Sandra Richardson
July 6, 1947 - November 16, 2024
On November 16, 2024, Sandra went home peacefully to the Lord, after an 11 month battle with cancer.
Long term close friend Mathew Thomas, his daughter Teena and son-in-law Randall are saddened by her loss. Sandra's family in England, her sister Pauline, sister-in-law Beryl, nieces Heidi, Nikki (Marcus), nephew Garry all mourn her passing.
The Memorial will be held at Central Baptist Church (9419 - 95 St) on Thursday November 28 at 11am.
For those unable to attend the memorial service in person, you may watch the livestream of the service at live.followingtogether.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute in Sandra's name.
Regrettably, we are unable to attend the memorial service for Sandra as we will be outside the country that day. We wish to extend our condolences to Matthew, his daughter, son-in-law, and to Sandra’s family.
Sandra was a confident smart lady capable of expressing her opinions with assuredness, even though they might be resisted, and doing so with kindness and grace. She was fun to be around, quick with a laugh, and sometimes self- deprecating.
In Sandra’s final summer of tennis this year, she had mastered the short and deadly return of an imperfect serve, which she often delivered with a good natured smirk. We will miss her on the courts.
We consider her presence in our lives a blessing and for this we are grateful. Farewell old friend.
Daryl and Christine
Fifty years is a long time but, when you have a friendship with someone who is caring, loving, supportive, fun, adventurous and a kindred soul, it isn’t long enough. From the first time we met in Birkenhead, Liverpool, Sandra and I have wandered in and out of each others lives. The one thing that I always knew was that, even if we didn’t see each other, Sandra would always be there if I needed her. This was the sort of person that she was — despite any set backs in her own life, she would always be there for her friends.
I am grateful for the adventures we had together — emigrating to Canada, exploring Australia and New Zealand, skiing in Jasper and Banff, checking out the “foliage” in Vermont and much more. Happy times.
Sandra dealt with her cancer diagnosis in her usual matter of fact way — after her career at the Cross Cancer Hospital she knew exactly what the course of the disease would be. We should all hope that we will be as brave and philosophical as Sandra. Selfishly, I will miss her as will Cathy, my partner, David, her “adopted” brother and Connie, his wife.
Hi Sandra
It was lovely to read what you wrote about Sandra – you were really good friends.
I was originally from Port Sunlight and met Sandra at youth club when I was about 14/15.
We were always good friends. Over the last 20 years I met up with here 4 times when she came back to Merseyside.
Can I ask a favour please? I would like to email Mathew and I don’t have his email address. Sometime in the future could you send it to me please?
I did meet him once in Liverpool 18 years ago. Thank you. Dave
Hello David,
Sandra spoke about you often — it’s a shame we didn’t meet when we were all in England. i feel fortunate to have been able to spend time with Sandra in her last few weeks.She was very brave.
Mathew’s email address is :-mathewthomas@shaw.ca
Sandra
So very sorry to hear this. Sandra was a force to be reckoned with here at the Cross Cancer Institute. Intelligent, confident and self assured. She will be missed.
Oh Sandie! You were a force to be reckoned with! Sharp wit, quick humor, so fun to hang out with and work with! I’ll never forget that first night at Sherlock Holmes! I was a mere student but quickly cemented a lasting friendship with you that night! This is way to young, rest in piece my friend
I very sad to here of Sandra’s passing. She was my mentor and friend. She taught me professionally (CCI) and unprofessionally (Rose and Crown).
She will always have a special place in my heart. Love to Matthew and Sandra’s family.
Cheers to you, my friend xo.
Sandra and I worked together at the Cross Cancer Institute. We struck up a friendship through our mutual love of golf. She was a confident, capable and unwavering leader at work but showed a completely different side on the golf course. She was exceptionally funny and insightful regarding the human condition (usually at the expense of the group of men playing in front of us). I often share our stories and think of her while playing our favourite courses. I wish my sincerest condolences to Mathew and her family.
I was so saddened by this news. Sandy and I worked at the cross. We had some fun times together, Friday night drinks with the gang, golfing, skiing with Rita in Jasper for the weekend, we had lots of laughs. Boating and bbq in Phoenix to name a few.
My heard aches for you Matthew, I know you were soul mates. It’s assuring to know that she is at peace with the Lord. Our sincere condolences to you Matthew and Sandra’s families
Cheryl and Dwain
So sorry to hear this news.😢 I loved working with Sandy and have many fond memories of times together, working, golfing and work social events. Such a wonderful person and loved by all.
Kathy Hilsenteger
So sorry, Mathew, to hear of Sandie’s passing. We remember many Friday evenings at the pubs, and various trips to the mountains. Lots of Cross memories as well as learning skiing and golf,
accompanied by much laughter.
Doreen and Zoly.
I am so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing.
I have known Sandra since the age of 15, when we used to walk to school together.
We both went to the same youth club as teenagers.
She was such a good friend to me.
So Mathew, I am so sorry to hear of her passing; my condolences to you, her friends and her family.
Hello everyone, this is Mathew. Thanks for all the kind words and condolences above to honor Sandra. So kind of you. We all miss her.
Hi Mathew and more condolences for your loss from the UK. Sorry to be so late, but I have just learned about Sandra’s passing via Dave Thomas. She will always be part of our shared fond memories of time spent at the Methodist Youth Club in Lower Bebington in the early 1960s.
Such sad news. So sad. So many good times, memories.
Sandra, we are so thankful to have known you. Such a good, strong & kind woman. We grieve with you Mathew, Teena & Randall & extended family in England. I am thankful to have been able to participate in Sandra’s memorial service this morning through the benefit of technology as we were away (in Mexico) on the 28th. Though we grieve, I will seek more opportunities to dance into the night & to live each day in grace & love.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Sandra’s passing. My name is Angela Vlug , Sandra is my first Cousin, and I live in Ontario Canada She came and visited me here a couple of times in the past while on a trip to visit a friend of hers in Ontario. We had a lovely time reminiscing about our all our families back home in England. We kept in touch via phone calls and Facebook. RIP dear Sandra you were a lovely lady and I know you will be dearly missed by Mathew and family, and all who were blessed to have known you. Xxx