SANDRA LEE HUGHES

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SANDRA LEE HUGHES January 8, 1959 - July 7, 2013 After a short but courageous battle with cancer and with her family beside her Sandy peacefully passed on, July 7, 2013. Left forever to cherish Sandy's memory are her husband Dean and three sons, Brad (Yvette), Brent (Nicole), Cory, and three grandchildren Emma, Cale and Kane. Sandy will also be remembered by her mother-in-law Audrey, brother Brian, sister Janice (Dan), sister-in-law Shannon (Ross), and many nieces and nephews. Sandy was predeceased by her parents Keith and Betty McLean and father-in-law Calvin. Sandy was married to Dean September 19, 1981 and together they started their life journey, creating their own family along the way. Sandy's family was the most important thing in her life and she was so proud of her three boys. As time passed Sandy got the girls she always wanted when Nicole and Yvette joined the family. She always said she was blessed to have such beautiful daughters to look after her boys. Nothing in life was more important to Sandy than her grandchildren and she was so proud to be a grandmother. Sandy had a second family and they were the people she worked with at MTS. She was very proud of her role at work and the things she helped accomplish. Sandy couldn't and didn't talk about what her job entailed but she did talk about the people and how special they were to her and she developed many close friendships at work. Sandy was a hard worker and she tackled any challenge presented to her. Those traits carried into her personal life as she guided her family through life. Sandy was always helping friends and family using her ability to plan and navigate through tough situations. Sandy loved her time off work and she loved spending her free time with a house full of people, preparing meals and enjoying each other's company. Many close friendships were developed while enjoying one of Sandy's fabulous meals. Sandy had many childhood friends who were very important to her throughout her life. There were her "Three Angels", who she loved dearly and without their help the battle with cancer would have been so much harder. She always looked forward to their visits and they always brought a smile to her face that would carry us through some tough times. Sandy's family would like to thank the many people that touched Sandy's life and were special to her and her family. Peter your passion and drive helped mold Sandy into the force that she was and your love and care carried her throughout her life. Thank you to the people at MTS and Imperial Steel Products, who were so helpful and caring as we dealt with this battle. You made it easier for us and your help and guidance will always be remembered. We would like to thank Dr. Wong and the staff at the CancerCare Ward at St. Boniface Hospital. The caring and compassion Sandy received made things easier and the nurses are the best in a tough situation. You made Sandy feel special, thank you. A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sandy's name to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Jul 12, 2013

SANDRA LEE HUGHES January 8, 1959 - July 7, 2013 After a short but courageous battle with cancer and with her family beside her Sandy peacefully passed on, July 7, 2013. Left forever to cherish Sandy's memory are her husband Dean and three sons, Brad (Yvette), Brent (Nicole), Cory and three grandchildren Emma, Cale and Kane. Sandy will also be remembered by her mother-in-law Audrey, brother Brian and sister Janice (Dan), sister-in-law Shannon (Ross), and many nieces and nephews. Sandy was predeceased by her parents Keith and Betty McLean, and father-in-law Calvin. Sandy was married to Dean September 19, 1981 and together they started their life journey, creating their own family along the way. Sandy's family was the most important thing in her life and she was so proud of her three boys. As time passed Sandy got the girls she always wanted when Nicole and Yvette joined the family. She always said she was blessed to have such beautiful daughters to look after her boys. Nothing in life was more important to Sandy than her grandchildren and she was so proud to be a grandmother. Sandy had a second family and they were the people she worked with at MTS. She was very proud of her role at work and the things she helped accomplish. Sandy couldn't and didn't talk about what her job entailed but she did talk about the people and how special they were to her and she developed many close friendships at work. Sandy was a hard worker and she tackled any challenge presented to her. Those traits carried into her personal life as she guided her family through life. Sandy was always helping friends and family using her ability to plan and navigate through tough situations. Sandy loved her time off work and she loved spending her free time with a house full of people, preparing meals and enjoying each other's company. Many close friendships were developed while enjoying one of Sandy's fabulous meals. Sandy had many childhood friends who were very important to her throughout her life. There were her "Three Angels", who she loved dearly and without their help the battle with cancer would have been so much harder. She always looked forward to their visits and they always brought a smile to her face that would carry us through some tough times. Sandy's family would like to thank the many people that touched Sandy's life and were special to her and her family. Peter your passion and drive helped mold Sandy into the force that she was and your love and care carried her throughout her life. Thank you to the people at MTS and Imperial Steel Products, who were so helpful and caring as we dealt with this battle. You made it easier for us and your help and guidance will always be remembered. We would like to thank Dr. Wong and the staff at the CancerCare Ward at St. Boniface Hospital. The caring and compassion Sandy received made things easier and the nurses are the best in a tough situation. You made Sandy feel special, thank you. A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sandy's name to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Jul 10, 2013

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2013