Post by Graveyardbride on Feb 8, 2014 9:29:17 GMT -5
Mourners told of heartache in Lucy Stack's tragic final note
GOLDEN, County Tipperary, Ireland – High-profile horse breeder Lucy Stack penned a heartbreaking suicide note in which she said she "could no longer face the world" but assured friends that "no call could have changed this, no chats over wine."
Ms. Stack, age 28, and her husband were described by Tom Magnier of Coolmore Stud as "Racing's Golden Couple."
The tragic society beauty had written a number of letters for family and friends before taking her own life, it emerged.
Her body was found early Sunday, February 2, at the family home in Golden, the training yard run by her father-in-law, Tommy Stack.
A police spokesman said it was “a tragic incident. There are no suspicious circumstances”.
Stack was the daughter of late racehorse trainer and eventing rider David Foster, who died at the age of 43 after a rotational fall at a horse trials event in Rathmolyon in late April 1998.
A statement was released by the families: “The Foster and Stack families are shocked by this terrible tragedy. Lucy was a beautiful girl and a real lady. Fozzy is now back in Ireland and the families would appreciate it if you would be kind enough to respect their privacy at this sad time.”
Around 1,000 mourners, including many from the world of racing attended the deeply private funeral service held at St. Ultan’s Church, Rathcore, Enfield.
Bravely, Fozzy read aloud his wife's letter to friends, which was dated February 1, the day before her body was found at their marital home.
To my great friends, thank you for the fun times, the laughing, dancing and giggles. I've been so blessed with the friends I've had. You're a very special bunch and I need you to know that what has happened is no reflection of how you were as my friend. No call could have changed this. No chats over wine. Sadly, this is just my fate. I know it is selfish and cowardly but for me it is my only option. I can't face this world any longer. I'm just not strong enough. Too much has happened ... Please let my memory be one of happiness and laughter. Do not remember me for the sadness and the way things ended. – Friends forever, Lucy
Lucy Stack is survived by her husband, Fozzy Stack, her mother, Denise, and siblings Jessica and Nick.
Source: The Irish Independent, February 7, 2014.
