Rutherglen woman Jess McLennan, described as beautiful and a loving and caring friend, has lost her fight for life.
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It is always a sad day when a young soul is taken too soon. May you play many more games where you are going. RIP Jess. Leanne Klotz, Killara
My heart aches for you and your loved ones. I didn't know you personally, but you were always smiling and you'd made something of yourself helping others as a nurse. I wish I had of known you, because it seems you touched everyone's life dramatically. I know you're in a better place, and it's true that God always takes the best first. It hurts me that someone so good and true has lost their battle with life. Rest easy Jess. Jade Shipway, Albury
A beautiful young girl taken too soon. Rest in peace Jess. Thoughts go out to Jess's partner, family & close friends. Jess, Wodonga
RIP young lady. Dani Price, 3690
Rest easy Jess. Taken way too young, now in heaven watching over her friends and family, keeping them safe. Toby Bridgman, Wodonga
Jess, such a beautiful girl taken far before her time. You had so much to give and so much more to live. Your smile and your presence will be missed by everyone who knew or met you. Your family would be proud to have raised such a hard working driven girl. Rest in Paradise beautiful girl xx Erin Martin, Albury
Gone too soon. Caring and compassionate is how you will be remembered. Stephen Hicks, Yarrawonga
My heart is broken for Jess, Jarryd and their families. Such an inspiring young lady, a pleasure to have known and worked with her for a short time. Always in our thoughts. Angie, Wangaratta
Sleep peacefully beautiful girl. Sending my love to all who were blessed to know you. Heaven couldn't wait for you.... Cynthia, Albury
A truly beautiful soul. Kind and genuine and always had a smile for everyone. Deepest sympathy to Kristy and family and all those who loved Jess. Laura, Wodonga
Rest easy beautiful ❤ Jasmin, Melbourne
Such a tragedy! A young life taken way too soon, rip beautiful girl. Kate, Albury
You've done so much for me and my family Jess, going to miss having you around the house. Your laugh, your smile, everything about you. Rest in paradise beautiful x Braeden Hatton, Rutherglen
My heart goes out to Jess' family and friends, there are no words that could adequately console you right now, such a tragedy. RIP Ciara, Wodonga
Rest in peace beautiful Jess ❤️ You will always be remembered by your kind-hearted soul and your incredible smile. I look forward for the day we meet again xxxx Kelsey Lindner, Albury
Thinking back to when you were 4 and how you and Darcy and Alivia played together. Alway such a beautiful smiling child, our hearts are filled with such sadness at your passing. Beryl, Larry Julie Suzanne and your playmates. Beryl White, Lavington
A beautiful young talented girl that had a bright future taken to soon. My heart goes out to her partner, family & friends. As a mum l’ll hug my babies that extra bit tighter today. R.I.P J.Clark, Wodonga
R.i.P beautiful lady, you will be truly missed by so many people who love you so much. Your beautiful smile with never be forgotten. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Tash, Albury
Fly high Jess, it was a pleasure to have known you. Our little boy said his first prayer for you and I'm so sorry it wasn't enough xox Jade Clements, Lavington
Rest in peace Jess. My heart goes out to all your family and friends. Taken too soon xx Bec Johnson, Melbourne
It feels like yesterday we were camping in your back yard, eating steamed dim sims and laughing until we cried. You were truly one in a million. You had so much love to give. To think I won't see your face again. But I'll always have our memories. Love you baby girl! Samantha Wakeling, Lavington
She's in the sun, the wind, the rain, she's in the air you breathe with every breath you take. She sings a song of hope and cheer, there's no more pain, no more fear. You'll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper words of love. You'll be together before long, until then listen for her song. Rip Jess. Xx Michelle Krammer, 3133
Gone too soon but will be forever loved and missed! Rest peacefully beautiful girl. May the angels take care of you xxxxxx Rosa, Albury
