Sandra Lee Stinchcombe

Sandra “Sandi” (Sam) Lee Stinchcombe (nee Wernham) passed away on May 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a short but courageous battle with colon cancer. Born on June 29, 1955 in Komoka, Ontario, Sandi grew up in Byron and later made her home in London, Ontario with her beloved husband and high school sweetheart, Wayne Stinchcombe. In 2012, they retired to Lake Cowichan, British Columbia to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.

Sandi is survived by her best friend and devoted husband of 51 years, Wayne; daughters Stephanie Stinchcombe and Kimberly Walters (Josh); and her cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie and Charlie Walters, who were the lights of her life. She is also survived by her mother Marg Harris; sister Anne Beaudoin (Bill); brothers Tom Wernham (Victoria), Steve Wernham (Jane Donville), and Jim Wernham (Mieke); along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. She is predeceased by her brother Ted Wernham, stepfather Arnold Bud Harris, brother-in-law Gary Stinchcombe, and mother-in-law Ruth Stinchcombe.

Sandi will be remembered for her warmth, humour, kindness, unwavering dependability, and extraordinary ability to make everyone feel welcome and at home. She was deeply devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, and found great joy in creating countless special memories together. She was also well known for her years at Canada Trust and TD Bank, her creativity, love of photography and knitting, and her remarkable gift for bringing people together.

Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to Cowichan Hospice House for the compassionate care and dignity shown to Sandi in her final days.

Sandi, you were our happiest hello and hardest farewell. It hurts to say goodbye, and we are so grateful for every moment and every memory we made together.

A small Celebration of Life will be held in Lake Cowichan on Thursday June 18th from 3:00-6:00 pm at Jake’s on the Lake. A Celebration of Life will also be held in London, Ontario on Saturday July 11, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Grosvenor Lodge. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandi’s memory may be made to Cowichan Hospice House (www.cowichanhospice.org) or SOLID Outreach Society Victoria (www.solid-outreach.org).