Obituary of Sandra Jessie Bougie

BOUGIE, SANDY (MACDONALD)

May 31, 1941 - March 14, 2025

Sandy passed away peacefully in her 84th year in the home of her daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, Tony, in Stoney Creek, where she had lived for the past five years. For the last three years, she was lovingly cared for by her wonderful caregivers, Evelyn and Lucy. These special ladies ensured that Sandy was always safe, warm, clean, and well-fed, showing her love and kindness every day while she fought the monster of Alzheimer's disease.

Sandy is now ‘at home’ with her husband, Norm, in Fort Erie, where she is finally at peace. Sandy is survived by her four children, Patti, Lisa, Jamie, and Michelle, their spouses, and her ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, for whom she was a loving Gram and Nana. She is also survived by her sisters, Vonda and Peggy. Sandy is predeceased by her husband, Norm; her mother, Margaret; her father, Gordon; her stepfather, Lachlan; her sisters, Marjie and Debbie; and her brother, John. Sandy worked as the night cleaner at General Vanier School for many years when her children were young. Later in life, she returned to work to help open the local Walmart. She took great pride in every job she had, doing each with perfection. She loved Fort Erie and appreciated the ability to walk anywhere she needed to go. Most of all, she loved being home - reading a good book, doing a crossword or a puzzle, watching the Bills or a crime drama, and always having something delicious cooking or baking whenever the kids were visiting. Her biggest fears were losing her independence, her knowledge of all things, and being a burden to her children. In the end, Alzheimer's took it all. Rest quietly and peacefully, Mom. Now you are home. Please know that we did our very best to navigate the ups and mostly downs of this horrendous disease so that you were always as comfortable as possible. One day, we will see you again - you will recognize us, know our names, and hug us like you always did, telling us you love us back. Until then, we will remember it all for you. We love you. In accordance with Sandy’s wishes, her family will celebrate her life privately.