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SANDRA KATHRYN SLIGHT (SANDY) (GILMOUR)
Date of Passing: Aug 09, 2019
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SANDRA KATHRYN SLIGHT
(nee GILMOUR)
She is survived by husband Terry "Senior"; daughter Kathryn (Mike) O'Gorman; son Terry (Jamie) Slight; grandchildren, Eva, Vera, Poppy and Leo Slight; nephew Ryan (Alison) Slight; niece Tara (Sean) Merry; and sister-in-law Bernice (Mel) Feeney.
Born in Stirling, Scotland, immigrated to Canada with her parents, Patricia and Peter Gilmour at age 13. Sandy, over 25 years as a synchronized swimming judge, earned her Level 4 National status. She travelled across Canada during her career judging numerous competitions, including Canada winter and summer games. Sandy was also a tireless volunteer in her community and received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.
Sandy had a generosity of spirit - her home was always open, her bar always stocked, her library free for the taking and her meals gourmet and plentiful. She would try to teach us some Scottish sayings like "Fou the Noo" and "Lang may your lem reek."
Every week she hosted her famous "family night"; this is a tradition she started with her Mom. She would create amazing meals and desserts made with love, but the time spent together was most important - you never wanted to miss it. Her razor-sharp wit and dry sense of humour would surprise and delight.
She enjoyed and always looked forward to spending time at both Pleasant Valley and Mesa so she could golf and do her favourite thing: hang out with her family and friends.
A grateful thank you to CancerCare Manitoba.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no service as per her wish.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in her memory.
Condolences may be sent to
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2019
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I was looking forward to seeing her now that I have moved back to Winnipeg. You have my sympathy. - Posted by: Norma Marr (Co worker ) on: Aug 31, 2019
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Sad to hear of Sandy's passing. Sandy was a caring, loving person with a wit that kept us on our toes, I missed her when she retired. - Posted by: Charlene C. (Coworker) on: Aug 21, 2019
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I had the pleasure of working with Sandy. She was a wonderful lady and she will be sorely missed. - Posted by: Katherine Shupenia (Co-worker) on: Aug 20, 2019
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So Sorry Mr. Slight to hear about your wife's Passing. Very Sincere Condolences- Terry. Call me & we will do Lunch at our Favorite Place, My Treat or even a Breakfast at Sals. - Posted by: Len Jaworski (Working Associate & Freind) on: Aug 20, 2019
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Met Sandy and Terry way back in the 1970s on our way to London and got to know them later on. We lost touch later after the Grape and the Rook were born. She was a wonderful person and we wish we could have enjoyed more time together. - Posted by: Walter D. Hickey (Friend) on: Aug 17, 2019
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Terry, we are very sorry to hear the regretful news of your wife Sandra's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this very sad time. Your friends, Glenna and Bob Faraci - Posted by: Bob Faraci (Friend) on: Aug 17, 2019
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So sorry to hear of your loss Terry, have good memories of Sandy from years ago. - Posted by: Ernest Oldfield (Old friend) on: Aug 17, 2019
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