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A primary school teacher who was battling cancer died on Monday (April 13), reportedly after developing an infection from a cut she sustained when trimming her nails.

White Sands Primary School said on social media on Wednesday that Jacqueline Bay was a cherished member of our school family and will be deeply missed by the community. The educator, aged 50, taught English and Mathematics at the school, according to Shin Min Daily News.
Her mother told the Chinese paper that Bay was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in October 2025, and the cancer cells had spread to her spinal cord. Due to a low platelet count, she was hospitalised for over two months. At her worst, she reportedly had to be fed, and she lost strength in her legs.
Gradually, Bays condition improved, and she was able to walk again with some assistance, her husband said. However, Bay recently sustained a cut when clipping her nails and subsequently developed a bacterial infection. Her husband told Shin Min that she was admitted to hospital after developing a fever and given antibiotics, but her condition was unstable.
Bay was placed on life support so that her family and friends could visit her for the last time. Over 40 condolence messages have since been written in memory of Bay after White Sands Primary School set up an online message board. Numerous students and alumni spoke of the guidance and help they received from the teacher.
Another former student said their upper primary school days were the best years because of Bay. One parent also remembered how the teacher had once sacrificed her personal break time to accompany an unwell child on their journey home. Please know that you are deeply respected and dearly missed.
Your kindness, dedication, and love will never be forgotten.