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Carol Schurr Martyniuk posted a condolence
You and I will meet again, when we're least expecting it. One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face. I won't say goodbye my friend, for you and I will meet again.
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Tricia Eastman-Wyles posted a condolence
To Sandy, thank you for being a great teacher and positive role model for girls. We may not realize your teachings right away but as we grow older and become women & moms it becomes very evident of truly what a wonderful person and teacher you are. Love ya - forever in my heart.
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The Wiedenmann Family posted a condolence
Good-bye Sandy, amazing women, have a good flight wherever you go. We won´t forget you. Love Sanne, Bille, Flo und Annelies from Weilheim/Germany
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Lauren Calancie posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Oh Sandy, my dear wonderful friend. It is almost unbelievable that it has been a year since you have left this world. I am only now recovering from the first shock of your passing. I am recovering but I will never be the same. Life will never be the same without you over there in Toronto/St Catharines...just a phone call away. I found a way to keep you with me a little bit longer. I rescued a little kitten last summer and I named her 'Potsie'. She ofter reminds me of you because, just like you, she has such a beautful energy, she likes to 'mix' it up with the big dogs from time to time and she is a true survivor. I am getting to a place where I can accept that you are no longer in this world but it hasn't been an easy journey. So, until we meet again my amazing friend.....good bye.
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Petra from weilheim posted a condolence
Sunday, January 20, 2013
In still deep sorrow i think about Sandy and about our common time. It was a present in my life to be Sandy's friend and spend time together. Unforgetten will be her charism, character, sence of humour ... Everything. It is still hard to accept that she had to leave us. And that it is now One Year ago. I often think that she wanted to think about her everytime we'll see the red bird. Unfortunatelly this bird lives not in Bavaria. But nevertheless it is for me a symbol that she and her spirit is still among us. With this imagination ist is a big help to be with her. So all my thoughts are with her friends and especially with her family.
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Wiedenmann Family posted a condolence
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Dear Family, dear Friends,
lots of greetings from Bavaria. It is unbeleavable that Sandy is already one year in another world... We are still missing her a lot. There are so many energyful stories we have shared together... We wish you that you also can see and feel all the wonderful memmories with her. With all of our love and the best wishes... Bille, Sanne, Annelies, Florian from Weilheim
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Some Bavarian ladies - from Weilheim and Munich - won 2012 the German Championship in July of the woman over 45. We have devoted the Cup to Sandy with all of our love and with all our good memmories to our wonderful time together. We are still missing her a lot and she will always be in our hearts.
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Kelly Haggar posted a condolence
Monday, January 14, 2013
Thinking of you all. I'm sure you've all struggled with the giant hole left by Sandy's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Beau and Bethany! We absolutely love the pohtos you have taken for us. You truly made our wedding day special. You both made everything so easy for us and our guests. You went above and beyond what we ever imagined and cannot stop looking at our pictures. My phone has been beeping like crazy for the past hour full of compliments. We received so many comments from people on the day of our wedding who thought you were a family friend because of how you conducted yourself. We would recommend you to anyone and everyone. Thank you again!Jamie and Nate
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Casandra Rosenberg posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sandy,
Whenever I think of you I remember your bright smile - you were never without it! You will be sorely missed by your friends and family, but even your memory spreads light to those who had the pleasure of knowing you. Love to you and your family --
Casandra
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Holly (Kornecky) McFarlane posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
To Danny and the Pothier family,
Dan, for you to be a pallbearer at my dad†™s funeral a few weeks ago, and then to experience the loss of your sister Sandy, I feel your loss. My condolences go out to all of you at this time. Memories are a wonderful thing and there are always happy moments to think about when we feel the sadness.
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Greta DeLonghi posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
I met Sandy through university basketball. I played at U of T back in the day. I also saw Sandy play with UVic for the CIAU title. She had that long braid and big smile. She played with a zest and joy that was memorable. Later, we played against each other in the senior women's loop. She was always friendly, always kind, with that enduring enjoyment of the game. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Janet (Evans) Lee posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
I was just so sorry to hear about Sandy. We were born one day apart and our mother's were in the hospital together. A long family friendship began and just a couple years ago we reminisced about a joint birthday party we shared as kids. Her memory of the event was impeccable and although more than a few years (!) had passed she was the same person she was then. Completely authentic with a sparkle in her eye. My deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends and especially her Mom. You are all in our prayers.
