Erin Jayne Plummer farewelled
Erin Jayne Plummer’s daughter broke hearts at their mum’s funeral as they recalled their favourite memories with her.
The television presenter tragically took her own life on May 22 at the young age of 42, leaving behind a husband and three young daughters.
She was best known for hosting advertorials on morning show Studio 10 as well as shopping channel TVSN.
Friends and family gathered at the Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and the Dee Why RSL on Sydney’s northern beaches on Thursday to remember the beloved host.
The event was live streamed to accommodate those who could not make it in person which saw loved ones fondly recall the bubbly, loud, enthusiastic, loving person Erin was.
However, it was her daughters who stole the show with their heartbreaking words, missing their beloved mother.
First was Erin’s middle daughter who performed her own interpretation of Landslide by Fleetwood Mac.
“Each day that passes I still don’t believe that she’s gone,” Erin’s eldest daughter, 15, said.
“That a family of three girls will grow up without our mum. This is the thought I can’t seem to get over.
“Mum was loved by everyone. She was selfless and gave her everything to take my sisters and I to 40 activities each week.
“She brought so much light to the world that we didn’t realise her heart was in so much pain.”
“Mum, I hope heaven treats you better than we ever could. She’s not ours anymore but we are hers forever.”
Erin’s youngest daughter then went on to recall her cherished moments with mother.
“My mum was the best person ever. I will always love you dearly mum,” she said.
“I can’t say much because she was so awesome and amazing. You were the key of the whole galaxy and world and all of the country to me.
“My favourite three things I liked doing with mum was going on a morning walk, having lots of hugs and kisses and cooking because once we were cooking and I spilt flour all over the table and I didn’t get in trouble.
“Me and my mum are such a great team. Her beautiful eyes shimmering in the sun was always so cool.
“I will never ever forget about my mum. I love her so much that I am even crying at my school.”
Erin’s mother then went on to say how Erin made every room she walked in brighter and her little interaction with Prince Harry when she was just 17.
“From down-and-out people to Prince Harry, who was delightfully entertained by our Erin when she was 17,” she said.
Erin ran into Prince Harry at Circular Quay and began to perform magic tricks which saw him “captivated”.
“When Erin walked into a room it was as if 20 more light bulbs were switched on,” she went.
“To our precious darling daughter Erin ... thank you for your unconditional love for us and for everything you have done for us.
“You gave it your best. Can’t ask for more than that. Until we meet again ... on this side or the other side of the vale, we love you with all our heart and soul.”
Her father said he would miss seeing his daughter’s smile and her rushing in and out of the house.
“I’ll miss her running in and out of home,” he said.
“She’d run in the door, you listened, she talked. She’d grab a pickled onion out of the fridge every day, and say, ‘see ya, dad’.
“They used to say she could talk under water with a mouth full of marbles.
“Erin was loud. Look at all the photos and try to find one where her mouth was closed.”
Finally, it was Erin’s husband Alan’s turn to remember his late wife, saying his daughter’s will continue her legacy.
“To me and the girls you weren’t just a TV presenter, you were the best TV presenter,” he said.
“I’ll never forget your selfless devotion to our three angels. Since you’ve left us there are some things I want you to know.
“I want you to know we’ve had the mattresses laid out together and we’ve all been sleeping together.
“I wanted you to know how I see your legacy living on forever through our three angels.
“I hope you’re in heaven forever, eating your red frogs.”
The ceremony then ended with Erin’s middle daughter tearing up as she sang Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.
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