Adriana Retyte, 14, who ‘brought joy, laughter and light to people around her,’ passed away in hospital two days after emergency services raced to her family home in Ashwellthorpe
Adriana Retyte, 14, who was found dead at her home(Image: Facebook / East Anglia News Service)
The family of a gifted schoolgirl who was tragically discovered dead at her home have spoken of their “heartbreak”. Adriana Retyte, 14, an enthusiastic footballer who “brought joy, laughter and light to people around her,” passed away in hospital two days after emergency services raced to her family home in Ashwellthorpe just before 10pm on May 8.
An inquest, which commenced at Norfolk Coroner’s Court on Tuesday, heard the teenager received CPR at the scene before being transported to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where she sadly died on Sunday, May 10.
Confirming the teenager’s death in a Facebook post, Adriana’s mother, Greta Saggers, 31, said: “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 serves as a managing director for the Norwich-based employment agency Anglian Recruitment. She is also employed as a manager at her husband Ben Saggers’s property business Strand Development Limited, which is a major sponsor of Wymondham Rugby Club, as well as Taverham Toucans – a girls football team for under-14s where Adriana was a player.
Tributes have flooded in for Adriana on an online fundraising page established in her memory to support Papyrus – a young suicide prevention charity.
Writing on the appeal page, Sofiia Katrechko expressed: “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.”
Adriana was born on February 27, 2012, in Drogheda, Ireland, Norfolk assistant coroner Maeve Sykes confirmed at the inquest. A comprehensive inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death is set for 10am on October 16.
A funeral service for Adriana will take place at St Faith’s Crematorium on Manor Road in Norwich at 2pm on May 21.
Adriana was a Year 9 student at the independent Langley School, near Loddon, Norfolk. Following her death, the school stated: “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.”
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