Sandi Kelly
Oct 13th 1954 – Dec 14th 2023
Nice to see you.
Thank you for visiting Sandi’s memorial website. Here you will find: a place to leave comments, a photo gallery of her happiest moments, and some written memorials from friends and family.
Although we are deeply saddened by Sandi’s death, we are comforted by memories of her love, kindness, and radiant joy. We are reminded of the saying:
To live in the hearts
we leave behind
is not to die. ❤️
Please spend some time on the site and leave a comment below.
I was so fortunate to have met Sandi through working together at Maple Lane and then at Red Hill. Such a beautiful warm hearted soul. Sandi even invited my late husband and I to join her and family to see Stuart McLean at his Christmas show which then became a new tradition for Gord and I. Many blessings to you Dave and the family. Sandi, you will always be remembered for giving a hug when I needed putting back together.
Hello Sandi. Your bright smile was always first to enter the room and brought instant smiles back to you. We worked together at Saltfleet DHS for a brief time before I retired in January, 2019. I rushed in every morning to get the kettle on and leave my sunflower mug with a tea bag in it beside the kettle with full intentions of grabbing a cup when the water boiled. Life always got in the way with phones ringing, supply teachers arriving and needing keys, students needing attention, computers slow to fire up but then, in the midst of chaos, you quietly smiled and carried my poured tea to my desk with a friendly “Good Morning Sunshine” that always warmed my heat and calmed me down to face the day putting in perspective that stuff happens but only the people in it with you matter. Thank you Sandi for being you. You were always calm, kind, friendly, approachable with a kind word, helping hands and a warm sense of humour. When I left Saltfleet, you gave me a clear, teapot sun catcher that greets me every morning on the window above my sink. When I make my tea, I wrap the string around the handle the same way you did so it does not fall in the water. You are still fondly thought of each day with each cup of tea. One day, I know we will be together again and share another cuppa together 🙂 I will recognize you by your beaming smile 🙂 We are Salftleet sisters forever, Love, Cathy Biundo 🙂
Very saddened for your loss.Fond memories from past. Condolences to family❤️
I met Sandi in 2005 – it was obvious she took my bff Venessa in as her own. I always had hoped to have that kind of relationship with a partner’s mom in the future. She was lovely and family-oriented and it’s such a loss for all. Will raise a glass in her honour at Christmas. <3
Dave and family, I am lost for words. I am so sorry for your loss. I am one of the lucky ones who got to meet Sandi. Dave, both you and Sandi were the nicest people I have met. My heart breaks for you. I will be by soon for that coffee we always said we would have….I should have done it sooner and for that I am truly sorry.
Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever
Both Barry and I were fortunate enough to meet and see Sandi over the years at Copps, she always had a smile and a kind word to say, she brightened the day. Truly sorry for your loss Dave, Melissa, Andrew and family.
Cori & Barry
It seems like a really insignificant thing to remember about someone, but for me, this silly memory sticks.
I remember watching Sandi prep a big bowl of grapes. She didn’t just wash the grapes and put them in a bowl, but she spent time cutting boatloads of grapes off the vines so that there were bunches and bunches of small individual portions of grapes.
I remember laughing at this and she chuckled too. “It’s the only way I can make sure that those boys (Dave and Andrew) eat these grapes – no one wants to reach in and end up with the entire plant!”
As silly and small of a moment as this was, it showed how she would do anything for her family. It was all about the “little” things.
We were shocked and saddened to read of Sandi’s passing. We met Dave and Sandi 46 years ago when we moved into our first home. We were neighbors but quickly became friends. Sandi and I both had baby girls within weeks of each other so shared a lot of mothering tips with each other. Sandi taught me many cooking tips while sharing lots of laughs. Unfortunately after both families moved onto different homes we didn’t see each other as much. Periodically we would bump into each other and catch up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave and the kids at this sad time. Sandi was a great person, always bubbly and upbeat. Your memories will always keep her alive in your heart! Sending hugs.
Tom, Judy and family
Our sincere condolences to Dave and the family who lost a good person far too soon. Sandi was a good friend and colleague during her years at The Spec. Must be especially painful during this Christmas season.
Cherish the memories!
I was very saddened to read the obituary for Sandi’s death in the newspaper. I have very fond memories of Sandi and you, Dave, when you lived across the street from me on West 27th St. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss,
Sincerely, Margaret Gibbs
Amazing how your children’s pursuits brings you to meet up with good people. Our boys basketball years had us sharing a lot of time with both Sandi, and Dave. The wonderful photo library you have included portrayed Sandi just as she was………..kind, considerate, compassionate, funny and loyal. If you had Sandi as your friend you were set for life. Over the years and after not seeing Sandi for a while, if you met up with her and Dave shopping, it would be like old times once again, we would carry on the conversation as if it were yesterday. Joe and I truly felt blessed to have called Sandi a dear friend, but Dave, Melissa, Jenny, Andrew, Venessa, Tyra, Cecelia, Dante and Ruby how fortunate you all are to call her your wife, mom, mother in law, and Gran. May you treasure the times you shared together and may you see her in all that you are ! With lots of love, thoughts and prayers Joe, Lois and family
What a beautiful picture of Sandi, such a beautiful soul. She will definitely live on in my heart.
As our admin assistant in Guidance, Sandi taught us so much through both her actions and her words of wisdom. Her kindness and generosity to our students was unparalleled.
Sandi shared many family stories which showed the love and pride she had in all of you. Her life was full of love – both giving and receiving, and though it was cut too short, she really did live fully.
Wishing you all peace and comfort, knowing she was and is loved.
Thank you for sharing your Mom’s legacy with us. As parents, this is the exact mark you would want to make- to know you worked hard and ensured your family felt loved and had a lifetime of precious memories. We’ve enjoyed hearing so many lovely stories about your mom these past weeks. I’m sorry we didn’t meet her but her legacy will live on through you, her stories, your girls and your family. We are sure you really are “the top boy”, according to Sandi💕
We were very saddened to read about Sandra’s passing, our sincere condolences to the Kelly / Budnark families during this difficult time
Sandi had the kindest heart, and I can’t imagine the loss her family feels. She was always up for a laugh and would go to great efforts to play a joke! One day, I arrived at my desk at Maple Lane to discover a GIANT bag of popcorn on my chair. Sandi had planted it there after I had declared my love for popcorn the day before. Sandi showed me a lot of kindness as a young working mother, and I appreciated her help. I am sad I did not get to say good bye. Sending you all big hugs. Xoxo Margot Burnell
About 10+ years ago during my visits to Maple Lane, I’d always be greeted by a wonderful person with a beaming smile each and every visit, not knowing who she was. More recently the stars have aligned in connecting the dots with Andrew, Melissa, Dave and Sandi! Very fortunate to have been able to have had regular visits, tasting some legendary apple crumble and sharing laughs about the “basement”… The joy I felt during those visits is a testament to Sandi’s love for her family and friends, never to be forgotten! Rest in peace and keep on smiling…
I met Sandi Kelly, when I was in high school she worked in the guidance counsellor office. My friends and I use to stop by everyday to talk to her and hang out. She became someone really special to us, someone who was always there if we needed help with anything or just needed someone to talk too . She will be deeply missed by myself and all of my friends ❤️
Our sincere condolences to all the family
Dear Dave and family,
We were saddened to hear of Sandi’s passing. The warmth of her smile
will be missed but not forgotten.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, The Habza Family
You and your family were a joy to be around all ways, I am so happy to have seen her during the summer, I am shocked.
“Shine on brightly Sandi, you will be missed”
It has been a long time but some people you never forget. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave , Andrew and Melissa. Sandi was always making people happy and smiling and full of kindness, I feel for you Dave I know she was your Sunshine make her proud and keep smiling, Miss and love you Buddy.
Sandy was a lovely person, one of the nicest people that I have ever met. I am sure that you miss her very much. Keep the memories close to your heart. Thinking of you. Pam Robinson.
Missing her smile, optimism and friendship❤️