The family of a 14-year-old girl who 'brought joy, laughter and light to people around her' say they are heartbroken after her sudden death. Keen footballer Adriana Retyte, 14, died in hospital two days after emergency services were called to her family home in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk.
Inquest Details
An inquest into her death, which opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court in Norwich yesterday, was told that the medical cause of her death was hanging. Norfolk assistant coroner Maeve Sykes confirmed at the inquest opening on Tuesday that Adriana was born on February 27, 2012, in Drogheda, Ireland. A full inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death has been set for October 16.
School and Community Mourn
Adriana was a Year 9 pupil at the Langley School, near Loddon, Norfolk, which has fees of £22,860 a year. The school described her in a statement as a 'much-valued and cherished member of the school' and said pastoral support was being offered to fellow pupils. The school statement said: 'Everyone at Langley School has been profoundly saddened by the loss of Adriana Retyte, a Year 9 pupil at Langley Senior School. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her family, friends, and all of those impacted by this tragic loss. This is a devastating loss for our whole school community. Adriana was a much-valued and cherished member of the school community, known for her warmth, kindness and positive spirit. She approached her studies with diligence and pride, and was respected by staff and pupils alike for her thoughtful and considerate nature.'
Family Tribute
Adriana's mother, Greta Saggers, 31, said in a post on Facebook: 'It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Adriana. Thank you to everyone for the love, kindness, and support shown to our family during this incredibly difficult time.' Mrs Saggers is managing director of Norwich employment agency Anglian Recruitment and also works as a manager for her husband Ben Saggers' property company Strand Development Limited. Her 40-year-old husband is a well-known figure at Wymondham Rugby Club, where his firm is a major sponsor. His company also sponsors Taverham Toucans, an under-14s girls' football team where Adriana was a player.
Circumstances of Death
Adriana was found at her family's modern detached home in Warman Way, Ashwellthorpe, just before 10 pm on Friday, May 8. She was given CPR at the scene and taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where she died on May 10.
Fundraiser and Tributes
A fundraiser has been set up in her memory to support Papyrus – a young suicide prevention charity – and tributes have been pouring in following her death. Sofiia Katrechko said in a post on the appeal page: 'It is truly heartbreaking for someone so young, with so much life ahead of her, to be taken too soon. I will always cherish the time I spent with Adriana and the fun memories we shared together. She brought so much joy, laughter and light to the people around her, and those moments will stay with me forever.'
Funeral Arrangements
Adriana's funeral will take place at St Faith's Crematorium on Manor Road in Norwich at 2 pm on May 21. She was a pupil at Wymondham High before moving to Langley School.
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