Obituary of Sarah Likness

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Sarah Likness. Sarah, age 75, passed away peacefully October 2, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 10, 1949 in Vlaardingen, Holland and came to Canada at the age of 9.

She is predeceased by her father Arie and mother Maria Vanderborden, brother Arie, sister Willie and daughter Cindy, who she can't wait to see on the other side.

Sarah is forever loved and missed by her husband Vern, son Ken (Donna), granddaughters Kaylee (Evan), Danielle, daughter Rose (Gord) and stepchildren Karen (Ken) and Marven (Shalene).  Sisters Pleutje Maria, Erna and Debbie. She also forever loved her grandchildren Jake (Danielle), Brittney, Ricci Lee, Mackenzie (Katelyn), Justin (Morgan) and Katherine, two great-grandchildren, Mattie and Phoenix along with many more relatives and friends.      

She had an immense love for her family and was a fun, dedicated grandma who was not ready to leave her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed and loved by her very close friend Verna. Sarah was determined to fight various cancers during her life. She never gave up hope until it was lost.  She was strong.  There was never any quit in Sarah.

At the request of Sarah there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Institute or the charity of one’s choice.