In Loving Memory
Gaylia Sandin
September 25, 1957 – March 22, 2022
Celebration of Life
Saturday, April 2, 2022 1:00 PM MDT
First Baptist Church
5109-57 Ave, Ponoka, AB T4J 1G5
5109-57 Ave, Ponoka, AB T4J 1G5
Watch a video recording of the service below
- The first few minutes of the recording is prelude music
- Please consider signing the guest book at the bottom of this page to acknowledge your presence
Gaylia Rae Sandin was born September 25, 1957 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia and passed away March 22, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the age of 64.
Gaylia will be remembered by her husband David Sandin; son Brendon Turner (Wendy), grandsons Jude and Nate; daughter Sara-Jane Baron (Derek), granddaughter Kya; brother David Maxwell (Mary); sister Nea Friesen; and brother Ellison Maxwell (Leone). Gaylia was predeceased by her parents Charles and Elsie Maxwell, sister-in-law Mary Maxwell and brother-in-law Ben Friesen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Red Deer Hospice Society or Central Alberta Youth Unlimited.
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Thinking of you. We have fond memories of times spent together in years gone by – visits to the Maxwell family in Clearwater and later when Brendon and Sara-Jane were
children. Love and kind
thoughts to David and all family members.
Vic and Joan Bentley
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Gaylia had a wonderful spirit, and will be missed by all who knew her during her life here. Every memory of her that I have she is always smiling . I was grateful for her and Dave’s hospitality during my time in Canada.
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It was a privilege to join with you all today in the service for Gaylia from so far away here in Australia. Today I lost a dear friend of many years , she has endured such a struggle these past couple of years but never once doubting God’s goodness and mercy.
Thank you Dave for loving her , you will miss her. You all will but now no more suffering for her. and that is so comforting.
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My deepest condolences to Dave, the family, and extended family. I am sorry to hear about Gaylia’s passing, I only got the chance to meet her a few times out at their home but every time I was there I was treated with warmth and kindness like I was one of the family and I will never forget that. Ryan Davies
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One of my memories of Gaylia was at a Ladies’ Retreat held in Bashaw. Gaylia’s enthusiasm was contagious and her love for the Lord so evident. The memorial service for Gaylia was a wonderful tribute to her and brought glory to God. My sincere sympathy to her family & friends.
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Dear Dave, Brendon, Sarah Jane and families, even tho we are so far away our love and thoughts are with you . We have fond memories of happy times spent as cousins growing up together . We thoroughly enjoyed Dave and Gaylia’s hospitality when we visited them and . It was always a highlight to receive a phone call from Dave and Gaylia and share a joke ! We appreciated Gaylia’s positive attitude , her love for family and friends. With love and sympathy Mac and Karen
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We were with you via Livestream for Gaylia’s service. Nice to learn things from her background we didn’t know, like her buying piano or business acumen. Our hearts are with all who loved her and mourn for her. The loss hurts, but the wonder is her faith and heaven home.
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Sendling Love to all… xx
Kingsley, katrina, Regan and Braydon Chapman
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I will surely miss my aunty. She was kind to me when I was a little boy. She was kind to me when I was a grown man. She has been a beautiful part of my journey, and I’m glad to have been a small part of hers…
We are miles away, but stand close by you, Dave, Brendon & family and Sara-Jane and family.
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Our Thoughts are with all the family these days.
We have good memories of Gaylia in her early
days in Canada.
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Our prayers and condolences to you in the loss of dear Gaylia!!
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Gaylia has been a part of my life ever since Sara and I met in grade 7. She always bestowed bits of wisdom to us kids that we never understood until later in life! She was resilient and warm; she was home away from home. Words cannot describe the loss that so many of us feel, especially her family. May there be comfort in her peace.
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David, it was sad news to hear about Gaylia’s passing. I have deep admiration for her and you and the way you lived out your faith and beliefs during the past two years. I always enjoyed Gaylia’s company and the visits we were able to have. She is home now as she wished to be. You are in my prayers for the days to come.
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Thinking of you all gathered together…with loving thoughts and care❤️
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Your were a beautiful lady inside and out. You will truly be missed💞
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Dear folks….our sincerest thoughts are with you these days
Love Bonnie Ed and families
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Thinking of you especially, Brendan and Sara Jane in your great loss of your dear mother and grandmother. We loved our times with her in those early days in Vermilion. She was a dear friend. We enjoyed her wit and good cheer.
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Praying the God would be by your side during this tough time.
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Dave, We are so sorry for your Loss. Gaylia often shared with me how delighted she was will being married to you. She appreciated the quieter pace of life and the way you could pray together. You were a loving husband to her, even in the end. We pray wonderful memories and the fact she is rejoicing in heaven will comfort your heart in the coming days. We will miss her so much. Love and Prayers Knute and Melodie
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Brendon and Sara Jane- Your mom was so proud of you both, loved you so much and prayed for you for many years. I hope you can face life as she did, loving, forgiving and choosing to see the very best in people. Her sense of humor and smile could quickly warm up a room full of friends. I’m so sorry that you will go on living without her. She was a wonderfull lady and a very special friend. I share in your sorrow, Love Melodie
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Gaylia had a beautiful soul and was such a loving generous woman. I appreciated her positive attitude and to eat a second piece of pie. I’m sorry you lost the battle and I’m going to kick cancer’s ass for both of us. Lots of love and strength Sara and Brendon and all!
