FLORENCE: Sandra Lee (nee Cooper)
Passed away peacefully at the P.R.H.C, Palliative Care on Friday April 5, 2013. Sandra Florence of Lakefield in her 65th year. Sandra graduated from high school in Toronto and worked as a legal secretary until 1981 when she and Malcolm moved to Whitehorse, Yukon, where she started working for the Territorial Government. She enjoyed many outdoor activities including white water rafting, fishing, sea kayaking and boating. Malcolm and Sandra enjoyed travelling to many world destinations over the years in the north. Sandra retired from the Government of Yukon in 2005. They moved to Lakefield in 2007 where Sandra loved time spent golfing at the Quarry Golf Club, playing badminton with a ladies group in Peterborough and sea kayaking on Katchewanooka Lake. Loved and missed by her husband and best friend Malcolm Florence. Also missed by her mother Fern Allan of Warkworth, her step-son Graham Florence (Holly) of Warsaw and their children Avery, Ryla, Mackenzie and Cooper. Lovingly remembered by her sister Gail Warnock (Glen) of Toronto, and brothers-in-law Bob Florence (Carol) of Lakefield, Gord Florence (Sue) of Lakefield, Mark Florence (Sue) of Warsaw and Randy Florence (Anne) of Lakefield. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father Edward Oliver Cooper. A private family service has taken place. A Celebration of Sandra's Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the P.R.H.C. Foundation as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.