Amelia Kolpa passed after a long cancer battle. (Charmaine Grace via SWNS)
By Ed Chatterton and Kirsty-Louise Card
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The birthday cards Amelia received for her birthday. (Charmaine Grace via SWNS)
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(Charmaine Grace via SWNS)
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