Saratoga Springs, NY - Lori Anne (Aspelund) Bussing, 56,  of Saratoga Springs, passed away, Tuesday, March 1 , 2016 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Lori was the daughter of the late Llewellyn and Elaine (Anderson) Aspelund.  At the young age of one her dad was transferred to Massachusetts where she spent most of her formative years.  In high school her father was then transferred to Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  where she graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1977.

After High School, Lori married her high school love and moved to Texas for several years, where her daughter was born. They then returned to Saratoga Springs and she gave birth to her son Alex. While raising her children gave her much pleasure, Lori also took on many successful endeavors.  She started her own business Blue Ice Originals where she created beautiful crystal bridal sets and several brides commissioned her to make them the jewelry to wear on their special day.

Music brought her heart and soul pure joy as she enjoyed singing with the Methodist Church choir for over 25 years, she learned to play the guitar and piano. Lori was the most creative and artistic individual as you would always find her working on music compositions as well as enjoying the company of her family and friends, just listening to music.  She was especially fond of local artists, "The Audio Stars" and "Garland Nelson".

Lori's children, grandchildren and pets were very near and dear to her and her heart overjoyed with happiness by the ocean.  Lori was an extremely spiritual lady, who wanted to spread immense

love, joy and laughter to others.  In her final months, she spent most of her time creating artwork and trying to educate others about Metastatic Breast Cancer.

She wanted to hold a legacy by helping others and their families with this specific type of Cancer. She will leave a huge footprint in the hearts of her family on how to be strong and get through adversities.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved niece, Melissa L. Leminen of Weymouth, MA.

Survivors include her daughter, Ashley Murphy and her children, Gemma and Gavin Murphy of Saratoga Springs,  her son, Alex Benjamin of Saratoga Springs, her sisters, Joyce (Thomas) Leminen and her children Cathleen (Thomas) Lloyd and Brenda (John) Chevalier of Quincy, MA, sisters Susan Aspelund and Carol Aspelund with her son, Reggie, of St. Louis Park, MN.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6pm Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

Donations may be made in Lori's memory to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network ( to aide in research),  c/o Ginny Knackmuhs, Treasurer, 477 Ackerson Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com