Sydney
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Sandra (Ross) Morris, age 86, on Friday, April 25, 2025, after a short illness. Sandra died at the Cape Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Sydney, Sandra was the oldest child of the late Doug and Edith ‘Babe’ (Smith) Ross.
Until her retirement Sandra was employed with the provincial government’s Probational Services as a legal secretary. Prior to that she worked for the Law Office of Elman, Kuna and Hannem.
Sandra enjoyed spending her summers at the family bungalow in East Bay. She enjoyed boating and exploring many parts of the Bras d’Or Lakes with her husband, Earle and kids.
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Sandra is survived by her sons, Lindsay (Kelley), Howie Centre, and Murray, Sydney River; her precious granddaughter, Ashley Morris (Jeff Hawkins), Sydney River; sister-in-law, Judith Ross, Detroit, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Sandra was predeceased by her brother, Murray Ross, Detroit; brothers-in-law, Harvey (Jenny) Morris, East Bay, Thomas James ‘Joe E’ (Jean), Port Hawkesbury, and sister-in-law, Marguerite (Morris) Burns, Corpus Christie, Texas.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 3B CBRH for their care of Sandra in her time of need.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Sandra Morris will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, May 1, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney at a later date.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sandra may be made to the SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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