Former Colac district resident Kathy Mahoney made the decision to end her suffering from motor neurone disease in March this year. Kathy’s husband Tony shared their story with Colac Herald journalist Naomi Newcombe in the hopes of helping people better understand voluntary assisted dying.
Assistance brought comfort
UNACCEPTABLE SUFFERING: Former Colac district resident Kathy Mahoney used voluntary assisted dying to end her life after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in November 2023. Kathy passed away surrounded by her family in March.