Sandra Storm Smid

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Storm Smid (née Hayward) on December 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Sandra passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

A beloved wife to Clemens for 56 years, she also leaves behind her daughters Jennifer (Saleem), Barbara, and Jessica (Janis). Sandra, also known to her family as “Sandy” or “Sam,” was a devoted grandmother to six grandchildren—Aliyah, Haylee, Riana, Marco, Clemens, and Luca—who will all miss their Oma dearly. She is lovingly remembered by her brothers Mars (Annie), Rob (Joanne) and family by marriage Alex, Bill, Sylvia and Chayo. Sandra’s love for her extended family and friends across the world will forever leave an indelible mark.

Sandy worked in nursing at Scarborough General Hospital for many years in both Orthopedics and Pediatrics. She loved taking care of others and the friends that she made. She also had a long history with the City of Scarborough in aquatics where she worked as an instructor, lifeguard and in the therapy pool.

Sandy had a lifelong love for volunteerism and dedicated a significant portion of her life to the Girl Guides of Canada. She enjoyed time at both the unit and leadership levels. She traveled worldwide as a leader, helped organize events, and formed lifelong friendships.

Sandy kept herself busy, for many years she was a ladies’ bowling league regular in Rouge Hill. Golfed in the ladies’ league at Scarborough Golf Club and shared her love of reading and stories with her book club friends. She often shared stories with family about her game or the visit with her friends.

After retirement, Sandy and Clem enjoyed traveling and golfing around the world. They spent many years with friends in Sedona, Arizona, and Palm Springs, California. They were members of the Scarborough Golf and Country Club and held dear the friendships they built over the years.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Centenary Hospital and Ontario Health at Home – Scarborough, as well as Bayshore Home Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, who cared for her over the past few months.

Sandy’s quick smile, generous heart, and infectious laughter will forever be remembered.

A funeral for Sandra Smid will be held at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence Ave. East, West Hill, ON M1E 2S2, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with a short visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m., and a reception on site to follow. A live stream link will be provided for those unable to attend the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SickKids Foundation in Sandra’s memory.