Family and friends have been left devastated after a 30-year-old woman died suddenly after becoming unwell at home.
Megan Elizabeth Haslam was taken to hospital on Sunday, September 13, but was later pronounced dead.
Her death was described by friends as “unexpected and completely out of the blue”.
Friends have suggested Megan may have suffered a heart attack or internal bleeding, but her cause of death has not been established, and a post-mortem examination is expected to provide further information.
‘Her future was only looking bright’
Megan’s friend Joshua, who had known her for around 18 years, said she had recently reached one of the most settled periods of her adult life.
She worked full-time in housing while also taking shifts at pubs around Bolton.
Joshua said: “When she passed away, she was at the best point she had been at during her adult life.
“She had consistency with work, she was driving and she was stable.
“Everything was perfect in that sense.
“In the context of her whole life, it was the worst possible time for this to happen because her future was only looking bright.”
He described Megan as resilient, hard-working, warm-hearted and someone who treated people equally regardless of their background.
Fundraiser launched for funeral
Megan’s brother Jack Haslam and Rebecca Barraclough have launched a fundraiser to help pay for her funeral and wake.
At the time of the report, it had raised around £4,200 towards a £6,000 target from 126 donations.
The fundraiser described Megan as someone who “brought so much light, warmth and laughter into the lives of everyone who knew her”.
Any money remaining after funeral costs is expected to be donated to causes close to Megan’s heart, including an animal shelter and local organisations supporting homeless people and those experiencing mental health and addiction difficulties.
Joshua added: “You can see how much love there is. She would be so surprised.
“It’s easy to take things for granted. I think that’s the message: don’t take life or the people around you for granted.”
