Family haberdashery still processes daughter’s loss
Ruby Cassim and her haberdashery shops were legendary in the community.
The Cassim family is still processing the death of their daughter, Ruby.
Ruby Cassim and her haberdashery shops were legendary in the community. She was the director of the family business which has been operating in the Moot for the past 38 years.
The Moot community was devastated to hear of her passing on Friday, 15 January after a short illness.
The family was overwhelmed by the flowers, hundreds of messages and condolence and shared sorrow. They thanked the Moot community for their prayers and support.
Before her passing, the 48-year-old suffered from immune deficiency disease.
Just a few days before Ruby’s death, her brother Rashad suffered a heart attack. He is fortunately recovering well.
He is the director of Ruby’s Haberdashery.
Brother Rashad said she was a very special person who touched a lot of hearts.
“She was such a loving person and it was with great sadness that we had to share the news of my sister’s death,” he said.
“I will miss this lady, who has become like a sister to me,” one customer said.
“She shared our journey and troubles and knew all of us and our stories.
“She was a legend around here,” said another.
Father Yunus has taken over the management again of the shops in the Moot and Brooklyn and will make sure they continue to serve and delight all their clients.
“Hundreds of people showed their sympathy, and as a family, we would like to thank every person for their phone calls and messages.
“She was our only daughter and we will only have fond memories of her,” father Yunus said.
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