Sadly the family of Terry Sanford wishes to announce his passing at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC, on Sunday, April 22, 2012, blessed with 91 years of life.
Terry was born in Burlington, Nova Scotia on May 9, 1920
to parents Lillian and Robie Sanford. He was a WW II veteran, who became an electrician and worked in the construction industry for 45 years. Terry married Alice Heslop in Yellowknife, NWT on September 24, 1952 and they raised 3 children.
Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 59 years, Alice; daughters Dawne (Gordon) Parslow and Lynne (Don) Bollinger; son James (Grace) Sanford; 5 grandchildren and
6 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
A Celebration of Life was offiated by Reverend John Ruder at the Royal Canadian Legion in Castlegar with the interment in the Robson Cemetery.
Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Castlegar Branch, 248 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar BC V1N 1G4.