It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Strawbridge (née Thomas) announce her quiet passing on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the age of 74 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Sandra, a type 1 diabetic of nearly 57 years, passed due to complications of that awful disease.
Sandra will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, John, sons Scott (Lara) and Matthew (Margaret), granddaughter Maeve, sisters Gayle (Barron) Purser, Terry (Terry) Pautler and Christine Thomas, sister-in-law Mary Ruitenbeek (Joe), and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Sandra was predeceased by her parents, Gord and Muriel Thomas, aunt Lois (Don) Elliott, uncle Ted Thomas (Shirley), uncle Walt (Marion) Thomas, uncle Don Thomas (Midge), father-in-law and mother-in-law Cliff and Kathleen Strawbridge, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bill and Joyce Strawbridge, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bob and Carolyn Strawbridge.
Sandra’s love and laughter was appreciated by her family, friends, and former co-workers. She was a cook at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, for over 20 years. Sandra will be missed terribly by all. We are grateful she is no longer in pain.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Sandra at the Goderich Legion, second floor, on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Sandra’s name can be made to Diabetes Canada through McCallum and Palla funeral home, Goderich.
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Kathie Kelly
Gayle and families….so very sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jan and Dick McNamara
We are so sorry to hear about cousin Sandra’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.
You will treasure all the wonderful memories that you all had together.
Sharron Durst
My sincerest sympathies to all of Sandra’s family.
Steve and Angie Hewitt
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. Thinking of you all.
Shirley Boyce
Sincere condolences to all of Sandra’s family. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. 💙🫂
Phyllis Scott
Deepest sympathy to all of Sandra’s family.
Paul Padfield
To John and Family – Wendy and I are very sorry to learn of Sandy’s passing. We first met her as neighbours of her parents and then of course I have appreciated seeing her (and all the family) as a patient in my office for many years. It was very good to have known her and she will be missed.
Paul and Wendy Padfield
judi williams
My deepest sympathy to All of Sandra’s family May she RIP ..
Cathy Stoddart
Condolences to Sandra’s family. She always had a smile at work.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Our deepest sympathy to Sandra’s entire family.
Way too young, gone too soon.
Treasure your fond memories!
Judy and John Hickey
Deepest sympathy to all of Sandra’s family.
Thinking of you all.
Christine Thomas
My beautiful big sister, with a heart of gold. You are so loved and missed💔
Jason Hulzebos
Dear the strawbridge family,
I’m sorry for your loss you guys.