RIP Jess, taken way too soon. Thinking of your family at this sad time. Carly.J, Wodonga
Sad to hear the loss of such a beautiful soul. May you rest peacefully X Thinking of and praying for your family and friends during this tough and tragic time xx Ashlee Pryse and family, Wodonga
Rest in Paradise Jess, a beautiful lady taken way too early. Keep spreading your wings. Jess, Albury
You have definitely made an impact Jess. You've changed people's lives for the greater, and now you've left them yearning your presence. Your beautiful presence will be dearly missed. Maddie Wileman, Albury
Condolences to Jess' family and friends. Taken way too young :(. Miranda Rae, Barnawartha, Vic
Still so hard to believe such a beautiful person was taken too soon, u were definitely one of a kind jess, u are missed by many, & will be forever in our hearts ♡♡♡ xox Cassii, Lavington
Rest in peace beautiful Jess! I will never forget the times we spent together. Thank you for always inspiring me to be a better nurse. If I can touch half the people you did in your time I will be proud. You will forever be someone I look up to! Working with and knowing you was such a blessing. Sending so much love to Vicki, Wayne, Dave, Kristy, Jarryd & all loved ones xxxx Melissa Meurant, Baranduda
Rest easy Jess, you will be so missed. Gone but not forgotten. Georgia, Albury
Rip Jess. Sympathy to Jarryd and the Hatton Family. Thinking of you at this tragic time. XOXO Bev Bev & Cyril, Bendigo Vic.
Rest easy Jess, so sad to hear! Thinking of you and all your loves ones. Teaghan, Myrtleford
The world has lost a truly amazing person. Your hard work, determination, and beautiful personality is an inspiration to us all. You will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. Fly high beautiful girl xxxxxx Courtney Hawkins, Albury
Rest peacefully Jess ❤️ Carly, Wodonga
Rest peacefully Jess! My heart goes out to friends and family xx Taylor, Corowa
Rest in paradise you gorgeous angel, everyone will miss you so much. xox Sheri, Wahgunyah
RIP Jess. My thoughts are with your family and loved ones at this tragic time. xoxo Kylie, Albury
My heart breaks for you and your family, Jess. With such sadness we see another young and beautiful life taken from us all at such a young age. May you Rest in Peace. Pam, Jindera
Beautiful girl.. Gone but never forgotten! Thank you for teaching us all so much, teaching us life should be lived, loved and enjoyed. You yourself said only the best and beautiful get taken so young. Well babe, heaven gained an angel. Fly high and shine bright darling girl. You are dearly missed xxxx Bec, Melbourne
A beautiful girl taken way too soon, deepest sympathy to Vicki, Kristy and loved ones. Fly high beautiful xx Kayla, Wodonga
Rest easy Jess, gone way to soon ❤️ Fly high Carlee, Albury
R.I.P Jess. Didn't know you, but heard great things about you. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Xox. Mel, Wodonga
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel ♡ deepest condolences to all of your loved ones and friends.. Such a tragedy Carrie, Wodonga
I guess it is true that only the good die young... I'll never understand that because you still had so much of life to live, you had the biggest future in front of you. Your infectious smile and you loving nature will never be forgotten. Rest easy Jess, until we meet again. Love you xXx Jenna Louise, Albury
The universe has grand plans for you Jess. What a privilege it was to have known and worked with you. ♡ xxx ♡ Kathy Patten, Thurgoona
You touched hearts even across an ocean. Rest in peace. God bless you, Jess. A.C., Chicago, USA
Rest peacefully Jess! It was a pleasure working with you! Condolences to your family & Jarryd <3 Mel, Wodonga
So sad when a young life is senselessly lost, it's not fair. RIP Jess, fly high with the angels. Bronnie, Wodonga
A beautiful soul taken too soon. Fly high Jess. You have left so many people with some very special memories. Sending all my love to all your family and friends. Xxx Jacqui, Albury
A spring flower, a beautiful rosebud, you will bloom again, Jess a rose" Jennifer, Mt Warrigal
