Obituary of Ethel Mary Sandry

Ethel Mary Sandry (October 20, 1955 - November 13, 2011) It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Ethel Mary Sandry announce her passing on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the age of 56 years. Ethel was born in Big River on October 20, 1955 and was raised on the family farm in the West Cowan area. She attended school in Big River and spent her spare time being a typical farm girl. She especially enjoyed helping care for the animals. In 1973, her son Ryan was born and the two continued to live on the farm. In 1978 Ethel began working at the Big River Forest Nursery and remained there until it closed in the early 90's. During this time she met Paul Bisson and eventually moved to Debden to live together on their farm. Daughter's Ashley and Brittany were born in 1986 and 1992. The four lived together on the farm until Paul's untimely passing in 2002. In 2006, and again in 2009, Ethel became a proud grandmother. During the last few years Ethel had worked as a custodian at the Debden School and from there moved to the Big River School until she was diagnosed with cancer in July 2011. Ethel enjoyed spending time with her family and relatives, often going camping or spending time at the lake. She will be remembered for being a loving mom and a devoted, hard worker. Ethel is lovingly survived by her children: Brittany Bisson of Big River, SK; Ashley Bisson (Todd Simister) of Saskatoon, SK; Ryan Sandry (Leann Strube) of Holbein, SK and their children Talon, Cashian & Kyler; Her siblings: Nancy Sandry of Big River, SK; Lawrence Sandry of Big River, SK; Norman Sandry of Big River, SK; Pat (Ron) Kristian of Prince Albert, SK and their children: Pam (Duane) Galloway and children Chelsea & Kendra; Kevin (Kerri) Kristian and son Morgan; Margaret (Lee) Donald of Big River, and their children: Tammy (Tony) Serzisko of Big River, and children: Eric & Devon; Jennifer (Keith) McLean of Lloydminister, AB, and their children Zoe & Dominic of Lloydminister, AB; Robin (Mike Martel) Donald of Lloydminister, AB; Cathy (Weston Neufeld) Donald of Lashburn, SK and their children Ethan & Jeorgia; Her mother in-law Evelyn Bisson of Debden, SK; Her In-laws: Lucy Bisson of Saskatoon, and her children Justin & Jordan. Guy Bisson of Saskatoon, SK, and his children Cory & Cody; Luc (Anne) Bisson of Neilburg, SK and children Adam, Summer & Paige; Alain (Lynn) Bisson of Duck Lake, SK, and children Melanie, Stephanie & Felix. Ethel was predeceased by her partner Paul Bisson; her infant son Damian Sandry; her parents, Jim & Doris Sandry; and her great nephew Mathew Kristian. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Big River Roman Catholic Church with Father Sebastian Kunnath as the celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ethel to either the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Saskatoon Cancer Center.