Rowter, Sandra Joan, age 75, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Sunday, February 27th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in North Brookfield, she was a daughter of the late Ranald and Modena (Frail) Baker.
Sandra was employed as a nursery school teacher in her younger years. She and her husband Bruce later owned and operated the Kedjie Restaurant for many years. Sandra was a gifted cook but she often joked that it was a curse because she did not enjoy her time in the kitchen one bit. She later found her passion when she went to work at the North Queens Heritage House Museum, where she worked for many years up until her retirement. Sandra enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and she was also very crafty and enjoyed working with her hands. Sandra’s greatest joy in life was her family and she greatly loved her grandchildren who were her life.
Sandra is survived by a daughter, Kimberley (Glenn) MacQuarrie of Lower Sackville; son, William “Bill” (Nicole) of Liverpool; her grandchildren, Brayden (Jessica), Kaitlyn and Jayden; sister, Jennifer Goodwin of Halifax; brother Jamie (Cheryl) of Tantallon; sister-in-law, Shirley of Caledonia.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Bruce; brothers, John, Allen and Donald.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of Sandra’s Life will be held on Saturday March 5th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Carol Smith officiating. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the North Queens Heritage House Museum or to a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Lynn
I worked for Sandra at Kedge Restaurant and like her obituary says, she indeed was very gifted in the kitchen. She taught me many tricks in the “heat of the summer,” as we prepared every day for the huge crowd that often came in daily. What a wonderful boss and friend that she became to me.
How sad to hear of her passing. Without a doubt, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
My sincere condolences to both her children, Kim and Billy, whom she talked about so often and loved so dearly. May you find peace in your hearts knowing that she is in a much better place.
Marilyn Malone
To Sandra s Family:
Sorry for your lose. Got to know Sandra when her and Bruce did the mail
between Caledonia and Liverpool. R.I.P. Sandra
Sally Rowter
Sending our sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. We are so very sorry of your loss. Frank & Sally Rowter
Anne Kempton
My condolences tho the family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
John and Doreen Holdright
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at such a sad time.
Karen
My sympathy to Sandra’s family. Karen (Baker) Mcleod
Mike and Lisa
Bill, Kim, and Family, from the bottom of our hearts, our sincerest condolences. Michael and Lisa
Jeannette Lewis
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sandra’s family she will be missed by all who knew her .My condolence
Doreen and Brian Baxter
Sincere condolences are extended to Kim , Bill and your families. So sorry for your loss.
Liz Hawkes
Kim, Billy and family,
Please except my sincere condolences. Your mom was a wonderful person and I did enjoy the time I have spent with her recently. I believe she is now resting peacefully. Take care of each other.
Elaine Frail
So sorry to read this obituary. My sympathy to all the family.
Anne Kempton
My sincere condolences in the passing of yor loved one.
Durlin Higgins
So sorry Kim to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family.
Scott and Durlin Higgins family
Sandy &Daryl Pelley
Sending condolences to Sandra’s family.May she rest in peace.
Sherman&Tiffany Freeman
Kim, Bill and families,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your Mom, please accept our sincerest condolences.
Raymond &Elaine Kempton
Condolences to Kim, Bill & families at this sad time. RIP Sandra.
Raymond & Elaine
Janet Nickerson
Hi Kim. I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. I’m sure you and family have wonderful memories to keep her here with you always. I pray she is in a beautiful peaceful place now. My heartfelt condolences to you, Glenn,Brayden and Katlyn
Leigh and Cathy Merry
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing may she RIP. Sympathy to all the family
cedric@susan smith
our deepest condolences to all the famliy
Erin Mansfield
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I worked with Sandra at the Heritage House, though I had known her many years prior to that. She will be missed.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Kim, Bill and families, we are very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady, always had a beautiful smile for everyone.
Treasure your Memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Flora
Sad to read of her passing ,condolences
To her family…loved talking with her at the museum..
Lauri Huskins-Baxter
Kim, Billy and all of the family,
I am sending my heartfelt sympathy. I am so very sorry.
Sandra was like an extra mom to me growing up. I have such wonderful memories of my time spent with your family. As well as learning a lot from her while working at Kedge Restaurant, like I cannot cut pies or carve a turkey! A few years later, in my younger adult years, she’d allow me to experiment with her hair, including the “upside down perm”! We always had wonderful conversations and many laughs!
Sadly, we get busy, time goes by and years pass and we often say, I wonder how so and so is doing. Instead of wondering, we need to do better at keeping in touch before it is too late.
I know she is content, and at peace, once again with Bruce and she will always look after her family from above.
Lean on your family and friends for strength and treasure all your beautiful memories of your beautiful, inside and out, Mom.
My love to you all.
