Pedlar (nee McLean), Sandra Diane 'Sandy'
Sandy Pedlar of Meaford passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 61.
Born in North York on December 11, 1964 to proud parents Diane (nee Thompson) McLean of Annan, and Albert ‘Bert’ McLean who predeceased her on April 20, 2025.
Sandy graduated U of G where she met her devoted husband, Michael James Pedlar. After graduating Lakehead, Sandy became a fun-loving teacher. She spent the majority of her career teaching ‘strings’ at Meaford Community School where she was both admired and respected by the staff and students.
She was the very proud mother of Annette (Caitlin) and Katherine ‘Katie’ (Mitchell).
Sandy and Mike raised their two daughters on their farm in Meaford. Sandy was a supportive and vocal hockey, volleyball, and soccer Mom. She had a love of watching many sports, but a special love of The Raptor games. Multi-talented, Sandy’s artistic skills were shown in her love of pottery, painting, choir, gardening, cooking/preserving and playing music.
She was also passionate about her relationships both within the community and her family. She will be missed greatly by her younger siblings Carolyn (David) Bendo, and Steven (Teresa) McLean. By her in-laws, Mother-in-law Ann Pedlar (late Charlie), Carolyn Pedlar and John (Jill) Pedlar, nieces and nephews: Rosa, Sadie, Micah (Hailey), Emily (Carson), William and Megan. Also, by her many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sandy brought much joy, laughter, love and music to this world. She will be profoundly missed!
Family will receive friends for visitation at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 3 until 7 p.m.
A service celebrating Sandy’s life will be conducted at the Meaford United Church on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11 o’clock with a reception following. A private service of committal and interment will take place at a later date at Annan Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to raise funds in Sandy’s memory to assist local music programs and events (cheques only – made payable to Michael Pedlar or Richard Fletcher), Hospice Grey Bruce ‘Chapman House’, or Safe ‘N Sound Grey Bruce would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
*If you would like to watch a video of Sandy’s service, please open – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePRbqzu9og4
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Service: Celebration of Sandy’s life will be conducted at the Meaford United Church on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11 o’clock
Make a donation in memory of Sandra Diane 'Sandy' Pedlar (nee McLean)
Donations: Funds raised in Sandy’s memory to assist local music programs and events (cheques only - made payable to Michael Pedlar or Richard Fletcher), Hospice Grey Bruce ‘Chapman House’, or Safe ‘N Sound Grey BruceDonate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Sunday, February 1, 2026
So sorry for your loss Sandy was both of my kids teacher she will truly be missed by everyone that knew her
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie, and Diane, I would like to thank you for being so generous of your time with Sandy and allowing so many of us to visit with Sandy these past few months. I will remember Sandy for her wit, knowledge, creativity, generosity, and her friendship. Sandy always made the “girls” Quebec trips and tea parties memorable. Always laughter and good times when Sandy was present. She will be missed and never forgotten. My deepest condolences to her family.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Our sincere sympathies to the Pedlar family. Sandy was a truly special person and will be missed by all who knew her. May your wonderful and cherished memories be a comfort to you at this sad and difficult time. Thinking of you all . Jim and Coren
Sunday, February 1, 2026
To Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you right now and your family. Sandy was a lovely lady and our children enjoyed her immensely having her as a teacher. May wonderful memories carry you through this time and bring you much comfort.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Mike and family, I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sandy was a wonderful women. Her parents were neighbours of ours for a long time. RIP Sandy.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Sorry to hear she was a great women condolences to her family and Annette
Sunday, February 1, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss Mike. My condolences to you and your family.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Mike, Annette, Kate, Diane and family, my hope at this time is that you may find strength and peace together. Sandy was one of a kind and will be so missed. That smile, her laughter, her sense of fun, her creativity, and her willingness to go the extra mile were an inspiration. She touched so many lives. I was fortunate to have been her friend, to have taught with her, and to have shared in many adventures through the years.
Thank you to the family for your willingness to allow us to share this past year with Sandy. My thoughts are with you.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Mrs Pedlar was a wonderful teacher. She truly had a passion for the job and those who had her for a teacher were lucky. She inspired so many to have a passion for music. Meaford has been so lucky to have her to shape the young minds she did. To her family and friends I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and MCS was so lucky to have her as both teacher and conductor of the orchestra there. May the family find some comfort in knowing she left her mark in this world encouraging young minds to find passion in music.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
So very sorry for your loss Mike, Annette, Katie & family. She was such an amazing woman. I am endlessly thankful for the hours she devoted to teaching & the music program. I will never forget the first day (in grade 6) walking into the music room at MCS so scared to play an instrument for the first time but her patience and passion for teaching music made all the difference. Sandy truly was so special. Thinking of all of you and sending lots of love.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Our heart felt condolences Mike!
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Dear Michael, Annette and Katherine. I want to say how sorry I am to hear about Sandy’s passing. Both of my kids had Sandy for a teacher at MSC and loved her very much. I got to know Sandy a little better through mutual friends and I loved her, too. She was such a great gal…fun, funny, smart and kind. I hope that you find comfort in knowing what a huge, positive impact Sandy made on the lives of many students and friends she has made over the years. A true, gentle lady!
Sincerely,
Heather Cameron
Sunday, February 1, 2026
To the Pedlar family please accept our deepest condolences on Sandy’s passing. An amazing teacher who touched the lives of so many students and an all around wonderful lady.
Trish and Wally Holmes
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sending our deepest condolences to your family. Sandy taught both of my children and they learned so much from her.
I had the privilege of working with Sandy when we did transition planning (grade 8-9) at MCS and also when our schools amalgamated.
She had a great sense of humour, a smile that lit up the room and an obvious commitment to her profession and family.
I will never forget her voice or laugh! She made a beautiful difference in this world!
Sending healing hugs,
Leanne Ellis & Mitchell and Leah Coyne xx
Sunday, February 1, 2026
our heart felt condolence Mike and also to you family
Simon and Leinie de Boer
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Mike—So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. I know that the two of you spent a lot of your lives doing together things which you’ll cherish forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. —–Ann and Jeff Hurst
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Mike & family, what an awesome person Sandy was. And such a beloved teacher. Cherish your many memories.
Monday, February 2, 2026
I had the pleasure of having Mrs. Pedlar as my music teacher when she taught at Highpoint School (late 90’s) in Dundalk. Years later, I’m raising my family in Meaford and she taught our daughter music at MCS. Thinking of her family at this difficult time
Monday, February 2, 2026
Though and prayers to all of Sandy’s family.
Sandy’s was all my children’s music teacher enjoyed having her
Keep Sandy’s memory alive
Blessings to all
Cherie
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike. Annette, Katie and all Sandy’s family, my deepest condolences in the loss of this wonderful woman. I got to know her through church and Goldenaires and, like everyone else, loved her spirit, her humour, her joy in all she did. I was only one of the lucky recipients of her generosity, finding a jar of delicious homemade soup and maybe some sweet treats in a bag by my door, wondering who left such a gift for me, till one day I caught her in the act. We had a great chat and I had to promise to keep her secret. Sandy will be missed by all but what a legacy she has left in the world of music.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Dear Mike , Annette & Caitlin, Katie & Mitch and Diane,
I am thinking of all of you at this sad time. Sandy was such a wonderful woman: Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Mother in law, and Good Friend. Sandy went through this life with her ever ready smile, her humour, her stamina and fight (especially if she had a cause to fight for at a Staff Meeting!). I can remember her determined speeches if there was a project that she wanted to pursue. She was such a dedicated and caring teacher and students found out quickly that they were in her class to learn and nothing else ! Sandy and I often had chats about the benefits of “thrifting” and one year I happened to be supporting some students in her class on Earth Day and she was talking about recycling. She stood in front of the class and said , “ How do you think I look today ?” There were the usual grunts and murmurs from a grade 6 class as they said OK. Then Sandy said ,” Well everything I have on has been recycled, it’s all from a thrift store except my underwear is new and my Mom knit my socks!” Only Sandy would be brave enough to teach that lesson. Sandy is defined by her bravery and I know she leaves a legacy behind her that will continue on through her family and through her many students and members of this community. We will all have Sandy in our hearts as we remember her music and passion for justice especially for young people. We were all fortunate to have Sandy on this earth for 61 years as she shared herself with so many.
Share her beautiful memories and take good care of each other.
Keeping all of you close in my heart,
Jennifer
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike and family we would like to pass on our condolences. We always enjoyed a chat with Sandy any time or anywhere we would meet up with her.
Monday, February 2, 2026
To Diane and Sandy’s family, my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Sherry Pottage
Monday, February 2, 2026
Dear Mike, Annette, Katie, and all your family. I also think of Ann at this time. We are sad for all of you but happy for Sandy as she is no longer suffering. She is in God’s loving hands at last and well deserved. She was an amazing woman in too many ways to list. A good friend, a willing choir member and violinist. We loved when she brought her music class to Meaford United to lead the music at Christmas every year. She will indeed be missed by all. Cherish your memories, all of you, as I am sure you will. God be with you all throughout this difficult time.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie, Diane and family
Sandy could best be described simply as a wonderful lady who impacted so many lives both young and old in our community in so many significant ways. May your many good memories of a life well lived be a blessing to you at this difficult time.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Sandy’s memory will live on through all the lives she touched. Treasure all your beautiful memories.
Monday, February 2, 2026
To Sandy’s family, my condolences on the loss of a special lady.
Monday, February 2, 2026
My deepest condolences. Thinking of you all and sending an abundance of love. So very sorry for your loss.
Monday, February 2, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Mrs Pedlar was one of my favourite teachers and will be missed in the community.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Dear Annette and family. Sending our deepest condolences. Such an incredible woman that leaves an even more incredible legacy.
Monday, February 2, 2026
To Annette and her family.
My deepest condolences during this very difficult time.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike and family
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife,Sandy,looks and sounds like she was a lovely lady with lots going on in her life.
I’m sure she will be greatly missed.our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely Delbert and Beverly Richardson.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie, Diane & extended family members.
My deepest sympathy at this very sad & difficult time.
May all your happy & cherished memories bring you comfort and peace.
Linda Scott
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike, Diane, girls and all the family do keep all your memories dear to each other and treasure the love shown to each other! She sounds like a real gem for heaven to have. Girls your Dad loved you all dearly even down to getting something special like your five roses cookbook. Have tears and hugs together.
Bonnie and family
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike and Family. The Ormsbys knew Sandy through the Garden Centre first. Then teaching our Granddaughters in the wonderful music programme at school. Sandy got the students prepared for Grade 9 music with a skill and patience.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike, Annette & Caitlin, Katie & Mitchel and Diane,
Sandy was a great friend and a very thoughtful and caring individual.
She had a special ability to communicate with young people at all levels.
There wasn’t anything that Sandy could not do, like renovating their farm house amongst her many other hobbies.
We, like many others will miss Sandy.
To the family. ” Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you at this time.”
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike and family, so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. Sending sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to all. Cherish your memories as they are yours forever.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Dear Mike & family. Our Deepest condolences on the passing of Sandy.
So many wonderful stories & memories are being shared for such a wonderful person.
We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Dear Michael and family and Diane and Carolyn and family,
There are no words that could express how sorry we are, Sandy was a very dear friend. Our hearts go out to you all!
Monday, February 2, 2026
Many of the highlights of my teaching career involved working with Sandy. We shared a classroom for many years and collaborated on many music/dance projects over the years. We had many laughs concocting storylines for an annual dance event that involved every student from JK to Gr. 8.
I will miss her humour, creativity and friendship.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Mike & Family, Sandy was an amazing person and will be dearly missed by all.May your precious memories help you through this difficult time.
Ron& Rosemary McCausland
Monday, February 2, 2026
To meet Sandy was to immediately warm to her friendliness. Very soon after, you couldn’t help but like her sense of fun and quick wit. And if you were lucky enough to spend any time with her, she completely won you over with her kindness and generosity of spirit.
Will miss her terribly.
Hugs to Mike, Annette, Caitlin, Katie, Mitch, and Grandmas Diane and Anne.
Monday, February 2, 2026
My sincere condolences to you Mike and all respective families at very difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Thinking of you Mike & family at this difficult time. Cherish your memories of happier times.
Brian & Heather Morrison
Monday, February 2, 2026
My condolences to family and friends and anybody that got to meet sandy as I did back in grad 5 and 6 at mcs I was lucky anuff to have her for two years. she was a vary memorable person to get to know. she did alot for me in the time I got to know her like teaching me to cut the grass on her farm with a ride on mower to help pay for field trips i wouldn’t be able to go on without her help. like going up river on a field trip to the 7th line with the class. to going to owensound pioneer village over night trip. she has touched the lives of many and I know she will be truly missed by alot of people that got the pleasure to know her. her memories are worth a lifetime to remember I will never forget her for who she was is and forever will be a great teacher and much more. thanks for being that special teacher and much more. rest in peace sandy may you be with the great ones. your devoted student Adam m
Monday, February 2, 2026
My deepest condolences to all of you. Sandy was a wonderful person. We were old neighbours, and went to elementary school, church, and many community groups together.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
I will always remember Sandy’s kindness to me when I first moved to Meaford. Her zest for life and willingness to reconnect made quite an impression. The music that her grade 7/8 band made was truly admirable. The hours of practice involved can only be imagined. May her spark live on.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Condolences to her family
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mike, sincere condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
To Mike, Annette, Katie, Diane and families; our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Julie Snider.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Dear Mike, Annette, Katie, Diane and family. Our hearts may be broken with the passing of Sandy. She is one person who, at the worst of times, had an astonishing ability to make others hearts sing.
Through Church choir/activities, Goldenaires choir and years of friendship, I know Sandy always made the most of life for yourself, but, more so, especially for all of those around her.
Music, of any type, will forever remind me (us) of Sandy and her family, and will keep, at least, my heart singing, due to the pleasure and blessing of so many years of sharing part of Sandy’s adventuresome life, a life taken to soon, but a life well lived. Sandy’s lessons went far beyond the school rooms and for that we can be thankful.
Our sincere condolences to all the families and friends grieving the loss of Sandy who was a gracious gift to all in so many loving forms.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sandy touched the lives of so many with her warmth and generosity, and she will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mike and Family. Mrs Pedlar taught my daughter, Gracie music and made her fall in love with it. Her enthusiasm, patience and her kindness are just a few things my daughter remembers. A huge loss for our community. We send our deepest condolences.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Dear Mike, Annette , Katie and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Sandy. Sandy had a great personality, she loved her family and she added so much to the schools and Meaford with her musical talent. Sandy’s smile said it all!
Lorene Taylor and Quentin Docherty
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mrs. Pedlar was a lovely person. She was a fun loving and dedicated teacher and we will remember her strings classes fondly. We were so lucky to have her as part of our school. Sending hugs.
Brooke and Dan Schultz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mike. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family.
Sincerely Bill, Sharon, Susie and Sara Beth
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
I met Sandy through our love of pottery. We were members of the Carol and the Claymates group of potters. Carol Hahn brought so many of us together from so many backgrounds….we enjoyed hours of discussion and support as we explored issues in our lives while expressing our creative yens. I can imagine Sandy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her love of her family always shone through clearly. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely Martha Jack
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mike ,Diane and all of your extended family, sincere sympathy in the passing of your family member Sandy.Cherish all the memories. Stan and Ruth Hoath
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Sandy was one of those rare souls who made life better by just being there.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Diane and Family….Sincere sympathy in your loss…..thinking of you Diane at this sad time….Rhonda Abra
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie, and Diane,
We are so very sorry for your loss of a precious wife and mother. It is impossible to imagine the positive impact that Sandy had on our community, especially on the many students who were in her music program where her contribution left a legacy that will live on for generations. Three of our four boys were fortunate enough to have Sandy as their music teacher at MCS. where she was loved and respected by both students and colleagues. So many people have benefited from her hard work, energy, enthusiasm, positivity, and dedication. She will be missed by so many in the community. Sending love and hugs.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Mike & family
Very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Sincerely Jim & Clarice
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Dear Mike, Annette, Katie and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Sandy. What a beautiful legacy she is leaving; of teaching and mentoring and of community activism. Her fun and caring ways will certainly be remembered and her absence deeply felt! With caring thoughts, Vernon and Shirley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
To Mike , Annette and Katie and Caitlin so sorry for your lose. Sandy was one of the best. Lots of memories, however the sense of humour comes to mind, always a laugh. The kids with Wally pony and Sunday school time and Sandy and Mike sitting arm in arm at Church reflects the love and devotion right to the end.
Hugs Jim, Donna and Morgan
Friday, February 6, 2026
Dear Mike and family,
we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Sandy was an incredible person. She had so much spirit and joy. We always enjoyed our visits. I am so sorry we never made it over for a visit.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
with love, the Scott’s.
Lucas, Chantelle, John, Autumn and Elaine
Friday, February 6, 2026
Diane and Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Dear Mike, Annette, Katie and family.
So sorry to lose a great neighbour. Will miss watching her going for walks down the 4th.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Scott and Tracy Davison
Friday, February 6, 2026
Our whole family extends our deepest condolences to Mike, Katie, Annette and the whole Pedlar family. To say that Sandy was an icon in the field of education would be an understatement. But more than that, she was a dear friend, a colleague and someone who truly made this world a better place. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Patrick, Andrea, Ayla & Luca Delaney.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Mike and family,
Sending my sympathy at this very sad time. Karol Batty
Friday, February 6, 2026
Earl and I have known Mike and Sandy for many years through Mike’s work at the co-op and as beef farmers. When we delivered cattle to their farm, Sandy welcomed us into her home and was kind and caring, showing us around the newly renovated farmhouse and updating us on how the girls were doing. Our hearts go out to Mike and the girls, and Diane, and all the extended family. You are in our thoughts: Earl, Emily, Lane and Mabel.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Mike and family
Our sincere condolences to you as you navigate through the loss of Sandra. She was a phenomenal woman who leaves behind great memories to all those she touched. Her brave spirit will live on. May your blessed memories help you during this difficult time.
Bruce and Kathy
Friday, February 6, 2026
Annette, Katie, and family.
Your mom was a remarkable woman to have raised such wonderfully passionate and accomplished daughters. I am so sorry for your loss. Take good care of one another.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Our sincere condolences to you and all of your family. Cherish the memories.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Mike and family,
I’m sorry for the loss of Sandy, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult season.
Jon Mizen
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie and Aunt Diane,
Sandy most always had a smile on her face and if she wasn’t smiling she was making someone laugh. Her patience and kindness with mom shone bright. We are ever so grateful for her help and was such a wonderful example of what family truly is!
Sending hugs to you all
Saturday, February 7, 2026
To the Pedlar Family,
Our deepest condolences go out to you, Mike, and family in the passing of your wife and mother. May God’s comfort and special memories remain with you at this sorrowful time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
In deepest sympathy,
Brian & Joyce Mizen
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Diane, Mike and family. So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful daughter, wife, mother and sister. We send our condolences to all of Sandy’s family at this difficult time.
Your former neighbours
Ruth and Gord Byers
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sincere condolences Mike and family at this difficult time. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sandy is remembered….
Our daughter Melanie had Sandy as a teacher. Sandy took a special interest in her students which made a lasting impression on Melanie who was struggling in school. She recalls on one occasion that Sandy invited the girls from her class to her house to bake cookies together. Sandy cared and her caring helped Melanie (and likely many other students) through some difficult school days.
Our sincere sympathy to Mike and the girls.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie, Diane and family… thank you for sharing Sandy with us all… We will all miss her so much, and will love her forever. Her funeral was perfect.❤️
Monday, February 9, 2026
Mike, Katie, Annette and Family,
I didn’t know Sandy and unfortunately, I didn’t make it to her Celebration of Life. But speaking with Mike at the YMCA over the last year and hearing stories about Sandy, her love of music, her adventures and how her whole family rallied around her, makes me wish I had known her.
I do know she must have been an amazing person to have such a wonderful family to support her through the good and the bad times. My thoughts are with you and I look forward to hearing many more stories and memories!
Thinking of you all!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Dear Michael and family and Diane and Carolyn and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Mike, Annette, Katie, and family,
We’re remembering Sandy’s bright spirit and her beautiful fiddle playing — and the amazing historical outfits she wore while performing at Moreston Pioneer Village! So much joy!
We’re holding you all in our thoughts. ❤️