THE heartbroken family of a 14-year-old girl who “brought joy, laughter and light to people around her” have paid tribute following her tragic death.
Keen footballer Adriana Retyte died in hospital two days after emergency services were called to her family home in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk.
An inquest into her death, which opened at Norfolk Coroner’s Court in Norwich on Tuesday, was told that the medical cause of her death was hanging.
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.
Mr Saggers is a well-known figure at Wymondham Rugby Club, where his firm is a major sponsor.
The 40-year-old’s company also sponsors Taverham Toucans, an under-14s girls football team where Adriana was a player.
Adriana was a Year 9 pupil at 900-pupil Langley School, near Loddon, Norfolk.
The school described her in a statement as a “much-valued and cherished member” and said pastoral support was being offered to fellow pupils.
Adriana’s family have paid tributeCredit: Facebook
Adriana was found at her family’s modern detached home in Ashwellthorpe just before 10pm on Friday May 8.
She was given CPR at the scene and taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where she died on Sunday May 10.
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.”
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 10am on October 16.
The funeral for Adriana will take place at St Faith’s Crematorium on Manor Road in Norwich at 2pm on May 21.
Adriana was a pupil at Wymondham High before moving to Langley School.
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.
“She also made a significant contribution to wider school life, embracing opportunities in sport, the performing arts and academic work with enthusiasm.
Adriana will be remembered with great affection by all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.
“We have ensured that appropriate pastoral support is available for all members of our community affected by this sad news, and we will continue to support one another in the days and weeks ahead.
“As a close-knit school community, we respectfully request that the family’s privacy is protected as they come to terms with their loss.”
