My sister Cynthia Filarca left us this morning, Saturday October 23, 2010 at 5:07am. She was surrounded by my two sisters, Josie and Eloise and her husband Joe. Her passing was peaceful.
For most of the past two weeks she had been resting, as well as enjoying an occasional reading of various get well cards and most special, a recording of a Daniel Day Lewis interview on NPR. My sister really liked Daniel Day Lewis' voice, so when her brother in law Sean brought the cd recording over she listened to it more than once.
A week ago or so, we talked a little bit about what she expected. I asked her if she was afraid or nervous and she said no she felt pretty ready. She reassured me that she would be okay and she wasn't afraid. I reassured her that we would be okay, and that Clare and Joe would both always be looked after.
I last saw my sister Thursday afternoon as I took my leave for the weekend. I told her, I'll see you Saturday... I love you Cin Cin. She said " I love you, thanks".
My sister, although having a million friends and acquaintances- requested that her funeral mass be small and private with just family. She really disliked it when we cried around her these last few weeks, so its likely she really didn't want to see her friends around crying as well. She asked that you all please come to her celebration of life memorial which will likely be in 2 weeks. I'll post details here as we firm up the details.
Thank you for your love and support these past few months. My sister knew you were all sending good wishes and sharing memories, and she definitely felt the love that you all sent our way. Thank you so much for that...
gratefully,
Julie Ann (aka "Ann Ann")
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