A mum-of-three, 39, collapsed and died after going into cardiac arrest while speaking at her father-in-law’s funeral.
Sarah Healey, of Surrey, south west of London, “suddenly fell to the ground” as she delivered her eulogy at an emotional service held for Roy West, 81, who had died of cancer.
The nurse leaves behind a heartbroken family, partner James West, and children aged 16, seven and six, The Sun reported.
Sarah’s mum, Gladys Healey, said: “Sarah was one of those who spoke in tribute to the father of James.
“However, Sarah suddenly fell to the ground during her eulogy.
“It seems that Sarah had suffered an attack of arrhythmia or a cardiac arrest.”
The grief-stricken parent added her that her daughter had no history of heart problems and the “sudden death” left them “devastated”.
She added: “It was a terrible blow to our family.
“It was a blow to her partner, who had just lost his own father.
“It was a blow to the three young children left behind and it was a blow to Dave, I and Sarah’s younger sister, Trisha, who was at the ceremony with us.”
In addition to taking care of her three children, Sarah specialised in oncology and treating
cancer patients at work as a highly qualified nurse.
The mum-of-three ran her own successful clinic, the Sarah Healey Aesthetics at Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Eton, Windsor.
She had even been in the process of developing her own aesthetics business at the time of her tragic passing.
Sister, Trisha Healey, said: “Losing my older and only sister has been the hardest thing I have ever experienced.
“I spoke to her daily and we had an extremely close bond that only sisters will experience.
“Life will never be the same but I find planning things with friends, talking and crying when you need to with no shame has helped.”
Meanwhile, Sarah’s dad, Dave Healey explained how he has tried to focus on work.
He said: “One of the most valuable things I have learned is that, rather than falling into absolute despair, you can try to do something worthwhile in memory of the loved one. I think it is important advice.”
This story originally appeared on The Sun and reproduced with permission