Brida Elizabeth Akins, born on June 25, 2012, daughter of
Erin and Samuel J. Akins, passed away peacefully in her sleep and was reunited
with her heavenly Father on August 9, 2012. She was an inspiration to all with
her fighting spirit, having been born with a congenital heart defect and recovering
from surgery at 3 days of age. She spent her six weeks of life being kissed and
cuddled, read to, sung to and deeply loved by her parents, and three big
sisters, Rosemary, Mairead & Maggie.
She was a tremendous blessing to her family, who are overjoyed
to have had their short time with her. She will be remembered for her absolute
beauty, innocent sweetness, and trademark snort. She will be forever loved and
forever missed.
In addition to her parents and sisters, she is survived by
her grandparents Patricia and Colin K. Kearns and Joan and Samuel O. Akins, her
aunts and uncles Joanne and Paul Miller, Melody Englund, Patricia Akins, Diana
and Scott Akins, Maura Kearns, Melissa and Colin J. Kearns, and Kelly Jean and
Kelly M. Kearns, and six loving cousins. The family wants to express a special
thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Primary Children’s Hospital
for all the excellent and tender care that Brida received. We are eternally grateful.
Services under the direction of Larkin Mortuary will be held
on Tuesday, August 14th at 6 PM at St. John the Baptist Parish in
Draper, UT. Services will be preceded by
calling hours at the Church at 5 PM.
It's beautiful, Brida would approve :)
ReplyDeleteErin and Sam,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to you. We are so very sorry you have to go through this. We wish you strength, love and support to make it through. Brida was a beautiful baby who touched many.
Big hug and love to you.
Laura, Dominique and Amelie
This is beautifully written. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. You are such a wonderful family- we miss you and we will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Tim and Carolyn Watkins
Erin and Sam,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for the loss of baby Brida, what a beautiful little girl. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Love, Cheryl and Howie Ladd
Dear Sam, Erin, Rosemary, Mairead, and Maggie,
ReplyDeleteWe just want you to know that you are in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Your beautiful daughter and sister, Brida, has returned to her Heavenly Father, but her brief life has touched your hearts in such a way that you are forever changed for the better. May God fill your hearts with the peace that only He can give.
Love, Vic & Jan Corbin
Hi Sam,Erin & Girls,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. We have been praying for the entire family. God's grace is sufficient. As He strengthens you through this experience, He will use you to minister to others mightily.
Love from WV Family, Liz, Berry and Aunt Mary
Sam, Erin and Girls,
ReplyDeleteWe send our deepest condolences in the loss of Brida. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gene & Diana Heider
Sam and Erin,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that the intention for today's 9am mass at St. Williams Church was for Brida. Myself and other parishioners who know you were in attendance. We all send our thoughts and prayers to you.
Sincerely, Carolyn Watkins
Dearest Erin, Sam, daughters, immediate family and friends... We are very saddened of your loss, wishing we lived closer and we could give you personal hugs at this time. Know that you are in our prayers and may your beautiful young daughter rest in peace. Much love peace and prayers, Melody and Tristan
ReplyDeleteDear Sam and Family;
ReplyDeleteOur sincere condolences, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God to give
you all the strengths and patience in these moments.
--- ali --- & Family
Such a sad thing to happen to a very beautiful angel at a young age. Someone should make a memorial page for Brida on Evertalk so that people will still remember her for a long time.
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