Obituary of Gwendlyn Margaret Sandham

SANDHAM, Gwendolyn Margaret (nee Hall) - Passed away in her sleep after a short brave battle with cancer at home and in her own bed on Friday, August 26th. Gwen was in her 94th year. She is survived by her daughters Bev (Tony) St Louis of St. Catharines, Glenna (Al) Bayliss of Bowmanville and her son Ken of St Catharines. She is survived by her brother Ken (Leda) Hall of St Catharines and her sister in law Charlotte Sandham of Halifax, NS. She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren †" Virginia (Michelle), Steven (Julia), Jennifer (Randy), Heather (Frank), Blake and Riley and 11 great grandchildren †" Rebekah, Nathanial, Dale, Jade, Patrick, Joshua, Samantha, Emily, Anthony, Sophia and Grace. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Albert (Ab), sister Dorothy Chapman, brother Stewart Hall and daughter in law Laura. Gwen will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. She was a lifetime member of the Port Dalhousie Lawn Bowling Club, a long time member of St Andrews United Church and avid card player (bridge). Cremation has taken place. The family has entrusted the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME with her arrangements. There will be a Celebration of Life for Gwen on Sunday, August 28 at 2:00 pm at St Andrews United Church in Port Dalhousie with a reception to follow in the church hall. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Port Dalhousie Lawn Bowling Club or St Andrews United Church. The family would like to thank the following for their care and support in our mothers final journey †" Drs Paolone and Sawula, Nurses Lynne, Carma, Lydia, Suzanne, Nancy, Merek and Beverley, PSW†™s Lydia, Jenn, Susan, Nancy, Lauren and Lois, Rev Philip Gardner, Joe and Nada, Cliff and Anna, Henri and Maureen.