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McLelan-Walsh – Sandra Pauline, age 81, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Springhill, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Gerald Wilson and Miriam (Chapman) McLelan.
Sandra attended Acadia University and graduated from Teachers College in Truro before teaching many students over the years in the old Milton School. Sandra was an active volunteer in the community throughout her lifetime. She was most passionate about Queens General Hospital, having served on the hospital board while also serving as a member of the Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Sandra was also a member of the Pilgrim United Church Ladies Auxiliary. Above all else, Sandra was most passionate about her family and spending time with them, especially her granddaughter, Grace, who was the apple of her eye. She was a vibrant lady who embraced life and all its challenges with strength and dignity. She is loved and will be greatly missed.
Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John Michael; daughter, Margo Walsh-Leaman (Mark Leaman) of Liverpool; granddaughter, Grace Leaman; sister, Carol (Dr. Ernest) Ewaschuk of Oakville, Ontario; sister in law, Lane McLelan of Chester; many nieces and nephews.
Sandra was predeceased by brothers, Hugh and Thomas and his wife Nancy.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 and a funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00 am, followed by a reception, all from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Peter Anthony officiating. Burial will be held in the Brooklyn Community Cemetery, Highway #3, Brooklyn. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Bethany United Church, Mill Village or to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Andrew Blackadar, Dr. Greg Thibodeau and Dr. Rob Harris for their kind and compassionate care towards Sandra.
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Darlene Connolly
Michael, Margo, Mark Grace and all of Sandra’s family
So very sorry to be reading that Sandra has passed away. She was such a pleasant lady. I am sure she will be missed by her family and many, many friends.
Linda Wentzell
Dear Margo & family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. She sounded like a wonderful woman. You so resemble her in the posted photo.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You’ll be in my prayers.
Linda & Raymond Wentzell
Belinda Delong
John Mike,Margo,granddaughter Grace,Mark and all the rest of Sandra’s family,so very sorry for your great loss.Was shocked seeing this on Chandlers. May she be R.I.P. If I can help in anyway,please don’t hesitate to call on me.
Linda Leslie
Sending Heartfelt Condolences to John Michael Walsh & Family. Sandra will be missed in Her Community.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
John Mike,Margo and family: Shocked to read of Sandra’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all her family.
Ron & Barb Campbell
John & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Sandra’s passing.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Judi Maillett
Sending condolences to John Mike, Margo & family. Sandra was a very nice lady that always had a big smile. She will be missed.
Leon & Norma Robertson
John Mike. Leon and I are so sorry for your loss. We are sure you have many good memories. Our deepest condolence to you, Margo and family.
Craig Condon
John Mike and Family, I was very shocked to hear that Sandra has passed away. She was a fine person and a valuable asset to her church, her family and her community. May God give you strength as you face the days, weeks and months ahead,
Peggypayzant
Dear John, Margo & Families;
I Am Shocked And Very Saddened To See That Your Wife & Mother (Sandra) Has Passed Away, A Tear Came To My Eyes When I Read This. Sandra Was An Extremely Beautiful Lady Whom Was So Kind, Friendly And Intelligent. I Will Always Remember Her Coming Into Sobeys With You John To Pick Up Groceries, She Always Had Such A Nice Smile For Me And Loved To Chat. Margo When Your Father Brought Her Into The Store And Came Through Me, I Always Made Sure To Tell Your Dad To Take Her Over To Have A Coffee & A Donut Before He Took Her Home, They Both Got Quite A Chuckle Out Of That. But Your Father Always Did It And I Know He Enjoyed Every Minute Of It Too. Sandra Is Now At Peace & God Sure Has Such A Beautiful Angel. May God Bless You Both And Your Families, Sandra Was So Proud Of You All!!!
Sincerely:
Peggy Payzant (Former Sobeys Cashier)
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Elsa and John Toplis
John Mike and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing.May the memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.Thinking of you.
John and Donna Murray
Sandra was a lovely member of our community. Her generosity was an example of her commitment to Queens. RIP Sandra…..
Dawn Harrington Roberton
John Mike and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Dawn and Gary
Darlene Trimm
John Mike, Margo and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have many good memories to help you through this sad time. Darlene & Wayne Trimm
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
John Mike, Margo and family, we are very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Treasure the Memories. She will be missed for many reasons by many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
John Mike, Margo and all of Sandra’s family I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sandra was a wonderfull person with a great personality and always fun to talk to. She will certainly be missed by everyone who knew her.Bless you all at such a sad time.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.