Love Cindy
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It was great to get reacquainted with Gaylia while owning our Hardware Store in Bashaw Her cheery visits to the were a very refreshing time 🤗
Our sincere Condolences to you Dave.
Don & Betty,Murray Jensen
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Dave and family;
Just thinking of you at this time and praying for you also
It was a pleasure to get to know Gaylia a little bit and to know that she is there waiting for the rest of us to come “home”
With our sympathy
Garnet and Fran
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Thinking of you and sending sincere condolences…cherish your memories.
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To my Gaylia,
God’s greatest commandment was “…to love one another as l have loved you.”
I remember all the good times we had when you were young and as you grew older…memories l will treasure forever.
Love to each one of your family and extended families.
Auntie Betty
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of a loving wife, loving mother, loving grandmother. She was truly a special women with a strong faith in God. With love and sympathy,
Kim and Marguerite.
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Gaylia was a light in each of our lives, a flame that burned bright, independent and strong. With the warmth and energy of her faith she ignited the souls of family and friends within her circle of influence,
that they should shine and burn bright!
When we defy the confines of our own limitations, when we feel passion and closeness to God when we crave meaning and search for destiny, when we seek truth, we are drawing from the energy of our burning soul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
All these efforts of Gaylia’s life to inspire and support her family, church and community, then to endure and struggle to survive cancer is evidence of her unfailing faith in God. Gaylia’s life was an inspiration and will continue to be a blessing to all who knew her.
Our deepest condolences to Dave and all of her family members and closest friends.
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I cherish my memories of Gaylia. We were only 5 months apart in age (with me being the older cousin) so naturally we had heaps to share as we grew up.
My family moved around a lot during my school years but it was always good to know that the Maxwells were in one place…3 Melina Street, Salisbury…and that is where Gaylia and l connected the most. I missed her a lot when Uncle Charlie and Auntie Elsie moved to Canada and I remember writing a song about it.
Gaylia brought her husband and children Brendan and ara Jane, back to Australia (mid ’80s?) and they stayed with my husband and family for a while before getting settled in Brisbane. Gaylia took up selling Tupperware and she was an excellent salesperson. I still have a number of pieces I bought through her.
After the Turner family moved back to Canada we lost touch for a while but in recent years we reconnected and had some great phone conversations and kept up to date through social media. I was sorry I didn’t get to see her when she and Dave last visited Australia and was looking forward to a reunion that they were planning. Sadly, Gaylia’s health deteriorated and though she kept hoping to make the trip it was not to be.
Throughout the last few years Gaylia’s positivity and strong faith shone through her pain and sickness and she inspired me so much. Her love for Dave and her children and I think, her life in general was always something l could feel and hear in her words and l am thankful she was so loved in return.
I give thanks for your life Gaylia and now sweet girl, rest in peace as you wait for the coming of our Lord.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Gaylia’s passing. Thinking of Gaylia, I recall what she so sweetly shared with us at her mother, Elsie’s funeral service: Gaylia said, “Our ‘perfectionist’ mother, safety pins were NOT allowed in our house!” Gem: “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”. You dear family, especially David & Nea, whom I have known since early 1970’s, may beautiful memories of your little sister be as that ‘silver lining’ around this dark cloud! Lotsa love… Betty [Peters/Stelfox] Hredil
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sending you condolences and lots of love to you and your family. Hang on to the memories my friend.
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I have known Gaylia since she was one year old and Pat has since she came to Canada. We have been close friends with her ever since. We have stood by Gaylia over her many ups and downs of life. Gaylia was one of the most loving, caring, and forgiving persons we have known.
We wish to extend our sincere love and sympathy to her loving husband Dave, her children, and all the rest of the family.
Pat & Jim Collyer
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Gaylia was a very kind friend and a very dear sister-in-law.
We will all miss you Gaylia!!
Special thoughts are going especially to all of you who will especially miss Gaylia!!
Love, Darrel
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Sending our condolences, Our hearts ache for all of you!
Love Mike and Lindy
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So very sorry to hear of Gaylia’s passing. She was a dear friend to all and a woman of courage and faith. Prayers for comfort and strength at this difficult time. So thankful that we will meet her again.
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Wilbur, Sara-Jane, Brendon and families, I am so very sorry for your loss. Gaylia was so very kind to Wayne and I, she was a lovely hostess with this terrific sense of humour. Bless you all.
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Our love and sympathy to you Dave and Mary.
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Sending all our condolences to you David and the rest of the family as well.
Love Shane and Nicole Norn
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To All of Gaylia’s family
We are so sorry for your loss of the most loving lady I ever met,
We were friends through thick and thin,
We held each other’s hands through good and bad,
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her,
But the memories we all share are so wonderful,
She made a difference to all she Knew…
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Thinking of your heart ache as you say goodbye to a wonderful lady. I have many fond memories of Gaylia teaching me how to use a serger and sew knits when your family first moved to Calgary. Brendan and Sarah Jane, you’ll have so many stories to share with your children.
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Dear Family I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved Gaylia very much and have been missing her for years
Regards, Carolyn