I'm so shocked, but I'm so glad to have seen you Saturday Night in Rutherglen out for dinner at the same place, You are a fighter and I'm so sorry you didn't pull through... Always the good ones go first and I will spend the rest of my life wondering why. You have had such an Impact on so many peoples lives and I'm feeling for your family and friends in the awful time and years to come, you were an amazing women Jess McLennan xx will you rest in paradise. ❤️❤️❤️ Michelle, Rutherglen
Sleep peacefully Dear Jess. My love to Vicki, Wayne, Dave & families. My heart breaks for you all xxx Kim Brown, Nth Albury
We never knew you Jess but you have touched our hearts. You will remain close to our hearts. You will always be loved and remembered forever. Our deepest condolences go to family and friends. Stay strong. Our family send you so much love and strength. Rest in Peace Jess Kim & Pete Rayner, Wodonga
I didn't know you personally, but this is a true example of a ripple effect. Look how many you touched. Bless you ❤️ Mahalia, Albury
RIP beautiful girl! Taken way to soon. My deepest condolences go out to your family and partner in this horrific time xoxo Mickayla, 2500
My thoughts & prayers are with everyone effected by another senseless accident. May you fly high watching over all that loved & adored you. The heavens just became a touch more beautiful now you’re there... RIP❤️❤️❤️ Anita B, Beechworth
Rip❤ Sweetheart! gone to soon. Leah Biddle, Albury
A young beautiful woman, who had her whole life ahead of her, and was taken too soon. RIP Jessica. May the Angels smile upon your beautiful face. Kate N., Wodonga
You have gained your wings, sweet angel, now you can fly high. Bronwyn, Leeton NSW
Heaven keeps gaining more beautiful angels ❤️ Sharon S, Wangaratta
Words cannot begin to describe the sadness and shock we feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy to Wayne, Vicki, Kristy and all loved ones. Scholzy and family, Sunshine Coast
Rip Jess. My thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time you will be sadly missed. Sandra, Corowa
You always inspired me without even knowing and I hope that you can look down on me trying to achieve the things you have. Thank you for teaching me so many things through life and netball! Rest easy xx Grace, Wodonga
You would always give anyone the time of day. Thats just the amazing and caring person you always were. Whenever we saw each other youd always stop for a chat and ask about life, and that very simple 5 minutes would always brighten up even the worst day. Always greeted with a smile and always left smiling. RIP Jess Thoughts for your family during this tough time x Pete, Wodonga
Sending all my love to all who knew and loved Jess, such a reminder just how truly precious each and every day is. RIP ❤️ Xo Emilie, Wahgunyah
I didn't know you personally, but my Mum, (Mae Wheeler) has fond memories of you coming to clean for her when you were studying. She thought you were a lovely, hard-working and kind girl and is very upset at your passing. My condolences to your family - they raised a sweet, beautiful young lady. Rest in Peace. Monica, Young
RIP JESS SO VERY SORRY FOR HER FAMILY Rhonda McLennan, Tumut
R.I.P jess my heart goes out to , everyone back home so sad ; (( Sue, Darwin
RIP Jess, your beautiful smile will be missed by everyone and your bright personality will be missed both on and off the netball court, thoughts with family. Whitney Passalick, Canberra
What an inspiring young woman. Until we meet again. R.I.P Jess xxxxxxxxxxxx. Jenni Smith.
I didn't know you Jess but I know your beautiful Mum, I went to sleep thinking about you and woke up thinking about you. SO SO SAD. Julie Reynolds, Yamba.
Condolences to the family in such a tough time, you were a wonderful person. James's with a kind heart rest in peace. Jason Horn, Albury.
Sending all my love to Vicki, Dave, Kristy, Jarred and extended families at this sad time thinking of you all. Sheree and kids, Wodonga.
My heart breaks for you and all of those who loved you. You had so much life to live. My thoughts are with your loved ones. Xxx. Tahlia, Corowa.
Your beautiful smiling face, your intelligent and patient regard, it was a privilege to work with you and to experience even a moment of the brilliance others talk about, all my love Jess xx. Rebecca, Wollongong.
What a privilege to share your three year university journey and watch you become a wonderful registered nurse. The CSU class of 2014 will not be the same without you. RIP xx. Sue Slater, Albury.
