Hazel Duffield took her own life at the River Trent near Scunthorpe in February. Her family hope sharing her story will shed light on elderly s mental health struggles during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tragedy of grandmother who took her own life after lockdown became unbearable
Her family hope that her struggles will shed light on the mental health crisis being faced by elderly people isolated during lockdown
06:00, 4 MAR 2021
Hazel Duffield tragically took her own life at the River Trent
A 79-year-old woman who battled mental health issues for decades took her life in the same spot as her sister after she “couldn’t go on” during lockdown.
Great-grandmother Hazel Duffield had struggled with depression for most of her life, and found her illness becoming unbearable over the last few months.
Her sister’s own suicide and the accidental death of her grandson all weighed upon her.
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