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Frank Alexander posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
As a friend of Hector's, let me share my deepest condolences to the Pothier family. In the brief few days I got to know Sandy, the summer before last when I was invited down to St. Catharines by Hector to spend some time with him and the Pothier family, I was touched by Sandy's friendliness and warmth. I regard those memories as treasures. I am so glad to have been graced with knowing her.
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Peter and Adriana Clifford posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dear Mrs. Pothier and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are very happy to have seen Sandy with you at The Harp recently. The Pothiers and the Cliffords ... two strong families!
Much Love,
Pete and Adriana Clifford and family
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Lori Carruthers posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
I am sending my sincerest condolences to Sandy's friends and family. Sandy was a joy to be around and I loved her sense of humour and zest for life. Sandy was truly an inspiration to many. May Sandy rest in peace and be remembered forever in our hearts.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Good-bye Sandy, amazing women, have a good flight wherever you go. We won´t forget you. Love Sanne, Bille, Flo und Annelies from Weilheim/Germany
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Greg Henhawk posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
In this sad time I can still muster a smile when I think of how devoted Sandy was to all the †œimportant†� people in her life. Clarifying this statement with the word †œimportant†� for some people would really narrow the list. However in Sandy's case, the number of people she touched in her life was so huge, the list of important people is equally as large. I consider myself fortunate to be one of the people she touched and for this large list of people, she will be sorely missed but not forgotten.
I first met Sandy in her first year of coaching at Ryerson, we were both watching games at OFSAA †" we joked that we were the only two coaches who seemed to be in attendance at all the games. It was at that point I recognized her complete commitment to coaching.
As I came to know her better over the years I realized, that 100% commitment applied to all of her life †" family, coaching, friends, job, or simply listening to a person speak in a quiet or not so quiet conversation. I admired her commitment and thought it would be great to coach with her some day. Some day arrived and we coached together at Ryerson for 7 years and for 5 years in Canada Basketball's Centre for Performance program. In those years I experienced first hand: her meticulous organization and preparation her passion and intensity for the game; and most importantly her passion for helping others and her fierce commitment to her players, friends and most of all - family.
My most heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to Sandy's mother Theresa, her partner Mary, her brothers & sister and families. My thoughts and prayers are also with the large group of friends who were her main support group during her courageous 2 year battle.
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Theresa Burns posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
My deep and sincere condolences to Sandy's family and friends. Her passion for life, sense of humor and always loyal friendship were just some of the many things i admired in Sandy. I will miss our coaching chats and especially the great discussions we had about life, philosophy, books, cooking etc. A tragic loss for all who knew her. Rest in peace my friend.
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Kendel Ross posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sandy was one of those woman that inspired others to love something simply by loving it themselves. Her enthusiam and competitive fire were part of some of my greatest influences when I was growing up and creating my relationship with basektball. I know that there are values in me today, like work ethic and discipline, that were shaped by Sandy in those first years with the Center for Performance Program. I will always be greatful to her for the positive role model she was when I was young. My condolences to her family and friends.
Kendel
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Patti and Chris Ross posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all of Sandys family and friends. Sandy was a wonderful inspiration and role model to our daughter. We will be forever grateful for having the opportunity to know her. chris and Patti Ross
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Sanne, Bille, Florian & Annelies Wiedenmann posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dear Family, dear friends of Sandy from all over the world,
we are sending our deepest sympathy. Sandy was such a friend. We enjoyed playing Basketball togehter but even more to have a beer and a lot of fun. Her serious interest on people,culture and language made her very popular in our little city of Weilheim and within the German Basketball scene. Sandy's positive attitude to live according the principle "life is too short to be doing something that does not make your life better" impressed us a lot. We will keep Sandy in our hearts forever.
The Wiedenmann Family from Weilheim (Bavaria) - Sanne, Bille, Florian & Annelies
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Anna Pendergast Stammberger posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sandy, as a former teammate, colleague and friend I was very sad to hear of your passing! Sad for you, for all the life you had left to live and sad for us that you're not here anymore to boost us with your bottomless amount of positive energy, your wise words and fighting spirit. You were an amazing teammate to have, (at Dal), because you were such a worker and a fighter but also because you were so much FUN!! May you be in a place that needs your great leadership skills and your passion for getting better and helping all around you to be better!
