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November 10, 2017
I was shocked to hear of Sarah's death, though we hadn't been in touch since leaving Trent, which is where we met. We connected because of our Tanzanian experiences. Rest in peace, Sarah.
David Staples
September 21, 2017
Sarah was my friend at the University of Toronto. A gentle and beautiful spirit, a free and thoughtful thinker. My deepest condolences to her family.
August 8, 2017
Dear Pam, Nelson, Richard, Kate and Jamie - I am so sorry to hear of Sarah's passing. She was a very special person who I was lucky enough to have as a very close friend in our youth. We spent our best times together going for very long 2 to 4 hour walks discussing deeply all sorts of issues that we were trying to analyze and understand. I have never found another friend like that. Sarah was so caring and always had a twinkle in her eye.
Gaurav Kumar
May 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Sarah's passing away.
We were good friends at Trent, but had not been in touch since then. So, the news comes as a shock really.
More than 25 years later, I still remember Sarah vividly for her beauty, her intellect, her warmth and her compassion.
Clearly, these qualities have touched many many lives. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
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Fred & Carol Kautz
May 14, 2017
Richard and Family -- We are so sorry to hear of Sarah's death. What a tragic loss for everyone. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family, and we wish you and the children all the best in this very difficult time. Cape Elizabeth is a wonderful community and location for raising children, and we trust they will flourish there.
May 13, 2017
Dear Richard, Kate and all of Sarah's family. Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Sarah. I remember an energetic young redhead visiting Richard at the CUSO office and attending the various CUSO functions and parties. What a beautiful and adventurous life she seemed to have had, albeit for such a short time.
With loving thoughts,
Linda Bragg-Henderson
Hollie & Keith Kenniff
May 10, 2017
Dear Richard and family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah at a neighborhood party in Cape Elizabeth. As a fellow Canadian and philosophy graduate, I had really enjoyed talking with her and meeting her lovely family. She struck me as a very intelligent, kind person and a loving, dedicated mother. She seems to have lived a very fulfilled life. I am deeply sorry for your family's loss.
Julia Ringma
May 6, 2017
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I had Sarah as a professor for one semester at Carleton in about 2012. I was making up undergrad credits and took 18th Century History of Philosophy' with her. At first, she appeared to be kind and gentle and even fragile and that, coupled with her genuine concern for the students, led me to worry that they might decide to take advantage of her. I was a mature student and at least 10 years older than she was and I mentally prepared myself to defend her but that proved unnecessary. It became clear very early that she was so knowledgeable about her subject matter that all the students quickly came to respect her. She didn't need to be physically imposing or dominate the classroom with fear because she earned our respect through her love for the subject matter. I can only imagine the loss to those who knew her much better than we did.
Pauline Birks
May 5, 2017
Dear Richard, Kate and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Sarah. My thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in the arms of each other to get you through your pain.
Pauline Birks
Chris Rosene
May 4, 2017
Dear Richard and Kate, Pam and Nelson, and other family. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Going back to CUSO days, I remember hearing stories about Sarah's growth and accomplishments. It seems so tragic she is no longer with you. My condolences.
Thelma Foster
May 4, 2017
Richard, Kate and Family,
Please accept my heart felt sympathy.
Warm regards,
Catherine Casserly
May 1, 2017
Richard
I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child - especially one as talented as Sarah. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Jan Heinis
May 1, 2017
Pam and Nelson and all of Sarah's family, My heart aches for you for the lost of such a vibrant beautiful woman. Please take joy in her wonderful life, achievements, especially her children! Taken way too soon may you have some comfort in knowing Sarah is a guardian angel for all of you now and until you all come together again. Love to you all ---Jan
Blaine Marchand
May 1, 2017
Dear Pam and Nelson, Richard and Kate. Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the loss of Sarah. I remember her as a vivacious, inquisitive child, teenager and young adult. Her passing at such a young age is tragic. My heart goes out to you all, as well as to her husband and children and to her brother and his family.
Erin McCarthy
April 30, 2017
Sending you all much love - what a tragic loss. Sarah was a such a wonderful friend. I am so sorry.
Judith David
April 30, 2017
Dear Richard and Kate, plesse accept my deapest condoleances and my thoughts will be with you on May 13 when you celebrate Sarah's live. Unfortunately I cannot be with you all on May 13th, waiting for back surgery therefore I am not very mobile. Take good care.
April 30, 2017
On behalf of Andrea and myself, heartfelt condolences to Richard, Kate, Nelson and Pam, and all those close to Sarah whom I have not had the pleasure of meeting.
Don Cockburn
April 29, 2017
Dear Richard and Kate, please accept our deepest condolences and our thoughts are with you as we light a candle for Sarah.
Jamie and Lyse
Martin Dickler
April 29, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to my dear friends Pam, Nelson, Jamie and Michelle for the loss of such a vibrant and brilliant young woman whom I had the privilege to know in Ottawa during the 90s
April 29, 2017
My heart aches for your loss...such a beautiful person, such a loving supportive circle of love around her, which will be a gift in these times. We are so sorry, with our love, Diana and Forrest Smith, Victoria BC
Mary Ellen Waithe
April 28, 2017
We met only once, but you immediately impressed me with your enthusiasm for our mutual interest in French women philosophers. Our profession is diminished by your passing. Gentle travels through the firmament dear Sarah.
Coreen Gilligan
April 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to Pam, Nelson, Jamie, and all of Sarah's family on this heartbreaking loss. I remember first meeting Sarah on Patterson Ave. when she was 6 or 7 years old. She was then, as she was throughout her life - full of light and gentleness. Such a bright and beautiful woman. My thoughts are with all of you.
Toni, Todd and Marcus
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
Sarah played a fairy princess at Hayden's birthday party last year, in the end she saved the kids (dressed as lords and ladies) from the evil bad guy (played by his Dad). It was a sweet party I am sure the kids will always remember.
Our thoughts are with Sarah's family.
-A Cape Elizabeth family
April 28, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to the all the family and friends who held her dear.
Angelo and Angela Ottawa On.
April 28, 2017
Pam & family.
Please accept our condolences on your loss of Sarah.
Our thoughts are with you.
Brendan & Maureen Crowley
Karen Conway
April 28, 2017
I will remember my cousin Sarah as the girl with the whole package.She was smart,caring,beautiful and passionate about life. Deepest sympathy to all of her loved ones. She is truly missed. xo
Stacey Brown
April 28, 2017
I lived with Sarah for a year at Trent university. I remember her as an intense redhead who was always running, or reading, and eating carrots, thus her red hair. I am sorry to hear she is gone, and only hope that stories remembered give you some peace.
Cindy Rowan
April 28, 2017
I'm so heartbroken to hear this news. I have wonderful memories of fun times spent swimming in Marquardt Lake with Sarah, James and the rest of my cottage cousins.
My sympathies to all of you.
Sarah, you will be missed terribly. Rest in peace.
COLLEEN Conway
April 28, 2017
Deepest condolences to all of Sarah's family. I have fond childhood memories from summers and falls spent in Denbigh. Rest in peace, Sarah.
Helen and Ron Barnes
April 28, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
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