A MUM-of-three, 39, collapsed and died after suffering a cardiac arrest while speaking at her father-in-law’s funeral.
Sarah Healey, from Staines, Surrey, “suddenly fell to the ground” as she gave her eulogy at an emotional service held for Roy West, 81, who died of cancer.
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Sarah collapsed at her father-in-law’s funeral after suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: WNS
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Her heartbroken family said ‘life will never be the same’ Credit: WNS
The nurse leaves behind a broken family, her partner James West and children aged 16, seven and six.
Sarah’s mum, Gladys Healey, said: “Sarah was one of those who spoke in honor of James’ father.
“However, Sarah suddenly fell to the ground during her eulogy.
“Sarah appears to have suffered an arrhythmia attack or cardiac arrest.”
The grieving parent added that her daughter had no heart problems and that her “sudden death” had left them “broken”.
She added: “It was a terrible blow to our family.
Losing my older and only sister was the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced.”
Sarah’s sister, Trisha Healey
“It was a blow to her partner, who had just lost his own father.
“It was a blow to the three young children who were left behind and it was a blow to Dave, myself and Sarah’s younger sister, Trisha, who was with us at the ceremony.”
SUPERMUM
In addition to caring for her three children, Sarah specializes in oncology and the treatment of cancer patients at work as a highly qualified nurse.
The mum-of-three ran her own successful clinic, Sarah Healey Aesthetics at the Thames Valley Athletics Center in Eton, Windsor.
She was even in the process of developing her own aesthetic business at the time of her tragic death.
Sister, Trisha Healey, said: “Losing my older and only sister was the hardest thing I have ever experienced.
“I talked to her every day and we had an extremely close relationship that only sisters can experience.
It was a terrible blow to our family. It was a blow to her partner, who had just lost his own father.”
Sarah’s mom, Gladys Healey
“Life will never be the same, but I find it helped to plan things with friends, talk and cry when needed without shame.”
Meanwhile, Sarah’s dad Dave Healey explained how he tried to focus on work.
He said: “One of the most valuable things I’ve learned is that instead of falling into absolute despair, you can try to do something worthwhile in memory of a loved one. I think that’s important advice.”
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Mom leaves behind children aged 16, seven and six Credits: WNS
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Sarah specializes in oncology and the treatment of cancer patients at work as a highly skilled nurseCredit: WNS
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