There is nothing to say to make any of this better, but to know you and to have spent the time together means the absolute world and it always will. You were absolutely perfect at anything you put your mind too! We love you Jess forever and always. C, Albury.
Our hearts are breaking for you dear Wayne, Vicki and Kristy. Sending our love to you. Bev Scholz, Mark, Karenne, Clare, Paul, Palmwoods QLD.
Thank you Jess for always giving me a big hug and smile every time we saw each other. You made me feel welcomed onto the netball court. Never a moment when you wouldn’t stop to have a chat, make everyone laugh and just be yourself. I look up to you and your natural beaming happiness. Something rare to find. Josie, Wodonga.
Jess, no amount of words can begin to explain the pain I am feeling, you have forever been part of my life and now you’re gone, the beautiful memories we have shared since we were little kiddies will be forever in my heart, the hole you have left will never be filled, you will truly be missed, I’m still in shock knowing I will never get to hear or see your beautiful laugh and smile, I love you Jess, rest in peace beautiful girl and look over us, I miss you <3. Laura Stiler, Lavington.
R.I.P Jess, Every time I saw you, you would be full of smiles and laughs I remember years ago when I met you and no matter what you were always so happy. It’s such sad news that such a young beautiful lady has been taken so soon. Your family, friends and Boyfriend are in my thoughts. God really does always take the best first. xox. Katrina, Wodonga.
Sending thoughts and prayers to her loved ones. RIP Jess x. Sue S, Staghorn Flat.
Your infectious laugh will live on forever, the fun and antics at night at Safeway will remain always. Heaven has received a beautiful soul to make the Angels sing and laugh. Rest peacefully sweet Jess. Sincere Condolences to your family. Nolan's Wodonga.
In heaven or on earth it makes no difference… you will always be my little sister and I know you'll be with me and Maddison always! I have a lifetime filled of moments with you and I can't yet picture having to spend a single one without you. I could not be more proud of the beautiful girl you'd become and continued to be even in your last moments. Not only did you give the gift of life to others, you gave my daughter someone to look upto. Maddison wants to be just like her Aunty Jess ♡. We love you so so much. Fly high beautiful girl xo. Kristy and Maddison, Wodonga.
I didn't know you at all, but it seems like so many people did and how loved you were by so many people, my heart goes out to your family and friends as I know how hard it is to lose someone. Rest easy Jess x. Jess M Wahgunyah.
R.I.P. Jess no words can explain the sadness and sorrow that is now left. But you are now in a place where you can look down and protect all those that care about you. The angel that lights up the sky on a dark and cold day. With all our harts sleep well Jess. Thinking of Wayne, Vicki, Kristy and Maddison. The Crossman Family, Wodonga.
Rip beautiful angel heaven keeps gaining more and more such a loving caring beautiful person who will be dearly missed by everyone thoughts go out to the Mclennan and Hatton families we will all miss you gorgeous xoxo ♢♡♡♡. Kasey, Corowa.
Keep shining gorgeous... Xxxx. Jess Cavanough, Thurgoona.
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Rest peacefully Jess xo. Claire, Melbourne.
RIP ❤ love and thoughts to Jess's family x. T, Lavington.
So sad to hear of the passing of such a beautiful fellow CSU nurse. Deepest sympathy to your family and partner. Carol Challen, Mansfield.
Rest in peace Jess missed by many loved by all. Joshua, Barnawartha.
RIP Beautiful girl. You left a positive impression on those that met you. Sincere condolences to your partner and family. Kaye, Wodonga.
Such a beautiful, kind heart person. We didn't work together for long but I always enjoyed working with you Jess, your compassion and caring nature was always visible. You will be missed by many. Condolences to her family and friends. Sherrie M, Darwin previously Thurgoona.
I don't know you but reading all these comments you inspire to make me to do the best in life and to hold on to precious memories and moments rest in peace up there and you looked like a happy person another angel heaven has gained. Krystal, Byford.
