They exchanged hellos, there was nothing remarkable about it. [2], Her death was later ruled by a coroner to be suicide. Video, 00:00:33, Watch: Flames engulf key bank in Sudan's capital, Drone captures moment lost child is found. It is so sad for everyone. 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It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. Sounds more like the stuff of a Stalinist people's republic. The Tory MP and former Cabinet minister was at his desk in the House of Commons when a family member called to say that Rose, his wife of 40 years, was missing from their home in rural Shropshire. As Aintree chairman, she achieved record visitor numbers for the Grand National, and was praised for inviting 30,000 local people for a free day's racing. I would ask the media to respect the privacy of myself and my family at this extremely difficult time.. Rose was a British business executive, fundraiser, and the chairman of Aintree Racecourse. T he wife of former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson has been found dead in woodland near their family home on the MP's 64th birthday. In a statement, Paterson, a former cabinet minister under David Cameron and Tory MP for North Shropshire, said the death had come as a . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Something went wrong, please try again later. He said: I am the member of parliament for North Shropshire and the husband of the late Rose Emily Paterson. The couple married in 1980 and had two sons, Ned and Felix, and a daughter, Evie. And there was a huge hoo-hah about the Eurostar ticket, because she wanted to get back because I was deemed incapable of looking after myself, alone, for two weekends running.. Conservative MP Owen Paterson on the death of his wife, Rose When I am in London we usually speak twice a day, in the morning and evening. Rose Paterson, 63, was found near her. Rose will be remembered as a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a most successful professional in her varied careers in the arts, charity and racing. And I went down the wood last night [to see one], its a wonderful Shropshire thorn. Video, 00:00:33Watch: Flames engulf key bank in Sudan's capital, Drone captures moment lost child is found. Log in to access content and manage your profile. "Rose will be remembered as a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a most successful professional in her varied careers in the arts, charity and racing. His thoughts and every sympathy are with Owen, his children and grandchildren at this difficult time., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. She was just a lovely person. July 17, 1955 - February 1, 2021. US Navy), 65, passed away February 01, 2021, in Sentara Obici Hospital. She was wonderful. "We were married for 40 very happy years. (modern). The couple married in . Speaking today, Mr Paterson thanked the coroner and West Mercia Police for their 'sensitive' handling on the tragedy. She was passionate about animal welfare, helping to redesign Aintree's fences to make them safer for horses and, at the Jockey Club, overseeing a review of the use of whips. "Her internet searches between May 27 and June 23 indicate an intention in relation to suicide. Thousands line streets of Glenwood for Deputy Josh Owen's funeral procession 01:50. 'I ask everybody to respect our privacy at this desperately sad time. In a separate statement to the inquest, which was read to the court by Senior Shropshire Coroner John Ellery, Mr Paterson said he made a 999 call from his office after initial searches failed to find his wife, who had not answered four phone calls. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Owen Paterson interview: Four months on and devastation over wife's Rose Paterson, the chairman of Aintree Racecourse, has been found dead near her Shropshire home aged 63. The coroner said: 'On the basis that I am satisfied that Mrs Paterson did take her own life, I do not need to investigate the reason why. ", He added: Doctor Doyle examined Mrs Patersons medical records and nothing was relevant other than that the deceased had a previous history of anxiety and depression., Get UK politics insight with our free daily email briefing straight to your inbox. Keen to hear your news. 'I record a conclusion of suicide and that Mrs Paterson died on or about the 24th of June.'. THE wife of MP Owen Paterson hanged herself in remote woodlands after searching suicide methods on the internet, an inquest heard today. 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Rose Paterson, 63, was found dead near her large detached home in Ellesmere, Shrops, after family members became concerned she was missing. [1] As a schoolgirl, she ran a book (acted as a bookmaker) on horse racing, and said "I made quite a killing". Mrs Paterson was well known throughout the horse racing industry and served as the Jockey Club's first female chairman. Video, 00:01:13, Baby meets father for first time after Sudan escape, Ros Atkins breaks down the BBC chairman loan row. Conservative MP Owen Paterson on the death of his wife, Rose, 'All days are bad some are really, really terrible' Video, 00:01:10, 'All days are bad some are really, really terrible', Up Next. The investigation into Owen Paterson's lobbying played a major role in the suicide of his wife Rose, the MP has said. Mr Paterson told an inquest by video link when he was shown her body at around 6am on the day of his birthday it was evident she had taken her own life. She was not suffering from depression and she was not taking medication. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. The Coroners Officer said: At 8.23pm on June 23 Mr Owen Paterson called police concerning the welfare of his wife. Her other son Felix discovered three searches in relation to suicide methods after logging onto her laptop the day after her death. Man and bear sculpture 'helping prevent suicide' Video, 00:01:31, Man and bear sculpture 'helping prevent suicide', LGBT suicide: 'There was no support there for me' Video, 00:03:11, LGBT suicide: 'There was no support there for me', 'We need to keep his legacy going' Video, 00:03:23, Armed heist at Paris luxury jewellery store in daylight. Mrs Paterson, 63, was the the chairman of Aintree Racecourse and daughter of the fourth Viscount Ridley. 'If I can help to prevent just one family going through the extreme anguish that our family is currently suffering, I will have done something really worthwhile. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Explore the live extension of our journalism, The wonk's survival guide to the EU Green Deal, Dominic Raab latest in long line of sackings, storm-outs under UK Tories, UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe, Rishi Sunak taking his time over Dominic Raab bullying report, I honestly dont know if this is the last time Americas great peacemaker returns to Belfast, PMQs scorecard: Rishi Sunak tests a new nickname for Keir Starmer amid crime clash, UK foreign secretary: Dont pull the shutters down on China, In Belfast, world leaders beg the DUP to play ball. Speaking publicly about Rose's death for the first time in October last year, Mr Paterson had told the Shropshire Star that the family was at a loss to understand her decision to end her life. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. His intervention has raised concerns about conflicts of interest because of the Jockey Club's links to senior Conservative figures including Mrs Paterson, who sits on the club's board. Paterson said around 6,500 people die each year at their own hand the biggest cause of death in people under 35. We were married for 40 very happy years. [6][3] They had two sons and a daughter. Another neighbour said she heard police cars driving to and from the property until about 2.30am. I would like to thank the Shropshire Coroner and West Mercia Police for the very sensitive manner in which they have handled this tragedy. Mr and Mrs Paterson have three children, a daughter Evie, right with her parents, and two sons Ned and Felix, The Pattersons also have two son, Felix and Ned, pictured left to right. A search of the woodland area surrounding her home address was undertaken by police officers and the West Mercia Search and Rescue team. 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