Sandra passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 24, 2014 at Victoria Hospice at age 83. She is survived and will be sadly missed by her husband of 55 years, Fred W. Cole. She will be lovingly missed by her brother, Victor Borsa (Toronto); sisters, Mary Wright (Toronto), Anne (Al) Ellchuk and her husband’s sister, Nelda Sauer. She loved visits with two nieces, Jean Craig (Saskatoon) and Grace Guyon (Edmonton). A special thanks to our niece, Elizabeth Fry who assisted with Sandra’s care at home over the last three months.
Sandra was born near Wakaw, SK and worked in Manitoba, Toronto and Victoria.
A big thanks to the great care team at Victoria Hospice and the VIHA team who helped care for Sandra at home. Also, thanks to the Campbells and Bucholtzs who visited and helped with Sandra’s care and the kind friends who brought us treats and checked on Sandra.
A viewing will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, January 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A service will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Forever loved, never forgotten and always terribly missed by husband Fred. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Gowan Armstrong
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Sylvia and David Sinclair Fred and family
We were so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing; you and she have been in our prayers each night and you will continue to be.
Our sincere condolences to you all.
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William and Jill Rudychuk Deepest sympathy and regrets on the passing of Sandra. Sandra was an amazing person and will long be remembered.
Bless Fred and family,
Sincerely Bill and Jill Rudychuk
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Steve and Anne Hanson Dear Fred,
Anne and I were very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing and we would like to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. I will remember with fondness the way the teapot was produced by Sandra on my many visits with you both and I will miss her direct sense of humor which always made me smile..
Sandra cared for the well being of others she was a good customer of Anne’s at the store and I know that concern for others will have been offered to all who knew her.
She was a caring and good person who we will miss and our thoughts go out to you Fred who we know has lost a lifelong partner.
Steve and Anne Hanson
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Sharon (Ellchuk) Dunbar Dear Uncle Fred,
The family and I want to express our sympathy, and to let you know that our thoughts are with you.
Someone as special as Auntie Sandra will never be forgotten and she will remain in our hearts forever.
May peace come from the memories of the love you shared, and comfort you now and in the days ahead.Love Al, Anne, Sharon, Beverley & Judy (Ellchuk Family)
Toronto, ON
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Ellwood Fleming Dear Uncle Fred:
We are heart broken that you have lost your wife and best friend.
Aunt Sandra accepted her illness with grace. She was so grateful to
you for your loving care for the past year.
I will always cherish the time I spent with her in Oct. I regret not being
able to get back to Victoria to be with the both of you again.Auntie is at peace and in a good place. We pray for God’s help and
family and friends to support you in your loss and the grieving process. Love always, Jean & Ellwood
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Pam and Malcolm Verley Dear Fred:
We were sorry to read that Sandra lost her battle and passed away. We send our sincere condolences to you and we are sorry to say that we will not be in town for Sandra’s service. I am so happy that the two of you got to see the world in your travels and got to share a special life time together. May you find comfort with your family and friends.
Pam and Malcolm Verley
Shawnigan Lake, BC
Fred,
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Gowan