Helen Sande
1929-2022
SANDE, Helen
Elizabeth
Helen passed away peacefully at the Elliott
Community on July 11, 2022, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of
the late William “Bill” Sande (2016). Loving
mother of Andrew (Margaret), Anne Mann (Clifford) all of Lucknow,
Marie Sande of Toronto, the late Philip Sande, and Eleanor (Jean) of
Montreal. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren. Dear sister of Max (Dierdre) of Ilderton and
the late Stuart (Jocelyn) and Margorie Charlton
(Meredith).
Born and raised in Ilderton, she maintained close ties to her
family throughout her life. She obtained her teaching
qualifications at Normal School and taught in a one room
school house before returning to school. She
graduated from the University of Western Ontario in Secretarial
Sciences and met Bill when working at Imperial Oil in
Sarnia. She continued to teach high school part time for
some years while raising her family.
Helen and Bill celebrated over 60 years of
marriage. They raised their family and made good friends wherever they
were – be it Toronto, Edmonton, Sarnia or at the “the farm”
during many summers and weekends. Later in life, they moved to Guelph
to be closer to their family.
Helen loved light, music, literature, the performing arts,
gardening, travel, writing and playing
bridge. She organized many games, sing-a-longs and
euchre tournaments at family and social gatherings. She had
a curious and open mind. She was a proud member of
the University Women’s Club of Toronto where she served as president
for several years.
Helen will be remembered as a mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, as well as
a sister, aunt, friend and neighbor who
cherished many lifelong friendships.
Funeral service will be held at GILCHRIST CHAPEL
– McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
The family will greet friends from 12:00 to 1:30
p.m. Funeral service will be livestreamed at www.oneroomstreaming.com
event ID: GilchristFH, password EUFD5B. If desired, memorial
contributions made to the Canadian Celiac Association, the Alzheimer
Society of Canada, PBS or a charity of your choice would be
appreciated in lieu of flowers. We invite you to leave your
memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helen Sande 19292022..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario