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Sarah posted a condolence
Friday, September 5, 2025
Sandy, you have left a wonderful legacy of support we can continue in your honour.
Sandy was a beacon for me when I was struggling to understand my capabilities as a teacher with ADHD through the ADAPT program. His warmth and energy kept me feeling positive and in control of my progress. He made such an effort to meet regularly and reassured me. I learned the ways I could advocate for myself as a worker, gaining confidence to speak to my administrators when I never thought I ever would before.
There was always a little trick he could teach me or a great support for the many executive functioning challenges that would certainly have continued to overwhelm me, had I been struggling to improve on my own.
As a true advocate, his contributions to the ADHD community will continue to reshape the way we live our lives, day to day, together. Thank you, Sandy, for seeing the need, for addressing the issues, and mostly for the chance to really feel capable, proud, and, simply good as a person. RIP
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John Teskey donated to Canadian Cancer Society - Société Canadienne Du Cancer
Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Chenise Norrad posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2025
I hadn't connected with Sandy much after we stopped working together but I enjoyed peeking at updates on his ventures with ADHD PEI and whatnot. I had the opportunity to meet Sandy through our work at the shelters in Fredericton. Sandy and I spent five nights a week doing security calls hourly for a long time. The nights were rather long and there was, usually, not a lot going on. We would chat sometimes for the full hour and just write down that we called again the next hour. He kept me up to date on interesting movies which was cool because my spouse and I loved movies but I was never up to date on what was coming out, chatted about the experiences we had in our respective universities, our aspirations for our careers in the caring profession, and who even knows what else. The night shifts were long so the security call chats were a highlight (and getting to see all my night-dwelling and day-dwelling co-workers in person at staff meetings). When I speak about my career over the years, my night shift friends are always a highlight - Sandy, especially. I appreciated that comradery over night and the friendship we had when we worked together.
Watching the final journey on his facebook was definitely rough but, like he said in many posts, it's the truth of what he was dealing with when facing his own mortality. His honesty and strength were exceptionally admirable in the face of a more than difficult situation.
I hope Sandy is resting peacefully now. My deepest condolences to his family.
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Madge Mossberg posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2025
I met Sandy during an interview for working at Fitzroy centre. During the interview Sandy touched me with his knowledge of Clubhouse So much that at the end of the interview I cried. He got the job and in his early days at Fitzroy centre he helped me market my little mask business. Just today I thought about Sandy because I was told I was the master of a program we use here at the centre. I would not have this skill without Sandy’s guidance. Sandy was always up for a deep conversation about just about anything. RIP my dear.
Madge
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Michael G. MacKay BA, ‘05. posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
I remember Sandy very very well as I used to attend the church he attended when he lived in Fredericton New Brunswick for a few years. Sandy was a very wonderful Christian and godly young man. I knew his parents and some of his family. I was quite shocked when I heard that he had passed away so suddenly. I would like to offer and extend my sincerest thoughts. Prayers and condolences to the surviving members of his family, and to all whom he touched with his presence in the world. I will dearly miss him, but I know that he has a hope that is beyond this world Given to him by his heavenly father and one day we will all gather, and I will see my friend again. Rest in peace Sandy you’ve run the race and now you’re home with the father.
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Lorie posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
"When I met him, he was truly a kind soul—always nice to everyone. He loved helping people and cherished spending time with his cats. He will be deeply missed. But I believe he's still looking down on us, proud of everyone. Rest in peace, Sandy."
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
I knew Sandy many years ago, Some people carry such an unforgettable light, that time and distance can’t erase the imprint they leave behind. Sandy was vibrant in a way that was hard to miss. He moved through the world with deep curiosity, openness, and heart. He was always ready to learn something new. He had a beautiful wonder at the world, like he was constantly in conversation with it, always reaching toward understanding. He loved ideas, always chasing down a thought, a question, a half-formed theory. Conversations with him were a joy. They could start in laughter and end in something close to philosophy. That fascination, curiosity, and engagement was contagious. He was a born performer and carried a stage-light energy into everyday moments, always full of stories, wit, laughter, and the most fantastic voice impressions. He was live theater, improv comedy, and a late-night talk show mashed into one singular, unique human. He had a way of making any space feel brighter.
I think his greatest gift though, was his kindness. It was so natural and innate, you could almost overlook it until you realized how just how deeply it had touched you. There was no performance to it. It came with no expectations. Just authentic warmth and genuine care that he gave so freely without condition. He had a rare gift for meeting people exactly where they were, with empathy, acceptance, and no expectation they be anyone but themselves. He modeled vulnerability equally well, in a way few people do, sharing his own struggles with such openness, courage and honesty, that he created space where others felt safe to do the same.
Sandy’s light was singular and impossible to replicate or forget. He effortlessly offered connection, care, laughter, and the reminder that it is ok to be imperfectly human. I’m grateful our paths once crossed. It was a gift to know him. The world is so much dimmer without him in it, but infinitely brighter for having known his light. My deepest condolences to his family and all who loved him.
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Jack Simmonds posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Slade Family;
I knew Sandy from "The Market"
I am sorry to hear of Sandy's sudden passing. He was very open about his condition and hopes for a miracle. I am sure you are all shocked by the turn of events. And, I am sure you have many nice memories of Sandy. I hope they help you through this very sad time
With Deepest Sympathy;
Jack Simmonds
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Michael Holland posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2025
My condolences for Sandy's loss. He was a wonderful person and always there to help people.
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Keith McQuillan posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2025
Sending Condolances to Sandy's family.
He will be missed.
I knew him from Fitzroy Center.
RIP
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Susan Mac Neill posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2025
Condolances to the family of Sandy Slade.
May he now be free of pain.
RIP
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Nancy Riley posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2025
Sincere Condolances to the family.
Sandy was always there to help other people and he loved playing his guitar.
He was loved by all who knew him. You will be missed.
I am happy I was able to do the fundraiser for Sandy to help and many others
also contributed items and their time, for it too, because they loved Sandy,
RIP, Buddy you are now free from pain.
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Monday, July 21, 2025
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Rachel Matheson posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2025
Forever Grateful for all the support and advocacy that Sandy provided not only to me, but to my late brother who has also named Alexander. His legacy will live on and sending condolences and thoughts to all of his family, friends and the community at large. May both of our Alexanders rest peacefully and explore the cosmos together. He will be Forever Missed.
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