SARAH CATHERINE BRADSHAW 1962 - 2022 Sarah died peacefully on January 5, 2022 in hospice in Waterloo. Over her final two weeks living with metastasized breast cancer, she was lovingly supported by health care workers, family, and friends both present and afar. Sarah was fiercely intelligent, compassionate, and committed to the public good. After completing high school at Univesity of Toronto Schools, Sarah studied political science, first at McGill and later at Dalhousie, where she authored a masters thesis on the decay of the state in Zaire. Sarah subsequently volunteered with Crossroads International in Zambia. This experience led her to complete a second graduate degree in public administration at Carleton, which begat a varied and impactful career in Ontario's public sector. When Sarah, David and a young Angus moved to Elmira, where Quinn was born a year later, she found rewarding work at Clarica (now Sun Life). Sarah was an active contributor to her community both near and far, including Bloor Street United Church, Gale Presbyterian Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, and the West Parry Sound Health Centre. She delighted in her many friendships formed through her schooling and work, and at play on the tennis courts and big waters at Pointe-au-Baril, on hiking trails with the 'Limestone Ladies', and in her garden and those of neighbours in Elmira. Sarah is deeply missed by her sons, Angus (Michelle) and Quinn (Alexa), her mom, Suzanne, her siblings, Tim (Rindy), Miranda (Peter) and Ben (Anna-Lisa), her nieces and nephews, Melina, Jake, Abigail, Max, Astrid, Tessa, Emmett, Desmond and Clive, her adoring cousins and uncles, and her many friends and colleagues. We take comfort in her reconnection with her late father, Jim. Given public health restrictions, celebrations of Sarah's life will follow later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (www.grhf.ca) or Crossroads International (www.cintl.org). Go into the world with a daring and tender heart. The world is waiting.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12, 2022.

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elze bredenkamp Bredenkamp

May 14, 2022

You boys make her proud, she loved you so. She was so loved, and so adored, by the entire town.

Jennifer O´Connor

January 17, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Sarah´s passing. She and I developed a friendly relationship the years I taught Angus and Quinn at EDSS. She was a wonderful woman and a great mother to Angus and Quinn. She had their numbers and didn´t let them get away with much. She really wanted her boys to grow up to be strong, capable, kind and loving men. It was her mission. I know she succeeded.

Meredith Low

January 12, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about Sarah's passing. She was my tentmate during a Crossroads trip to Tanzania in 2018, walking 100 km through the Rift Valley with a Masai guide. She was a delight, through and through. So wise, so funny, so intelligently empathetic. I am so much richer for having gotten to spend time with her on that trek. She talked so fondly and proudly about her sons. She was a bright light and I am so sorry she's gone so soon. May her memory be for a blessing, and my deepest condolences to all who loved her.

Nancy & Laurie Gordon

January 11, 2022

Suzanne and family, please accept our condolences. We were saddened to hear of Sarah's death. We met and became friends first while both at Bloor Street church, and we remained friends over the distance and over the years.

Randi Helmers

January 10, 2022

Dear Suzanne, My heart goes out to you and your dear family at this sorrowful time. I remember the beautiful sparkle in Sarah's eyes, as well as the tremendous kindness she exuded whenever we greeted each other at Bloor Street United. Peace and comfort be with you all in the days ahead. Love, Randi

Chuck Baker & Harold Durnford

January 10, 2022

Suzanne & family,
We extend sincere condolences on Sarah´s passing. May you all be comforted by warm loving memories.
Chuck & Harold

Linda Butler

January 10, 2022

I have such great memories of Sarah from my time as a minister at Bloor Street. I remember her as a very bright spark who radiated positivity, and compassion. It was always a delight to be able to work with her on anything. When she moved to Elmira with David and Angus, I felt it was a real loss both to me individually and to my congregation.

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Leonora Hoicka, Stephen McCann and Nicholas McCann Hoicka

January 8, 2022

Our deepest sympathies. Sarah was possessed of an excellent sense of humour along with a brilliant mind.

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