She leaves us too early, but now rests without pain.

 

Sarah died peacefully and surrounded by her family at Hospice Simcoe on Sunday morning, September 15, after a 2.5-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 42. Survived by her husband Chris, kiddos Nathan and Grace, parents Michael and Brenda McCarthy, grandparents Barry and Joan Allemang, brother Taylor and sister-in-law Rhiannon. Remembered lovingly, too, by the many friends she made at St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School, University of Guelph, and Altus Group, among the many roads she walked.

A lover of crochet, crafting, chocolate, and travel, she was somehow an old soul, a homebody, and an adventurer. You always knew where you stood with Sarah. We loved her for her contrasts, contradictions, wisdom, intelligence, and beauty. The world is better for the brief time she had upon it.

Anyone and everyone who loves Sarah, and her family is invited to wear a splash of colour and join us for a Celebration of Life at Liberty North (100 Caplan Ave., Unit 1) in Barrie on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Her uncle, Ken Allemang, will deliver the eulogy at 2 p.m., and that will be immediately followed by other words of remembrance.

In lieu of flowers, please give in some way to the causes close to Sarah's heart, including the RVH Foundation, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Canada, Hospice Simcoe, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Rainbow Railroad.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition. Condolences messages or memories of  Sarah can be left for the family at www.peacefultransition.ca

Peaceful Transition Simcoe

CONDOLENCES

34 Condolences
  • Karen Kantaroff
    Posted on: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Reply

    Sarah was a beautiful person and she will be missed by so many . My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family at this terribly sad time .

  • Susan Bertrand
    Posted on: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Reply

    I am so very sorry for the loss of Sarah. She was a beautiful person. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to her loving family.

  • George Edwards
    Posted on: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Reply

    So sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family George and Veronica Edwards

  • Sonja Williams
    Posted on: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Reply

    Brenda, Mike,Chris,Nathan, Grace and Family, so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you all. Sending condolences and prayers to All. Sorry, I can’t make it to the Celebration of Life. