I only saw Sandy a handful of times but was impressed by the grand importance my Dad placed on his friendship with Sandy. I said to my self...Sandy must be a really cool guy...
Myself and family offer our sincerest condolences. As his obituary states, he contributed in making the world a better place which is the best anyone can hope for.
Alison, my deepest condolences to you and your whole family on the loss of Sandy. He was both a wonderful physician, mentor, and human being, with such an inspiring career.
Sandy was instrumental in my choosing public health as a career, and it was so lovely to have seen him again at McGill for the “Pioneers of Public Health” celebration two years ago. It was a privilege to have been chosen to introduce him during the ceremony then. He was a true pioneer, and not just in public health.
So sorry for your loss.
Fond regards,
John
Sandy was a kind and gentle man, a committed professional and a person with many interests.
He will be remembered by so many friends, colleagues and family.
I worked with Sandy in Toronto for a number of years, when I was an Associate Medical Officer of Health. It was an exciting time in public health and health promotion, and Sandy was a very supportive boss, helping move the Department forwards in many new areas, including the Healthy Cities work, the Environmental Protection Office and many other important initiatives. He was very solid in his science and had a low-key and calm management approach. I am grateful for the support he provided and the many ways he contributed to the health of the City and to the health of the population in general. It was a good life of good work, rest in peace, Sandy.
My husband Victor Marshall and I were longtime friends and colleagues of Sandy and Pat in Hamilton, Montreal and Toronto. Victor and Sandy did a number of research projects together at McMaster. Sandy and Pat were major influences in our lives. We admired their commitment to social justice and improving the health and well-being of Canadians. They made the world a better place.