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Sandra O’Grady

(23rd May 1967 - 7th April 2024)

Sandra was born in Brecon in 1967 and after studying fashion in Cheltenham and Southampton, lived and worked in London for the majority of her life.

Sandra worked for major fashion brands, travelled internationally for work, and also had her own successful bridal wear company.

Her passions were dressmaking, art and crafts and she was also a keen athlete, running an ultramarathon of 100km in Summer ‘23, and a devoted yoga enthusiast.

Her children Mia and Ryan, husband Gerard, parents Tom and Lyn, brother Andrew will all miss her terribly, alongside the wider family,  and the many, many friends she has made over her lifetime.

Please send any donations rather than flowers, to Woking and Sam Beare Hospice.

Should you be unable to attend Sandra’s service, it is possible to watch the service live by the link below.

  Website https://watch.obitus.com     Username nuye1525     Password 374845

Charity Donation In Memory of Sandra O’Grady

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Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Teresa, Gerard, Sophie and Kasey

Thinking of lovely Sandra, such a beautiful person, taken too soon. Xx

£20.00


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

From Jeff Price

£10.00


Paula Kev and Kristian

Our lovely Sandra we will miss you dearly love Paula Kev and Kristian

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid


Suzie & Kane

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Mike & Karon

To our amazing talented sister in law Sandra. Your star will always shine bright in the sky above everyone that knew and loved you. Forever in our hearts xxx

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid


Harri and Abbie

You will be sorely missed Sandra, thank you for all of the happy memories. Sending our love to Mia, Ryan, Gerard and the rest of the family at this difficult time xx

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


Liz, Paul & Max

Forever in my heart, RIP beautiful Sandra, so many wonderful memories, we were all so lucky to have you in our lives ❤️Thinking of you Gerard, Mia and Ryan and sending you all so much love. 🌹

£50.00


Dominic Green

You'll be deeply missed Sandra x

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Tim & Julie

It’s been a pleasure knowing you. You will always be in our thoughts. X

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Fiona Jones

Bryan and Fiona are thinking of you

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Kev & Sam

God bless you Sandra. It was a pleasure to know you. x

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Gary and Steph

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Katie & Gary

A truly wonderful sincere special friend , you will be so missed Sandra , always in my heart & memories xx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Andrea, Suzie and Matt O’Grady

Beautiful Sandra, wonderful friend , sister in law and Auntie. Kind, creative, talented and truly special. You will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Thinking of all your family xxx

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

Our sincere condolences to all the family

£25.00


Clare Tutt

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid


Rachel and Richard Smith; Brian and Jane Evans

With our sincere condolences Brian Jane Rachel and Richard

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Andrew Price

To my dear Sister From Andrew, Gwen, Hannah and Tomos

£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid


Sarah Skelton

Fondest memories of dear Sandra and our Monsoon days , she was always a shining light - sending my love to all the family and sincere condelences. Sarah

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Enza Forte

Sandra you will be very much missed. Shine bright dear. Our thoughts are with Gerard,Mia& Ryan and family. Xx

£10.00


Mike , Melissa , Amy & Niamh

Sandra , you will be forever in our thoughts. All our love Mia , Ryan & Gerard

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Kate & Dave James

Sandra we will miss you always, you are forever in our hearts.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Cradoc Diggers

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Such a lovely lady.

£30.00


Philippa & Paul Jones Llandrindod Wells

Sweet, beautiful Sandra. We will always remember you in our hearts. Paul & Pippa

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£20.00


Val

RIP dear cousin Val, Edward and family

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


Colin & Maureen

£25.00


From Bob, Gareth and Lisa

Rest in peace lovely lady

£150.00 + £24.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

Rest in peace Sandra. It’s been a joy and privilege knowing you. Thank you. 1 Thessalonians 4 v13-14

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


Sylvia & Warren Rushton

Rest in Peace Sandra. Warren & Sylvia x

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


From Aunty Marjorie, Stephen and Richard

with fond memories of Sandra

£20.00


Anonymous

Wonderful work so caring

£2,500.00


colin badham

rest in peace Sandra

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Gill, James & Evie

Rest in peace my darling friend. We will miss you terribly. Gill , James & Evie xxx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Hilly O’Connor

To Gog, Mia and Ryan my sincere condolences on the sad passing of Sandra. Rest in peace Sandra. Love from Hilly.

£25.00


Paul and Karen Williams-Holland

Thinking of a very special friend and her family at this very sad time.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Simon Jones

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Hilary & Simon

Rest in peace Sandra thinking of your family at this sad time xx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Aaron & Lorraine

Thinking of the family at this sad time.Xxx

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Anonymous

Forever in our hearts. Shine bright dear Sandra. Love Sheila & Dave

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

RIP Sandra, love Darren, Deb and Hannah x

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Caroline Kirby

Rest in peace Sandra

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Wyn Roberts

Thoughts and condolences to all the family.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


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