HUNDREDS filled Tavistock Town Hall last Thursday to celebrate the life of Caroline Goldring, who died suddenly on June 11, aged 28. Memories and laughs were shared at the service of the brave woman who was well loved and highly thought of in Tavistock and London, where she was based for her beloved job with British Airways. Seats were filled and many people stood dressed in red, white and blue — the colours of BA — for the celebration of Caroline's life. Whether she was a mere acquaintance or a lifelong friend, Caroline made an impact on everyone — through her inspirational battle against cervical cancer and her ability to smile even through her darkest of days, or making you laugh with stories of the many journeys she experienced with her job in BA's cabin crew, which she shared on social media. Caroline was born to Valerie and Graham Goldring at Freedom Fields on January 28, 1986, only sister to her beloved older brothers Richard and Robert. 'She was a one off', said Valerie and Graham, from Whitchurch, who own and run Grub Up in the layby on the outskirts of Tavistock. Valerie said: 'She was unique and everyone loved her. She was far from a saint but she was a great girl and I can't believe she has gone — I still half expect her to come bursting through the doors in true Caroline style.' Caroline went to Whitchurch Primary School as a youngster and was a student at St Dunstan's Abbey in Plymouth. Her lifelong dream was to work for BA and when she was 25 this dream became reality. In her time with the airline, Caroline's main highlights included visiting Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, the Northern Lights and meeting astronaut Buzz Aldrin and award-winning singer Seal, while working in first class. Valerie said: 'She worked hard to get to BA — she was so determined and she would have crawled over hot coals to get to BA, and she was thrilled when she got the job.' When Caroline was 25 she became unwell, and after many trips to the doctors it was found she had cervical cancer. Valerie said: 'She had an operation which was at the time thought to be successful, but last year she was taken ill in May and ended up with a tumour in her thigh which was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy and a big operation, which was again successful. 'What we didn't know was that radiotherapy can cause adhesions which caused her to be severely unwell. 'She was taken to Barnet Hospital in London and was there for a month, and underwent another operation — two major operations in six months,' said Valerie. Caroline saw her consultant on June 10 last month and was given the all clear from cancer, but she died suddenly on June 11. 'One thing I know Caroline will want to come from this is for girls to understand how important smear tests are — if she had been tested who knows what the outcome would have been. 'We would like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you for all the cards, messages, love and support we have received, they have really helped us cope with the devastating loss of our beautiful daughter,' said Valerie. 'It was amazing to see so many people at the celebration, the warmth and affection for her shown that day was very moving. Tavistock is a great little town! 'To all you young ones, follow your dreams, who knows where they might take you! 'I am going to miss her but I take comfort that she was well loved and lived each day to its fullest. 'Smile and laugh and follow your dreams, that is what she would say.'