May 22nd, 2025Trentham mourning loss of two stalwarts    

Trentham, and the wider region, are in mourning after community stalwarts Kathleen Brown and her son Craig Brown died in a car accident on the Midland Highway in Eganstown on May 12.  

Both Kathleen and Craig were dedicated members of the Trentham Fire Brigade, which posted on social media “with profound sadness”.   

“Kathleen served our brigade and community with unwavering dedication for 34 years as our beloved communications officer. Her calm voice and steady guidance were a cornerstone of our operations, and her   legacy of service, strength, and kindness will never be forgotten.   

“Craig, a committed member for 35 years, a long-serving lieutenant, brought courage, loyalty, and a quiet   determination to every task.   

“He was a steady presence both on the fire ground and within our brigade family, always ready to lend a  hand and stand by his mates.   

“Together, Kathleen and Craig gave over five decades of selfless service to our community. Their absence leaves   a deep void in our hearts and within the fabric of our brigade.   

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Bill, the extended Brown family, friends, and all who were   privileged to know and serve alongside them.   

“We will honour their memory with every call, every training night, and every moment of service that lies  ahead.”   Kathleen’s grandson Ethan Brown, also a firefighter, told Channel 7 he had lost his “rock and best friend” and that his nan and uncle were “the spirit of what country communities are”.