Peacefully at her residence in Blue Point surrounded by her loving family, Sandra “Sandy” Yvonne Downie (Ryckman) passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 68 years.
Beloved Mother of Sarah Korre (Paolo) of Toronto and Ryan Downie of Sarnia. Cherished Grandmother of Emerson, and Lilia. Adored Sister of Donna Robertson and the late Sharon Ryckman (2023). Sadly missed by nephew Jason Robertson (Jaclyn) and their daughter Jordyn, niece Samantha Herdin (Nolan) and their daughter Paisley, Don Robertson, and Vicki Penhale. Predeceased by Kenneth “John” Downie and her parents William & Sybil “Aileen” Ryckman.
Family and being a Grandmother was everything to Sandy. She also enjoyed quilting (member of the Sarnia Quilter’s Guild), volunteering and a great glass of wine with her many circles of friends.
Sandy was known to be an extremely giving individual: she was a member of Lambton County Developmental Services Rights Review Committee, spearheaded the pillowcase program for Bluewater Health Children’s Auxiliary, volunteered at Bluewater Health Day Surgery Unit for many years and was a past member of Victim Services.
A Celebration of Life for Sandy will be held at Gilpin Funeral Chapel in Forest on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 12:00pm with Visitation starting at 10:30am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can. be made to the Lambton County Developmental Services.