Ms. Sandra Mary Bertha White Williamson

WILLIAMSON, Sandra Mary Bertha – Peacefully with her family by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, March, 25, 2012 at the age of 63. Predeceased by her husband Cary Randall. Loving mother of David Wayne (Dianne – Debbi) and Jennifer Williamson. Cherished grandma of Jordan, Mariah, Jenna and Ava Williamson. Dear sister of Ron White (Vivian), Judy Stong (Bob), Lynn Boyle (Gary), and Sharon Ash (Bruce – Mike). Also greatly missed by many family and friends. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 1:30 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3:30 pm. Interment on Friday, March 30, 2012 starting at 9:30 am at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Mental Health or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

Words from Sharon Ash from the funeral service for Sandra Williamson:

Life can’t be counted in candles, or measured in number of years, it’s counted in small joys and good times and laugh lines, as well as in heartaches and tears.

Life can’t be counted in candles, but in things done with effort and pride – with dreams followed boldly and hopes kept alive—in times when we’ve failed –but tried.

Life can’t be counted in candles or measured in years that have flown—it’s counted in kindnesses, close friends, and loved ones, and in all the sweet blessings we’ve known.

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Sharon, Sandra’s youngest sister. I used to be “The little one and I’m still the youngest, but I’m the biggest one now.” I’m also the mouthy one and as you can hear, I can’t even shut up when I have laryngitis.

I believe that “Time” is the most precious gift that you can give to anyone. You can not put a price on your time and when you are laying on your death bed you can’t buy back 5 minutes for a million dollars. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could attend our own funeral and see how many lives we’ve touched. Some of you are meeting Sandra for the first time and some of you haven’t seen her in years. I would like to thank you all for taking the time to come here today to be with us and say good bye to my sister.

As we gather today to say good bye it gives me much comfort to know that Sandra has been greeted on the other side by mom & dad (I hope you gave them a hug & kiss for me), as I look out at you all I see so many of us who have loved ones on the other side who are gathered to welcome Sandra there.

I would like to thank my brother Ron and my sisters Judy & Lynn for being there for Sandra over the years. Sandra wasn’t the easiest person to get along with so I didn’t spend as much time with her as I should have. Thank you Lynn & Judy for making Sandra comfortable and attending to her needs while she was in the hospital.

Dave & Jen thank you for letting me do my part and carry your mother the last step of the way, to her resting place.

Sammy:

When we count our many blessings, it isn’t hard to see that life’s most valued treasures are the treasures that are free. For it isn’t what we own or buy that signifies our wealth. It’s the special gifts that have no price – our family, friends, and health. When I’m counting all my blessings, there’s one thing I’ll always do – I’ll stop and say a “Thank you Lord” for very special you. For you’re someone who’ll forever be a dear and precious part, of the warm and treasured memories I hold within my heart.

We will all miss your phone calls to wish us happy birthday, Merry Christmas, Happy Valentines Day, Happy St Patrick’s day, Happy Easter, Happy Mothers Day, Happy Father’s day, Happy Thanks giving. You always greeted with a hug and “Aunt Sandy Kiss” peck on the cheek and made sure to say you loved us. You were always very thoughtful.

Thank you for bringing the family close together. Unfortunately, we tend to get so caught up in our own lives that we forget to take time to realize and enjoy the simple things in life.

Sandra had many roles here: she was a daughter & daughter in law, our sister & sister in law, a wife, a mother, grandmother, niece, aunt, neighbor, friend.

Last week when Sandra was in the hospital I got to have a pajama party with her and my sister Lynn. How sad that we didn’t take the time to do that when Sandra wasn’t sick and could have enjoyed the fun we all had reminiscing about our childhood memories. Those of you who are lucky enough to have a parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, neighbor, friend…don’t wait til they are gone to appreciate them. Make the call, knock on the door, have the pajama party, take the time.

Dave & Jen

As a mother I apologize to you for anything that your mom might have done wrong. I’m sure she made some mistakes as we all do but she did the best she could and loved you both very much. Don’t feel bad or guilty about anything you may have said or done. Mothers love their children unconditionally and she forgives you. She will watch over you and will be there to meet you again one day.

Our Family Chain is Broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one the Chain will Link again.

Rest in Peace Sammy, til we meet again

Until then we’ll see you in dream land.

- Words from Sharon Ash