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Samar Badwan Obituary
November 21, 1973-December 6, 2011
Raleigh, NC
Samar H. Badwan died at Yale/Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, CT on December 6, 2011. She was born in Kuwait. She attended college at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology with a sub specialization in blood bank. She resided in Connecticut with her husband Justin K. Bruce and their two children Lanna and Jad Bruce. Her passions included scrapbooking, photography, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. She volunteered at the Masjid in Berlin, CT teaching arabic and interpreting the Quran to children. She worked at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT as a medical technologist. She is survived by her mother Fawzieh Badwan of Raleigh, her two brothers, Jamal Badwan of Raleigh, and Nizar Badwan of Dubai, and three sisters, Dalal Dahir of Raleigh, Eman Badwan of Oregon, and Amal Badwan of Ramallah. Samar's service and prayer took place at the Masjid in Raleigh and her burial took place at McLaurin at Pinecrest in Clayton, NC next to her family. Friends and family of Samar visited the home of Jamal and Asma Badwan to mourn Samar and cherish her memories. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting monetary donations be made in Samar's name to The International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (www.itmig.org) to help research in finding a cure for thymic carcinomas. Your friends and family love you Samoora, and you will be truly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samar Badwan
Linda Butts Brooks Miller
December 6, 2022
Justin, Lanna, Jad and family, I think of Samar every day as I recite surah Al Falaq because she was the one who taught me how to read it in Arabic. I really miss her. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajeeun.
The Compassionate Friends of Wake County
January 4, 2012
Dear Ms. Badwan,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter Samar. There are no words that can adequately express what a profound loss it is to lose a child. We want you to know that we too have suffered this devastating loss. We belong to a volunteer support group that is comprised solely of bereaved parents and want to reach out to you. We meet twice a month in Raleigh to share and give support. There are no dues or fees. If you would like to find out more about our group, please call us at 833-4022. There is always a bereaved parent on call to talk with you. We are part of the world wide organization The Compassionate Friends which you can access online. Our chapter has a website under NC. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult and sad time.
With much caring and concern,
The Compassionate Friends of Wake County
JB
December 27, 2011
Miss you Samoora, you were my life.....
December 17, 2011
Justin , we are so sad to hear of your loss. ! our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. thinking of you all. sincerely, Outi,Joanie,Dar,Joyce
Suha Alghoul
December 15, 2011
There are no words to describe the agony I'm in..I have lost a dear family member ,Her memories will live forever.Samoora habibti was an angel. Such a pure person. Blessings to her husband, children, and family. may her soul rest in peace. Good night Samoora Amoora. Now you are in peace. I love you, and you will never leave my heart <3
Judi Gordon
December 14, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved sister, daughter and mother. She was too young, but now she may rest in peace. Blessings to her family, for now a beautiful flower graces the heavens.
Dianne Evans
December 13, 2011
Justin.....no words can express the magnitude of loss to you, the children and the world. Remember all the happy healthy times. Love to all of you!!"""
Suha Khalek
December 13, 2011
You'll always be in my heart and the the hearts of the people who loved you. You were lived like an angle and gone like an angle too.. thank you for being my best friend, and always there for me.. you'll be greatly missed.. Jad and Lanna will always be like my kids.. love them deeply.. Love you Samoora... missed talking to you, and hear your laughters..
Suha Abdulkhalek
Lima Alghoul
December 13, 2011
Dear Samar .. I lack all the words that could describe how I feel .. I will never forget our laughs and our trip to Niagara Falls .. you are an angel and angels don't die .. you will always live in the hearts of the people who knew you, loved you,and were touched by your kindness .. rest in peace my beautiful cousin ..
Melba Silwany
December 13, 2011
Dear Samar, this world lost another great person when you left. You were an extraordinary woman and touched many, many hearts, including mine. I pray for your family and two beautiful children. I know you will watch over them from above. You will be greatly missed. We love you habibti.
Rasha Atiya Hanbali
December 13, 2011
Deep condolences to the family. R.I .P Samar.
December 13, 2011
"You were the quintessential model of a Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Cousin, and above all, a Friend..You were loved by everyone and confronted by no one. May your beautiful soul rest in peace...I know you'll be celebrating heaven; I can only imagine what joy you bring there." Love
Maha/Dalia/Deanna/Adel/Hiba Dahir
Lisa DeGroff
December 13, 2011
Justin,
I pray for the strength to get through the next phase of your life. Samar was a pure, strong and loving woman and even tho I had only known you all for a short time you could feel the love that your whole family had for eachother! The way your extended family came from every corner of the world to help get you through the last year is testiment to her. My favourite memory will always be the day Samar snuck in to work for an hour at school and the look of pure joy on Jads face to have her there. That pure love for thier mother will get them through this. Lanna and Jad are her legacy to you. May you find peace knowing the she isn't suffering any longer.
December 13, 2011
Dear Samar, We heared alot about you from Nizar and your Mam , but never get the chance to meet. We will remember you as a memeber of our big family and pray to God to bless your soul. Rest in peace
Ghada, Anan and Family
Hibster
December 12, 2011
Thank you for being my friend, sister, twin, role model, aunt, Mario (O Ya!), and now my guardian angel. Thank you for the countless laughs and the most precious memories. Thank you for being my escape. Thank you for being you. Thank you for always finding a way to put a smile on my face. Thank you for the everlasting advice. Thank you for my little brother and sister L and J. I love you now and I'll love you always. See you later my love.
