Sandra (Gill) Alward, of Barnaby River, passed away with her family by her side on March 9th, 2025, at the age of 75.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Charlie Alward; children: Sherry (Brian) LeBreton, Janet (Bradley) Tozer and Christopher (Diana) Alward; grandchildren: Jared (Maxine) LeBreton, Madison LeBreton, Tristan Tozer, Arabella Alward, and Aeson Alward; one great grandchild: Cooper LeBreton; sisters: Maura (Daryl) Lynch and Beverley (Danny) Coughlan; her brother: John (Susie) Gill; her sister in law: Joyce Gill; brother in law: Lee Tucker; as well as her nieces and nephews that were extensions of her own children.

She was predeceased by her sweet granddaughter: Kaitlyn Tozer; her parents: Clement and Helen (McLeod) Gill; brothers: Kevin Gill and Michael Gill; her sister: Pauline Tucker.

Family meant everything to Sandra. She loved being around her family at family gatherings, weekends at Rosemary and Murdock’s camp, Saturday night kitchen parties back in Barnaby and her annual Thanksgiving dinner that was a highlight of the family’s year with a feast of turkey and all the trimmings and a playful scavenger hunt for the children. She was a second mother to her nieces and nephews and often other children she baby sat throughout her life who called her Nanny Sandra fondly. She adored children and loved spending time with them especially her grandchildren and great grandchild. They all loved visiting her as she always had lots of toys and fun things to do. She loved to make crafts and bake with them. Sandra was an excellent baker and cook who loved to try new recipes. You were always known to have a delicious meal at her house.

Sandra lived in Toronto where her and Charlie married and had their 2 daughters. A few years later they came back to their roots of Barnaby River where her heart belonged by being surrounded by family and friends. It was there that she had her son. She and Charlie raised their family with love and good old fashioned morals. Their house was a home to many who knew them.

Sandra never wanted anyone to make a fuss over her and to respect her wishes there will be no visitation and a graveside service at a later date.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. Kris Wierzchoslawski and Extra Mural who took great care of her in her last few days along with her niece Laura Lynch who stayed by her side and supported the family in the most difficult time.

Memorial Donations can be made for Sandra to the IWK in memory of Kaitlyn Tozer. IWK Health Centre 5850/5980 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, https://iwkfoundation.org/donate Messages of condolence can be sent through the funeral home website: www.miramichifunerals.ca

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Jardine Funeral Home & Crematorium, 597 Old King George Highway, Miramichi, NB: Telephone: 506-622-3600 or 506-622-7464.