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Sandy SILVER

Sandy SILVER obituary

Sandy SILVER Obituary

SANDY SILVERWith heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandy (Sandra) Silver on October 14, 2019. Daughter of the late Grace and David Silver, beloved partner of Linda Blaine. Adored by brother and sister-in-law Murray and Fern Silver, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Paul Anderson. Loved Aunt of Jef, Danielle (Jason), Debra and Sari (Greg) and Great Aunt of Max, Addie, Misha and Izzy. Sandy was a singular, inspirational character who impacted an extraordinary number of lives - her friendship was gold. She lived a remarkable life and brought tenacity and resilience to a pioneering role in Canadian Women's Sports. She left her mark across Canada not only as a national level athlete, coach, and mentor but as a progressive advocate who impacted sport in Canada, especially BC for over 40 years. Her honours include Volleyball Canada and BC Volleyball Halls of Fame among many awards for leadership and advocacy for women in all sports. Her legacy will continue including through the Sandy Silver Volleyball Endowment Fund. She was a wonderful partner to Linda and they enjoyed almost 25 joyful years together. In her spare time she travelled the world, was an active supporter of Out in School, made dogs happy, and had a side career as an actor and extra. She accomplished all this fueled by ice cream and with an infectious laugh that if you listen hard enough you can probably hear. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome: https://support.ubc.ca/projects/sandy-silver-volleyball-award/

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Oct. 19 to Oct. 23, 2019.

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Gabryel Harrison

March 4, 2020

Sandy, your passion, enthusiasm, wit and kindness remain in the hearts of all you touched. I am grateful to have shared in a small moment of your generous life.

MARY MACDONALD

October 23, 2019

I had our priest say a Mass today for Sandy. We are all richer for having known her.

Donna Baydock

October 20, 2019

Thank you Sandy for all the doors you opened for women in sport. Your enthusiasm, wisdom, friendship and laugh will be greatly missed.
Sincere condolences to Sandy's family and friends.

Rochelle Kuchar

October 19, 2019

I remember Sandy well.
We were in the same graduating. PHE class, 1973, York University
Toronto, Ontario. Sandy was quite a character ! One of her claims to fame was her signature baby cry' which broke everyone up during lectures! It warms my heart knowing that Sandy made such a huge contribution to BC Sports and to her family.

Rochelle Kuchar ( nee Shyllit)
Toronto, Ontario

marsha ablowitz

October 19, 2019

Condolences to Sandy's loving partner Linda and all Sandy's dear family. I am sorry for your loss. Sandy was a wonderful person. She made the world a better place. May her memory be a blessing.

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