Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley 'devastated' following sudden passing of her father Thomas

Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley is 'devasted' following the sudden and tragic passing of her father Thomas (Tucker), aged 67, on Tuesday June 3. Pic: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley is 'devasted' following the sudden and tragic passing of her father Thomas (Tucker), aged 67, on Tuesday June 3.

The Tipperary native paid a heartfelt tribute to her Dad on social media saying "I am devastated to say my Dad has passed away. I have no words right now to truly capture how I feel. I will forever love and miss him so much.

"I would like to thank everyone who has been so kind and supportive at this time, from the emergency services to our great neighbours and wider community, and so many friends.

"I would please ask media, in particular, for privacy and understanding at this time."

Sharlene had been in Philadelphia a competing in Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track event over the weekend where she achieved a season's best time of 51.12s to finish in sixth overall in the long sprints category and earn $15,000USD. 

Thomas is predeceased by his father and adored by his brother Billy. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner and Sharlene's mother Louise, his mother Sally, sons, daughters, grandchildren, siblings and extended family and friends. 

He will repose at Meehan's Funeral Home in Newport on Friday June 6 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with removal to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Newport. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday June 7th at 11.30am with burial in Rockvale Cemetery in Newport.

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