John Mike, Margo and all of Sandra’s family we send our deepest sympathy in the great loss of a wonderful and beautiful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
:Peggy Wigglesworth, Anderson
So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Sandra Walsh. My sincere sympathy go to her husband and family at this very sad time.
Gary and Donna Gehue and family
We were very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing, we express sincere condolences to her family and friends. Sandra was indeed a lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sincerely,
Gary and Donna Gehue and family.
Liz and Jim Fraelic
Margo, John Mike and family, we are shocked and saddened to read this news. Sandra was such a lovely lady. She had a fabulous smile and a wonderful laugh! Please accept our most sincere condolences to the entire family.
Tanya Grant
John Mike, Margo, Mark and Grace…so very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing…much love to you all❤️
Karen Wagner
John Mike, Margo snd Family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Sandra was known by so many and loved by all. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone or anything. I remember our walks together and the many chats over the years. She will never be forgotten. Cherish your memories.
Karen snd Warren
Doug Winters
To John Mike, Margo, Mark, Grace and all of Sandra’s family,
We were so saddened to hear of Sandra’s passing. Our deepest condolences to each of you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Carolyn and George Parnell
Sending our sincere condolences to the family.
Shirley and Paul Shot
John Mike, Margo and family; our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sandra will always be remembered as a loving wife mother and friend to everyone she met. May God grant you peace during this most difficult time.
Dennis & Kelly Oxner
Margo, Mark and Family
Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Peter & Joanie Davies
Our sincere condolences to Sandra’s family
Helen Fox & David Fox
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing, sending condolences to all her family…
George & Pat
John Mike & family
We were late hearing of Sandra’s sudden death….
Our sincerest condolences & thoughts are with you during this time….
George & Pat
Clark and Sandra Hebb
To John Mike and family, we were shocked to hear of Sandra’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Terri Longmire
Margo and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Please accept my condolences at this very sad time.
Mark Winters and family
John Mike, Margo and family: we are thinking of you in such a difficult time. Sandra was always so sweet to me when we were kids and we’d come invade the house. From wee little ones to high school students. And I’m sure we weren’t always the “perfect” guests. 🙂 She will me missed.
Mitton
John Mike, we are so very sad to hear that you lost Sandra. We are thinking about you as you go through this journey and wishing you peace.
Reid and Lib Mitton
Judi Wamboldt
Margo and family…I am extending sincere condolences and thinking of you and yours as you come to terms with your loss. I know you were very involved in ensuring that your mother had the best quality of life possible. May she rest in peace,
Wendell and Susan (Pyke) Whynot
Sincere condolences to the family. Remembering all the good times shared by our families over the years.
May your memories and the support of family bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Marilyn Whynot
To Sandra’s family sending my condolences on your loss .My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time .
David Sampson
John Mike and Margo I am so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. She was a beautiful person and I always enjoyed running into her and hearing that laugh.
Brenda Brady
So sorry for your great loss. Sandra was a gracious, fun, and kind person. May God help you as you grieve.
The Whites
John Mike , Margo and all your families, Sandra was a kind lady and will be missed by many, our most sincere condolences to you all
Diane and Donald
Heather Stevens
Margo and family,
I am so sorry to hear your Mom’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. Please accept my sincere condolences and know I’m thinking about you at this difficult time.
Heather Stevens
Audrey and Frank Dennison
A lovely lady, always with a smile and pleasant words. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Robert & Sally Fader
John Mike and family:
So very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. A lovely lady with a beautiful smile. Sending our condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Daryl and Gladys Williams
John Mike, Margo and Family.
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the family.D
Murray Kirkpatrick
Margo and family. We send our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Nina & Doug
John Mike and family, we were very sorry to see that Sandra has passed away. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
George Paterson
John Mike and family.
Sorry to hear the news about Sandra. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Carole and George Paterson
Jennifer Clattenburg
John Mike ,Margo and family
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing.I have fond memories of her from my childhood waiting for the bus on those early mornings from her house .Thinking of you all during this difficult time .
Jennifer and Rick Clattenburg
John Mike ,Margo and family
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing.I have fond memories of her from my childhood.Thinking of you all during this difficult time .
Doug and Pat Lohnes
JohnMike, Sandra and families:
We are so sorry and saddened to learn of Sandra’s passing. She was a wonderful lady with a great
laugh and kind words. Our sincere condolences to you all .
Hugh Mosher
Dear John Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. I can see that radiant smile now. She was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed. May your memories help you all going forward.