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Mirek Porosa posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dear Sandra family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Sandra dead and I would like to express to you my sincere sadness and sympathies at this difficult time. Sandra was someone who I had known for seventeen years and it was always a joy to see her at the office, practices and games. During her time here, her dedication and selfless nature was something that I and many others could only hope to attain and who knew her regarded her with great respect and admiration. I knew Sandy outside of work as well. She was kind, honest and a woman of great honor and strength. She will be greatly missed and my thoughts and preyer's are with you at his time. With Sincere Sympathy. Mirek
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CIS Women's Basketball Coaches Association posted a condolence
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandy's immediate family and to her basketball family as well. Sandy was a pioneer and someone who not only did a great deal for women's basketball in Canada, but touched many lives along the way. This is a huge loss for the CIS. God bless you Sandy and may you have a winning record coaching your new team.
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Jessica,Angel,Michele &Rick Roque posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Pothier family. Sandy truely was an amazing person and a positive role model, coach and leader to many athletes. We will miss her. May she rest in peace.
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Robert and Susan Priestman posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
We are truly sorry for your loss. We are friends of her sister, Jennifer, and would like her to know that we are extremely saddened by the loss of a young and beautiful woman.
Robert and Susan
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Shawnee Harle posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My thoughts are with the entire Pothier family and also Sandy's extended basketball family. Her passing is an unfathomable loss to all of us. One of the wonderful things about being a coach is the opportunity to touch the lives of many - Sandy did just that. It is my hope that Sandy's spunk and fiesty spirit will continue to live in all of us.
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Diane Paget posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Dear Jennifer,
May your family, both given and chosen, be a source of support to you as you grieve your beautiful sister Sandy.
I will see you at the Memorial at Ryerson on Thursday.
Love,
Di
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Sara Jordan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to Mary and Pothier family. Sandy was an amazing leader and she led by example. It was an honour to know Sandy. I will always remember her upbeat, cheerful persistence.
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Lacey O'Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sandy was such a strong force that even though she isn't hear physically, her presence will always be by my side and will always be reflected in the heart of lady rams basketball. Sandy cared for all of her players and we admired and respected her for her honesty, competitive nature, and independence. She will be missed greatly and will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.
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Lisa Thomaidis posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My sincere condolences to Sandy's family and friends. I had the privilege of knowing Sandy for the past 20 years through the basketball community as a colleague and friend. I always marvelled at the passion and enthusiasm she brought to the coaching profession. She cared very deeply for all of the players whom she coached, and touched so many lives due to how generous she was with her time. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. Sandy's passion and courage have certainly been an inspiration to me. She will be missed, but fond memories of her will always remain in my heart.
Lisa Thomaidis - University of Saskatchewan
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Brie Rosenberg posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My sincerest condolences. My thoughts and love are with Sandy's family and friends.
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Carla Squires posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My prayers are with your family during this sad time.
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Stephanie White posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I met Sandy when I started working here at Ryerson and instantly I saw the passion she had for her sport and helping develop and grow the young athletes that played for her. She is admired for her passion, commitment but also for her strength and determination.
Thoughts & support go out to her family and friends at this time.
Stephanie White
Ryerson Athletics
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Mike and Diane O'Sullivan posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Not only was Sandy the best coach recognizing and helping the girls reach their full potential, she also cared for each individual player on her team. It was comforting to us the parents who were not close by to know that she took care of our children.
Mike and I will be forever grateful for her nurturing and support to our daughter.
She will be sadly missed, Diane
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Kelly Mawhinney posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I remember Sandy as vibrant, agressive, bright and inquisitive. She had a sharp wit and wickedly wonderful smile. Her beautiful face was always full of life. She made me laugh even when she was poking fun at me...which she often did :-) She started out our friendship by kicking my chair at Queen Mary, we moved on to playing sports together, to singing in the Sound of Music where she was Baroness Elsa, to high school at Collegiate where she set me straight on what was real or not. I loved to watch her play basketball - she was an artist on the court. I lost touch after high school - my loss - and life went on its way. I had a chance to reconnect last year and I didn't - my loss again. Non the less, I love her and always will. Mrs. P. I'm so sorry for your loss...you have always been an amazing woman and Sandy certainly had much of you in her. Kelly
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To Sandy, thank you for being a great teacher and positive role model for girls. We may not realize your teachings right away but as we grow older and become women & moms it becomes very evident of truly what a wonderful person and teacher you are. Love ya - forever in my heart.
