Sallyann Gindel Brink

Sallyann Gindel Brink passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 15th, with her husband, Damon Brink, at her side. Her sisters, son, close friends, and relatives were with her throughout her latest admission to UVMMC on Jan 6th. Her battle with cancer started almost exactly six years earlier but over the past eleven months she faced and overcame the ravages of cancer and its treatment as it had come back in force the final time. She took these punches, one after another, getting back up, every time, smiling, weary and would often say: "I'm so lucky to be here, I'm so grateful for the care I'm getting, there are so many who have it worse off than me". The hospital staff and doctors at UVM (and Copley) became a kind of second family during this time and the care they showed was exemplified by Milton, from Miller 5, who was taken in by her giving heart, ever present smile, and mischievous sense of humor in the face of grave and life-threatening situations. We cannot express the gratitude for all the professionals involved in her care.

The daughter of the late Pat and Jim Gindel will be forever missed by her son James Arthur, husband Damon Brink, sisters, Claudine (Zelenski, husband Kevin, daughter Faith), Monica (Dupuis, husband Frank) and Chrissee, (Olin, husband John and sons, Colby and Riley and Riley's wife Jenny); many Aunts, Uncles, cousins;

Mother in Law, Helen Keith, Father in Law and Wife, Rusty and Kathy Brink, Brother in Law, Sunny Brink (partner Billy and son Jackson) and Justin Brink (wife Julie Brink and son Oliver Brink), Sister in law, Caroline Smith (husband Ryan, sons Charlie, Winston and Sevrin), Sean Riehl (wife Tonra and sons Teagan and Shea), Katie Riehl (son, Ryan, daughters Kara and Madeline) and dear family friends, Erika and Bobby Gaudreau and their son Declan.

There will be celebrations of Sally's life later when the winds are warmer, and the grass greener. Her Facebook page will remain open and for information about the celebration, sharing and connecting. We have a lot more to share, both about and from her.

We are establishing a trust in Sally's name for James Arthur, there is more information through her Facebook page.