Marlene hunt
John Mike and family Boardie and I send our deepest sympathy always injoyed seeing you both at the lake during our walks take
Faye Moore
John Mike, Margo,Carol and families our sincere condolences on Sandra’s passing. I have great memories of our visits over the years, room mates at Acadia, cottage days and visits at our homes. We will be watching the service with you. She will be missed.
Faye and Stan Moore
Wendy and Gary Feindel
John Mike and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Wendy and Gary
Your friends from Lunenburg Family Health
Dear Margo and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Sending our most sincere condolences. May your many happy memories help guide you through the upcoming days ahead.
Rodney Clattenburg
John Mike & family my sincere condolences on your loss
Sandra Stafford
John Mike, Margo and families, my condolences and sympathy to all on the passing of Sandra. May the fond memories you share give you comfort. She will be sadly missed by the community.
Sandra Stafford
Patricia & Kerry Morash
Dear John Mike, Margo & family:
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May your warm memories give you solace in these difficult times.
Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac
Dear Walsh Family,
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. The caring love she had for her family was so obvious. With never a frown, and that infectious smile, she always managed to make those around her comfortable and happy. May God comfort you and give you strength in the coming days.
Brent and Sue Kaulback
Margo, Mark, Grace and family we extend our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. We would like to offer you our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dan Williams
Margo, this is so awful. Very sorry for your loss. Crappy labour day weekend. I feel awful for you and mark and your family. I will try and offer a corny joke to you when I see you. Love, Dan and Alison
Pamela Mutsaers
John Mike and family, so sorry for your loss. Sandra was such a lovely lady.
Philip and Holly Smith
John Mike, Margo and family,
We are thinking of you as you bid this lovely lady goodbye. Always a huge smile, and just so pleasant!
Your love and dedication to her were always evident when we saw you together.
We pray that the memories of good times throughout the years, bring you comfort and peace now, and in the days to follow.
Philip and Holly Smith
Pat Dixon
John Mike, Margo & Family
I was shocked to read of your dear mother’s & wife’s passing. She was such a lovely person. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Pat.
Rick Henneberry
Deepest condolences
Derek and Shelly Neilson
John Mike, Margo, Mark, Grace and family,
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing.
She was a wonderful teacher, with a great laugh and always a kind word.
Our most sincere condolences to you all.
Uncle Ed and Aunt Jewell
To Margo, Mark, Grace, and John
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. Your good memories of her will live on with you forever. They will always outweigh the sorrow that you now feel.
Rob and Sandra Carver
Dear Margo and family,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We worked together on the Board at Queens General Hospital. She had an infectious smile and a lovely personality. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Debbie Dexter
Dear Margo and John Mike, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s/Wife’s passing. Take care.
Billand Anna Cox
John Mike, Margo, Mark and Grace
We send our sincerest condolences on Sandra’s passing.
Brenda and Jim
John Mike , Margo and family .
Jim and I were shocked to hear about Sandra .
Sandra’s Family was very dedicated her to needs .
May she RIP
Sincere condolences to you all .
Brenda and Jim
Ken Mosher
John Mike and Family
Sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing .My sincere condolences to your family.
Cathy Wentzell
John Mike and Family
We are so saddened to learn of Sandra’s passing.
Know that many share in your loss and send our
thoughts and prayers your way.
Cathy & Rollie
Linda Lucier
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. My condolences to the family. A lovely lady always
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
John Mike & family,
We are thinking of you in your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Charles Hunt
John Mike and family,
Our sincere condolences to all – very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. It was always a pleasure to assist you folks with your many projects. Please take good care,
Charles and Crystal
Glen DeMond
Dear John Mike and family:
So sorry to learn of Sandra,s passing, from Kathy on Friday here at Murray,s … too late to attend the visitation or funeral. However, john, I share with you the great loss. The conversations had with you, David Chandler,and myself in route to
Chester to join Elwood, Gerry (CN) and Bev (CKF) ,Don McAlpine ( retiree,s lunch gatherings spring and fall) , always
learned things happening with our families , especially at your Greenfield cottage with you and Sandra.
My sincerest condolence to all John, I will Keep in touch.
Glen
John Nowe
Margo and family I am so sorry to see this, take care
Jean Strum
Dear John Mike and family:
I have just learned of Sandra’s passing (I don’t know how I missed the notice) and wish to send my sincere condolences to you and family. I remember Sandra from school days. I particularly remember her bright smile and great sense of humour. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. Try to remember the good times, it really does help.
May God go with you as you move forward.
Sincerely,
Jean
JANET Fletcher
Dear John Mike , Margo and family, Sorry to hear about Sandra ,my sincere condolences to the family.Please take care.
Janet ,George and John Fletcher