Constance Evelyn Sanders

Died on Saturday, 23rd June 2012, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital from long illness. Connie was the adored and adoring wife of 31st Clan Chief David Duncan Dundas of Dundas. Beloved mother of Mary Sanders Adamson (Stan) and Geoffrey Sanders (Donna). Loving Granny of Rebecca and Michael Adamson, all of Cambridge. Beloved sister of Phyllis Manning of California, and aunt of Phyllis, Helen, Michael and Patrick Manning. Loving sister-in-law of Maria Dundas Mol (Jaap), South Africa and Lynette Dundas Pearson (John). Much loved cousin of Heather Dundas Fraser (Ian), England. Connie's parents were Gordon R. Underwood and Helen Duthie, of Brantford. She graduated from Trinity College, University of Toronto and O.C.E. At university she served in the R.C.A.F. as an officer based in Metz, France. Teaching was her mission and was currently at St. Louis Cambridge 1990, she received the Teacher of the Year award by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education when she taught for the Waterloo Regional School board. Described as "a booster" she gave the students self-worth. "She welcomed each student, not as a challenge but as a new success story about to unfold". In 1994, she was featured in the book Teachers by Walter Pitman and Joyce Nesker Simmons. A lifelong genealogist, she compiled a 750 page book in 1981, The Descendants of William and John Dundass , Scots-Irish Immigrants to Canada. Over the years she contributed articles to the Historical Society and was her church archivist. Recently, she compiled Dundas of Dundas, The Female Lines Vol. I; Lady Christian Stirling Dundas of Dundas Vol II; Lady Jean Forbes Dundas of Dundas. For her volunteerism, she received from the Governor-General medal in 1992, "in recognition of significant contribution to Compatriots, Community and to Canada." Connie worked hard, accomplished much, and lived life to the fullest. From infancy she loved animals especially dogs and cats. A member of the C.F.U.W., she was active in the Gourmet Group for 40 years. A member of Clan Dundas, for years, she was happily married to the 31st Chief of Dundas. Cremation to take place followed by a private Ceremony for family and invited friends. At a later date a celebration of life service will be held at Galt Knox Presbyterian Church (to be announced). Donations in her honour may be made to "Medical Day Care" through the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation. Thanks to all the staff of the Medical Day Care team who treated Connie with the utmost kindness, care and dignity. In her memory, do an act of kindness to someone else, be kind to animals and leave the planet a better place. On-line condolences may be made at: www.couttsfuneralhome.com Per Ardua Ad Astra Connie