Mrs. Van Thi Nguyen Obituary (1949

Van Thi Nguyen Sunrise: April 25, 1949 Sunset: November 22, 2017 After suffering from a traumatic brain injury resulting from a fall in October 2016 and subsequently being diagnosed with Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, Van Thi Nguyen passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2017. Despite spending almost 10 months at various hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes, she was able to spend her remaining months at home, in the presence of her family. Van was born in Nha Trang, Vietnam to the late Thoi Thi Huynh and Hoi Van Nguyen. She was the oldest sister of five siblings. Her family in Vietnam is deeply saddened that they were unable to see her before she passed. She immigrated to the United States with her daughters Kim, Lieu, and Ly in 1985 and eventually settled in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986. Shortly after, daughters Hien and Thao and lastly a son, Thinh were born. Her older daughters went on to start their own beautiful families, bringing a total of 8 grandchildren into this world. Van spent the majority of her time raising her three younger children and her grandchildren. Despite her kids being all grown up, she would continue to care and worry for them all. Van will always be remembered for being generous, kind, and funny. She enjoyed living a simple and humble life. During her final months at home, she would listen to Buddhist prayers to keep her mind and soul at ease. Buddha’s teachings were a source of strength for her and her family. Van loved her children more than anything else in this world. Her children loved to tease her and make her laugh. Her family is deeply saddened by her passing, but will always remember her sarcasm and humor. They are forever grateful for the sacrifices their mother made and the love she always provided. They will continue to carry the memories of her and her many proverbs in their hearts and strive to be as thoughtful and loving as she was. They know that she is watching over them happily knowing that her children will be fine. Thank you Mom. May you Rest In Peace. Nam Mo A Di Da Phat Namo Amitabha Buddha