Joanne Leet
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Adam and Candice Flemming
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Bruce andsylvia Fancy
To Bill, Kim and families and the many friends and family of Sandra.
We extend our deepest sympathy with the passing of Sandra. I personally ( Sylvia) had the pleasure and honor of spending time at the Heritage House Museum alongside Sandra. She was such a true joy to be around, she was an enormous help with regards to my family tree of which she set up my program. Such good times I shared with her and truly she was a good friend and confidant. I will remember with honor and pride. Again we are so sorry for your loss.
Doug Soley
Jamie and Cheryl so sorry to read of the passing of your sister Sandra. Our condolences to you and the rest of family in your loss.
Vicki
Our family is saddened by the loss of Sandra,she was a lovely lady and we have so many happy childhood memories of time spent with her ,Bruce ,Kim and Billy. She will never be forgotten..RIP Auntie,,,big hugs to Kim,Billy and their families.
Terry &Sheila DeLong
Sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. We lived in the same community earlier in life. She was a lovely lady. RIP
Tom and Sheila Sheppard
We were so sorry to hear about Sandra. Our condolences.
Carolyn Henderson
Sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing ..may she be at rest now .Thinking you,Bill.
Linda DeLong
We were so sorry to learn of Sandra’s passing, We had so many laughs together. She was the best at nursery school! Our boys loved her! Hugs to Kim, Bill and families.
Shirley Frank Ken Mosher
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing . Friends of the family for many years .Sandra was a lovely lady and will sadly missed .
Patricia Conrad
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing,condolences to the family,knew
sandra well was in the same grade n High School ,very sorry for your loss Patsy Conrad
Tim McDonald
Sorry to hear about Sandra’s passing. I got to know her when she was working at the museum in Caledonia. She worked hard and was so dedicated to her job. We had lots of local history conversations and I swear she knew everyone in North Queens and beyond! She was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed.
Sally Fader
To Sandra’s family;
I got to know Sandra from church and always liked chatting with her. She was a very quiet and lovely person. Sending my sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Callie Uhlman
Saddened to hear of Sandra’s passing, always enjoyed her smile and happy spirit when she drove the mail. My condolences to her family.
Bev Rowter
Dear Kim, Bill and your Families,
Sincere sympathies on the loss of your Mom; she was an ambitious and gifted woman. Keep your memories close to your hearts.
Bev & Dan Rowter
Pat Canning-Selig
To the family of Sandra Rowter So sorry to hear of her passing, my condolences to all of you
David and Dorothy Lutes
Condolences from David and Dorothy Lutes. Our sincere sympathy to Kim, Billy, Jamie and Jennifer and families. Sandra and I (Dorothy) were best of friends. We had many adventures- some Modena lined us out and others she laughed at. I could go on and on, however my memories of her are great. Sandra always looked for the best in people. Her love for her family was outstanding. She was a very hard worker and she could put her hand to anything. Her journey to heaven will be peaceful and probably will be an angel of mercy and guidance.
Judy Frail
My sincere sympathy to Sandra’s family. So sorry for your loss.
Kaine white
My condolences go out to Kim an bill
Dwight & Christine
So sorry to read this. Sandra had my three daughters in nursery, oh my they thought the world of her…
Sandra was a wonderful person inside and … to lose a mum is one of the saddest time in our lives… take to her family, friends and all who are grieving….
Linda frail
Sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing sending love and prayers to her family ❤️
Amanda Croft
My deepest sympathies to Kim, Billy and the family during this time. Sandra was a great lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. My prayers are with you all.
Linda Rafuse
To Sandra’s Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. Sending sincere condolences. I enjoyed working
with Sandra for many years in the museum world while she was Manager of the North Queens
Heritage House. She will be immensely missed. A lovely lovely lady.
Linda Rafuse
Jean Douglas
My sincere condolences. Sandra was always a joy to talk with. She will be missed.
Iona Charlton
So sorry for your loss, Billl and Kim and families.. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Sandra
Kim Masland, MLA
To Sandra’s family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I hope your beautiful memories will comfort your hurting hearts during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sadie Mac Askill (Huskins)
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kim and Bill, at this difficult time.
Donna Whynot
So sorry for your loss Nicole and Family .
she was very nice lady and she was a warm loving person with a heart of gold.
My condolences to you and your family.
Hugs….
Shirley and Paul Shot
Sorry to read Sandra has passed away. I met her when she joined our Zion congregation. I enjoyed our talks.
Donna and Kirk Whynot
Bill, Nicole and family, so sorry to hear about your Mom, is was a wonderful lady and will be missed. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
VALERIE INNESS
Please accept my deepest condolence to all of Sandra’s Family. She was a lovely lady and fun to talk with. I knew her from my museum days. A very good soul.