A HEARTBROKEN widower took his own life using his dead wife’s cancer medicine, an inquest has heard.
Adam Thompson’s body was found at his home in Sterlet Grove, Mulbarton, Norfolk, by his father on October 10 last year.
Adam Thompson ran Reality Estate Agent in Norwich with his wife Lucy
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The 39-year-old ran Reality Estate Agent in Norwich with his wife Lucy.
Lucy had died four months beforehand after a five-year battle with breast cancer and Adam had been her primary carer.
His family became concerned when the father-of-three did not turn up for work.
The medical cause of death was cocaine and opioid toxicity, Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard.
A family tribute to the “very much loved” Adam was read out at the hearing.
It said: “Adam was loving, kind, and caring; a loving, devoted father, son, brother, and husband.
“He was very much loved by all, and he always had time for everyone and had many, many friends.
“Adam worked very hard, played hard, and always took great care of himself working and going to the gym.
“Adam enjoyed playing and watching sports. He especially enjoyed playing golf.
“Adam was devoted to his wife, Lucy, throughout their 11 years together.
“Adam and Lucy were totally devoted to each other, and Lucy was everything to Adam.
“Lucy became ill with cancer and Adam supported Lucy throughout her long five-year battle with cancer.
“Adam was devastated when Lucy finally lost her battle with cancer, and she passed away.
“Adam said he didn’t know how to go on without her. He said he had lost his wonderful wife, best friend, and his rock, and became depressed.
“He did not seem able to accept help and he was not himself.
“Adam was so devastated with losing his wife. He would say he did not know how to go on without Lucy. He just wanted to be with her.”
It added: “Lucy wanted to spend her last days at home and the doctor gave her painkiller medication which remained at the house after she passed away.
“Adam had access to all of this medication and four months after Lucy passed away, he used all of Lucy’s medication to take his own life feeling he had no other options.”
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