The devastating news of Ariana Sutton’s untimely death by suicide on May 31, 2023, sent shockwaves through the community.
Ariana , a 36-year-old mother of three children and wife of Tyler Sutton, a police officer at Massachusetts’ Easton Police, had recently welcomed their newborn twins, Rowan and Everyl.
Along with their four-year-old daughter, Melody, they formed a loving family. However, the challenges of early childbirth took a toll on her mental health, ultimately leading to her tragic decision.
In the wake of this unfortunate loss, a GoFundMe fundraiser was launched to honor Ariana Sutton’s memory and provide support to her grieving family. The fundraiser aimed to facilitate the financial burdens faced by the Sutton family. Joseph and Daniel, the organizers, reached out to the community, urging them to extend their unwavering support during this difficult time.
As news of Ariana’s story spread, friends, family and the community, came forward to help the Suttons, either emotionally or financially. The fundraiser became an opportunity for people to demonstrate their unwavering care and compassion for the family.
According to GoFundMe website, the campaign has raised US $323,584 in contributions so far. As per the website, the fundraiser aimed to gather a total of US $400,000, and they have achieved remarkable progress, coming very close to the estimated amount.
Ariana’s tragic story sheds light on the often overlooked struggles faced by mothers dealing with postpartum depression – it’s awfully real and painful! Mental support during the postpartum period is extremely significant and the incident is a harsh reminder of this. By sharing Ariana’s story and supporting her family, we can contribute to raising awareness about this grave issue and the need for increased resources and understanding.
Keith Boone, the Chief of Police at Easton, also shared heartfelt sentiments for the Suttons: “Two weeks ago, we were calling him (Tyler Sutton) saying, ‘Congratulations’, and putting cards together for him. Now, we’re preparing for a funeral. He’s got a long road ahead of him to put the pieces back together of his life”
The family bid their final goodbye to Ariana on June 6th , surrounded by a loving and supportive community of the knowns and the unknowns.
The loss that the Sutton family had to survive was unfathomable. However, the fundraiser has been a beacon of hope providing financial aid to help the Suttons navigate their challenging journey ahead. Tyler Sutton expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the incredible response received during his unimaginable time of grief.
As the Sutton family continues to heal and move forward, we wish that the family finds strength, receive immense love and support from the community and keep Ariana’s beautiful memories alive.
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