A mother has paid an emotional tribute to her son who died at the age of just 28-years-old.
Matthew Taylor was found dead at his home at Paddocks Close in Blackrod on June 19.
His death shocked and saddened his family and friends, with his mum Julie Taylor describing him as a ‘loveable rogue.’
Mr Taylor, who ran a successful business, was said to be plagued by mental health problems all his life and was diagnosed with psychosis earlier in his life.
An inquest into his death was held at Bolton Coroners Court.
Coroner Peter Sigee read out Ms Taylor’s statement, which said Matthew was ‘family oriented, but towards the end of his life, he was not someone I recognised.’
Mr Taylor was described as ‘loving’ and ‘always put others before himself.’
Ms Taylor said: “Matthew was a regular type of lad and a loveable rogue.”
Despite his significant finances, Mr Taylor was in debt, but had spent £280,000 in the same year, a confusing and concerning worry for his family, the inquest heard.
On June 17, Ms Taylor’s statement said her son was at a family birthday and ‘seemed really good and was his usual self.’
Ms Taylor said he was ‘talking about his business’ to people.
The following day he spent it with his daughter, and he ‘had a really good day.’
On the day of Mr Taylor's death, Ms Taylor received a call from her son's partner Lucy Spruce to say he had not attended his therapy session and had missed a business meeting.
Ms Taylor went to his house and saw emergency vehicles outside.
The inquest heard Mr Taylor had been affected by the deaths of his dad in 2005, his grandad, and a friend in 2021.
Pathologist Dr Patrick Waugh determined the cause of death to be hanging.
Detective Lunt from GMP’s Bolton division, found notes in the room Mr Taylor was found, to Ms Taylor and to Ms Spruce.
Mr Sigee said: “I record the cause of death as hanging.
“He died by suicide at home after he suspended himself with the intention of ending his life.
“May I offer my condolences to you all and I know you were all touched by Matthew in his life and will remain to be touched in his death.”
Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, providing a safe place to talk for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Call 116 123 (this number is free to call and will not appear on your phone bill), 01204 521200 or email jo@samaritans.org
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