Sandra Marcotte

Sandra Lee Ann Marcotte (nee Mickalishen) Sandra was the first born of 7 (one sibling, Joseph, died at birth) to Stan and Kay Mickalishen on Sept 6, 1957. Her younger surviving siblings are Linda, Don, David, Ken and Michelle. She grew up in Estevan, SK, renting for the first 4 years then moving into the home she would stay in until adulthood. The house at 109 Mc Donald Road was the family home for decades. Tobogganing down the hill, fishing at the damn, street hockey in front of the house with neighbours all were a part of growing up there. Sandra worked very hard in school achieving many awards and accolades for her efforts. She attended St Joseph’s elementary, IHJH (Immaculate Heart Jr. High) and the ECS (Estevan Comprehensive School). She was involved in band, choral, drama, debate, volleyball, yearbook, church activities and so on, even earning the most valuable student award in grade 12. After Sandra graduated, she took a train ride to Quebec. It was one of her fondest trips ever. Sandra went to university at the U of S, majoring in history and political science. She loved these classes and the relationships she made through the Newan Players and at St. Thomas Moores. During her university years she met and eventually married Larry Marcotte. Together they had 2 daughters, Lise and Joan. Lise developed a serious kidney disease that took up much of their time and kept them both very busy. While the marriage did not last, they both remained dedicated to lovingly raising the girls. Sandra moved to Weyburn the year Lise started Kindergarten to the house on 4th street. She began a long-loved work life in the family business of Zippy Mart Burger Junction and the Patio (Kay Confectioners). She was solely in charge of Weyburn Dairy and the Burnway Laundromat. Many people remember her kindness and how helpful she was at the Postal Outlet Zippy. Her pleasant smile, helpful nature, amazing ability to remember people’s names/orders/purchases made her an essential part to so much of the business. When the post office closed, Sandra went to doing the books for the business. A small home was bought to serve as “the office” and many many family events were held there. Sandra remained in Weyburn and stayed active in the community always. She was a longtime member to the CWL, Weyburn Multicultural Council, Pro Life, church activities/groups and various committees related to her children’s schooling and organizations. She was a dedicated mother, attending all events her 2 busy children were in, specifically Silver Seals and Ukrainian dance. Sandra was always ready to lend a hand. Zippy Mart was sold in 2011 and Sandra began a new path working outside the family business. She spent over a year working at CIBC and then moved to a loved position with Cogent Chartered Accountants. So many of her clients regardless of her position commented on how pleasant it was to deal with her. Sandra’s dedication to family was shown in her involvement with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. You couldn’t find a prouder “Baba” or aunty Sandy anywhere this side of the equator. She loved going to the concerts, games, drama productions, performances……all of it. There were even times when Lise or Joan couldn’t be there but they could always trust “Baba” to be there for her grandchildren. Her love for her family knew no end and had no boundaries. The number of adoptive daughters and sons, extended families and family members by request showed just how much she wanted to be sure others knew they were loved and cared for. Sandra passed suddenly in her home on June 15, 2018 and is very much missed and loved. Prayers were said on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church with Father Francis Plaparampil presiding at both. Donations in memory of Sandra can be made to the Catholic Woman’s league of Weyburn St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church (CWL) or Prolife (Weyburn & District Pro-Life association-Weyburn (306)842-1633. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432