United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean nurse, Felicity
Siyachitema, yesterday succumbed to Covid-19 at Southend Hospital in London.
She was 51. Family spokesperson, Mr Frederick Siyachitema,
confirmed to The Herald last night.
“Yes, a dark cloud has befallen our family,” he said. “Fellie
passed away in a London hospital where she was admitted.
“We are in pain as a family. She was a strong woman, who
was always supportive of her family. She was a helpful person, a hard worker, a
mother and a dedicated nurse.”
Mr Siyachitema said her sister went to the United Kingdom
in 2002. “What is more painful is that we cannot attend the burial
of our sister due to the restrictions cause by the pandemic,” said Mr
Siyachitema.
“Our prayer is that after the pandemic, we will then be
able to go to the UK and see her place of final rest.
“It is a very difficult situation for the whole family.”
Posting on her Facebook page yesterday evening, Zandile
Ndlovu, who is a close relative to the family, poured out her heart bemoaning
the ravaging effects of the pandemic and the family’s loss.
“It is hard enough when you read about the devastation that
the coronavirus has been doing globally,” she said.
“But when reality hits home, it hits us hardest. Today, we
have been robbed as a family of our beautiful sister Felicity Siyachitema.
“The shock and pain is too much. Words fail me. To your
son, my little sister Lydia and big brother Freddy Sludge Siyachitema and
mamomncane Smomo Jubane Siyachitema and family sithi duduzekani.
“Felly my sister, you fought the good fight. Your selfless
deeds of trying to save lives during this pandemic will always be remembered.
Rest in power my sister.”
Felicity left behind two sons. Herald
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