Retired teacher, 78, who 'didn't want to be a burden on her family' died of drug overdose after her sons didn't call for medical help as she lay dying

A 78 year old retired teacher died from a drug overdose in her home after her sons respected her 'living will' and did not call for medical help.

Penelope Webster from Cheltenham passed away on 28th August last year with her sons at her side.

Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire Katy Skerrett said although it was a drug overdoes that killed Mrs Webster, she would not return a verdict of suicide.

Mrs Webster's sons Nigel and Anthony gave evidence at The Court. 

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