One of my villagers Leia was nursing my fourth set of triplets, and she just passed away - mind you she was 76!! Triplets at 76 would send anyone to an early grave....

But with her I lose the triplets too - seems so unfair - couldn't her sister or one of her daughters care for the children after her passing??

There isn't any means for that in the game at this time. Several people have suggested this all we can do is cross our fingers and wait