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Lydia Frances Staple-Buang

Passed on: December 14th, 2013

It is with broken hearts that the family of Lydia Frances Staple-Buang announces her passing on Saturday, December 14, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Gander, Newfoundland on June 7, 1952, Lydia is predeceased by her parents Mark and Grace Staple. Leaving to mourn her loving husband Dato' Capt. Buang Ahmad; her three children: Izran, Zarinah (Jeff), Nazri (Janette), and canine companion Ginger; her three grandchildren Malaya, Kara and Grayson who she dearly loved and cherished; brother Mark Staple (Marilyn), and her nieces Ashley and Kelly; and her dearest friends Jeannie, Elaine and Gloria who we thank for the care and support they provided to Lydia during her cancer journey. Lydia also leaves a number of special relatives and dear friends. The family also wishes to thank Lydia's family doctor Dr. Sylvia Mouland, Dr. Rob Power and the fantastic nursing staff at the Palliative Care Unit. Also to Dr. Kana and all the staff at the Nilai Cancer Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia who provided her with the highest level of medical care. A special thanks to her nurse Nabella Najeeb who was always by her side. The family also wishes to thank all family members and friends for their support during Lydia's illness. Your calls, messages and visits have meant the world to all of us and helped us a great deal during this difficult time. She will be resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Cremation to follow. Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from Barrett's Mount Pearl Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As an expression of sympathy flowers in Lydia's honour will be graciously accepted. Donations in Lydia's memory can also be made to the Snowdrop Foundation for Brain Injured Children, a charity that was so dear to Lydia's heart.
'Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever'
-Author Unknown

 

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