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SARAH ELIZABETH BLUNDEN
With great sadness we announce the tragic passing of Sarah, our beloved daughter and cherished sister, on April 2, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 31 years.
She leaves to mourn her parents, Diana McMillan (Doug) and Peter Blunden (Wendy), sisters Emily (Chris), Laura (Kevin), and Rachel, as well as her grandmother Daphne, nephews Elliot and Arthur, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
Sarah was a caring, creative, free-spirited young woman who dreamed big and embraced life's adventures. She loved poetry, writing, animals, the outdoors, and long hikes through the wilderness. She had a wonderful way of connecting to and including people; she could see the best in others even when they couldn't see it in themselves. Sarah was generous, always cooking up food to give away, tied up with an artistic bow and a handmade card, giving coffee, a coat, or mittens to someone who looked cold, or lifting someone's spirits with her radiant smile and gentle humour. She made the world around her a better place.
Special thanks to Sarah's friend Jim, and to the wonderful staff at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, especially nurses Sam and Sarah for their exceptional care and support.
A celebration of Sarah's life will be held on Saturday April 29, 2023 at the St. Norbert Arts Centre, 100 Rue des Ruines du Monastère, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Publish Date: Apr 15, 2023
SARAH ELIZABETH BLUNDEN
Precious daughter to Peter and Diana, beloved sister to Emily, Laura, and Rachel.
With deep sadness and pain, we announce the tragic passing of Sarah on April 2, 2023, with her family at her side. Her beautiful spirit and kind heart will be missed by all who knew her.
Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Apr 4, 2023
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2023, Apr 15, 2023
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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Sarah. Words can't express the avalanche of feelings I'm experiencing. Sarah was a lovely soul and a dear friend of mine. I can't help but grin as I think back on my time spent with Sarah and am grateful that I got the chance to spend time with an angel. Sarah and I initially met shortly after she landed in the Cayman Islands. Sarah came into Timbuutu while I was eating dinner and she had just gotten off the plane. I had no idea that the stunning brunette would leave a lasting impression on my emotions. Since that first evening, I've had the honour of traveling and having adventures with Sarah. We stopped at a shop one evening in Los Angeles on our route home. A homeless man stopped us on the way out and eventually asked Sarah to dance. Being the kind and giving person she was, Sarah gratefully agreed to dance with the man under the starry moonlight. Through the three darkest years of my life, Sarah's love supported me. She stood by me while most of my friends and even some members of my family turned their backs on me. Sarah is currently in Heaven, where I know she is dancing beneath the stars, singing with the angels, and exploring the cosmos. And realizing that makes me grin a bit. Thank you for your love. Missing you so much, Agustin - Posted by: Agustin Gonzalez (Friend.) on: Apr 29, 2023
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Diana, my deepest condolences to you and your family as you grieve the tragic loss of your dear daughter Sarah. The heartbreak is too much for words. It is simply not fair that a beautiful soul be taken from Earth so early. I am thinking of you and your family in this unimaginably difficult time. Love and thoughts, Alia - Posted by: Alia Lagace ( Colleague) on: Apr 27, 2023
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To a beautiful person. - Posted by: Barbara Tallman (Colleague and friend) on: Apr 24, 2023
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Dear Diana and family SO very sorry to read this. YOu must be heartbroken and I feel terribly for you. I will be thinking of you during this very difficult time. Take care my friend. Christine - Posted by: Christine Johnson (Colleague of Diana) on: Apr 17, 2023
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I so sorry to hear of your loss, she sounds like a real treasure. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Gillian Nattress (former colleague) on: Apr 17, 2023
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Dear Peter, Diana and Family, please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of your daughter Sarah. May your memories of her bring you solace in this difficult time. - Posted by: Kumar Sharma and Angelina Di Santo (Colleague and Friend of the parents) on: Apr 17, 2023
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Diana, Peter and family - such sadness for your tragic loss and a young life ended too soon. May Sarah’s soul rest in peace. - Posted by: Neysa Finnie (Friend) on: Apr 15, 2023
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Dear Diana & Peter, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear daughter. I send My condolences to all of the families. Sent from Scotland - Posted by: Sheenagh Mackenzie (friend of Perer & Blunden Family) on: Apr 15, 2023
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My sincere condolences Diana to you and your family. - Posted by: Carol Enns (Former colleague) on: Apr 12, 2023
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I am shocked and heartbroken to hear this news. I asked Sarah to volunteer for my golf tournament one year and she so enthusiastically agreed. She did a beautiful job and was so inviting to the people involved in the tournament. It was also a great pleasure to work with her at Riverview Health Centre. Sending love to her family and other friends. - Posted by: Arnold Johnson (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2023
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Our heartfelt sympathy on Sarah’s passing. We wish Peter, Diana and Sarah’s loving sisters comfort and strength at this very tragic time. - Posted by: Byron and Bonnie Southern (Colleague (Byron)) on: Apr 08, 2023
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful daughter. I wish you and your family love and support during this time. Lynn & Chris Glowach - Posted by: Lynn Glowach (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2023
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Tragic and shocking! We got to know Sarah and her sisters when Emily was baby-sitting our daughter Elizabeth many years ago. She stills remembers that! May your family find strength and comfort with each other. With deepest sympathy - Gerald, Jeannie, Elizabeth, Alex - Posted by: Gerald Gwinner (Colleague of Peter and Diana) on: Apr 05, 2023
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My deepest condolences on Sarah's untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve your loss. Wishing you strength and peace. Thinking of you, Peri - Posted by: Peri Venkatesh (colleague) on: Apr 05, 2023
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We are shocked and deeply sorry over the loss of Sarah. There are no adequate words. We are thinking of your entire family, and wish you strength, healing and most importantly love as you navigate this difficult time. Live, Deb and Bill - Posted by: Deb and Bill (Friend) on: Apr 05, 2023
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Oh, Peter and Diana and family. Condolences to you during this difficult time. May God give you peace and strength while you endure this difficulty. Jeff and I thinking of you all🥰🥰🥰 - Posted by: Corinne Norris (Friends) on: Apr 04, 2023
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This is heartbreaking. We were recently making plans for a wee trip to where I live in Cayman. Sarah has been my closest friend for so long, I'm not sure what I'll do without that beautiful soul at my side. I will miss her every day. A magical human being that brought light into so many lives. Love to the family from mine. Bless her heart. - Posted by: Matt Sloane (Friend) on: Apr 04, 2023