Jess, I worked with you for a while at Safeway and although I didn't know you that well, your passing has left me wondering why? Why did God have to take such a kind, caring and beautiful girl. You were just beginning this journey of life, always there helping others in both your professional and personal life. RIP beautiful girl, taken way too soon xxx. Jan, Wodonga.
Another beautiful soul taken to soon Jess you where such a beautiful bright bubbly young lady between you and Chantelle you made the time I lived in Barny one to remember always getting up to something your going to be dearly missed, sending my thoughts to your family and partner. Until we meet again. Paige Ewart.
We were so very sorry to hear of Jessica's death. We are NZ cousins about to come to Rutherglen in August to follow up unmet relations there and Jessica would be one of them. We are daughters and a son of McGrath family and are so looking forward to meeting some of our other cousins there. This puts a big dampner on that. Our deepest sympathy to all the family most of whom we will look forward to meeting in August. Love from all your NZ cousins xx. Alison Ross, Nelson NZ.
Dear Jess, I never met you nor did I know you however I have read all the wonderful tributes. You have had an extraordinary impact on peoples lives. You have blessed so many people. You make us all realise just how fragile we all are in this world and just how valuable life is. Its just not fair that some one so beautiful as you has left this world so early. God bless you and keep you in his arms. You have held so many down here. John, California USA.
Over 10 years of friendship, you were the most beautiful, kindhearted, loving person in my whole world! My shoulder to cry on and my rock! There's not going to be a day that goes by were I don't think about you! Love you too the moon and back! Until we meet again. Chantelle, Rutherglen.
Jess you are an absolute amazing person who most generous and kind heart. You were the person I looked up too, my role model. Especially when it came to becoming and studying my nursing. When I finish my degree it will be dedicated you, because you were one of the reasons I decided to take this line of work. Such a beautiful girl taken way to early, so much more life to live, now I know you will just be watching over me as an angel in heaven. I love you so much Jess, I will never forget you. Annelisse Roberts, Adelaide.
Shine bright like a diamond. R.I.P. Jess. Karen, Barnawartha.
Although I did not know you personally, I had seen you around the community. It struck me in late 2012, what a nice, generous, friendly and approachable person you are. I received a friend request off you with an inbox, "hey ! :) I work at Paddy's I found your ID on the ground here last night. If you're home I can drop it off at 4pm before I head to work?". I had not even realized I lost my ID but remembered your smiling face serving me behind the bar. This already struck me what a kind, generous person you were. You could of thrown it in the bin, palmed it off to someone else, left it in the lost and found. I could of been waiting until I'd been pulled over to realised, could of needed to get someone to drive me down to VicRoads to purchase another one. But you were so nice, smiley and friendly and willing to go all the way out of your way to drop it at my house, which was on the other side of town from Paddy's. You than could of removed me from FB. But as the fun, friendly, kind hearted person you were we remained in touch, wishing one another a happy birthday, commenting on each other's statuses, liking each others photos even on Instagram. Although it is nothing in comparison to your family and friends, you struck me as one of the rare friendly women in society. Those who build each other up! Who complement other women rather than judging them and belittling them. You were none of the sort, you were one of the rare varieties, especially in the likes of social media who praised others and built their self-worth up and this only goes to show in the amount of people who have been affected by this tragedy the positive effect you left on people. I followed you're journey from Wollongong to graduation to buying land! You were an inspiration to many. To myself, I looked on in happiness for you. It truly is a sad loss to the community, a sad tragedy and as an outsider, I send all my love, my condolences, my prayers to everyone who love's you, you're family and you're friends. You will be greatly missed, even by those who looked on merely from social media. Deepest sympathy to you're family and partner, heaven gained one of a kind. ❤. Rhiannon, Melbourne.
To Vic and Wayne, my heart dropped when I heard the sad news. I never met Jess but from what I've read she was a wonderful person, deepest sympathy, always in my heart. Tank, Wodonga.
I never really knew Jess, but had the privilege of working with you twice as a student in ED and CCU at NHW. Jess was always generous with her time and welcoming to all who walked through the door. She was a promising young nurse who has a great career ahead of her. I am saddened that I wont work with her again.
