitre 10 recently.<\/p>\n
His daughter Sarah Manton contacted the McIvor Times to express her gratitude for the response by staff, patrons and the broader community.<\/p>\n
“Sadly, despite initial response to treatment when his family thought he would survive, my father passed away eight days later,” said Ms Manton.<\/p>\n
“We are devasted, of course, but due to the actions of all concerned, my father lived long enough to spend quality time with family members and passed peacefully and with dignity.<\/p>\n
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“I don’t know if I will ever possess enough words to express my gratitude and that of my family.”<\/p>\n
Mr Manton was born in Heathcote and has four children and four grandchildren.<\/p>\n
The retired truck driver was a passionate Collingwood supporter. He played as a rover for Heathcote and later volunteered as a scorer for the local teams.<\/p>\n
“Family was everything to Dad,” said Ms Manton. “My brother Anthony was able to come from Dubai to see Dad before he passed.<\/p>\n
“My sister Emma couldn’t get back from London but face-timed Dad with her children Violet and Henry frequently.<\/p>\n
“My family and I are forever in debt to those who came to my father’s aid.<\/p>\n
“Travis Taylor at Mitre 10, his staff Sharni, Tarina and Brody, ambulance officers and community members rushed to the site and worked as a united front to help Dad.<\/p>\n
“Tess Holmes from Holy Rosary responded to the GoodSAM App and immediately came to help me. I call them all my Heathcote Angels.<\/p>\n
“We live in a world of uncertainty, but the community of Heathcote should always be proud that when a community member is in need, the town’s heart and arms embrace them. “On behalf of my siblings, mother and Eddie’s immediate family, we have no words but immense love, appreciation, and sincerest gratitude.”<\/p>\n
The funeral for Edmund Keith Manton will be held at Mary Help of Christians Church Heathcote today at 11am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Heathcote community has been praised for compassion, concern and community spirit following Eddie Manton’s heart attack at Mitre 10 recently. His daughter Sarah Manton contacted the McIvor Times to express her gratitude for the response by staff, patrons and the broader community. “Sadly, despite initial response to treatment when his family thought he would […]<\/p>\n