Saakje "Sandra" (Dykstra) Smit

On Thursday November 7, 2024 at Markham -Stouffville Hospital at the age of 85 years. The Lord called Sandra Smit home. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Smit (May 3, 2009). Loving mother of Ron & Laurie, Linda, John, Charlene & Jake, Rose & Rob, Carol & John, Irene & Craig.  Cherished Grandma to Ryan & Bonnie, Peter & Lex, Jay & Kim, Alyssa & Ty, Greg & Jen, Sheana & Andrew, Connie & Darryl, Tyson & Maureen, Terra & Frank, Sarah & Calvin, Stephanie & Jay, Robyn & T.J, Josh & Rachel, Jessi & Brad, Kirstyn & Alex, Tricia & Jake, Collin, Isaiah & Mya, Christine & Tim.  Great Grandmother to Lucas, Ethan, Connor, Janna, Mason, Jackson, Logan, Colton, Megan, Edison, Cole, Jameson, Faith, Jacobson, Kaylee, Maeva, Ryker, Hudson, Charlee, Harrison, Avery, Jasper, Cora, James, William, Robbie, Roegan, Blake, Aaliyah, Beverly, Jocelyn, Gracie, Brooke, Chase, Maverick, Ellie, Josie, Dakota, Annie.   In the Spring Lord willing , the expected arrival of the 40th great grandchild; (Jess & Brad). 

Mom was born in Bollingawier in Fryslan to Hendrik & Pietje Dykstra. Immigrating with her parents, sister Grace, Alice, brothers Clarence , John to Canada in 1953. Mom met dad on a tobacco farm in Drumbo , Ontario. After dating a number of years , she then married Dad on September 26, 1958. Starting their family, Mom loved being a mom; cooking, cleaning, baking, sewing, & knitting. She was always smiling even though she was so busy on the farm raising a growing family. 

As children grew and started getting married, she was ecstatic when Grandchildren started to arrive.  She was known as the Baby whisperer, baby burper, always there with open arms and a warming inviting lap.  Hugs and kisses plenty. She had so much love and pride in her family . When the great grandchildren started to arrive year after year, it never slowed her down. 

Mom came every year to our August Smit camping weekends as well as our many family functions and Smit Christmas gatherings. 

A memorial service will be held at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Saturday November 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a celebration of Sandra’s life to follow.   Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  Friends may send condolences or make donations by visiting www.lowandlow.ca

"Her Love and Support , Big Smiles , Hugs & Laughter will be Deeply missed by all. "