### Mother-of-Four’s Heartbreaking Final Words Echo After Her Courageous Fight With Leukaemia
The family and friends of Chayde Osborne have been left reeling following her sudden and tragic death from leukaemia, just one month after her initial diagnosis. Chayde, a vibrant mother-of-four aged 33, succumbed to illness after a rollercoaster period marked by hope, resilience and eventually unthinkable loss.
Chayde’s ordeal began innocuously, when she felt unwell for about ten days in the spring. After visiting her healthcare provider for a routine blood test, nurses immediately noticed abnormal bruising – a sign that pointed towards something far more serious. Swiftly thereafter, the devastating diagnosis of leukaemia was made on 1 May.
Determined to fight, Chayde was admitted to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and began an aggressive course of chemotherapy. Doctors conveyed cautious optimism, telling her husband Aaron that there was still hope for recovery. For a brief time, the family believed she might pull through this harrowing storm.
However, complications soon mounted. During treatment, Chayde developed an infection that rapidly escalated to sepsis. Although medical staff were able to bring the infection under control, more heartache followed when Chayde was discovered to have two dangerous blood clots. A subsequent cardiac arrest left her family devastated, forced to confront the reality that the end was near.
Aaron, 35, recounted the shattering moment when he was told to prepare for his wife’s final goodbye. “The suddenness of it all is what’s so difficult,” he said, explaining to reporters how Chayde had seemed only mildly unwell until her diagnosis. The couple’s four children – Curtis (16), Lucie (13), and twin girls Annie and Leah (8) – have been “nothing short of remarkable”, Aaron said. He explained that despite immense pressure, Curtis insisted on completing his GCSE exams, determined to make his mum proud as she had always wished.
The final moments between Chayde and Aaron were filled with love and anguish. Chemotherapy had impaired her hearing, so Aaron used sign language to communicate his feelings. “I signed ‘I love you’ to her. She managed to remove her mask and whispered ‘I love you’ back. Those were her last words,” Aaron shared, describing the emotional significance of the exchange.
Chayde’s legacy extends beyond her home. Friends, family, and even those who had only met her briefly describe her as a beacon of positivity and joy. “She was always so full of life,” Aaron said. “She was loud, she would chat to anyone, and she always made time for others’ problems. She had this contagious energy – she was the colour in every room.” He has asked those attending her funeral to wear bright, colourful clothing in honour of Chayde’s exuberant spirit.
To help ease some of the unexpected financial burden on the family, close friend Rachel Brown established an online fundraiser. Remembering Chayde, Rachel said, “She was the most kind-hearted, selfless person I have ever known. Her laughter filled a room, and her love for her husband and children was endless.” The support of the local community has been a vital source of comfort as the family navigates this deeply painful chapter.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday, 24 June at St Bede’s Chapel, Teesside Crematorium, where loved ones will gather to remember a life marked by warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family.
In reflecting on recent events, Aaron expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of support from friends, relatives, and the wider community. While nothing can undo the family’s suffering, the collective acts of kindness have helped to provide solace at a time of such overwhelming grief.
Chayde’s story serves as a tragic reminder of the unpredictability of illness and the depths of familial love. It has also inspired many in Middlesbrough and beyond to rally round those affected by sudden loss, celebrating a life lived to the full, albeit far too briefly.