NORMA JEAN SANDERS

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NORMA JEAN SANDERS After a brief but very courageous battle with cancer, Norma Jean Sanders passed away peacefully, at her home, with her family at her side on November 26, 2017. Beloved daughter of her loving parents Norman and the late Marjorie Jean Sanders, cherished sister to Roberta Archibald and husband Peter, Lorne and wife Val, Leslie Anne, John and wife Amy. Loving aunt to Andrew, Alex, Luc, Shea, Emily, Elizabeth, Georgia, and great-aunt to Lily. Devoted companion to her dear friend Bernard, and beloved cat Stella. Norma Jean was a highly accomplished Set Decorator and Buyer with over 30 years experience. She was awarded an Emmy for the movie Grey Gardens and nominated for a Genie for the film New Waterford Girl. Other highlights include A Long Day's Journey into Night, Kids in the Hall, Trudeau, and her work on the successful TV shows Suits and Designated Survivor. Norma was a mentor to many in the film community and highly regarded by her colleagues. Norma will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her charm, generosity, fearless spirit, courage, keen intellect, fierce independence, great sense of humour and love of life. A celebration of Norma Jean's life will be held at the Spoke Club (in Toronto) on December 16, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Healthy Tree Fund www.glenwoodcemetery.ca, birdscanada.org, or the Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championship in Norma's name would be greatly appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 09, 2017