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
