Sandra G. “Sandy” Swainston passed away after a short illness on Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 at Sunnybrook Health Centre at the age of 77. Preceded in death by her loving parents Walter “Jack” & Gwendolyn (Evans) and her dear brother David. Sandy was a proud veteran of the Royal Air Force. Sandy retired after over 30 years of dedicated service to her tenants at Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority (MTHA) and was a devoted animal lover. From the squirrels on her balcony to wildlife in South Africa and Australia, her compassion for animals surpassed the norm. Friends & others whose lives Sandy touched are invited to R. S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario on Thursday June 6th from 1 p.m. until the time of her Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society or the Ontario SPCA.