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It is with great sadness and heartbreak, but with huge gratitude for his long happy life, we announce the peaceful passing of Sandy Dorman Jenkins in Alberta on Thursday, Sept 7, 2023, at the age of 90. Sandy was a very dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Minnie.
Sandy is leaving to mourn his devoted wife, Marie (nee Gates); also children: Rosemarie (Gerry), Dennis, Sandra (Glenn), and Christine (Wayne); grandchildren: Devon (Nikki), Jacqueline (Matt), Jonathan, Sara, Christopher (Tasha), Dylan, Daniel, and Alex (Morgan); great-grandchildren: Elias, Chloe, Mara Jade, Revan, and Malak. He is also leaving to mourn siblings: Marie, Sadie (Ches), Clarence (Gerri), Lyda (Gilbert), Albert (Carolann), and Cynthia; sisters-in-law, Mary and Carolyn and brother-in-law, Freeman.
Sandy was an accomplished welder, carpenter and fine woodworker. He became a self-taught luthier at the age of 79, finishing his first classical guitar the day of his 80th birthday.
A Funeral Service will be held at Connelly-McKinley Downtown Funeral Home, 10011 114 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, on Wednesday Sept 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in his name to The Alberta Lung Association or The Alzheimer Society.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to the staff at Rosedale Estates Seniors Living, Edmonton General, and University of Alberta Hospital for their care and compassion. For his daughter Rosemarie’s love, dedication to his well-being and selfless giving, we are forever grateful.
Nancy Canning says
Our hearts are with you aunt Marie and family.
Lots of love
From Leamond, Nancy and family
Nancy Canning says
Our hearts are with you aunt Marie and family.
Lots of love and hugs
From Leamond, Nancy and family
Dianne Barrett says
We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Marie and the Jenkins family. Sandy was a kind, gentle and quiet man. His love for his family, and his pride in them was evident. Take comfort in the knowledge that he is in a better place free from pain. We are thinking of and praying for you.
Sister Marie and the Wheeler family.
Gerry says
Mother, my prayers and love are with you at this time of sorrow. Sandy may be gone from his earthly home, however he will always be with me.
He was a great Friend and I miss him so.
Jana Brazil says
Sending our love and hugs to you Aunt Marie and family. Holly and I have many fond memories of Uncle Sandy and even a few Sea Shells, we will cherish both. He was a great man and a fantastic Uncle. He will be greatly missed.
All our love,
Jana & Holly
Glenn says
I cannot express fully the immense respect I held for this man. A son-in-law can only wish to be as lucky as I. Good-bye, sweet Sandy.
Clarence & Gerrie Jenkins says
Sorry for your Loss
Our thoughts are with you Marie, Rosemarie, Dennis, Sandra and Christine and families
Love you and miss you all