Laurie Richard Sandham, age 68, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the TBRHSC.
Laurie was born April 8, 1956 in Port Arthur, ON to Cora and Richard Sandham.
Laurie’s love of automobiles started at an early age. He learned how to work on vehicles with his father who was a mechanic.
Laurie became a very skilled mechanic over the years and he enjoyed being in the garage in his spare time.
He spent most of his life as a long haul truck driver, going across Canada and into the States.
Laurie is survived by his mother Cora Sandham, sister Noel Castellan (Marino), nephews Elijah (Victoria), Shayne (Grace) and their children Aralynn and Lennox, brother Adrian Sandham (Laurie) and their children Jasmine, Alicia and Deirdre, sister-in-law Sheila Sandham and family.
Laurie was predeceased by his father Richard Sandham and brother Chris Sandham.
Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
The Truck Driver’s Prayer
Oh God above, this truck I drive,
Help me keep it safe until I arrive.
Be my mortal sight this day,
On streets where little children play.
Bless my helper who is fast asleep,
While the night is long and deep.
And keep my cargo safe and sound,
Until I can deliver to where it’s bound.
Make my judgement as sound as steel,
And be my hands, upon this wheel.
Bless the traveller’s going past,
Teach them not to go so fast.
Lord give me strength for every trip,
So I may care for what they ship.
And make me mindful mile after mile,
That life is just for a little while.
Amen
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