Samar Badwan
December 12, 2011
Allah Yerhamek cousin! Samar R. Badwan
Selbym Andino
December 12, 2011
My dear Samar, I love you so much, I will always think of you, and keep you in my prayers. I was blessed to have you in my life. Justin, Lanna, and Jad are in my heart. You will be their Guardian Angel. I love you habibti, xoxox
Amy Hughes
December 12, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to Samar's children, husband, & family. We shared many stories of motherhood while scrapbooking together. Samar was a wonderful person, mother, and friend, and will be missed greatly by all.
Lynn Stark
December 12, 2011
To Justin, Lanna, Jad and the entire Badwan family,
My sincere sympathies to all for the loss of Samar. I worked with her at Middlesex and later with Justin at NBGH.
Samar was a friend to many and loved her family. She will be truly missed.
Her spirit will live on.
Basel Dahir
December 12, 2011
Khalti Samar habibti,
I know we have been close for a while, but I'm especially glad and lucky that I moved from NC to ME for pharm school in August 2010.
Since that time I've visited you and your family so much, became closer with you, and seen the disgusting effects of cancer. Even though 11/26/2011 was the last day I saw you, there will never be a day where I don't think of you.
Love and Miss you. ??? ??? ???? ???? ??????
-"your future pharmacist" :)
December 12, 2011
Allah Yerhamek Samar , may your soul rest in peace . our love to your family , Husband , children , MOM, brothers and sisters.may GOD give you all patience .
Amman ,Jordan
Dr. Mohammad & Sawsan Ghoul
December 12, 2011
She will always be remembered through her children and her family,may she rest in pease.
Jessica Sassu
December 12, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear this I scrapbooked with her. She wAs so inspiring to me! The best gift she can leave her kids.
Caryn Nieliwocki
December 12, 2011
Samar, my dear, dear friend. I can't believe that you are no longer with us.My heart is filled with sadness. I feel so blessed to have had you in my life. You were so amazing and I cherished our friendship. My heart goes out to Justin, Lanna, Jad, your sweet mommy, and your wonderful sisters and brothers. There is so much love in your family. I am sure that they will find the strength in each other to deal with losing you, and they will make sure that your babies are well taken care of. Life will not be the same without you, but you will remain forever in our hearts. I love you.
Fedaa Yaghnam
December 12, 2011
Samar,
Allah Yirhamik habeebti! My only regret is not talking to you more, seeing you more and appreciating what an awesome cousin/person you are! Elhamdillah I have great memories of you and the person you were. I have a great feeling you are in a better place waiting on the ones you love!! Elhamdillah for everything. I promise to keep in touch with Justin, Jad and Lanna. We love you Samar!!!
Love,
Fedaa Yaghnam
Linda Brooks Miller
December 12, 2011
Justin, Lanna, Jad and the Badwan family: Samar was very special to me. We met at Middlesex Hospital, became fast friends and even had an iftar at the hospital because our co-workers had so many questions about Islam and fasting. She tutored me in Arabic (so patiently!), always made the best tea for me along with something sweet to eat...such a gracious hostess! She loved her family so much and I'm happy to have met many of those whom she loved and loved her. I will always remember her.
Darlene Bakaj-Wood
December 12, 2011
Justin, Lanna, and Jad - My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you. You lost your wife and mother way too early in life. Samar seemed like an exceptional wife, mother, and person. Try to find comfort with the memories that you have with her and know that she will always be in your hearts and her love will always be with you.
Marcella Boucher
December 12, 2011
I feel like she is with me. She was a good friend and I will miss her tremendously. I will have our memories, most especially of our scrapbooking outtings and of our kids playdates. We had lots of fun and she was so good to my daughter Jessica. Thank you Samar for being you.
My family extends sincere condolonces to you Justin and all of Samar's family. I can't imagine how difficult this is. Jessica is anxious to see Lanna and give her a hug. Please let us know when you and the kids are ready. We want to help in any way and to do what ever we can to honor our friend. She was a wonderful person and the world is a sadder place without her here. I will never forget her.
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With love and sympathy,
Marcella Boucher
Judy Schuler
December 12, 2011
Justin - my heart goes out to you and your two children. Samar was a beautiful person that I was fortunate enough to get to know at Nursery School. I always think of her as such a loving mother and an extremely strong person. When I think of her I always thin of how she would take picture after picture of all the kids at the nursery school. She will be missed.
Dalal Dahir
December 12, 2011
Habibti Samoora, I can't believe it yet! Allah yir7amik habibti you are a wonderful sister and my first daughter, I will always cherish our laughs and time together, Justin, Lanna and Jad are our priority don't worry about them, and I already started telling Lanna some of our stories. Rest in peace my brave girl I know you are already in heaven smiling, Inshallah we will meet there. I love you habibti.
Rania Elghoul
December 12, 2011
Dear Samar, I'm very sad for your loss , but I believe that people like you will never die, specially after all what you've done in your short life you will stay alive forever in the heart of everyone who met you and knew you. I'm a lucky person to have you in my family and I had a wonderful chance to spend unforgettable memories with you. RIP Samar Badwan I love you and will never forget you.
Heather Pignatella
December 12, 2011
Samar - I cannot believe you're gone. I wish I had told you what a pleasure it was having you as a neighbor and friend. Thank you for all of the talks and advice you gave me on my kids and life. I didn't know you for very long but you have impacted my life tremendously. ~The measure of a person's life, especially one taken from us far too soon, is not counted in years but by the amount of lives she affected because she lived.~ I will miss you but you will remain in my memories and heart forever.
December 12, 2011
Love you Samoora. Justin Lanna and Jad.
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