My heart goes out to her friends and family, for only meeting her briefly she was an outstanding person and I can see she will be sorely missed. Sherryn, Springhurst.
I never knew you personally. But my partner plays football with your partner. I remember seeing you/meeting you at the football and all the functions. You were definitely a stand out with your beauty. And also with your kind caring nature. Heaven has gained another beautiful star. Keep shining bright. My deepest condolences to Jesse's partner, family and friends. Michelle Dinan, Howlong.
Deepest sympathy to Jarryd, Julie Darren, Buddha and Ryley Sue and Dennis. Sue McAuliffe, Wodonga.
Deepest sympathy to Jarryd, Julie, Darren Buddha, Ryley and the McLennnan families on the passing of Jess – Bailea, Kyle and Frog. Bailea McAuliffe, Wodonga.
You will be sorely missed from your family and friends. Brian Carramar, NSW.
Dear Wayne, Vicki and Kristy - our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. You were certainly gifted with such a beautiful girl and must be feeling so proud with all these sincere messages from everyone. She was a very special young lady. We hope that you are all holding up okay and if you need us we are here. Sharon and Alan Rosengren, Thurgoona.
To my best friend, there are no words to describe the shock, grief and sadness everyone is feeling. We all love you so so much, cannot believe that you are now no longer with us and that you are in heaven. I'm absolutely devastated that my best friend has been taken from me, however I know you are always going to be with me in spirit. I love you xoxo forever and always. Melinna Furst, Wodonga.
My best friend growing up, some would say we were almost inseparable! So many hearts are broken with your passing including mine. I am holding onto the fabulous times from 2 minute chicken noodles to our love of tweety bird! I will miss you forever but hold you close to my heart! Thanks for the memories beautiful girl, rest easy xxxx. Paige Hopkins, Thurgoona.
A beautiful young lady taken way to soon rest in peace. Rach, Ravenswood.
RIP you sweet girl, taken to soon. Robyn, Wodonga.
Fly high jess. Such a beautiful young soul taken way to soon, you will be forever missed by so many xx my heart breaks for all your loved ones. Rest in peace xx. Brodee, Wodonga.
Rest in peace gorgeous girl, you were always so positive and full of energy. You taught me to have faith in myself and to not care about what anyone thinks. Week in and week out we will fight for you every game we play. I feel so privileged to have spent this netball season with you. Fly high. Courtney Hillier, Wodonga.
Beautiful girl taken too soon. Rest in paradise beautiful! <3. Kadejah and Brian, Wodonga.
What a beautiful girl you were Jess. Your heart was full of gold. You made our nursing classes lots of fun, definitely won't be the same without you. Fly high beautiful girl, keep smiling! Sending lots of love to you and your family. Tayla, Wangaratta.
Now the healing begins, our family is your family and we'll work through it together. T.D.F.L, Sandy Creek.
Love you Jess your forever in my heart. Ashleigh, Nairne.
I’m so glad that you decided to come to Wollongong to start your nursing career. It's been the biggest pleasure knowing your beautiful soul. I'm beyond devastated but also filled with joy from memories. I know your flying high upstairs looking over jarryd, your family and your friends. Miss you more everyday. Rest in peace angel xo. Dani Norwell, Wollongong.
RIP Jess, taken to soon. Nicole, Mulwala.
A beautiful soul taken to soon in the hands of the lord sleep peacefully Jess. Jenni, Corowa.
RIP Beautiful girl, you have impacted on so many people around you, you have taught everyone how to embrace the life we live, fly high and keep smiling! Sending lots of love to your family and friends! XX. Gabby, Albury.
Although I wasn't fortunate enough to know Jess I was deeply moved by her passing and have been praying for her family. If she went to Lavington public school or East Lavington then I might have been her scripture teacher. Audrey Harry, Lavington.
With the few times I saw and met you Jess, you defiantly always had that gorgeous smile on your face. heaven gained a beautiful angel, forever in our hearts until we meet again gorgeous rest peacefully xxx fly high beautiful girl xo. Shez, Rutherglen.