Sydney
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Sandra (Ross) Morris, age 86, on Friday, April 25, 2025, after a short illness. Sandra died at the Cape Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Sydney, Sandra was the oldest child of the late Doug and Edith ‘Babe’ (Smith) Ross.
Until her retirement Sandra was employed with the provincial government’s Probational Services as a legal secretary. Prior to that she worked for the Law Office of Elman, Kuna and Hannem.
Sandra enjoyed spending her summers at the family bungalow in East Bay. She enjoyed boating and exploring many parts of the Bras d’Or Lakes with her husband, Earle and kids.
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Sandra is survived by her sons, Lindsay (Kelley), Howie Centre, and Murray, Sydney River; her precious granddaughter, Ashley Morris (Jeff Hawkins), Sydney River; sister-in-law, Judith Ross, Detroit, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Sandra was predeceased by her brother, Murray Ross, Detroit; brothers-in-law, Harvey (Jenny) Morris, East Bay, Thomas James ‘Joe E’ (Jean), Port Hawkesbury, and sister-in-law, Marguerite (Morris) Burns, Corpus Christie, Texas.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 3B CBRH for their care of Sandra in her time of need.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Sandra Morris will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, May 1, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney at a later date.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sandra may be made to the SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Dear Lindsay, Murray, and family. I am very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. My sympathies to you all.
From: Paul Carrigan
I shall miss Sandra. . . A lovely lady and friend. Blessings to her family.
From: Georgie Edwards
Lindsay and family and Murray, and Judy, So very sorry David and I are unable to attend Sandra’s funeral. She was a dear friend as well as cousin. I cherish the many chats we had over the past years. Her sense of humor was amazing. I will miss her. We are thinking about you all today and wishing we were there. ❤Love David and Karen Burke, Truro.
From: David and Karen Burke
Very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing Lindsay. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Dear Lyndsay, Murray and family,
So sorry for your loss of your beloved mom. Words are never enough to express our grief.
Sandra was a great lady and a friend. She’ll be remembered by all who celebrate her.
Deepest Sympathy to you all.
May Sandra’s lively personality be always in your memories.
Love to you all,
Bruce and Angela Cummings
So so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. All my condolences.
Dear Murray and Lindsay.
I am so sorry to hear that your mom has passed. I will always remember her warmth and kindness.
Murray, Lindsay and Family: Sending sincerest condolences during this difficult time. May wonderful memories and the love of family and friends help to comfort now and the months ahead. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa and I offer our condolences to your family. May your memories of her live forever.
So sorry to hear of your moms passing she was a sweet lady
Morris Family; My sincere condolences for your loss. I knew Sandra as I was a friend of her brother, Murray during our teenage years during which much time was spent at the Ross’ home. Sandra was a very lovely, very attractive lady. I also knew her late husband, Earle, a wonderful couple. May God help you through this mournful time. May Sandra rest in peace with God’s blessing
Lindsay and Murray…. I will never forget the numerous times spent in your mom’s kitchen on Lorway Ave…. with Joanne and Donnie, your mom and dad, and Mackie and myself. The boys being in the TV room, and the girls in the kitchen, having a “few drinks” and laughing so hard, telling stories of our week at work. If the cottage could talk, oh what stories that place could tell… I look back at those years with much fondness and often mention, how lucky we were to grow up when times were simple and friendships were cherished.
Our memories of your mom, always laughing, is what we will remember. Love to you both…. Sharon and Mackie MacIntyre
Murray, Lindsay and family: Deepest sympathy on the death of your mother. Sandra and Murray played with the Earle kids on Union St..starting in 1948; we went to school together and, even though we lived in different cities in adult life, have remained friends for all our lives. Many happy memories.
My deepest condolences for the passing of such a special person. May God welcome you with open arms.
My sincere condolences on the passing of your lovely mother. Your wonderful memories of her will be with you forever. May she rest in peace.
My heartfelt condolences to Sandra’s family. I remember Sandra well as, we worked together when she was employed with the provincial government. Sandra was a lovely person. I am so sorry for your loss. ❤️ Sincerely, Corinne Mac Neil.
Lindsey, Murray and Family. Our sincere condolences on your Mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady, always so friendly. She will be missed and I’m sure the many memories of all the good times spent with her and your Dad will help you get through the days ahead . God Bless. Roddie and Judy.
Murray,
Keeping you and the family in my prayers as you all grieve your Mom’s passing. Rest assure that she is at peace.
Patsy Meade
Lindsay and Murray, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am lucky to have grown up next door and even luckier to have remained close to your Mom through my life. My sympathy and understanding is with you and I hope the wonderful memories will help to ease the pain.
I watched Sandra’s funeral as I couldn’t be there, regrettably. It was a beautiful tribute-I laughed, cried, sang and remembered. I know the feeling about which Steve spoke-and my mother, Claire, knew and cherished the feeling so. The feeling of warmth, family, acceptance and belonging. As for me and many others there will be a void, a loss. I am thinking of all the family and sharing in the sense of loss. BUT, we are so very blessed to have been part of the family for the times, memories and feelings.
It was a very good service with great words spoken and absolutely excellent singing. Sandra and Earle were worthy.