Ariel Wetherby, 44, passed away after an eight-year struggle with breast cancer, leaving her husband Jay Wetherby and three children. Jay retired from firefighting to care for their family as Ariel's health deteriorated. She prioritized her children’s well-being throughout her illness and remained private about her condition, not wanting to burden others. Ariel was highly educated, holding multiple degrees, and worked as a special education teacher. Despite her illness, neighbors were often unaware of her struggle until late into her fight against cancer.
"She just wanted to take care of the kids. She did everything for them. That's what she wanted to do, and she did it."
"The cancer growth, surgeries and chemotherapy treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center eventually robbed her of her mobility, leaving him no other choice but to be there to care for his family."
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