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Bill and Robin McCurrach posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to Sandy's family and dearest friends. We spent many good times with Sandy in Muskoka and we will always look back on them fondly. She was a very courageous and positive person. We are truly sad to see such a bright light distinguished much too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Jan Ellis posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My sincere condolences to all the family on Sandy's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Stephanie Marino posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Mary, Mrs. P., Jennifer, the Pothier family and loving friends. I am so sorry!
Sandy was such a loving, caring and wonderful woman with a witty sense of humour. Whatever she did, she did 100%. Our friendship was filled with unconditional love. Her love for life, enthusiasm, dedication, passion for arts, love and support for family and friends was humbling. We shared many experiences together on and off the court and I will always remember that sparkle in her eyes when she would push my buttons.
Sandy will be dearly missed but her light will shine within our hearts forever.
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Clint Hamilton posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Deepest condolences to the Pothier family on the passing of Sandy. Sandy made a tremendous contribution to The University of Victoria and our women's basketball program as a passionate and highly skilled athlete and leader. She was a tremendous person who made many contributions to her sport in Canada and touched many lives in many ways. Sandy will be dearly missed.
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Petra Hofer posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
So far away here in Germany, but emotional so close. My sincere condulence for the family, Mary, friends and all people who are close to Sandy.
Words are missing... unforgetable will be the common time we could spend together. Sandy "the Canadian" will allways have a place in my heart.
"the German" Petra
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Petra Wolfbeiss posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My condolences to Sandy's family and partner.
Over many years, Sandy was a friend, a teammate and a coach to me. There were many things that defined Sandy and these were present in the sparkle that was always in her eyes. Sandy cared deeply about people and even more so about the people around her and who she was responsible for. If you let her, she would do anything for you.
Sandy was the only person-outside my family- who pronounced my name correctly.
Sandy touched those around her and the basketball community in such a way that she will always be with us.
I will miss Sandy.
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Doug and Heather Junke posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sincere sympathies: Our thoughts are with the Pothier family at this difficult time.
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Leslie and Emma Cronk posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sandy was a guiding force to many young women entering college basketball. She will be missed by many..very well respected and liked. So sorry to hear of her passing..
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Mark Toffanello posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Pothier family on Sandys passing. Loosing a family member and friend is heartbreaking...and yet it brings people closer. Hector, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Mark Toffanello
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Monique Hanley posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
It is with great sadness to hear of Sandy's passing.
It is impossible for me to look back on my time at Ryerson without thinking of the impact Sandy had on me. She was such a great leader and inspired me in many ways. I am forever grateful for the opportunities she gave me as a 'walk on' to her team and what she was able to teach me. She was considerate, hard working, passionate for her sport and loyal to her players. All the ingredients of a great leader. Thanks for the memories, Sandy.
My condolences to her family.
Monique Hanley
Ryerson Rams team member 1998-99
Australia
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Mary Ellen Evans/Chown posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My sincere condolences to Mary and the Pothier family. Just so sorry to hear the news. I will remember Sandy for her down to earth friendliness and genuine interest - even though we did not get to see each other often over the years. May the love of family and friends see each of you through this difficult time.
Mary Ellen
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stu julius posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Pothier family.Sandy was a true competitor as a player and as a coach. She not only cared about her team but also about the game in this country. She had the rare ability to bring the best out of her players and her competitors.The Canadian Basketball family has truly lost a champion.
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Patrick Walker posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Dear All in St. Catherine's,
Sending light and prayers from the West Coast. She was an amazing light herself. I wanted to come out from Vancouver for the service, but it won't work out. I have fond travelling memories of Sandy in Sorrento in 2006, and often meeting her with Jennifer. I think especially today of Easter weekend 2011 at Jennifer's, and at your mom's for the big celebratory Easter dinner, when we watched Sondheim's birthday party after dinner on the big screen tv - Sandy having more musical comments then her mom! And then Sandy came out to Vancouver this July and came over to my condo for dinner when Jennifer was here. I want to think she felt so comfortable and at home, that is why she fell asleep and slept over.
I will miss her strong spirit.
With love and sympathies,
Patrick Walker
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Julie Hickey posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Hector and Louise, and all of your family Hector, at this sad time. I didn't know Sandy but have heard wonderful things about her and her spirit from Fred. It is so sad when cancer takes someone so young. What a blessing that the two of you were able to share her last days and hours with her.
