PHARMACIST, Michael White (43), is being mourned as a "great man" who was "kind, caring and willing to go above and beyond" to support his community, after he passed away unexpectedly on Wed, the Maitland Mercury reports.
Acknowledging White's efforts to support his community, the publication noted the Morpeth Pharmacy owner's efforts to help those in need during drought and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic.
"When the coronavirus pandemic took hold and shoppers were panic buying their medication, White did his best to connect his regular customers, and new ones who came in needing help, with medication," the paper reported.
"Among them were an elderly couple who needed Panadol for pain management, but hadn't been able to buy any at supermarkets or other pharmacies because it had sold out.
"White made sure that they got a pack."
In a series of social media posts since White's death, patients have paid tribute to his caring nature.
"He was always bubbly, always bright, always helpful and always friendly." one patient said.
"He is a massive loss to this community.
"There should be more people like him in the world."
"I owe my remission to his caring nature of never letting me down with my medication like so many have done before," another recounted.
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