Wagga Wagga mother of three Megan Fisher dropped dead doing her make-up

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By William

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A pregnant mother of three who collapsed and died while doing face painting has been escorted to her final resting place by a police honor guard.

Megan Fisher, 39, was preparing to go to town in Wagga Wagga, in the NSW Riverina region, on Oct. 5 when the mother of three dropped dead.

She left behind her three young sons Josh, 19, Zac, 17, and Levi, 9 and longtime police officer and mortgage broker Matt Owen.

Her devastated family and friends paid their last respects Thursday at her funeral service at the Alan Harris McDonald Chapel, in Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina.

Mrs. Fisher’s children lit candles by her side, Mr. Owen held back tears as he recalled the moment the couple met, and her casket received a police escort to the cemetery.

A mother of three who died suddenly while pregnant with her fourth child is remembered for her smile and laughter in a touching funeral poem

A mother of three who died suddenly while pregnant with her fourth child is remembered for her smile and laughter in a touching funeral poem

Megan Fisher died unexpectedly while putting on makeup and preparing to go to the town of Wagga Wagga, in the NSW Riverina, on October 5.

Megan Fisher died unexpectedly while putting on makeup and preparing to go to the town of Wagga Wagga, in the NSW Riverina, on October 5.

Megan Fisher died unexpectedly while putting on makeup and preparing to go to the town of Wagga Wagga, in the NSW Riverina, on October 5.

The poem She Is Not Gone was included in the funeral prayer book, which recorded the family’s grief and love for the late 39-year-old nutritionist and kindergarten teacher.

‘Soften your sorrow, it is not gone, because in your heart it lingers. Her smile, her laugh, her special way, Will comfort you from day to day,” the poem read.

‘You will feel her presence in the breeze, which dances softly, through the trees. And it’s her face you’ll see when you need company.

‘You can remember at any time: The love you shared… you kept everything. And in time, more than anything else, you will find peace in remembering.’

In an interview with the Saturday TelegraphMrs. Fisher’s brother Ben described her death as a “shock.”

Mr Fisher said his sibling was “fit and healthy”. The cause of her death remains unknown.

“The more people you talk to, the more you realize that everyone has the same opinion that Megan was so loved,” he told the Telegraph.

The poem 'She is not Gone' was included in the funeral prayer book and selected by the family who recorded their grief and love for the deceased 39-year-old nutritionist

The poem 'She is not Gone' was included in the funeral prayer book and selected by the family who recorded their grief and love for the deceased 39-year-old nutritionist

The poem ‘She is not Gone’ was included in the funeral prayer book and selected by the family who recorded their grief and love for the deceased 39-year-old nutritionist

Mr Owen paid tribute to his late wife at a funeral on Thursday

Mr Owen paid tribute to his late wife at a funeral on Thursday

Mr Owen paid tribute to his late wife at a funeral on Thursday

Mrs. Fisher, pictured with Levi, was pregnant with her fourth child at the time of her death

Mrs. Fisher, pictured with Levi, was pregnant with her fourth child at the time of her death

Mrs. Fisher, pictured with Levi, was pregnant with her fourth child at the time of her death

Mrs. Fisher, 39, was mourned by family and friends, including colleagues at Goodstart Early Learning Estrella, where she was a kindergarten teacher

Mrs. Fisher, 39, was mourned by family and friends, including colleagues at Goodstart Early Learning Estrella, where she was a kindergarten teacher

Mrs. Fisher, 39, was mourned by family and friends, including colleagues at Goodstart Early Learning Estrella, where she was a kindergarten teacher

Ms. Fisher has been mourned by family and friends, including colleagues at Goodstart Early Learning Estrella, where she was a kindergarten teacher.

“Megan was a warm and kind person who easily formed beautiful reciprocal relationships with the children in her care,” the center wrote on Facebook.

“She was a wonderful, inspiring and generous educator, colleague and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.’

Ms. Fisher also worked as a nutritionist for NSW Health, expertise she brought to the classroom.

Condolences poured in from all over town – including from the Wagga City Wanderers football club – where Mr. Owen coached the under-18 boys’ team, and other prominent local residents.

Family friends set up a fundraiser through NSW Police Legacy that attracted donations from more than 500 people and raised $43,000 for the family.

Colleagues of her longtime partner Matt Owen, a police officer and mortgage broker in Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina, have raised more than $43,000 for the family

Colleagues of her longtime partner Matt Owen, a police officer and mortgage broker in Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina, have raised more than $43,000 for the family

Colleagues of her longtime partner Matt Owen, a police officer and mortgage broker in Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina, have raised more than $43,000 for the family

Ms. Fisher also worked as a nutritionist for NSW Health, expertise she brought to the classroom

Ms. Fisher also worked as a nutritionist for NSW Health, expertise she brought to the classroom

Ms. Fisher also worked as a nutritionist for NSW Health, expertise she brought to the classroom

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