Julie Hickey
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Julianne Momirov (Unitarian Congregation of Niagara) posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
My sincerest condolences to Theresa and the rest of the family on the loss of their beloved Sandy.
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Chris Nadavallil posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
Love and prayers to the Pothier family.
Truly great people are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget... Thinking of your passion, your courage and your smile. In your own way, you taught so many things we will keep with us forever. We will miss you.
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Audrey Nicholson posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to Sandy's family and friends.
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Aleksa, Alex and Mira Brkic posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
It is with great sadness that we today heard the news of Sandy's passing. Anyone involved in university basketball knew and respected Sandy. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL.
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Kathy and Ken Shields posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
Our deepest sympathies go out to all the Pothier family. Sandy was a very special person who we admired and loved very much. She was an outstanding Basketball player at the University of Victoria and a tremendous representative of all that is good about sport. We were blessed to have her in our lives.
Kathy and Ken Shields
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Vasic famiy posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remeber her .. she was one amazing basketball coach, human being and it is so hard to belive that she is not with us anymore. She will be greatly missed.
-The Vasic's
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Elizabeth Chitty posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
My heart goes out to all of the family and friends.I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Chris Critelli posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sandy taught us so much. She was inspirational as a player, as her work ethic was large. As a coach, she was respected by all, she lead by example; having ethical and social morals that would help guide the young women she coached. As a friend she was brave and strong.
She has been in my prayers and will continue to be, along with the family.
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Kelly Haggar posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
I wish to express my deepest condolences to Sandy's family, immediate and extended. What a life lesson we can take away from her fighting spirit. The amazing support shown by her family really defines what family is.
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Richard Dean posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
This weekend has not been a happy one for me as I learned of Sandy's passing. My condolences and well wishes go out to her devoted mother Theresa, her extremely loyal partner Mary, her loving brothers & sister and her many faithful nieces and nephews. Sandy had a huge support group over the last couple of years and I tip my hat to all of those who helped in her courageous battle.
Without a doubt Sandy was a fighter, maintaining that stance right to the very end. It was a stance that allowed all of us to enjoy her physical presence and spirit well beyond the time the medical profession gave to her. Along with one of her former star players, Miruna Muller, I went down the QEW to visit with Sandy at the end of October. She told us about her recent trip with friends to Machu Picchu in Peru. The bus took everybody to the mountaintop residential area of the ancient Inca religious retreat, but to get to the highest point of the sacred location required a rather strenuous hike over rugged terrain. After all her friends had gone off on the hike Sandy said, "I'm not going to let this C thing get the best of me, I'm going up that hill also". And away she went on her own. You can imagine the surprise on her friend's faces when she showed up at the top. That was the fighting spirit Sandy imbued in her life over and over again. All of us that knew her well loved that spirit in her and she and it will be missed.
For 10 seasons from 1994-95 to 2003-04 I was Sandy's assistant coach with the Ryerson Rams Women's Basketball Team. We certainly had our share of adventures as we guided the young women through a very competitive sports environment before releasing them into the real world. I think we did a good job as most have turned their lives into success stories worthy of the many hours we spent in gyms, buses and hotels molding those lives Sandy was dedicated to her team and the players on it. There was never any prejudice in Sandy's mind for a players background. She wanted the best out of her players and she went full out to get the highest level attainable from every player. Some might not have liked that approach, but they all became stronger people through it.
Personally, I will miss Sandy and I look back fondly on the years we spent together trying to put in place a championship team. I know that those she touched in basketball around the world and especially in Canada will miss her drive, energy and tenacity. She has left her mark on this planet and will be remembered long after this sad occasion.
I know Sandy is waiting to meet us all again in the heavens above. She is especially waiting for a couple of referees who would probably be better off going to the real purgatory than face what Sandy has waiting for them.
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Denise Dignard and Maureen Carolan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2012
An amazing woman who had such a positive impact on players and coaches in the basketball community from grassroots to the national level. Your energy and passion was felt by so many and you will be dearly missed but your inspiration and positive spirit will never be forgotten.
Our Canadian Women's National Team program thanks you for your valuable contributions to the young women you guided and coached over the years. We will always keep you in our hearts Sandy.
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Christine posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2012
So sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. She was a remarkable energy in the Canadian basketball coaching circles. She will be greatly missed.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
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You and I will meet again, when we're least expecting it. One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face. I won't say goodbye my friend, for you and I will meet again.
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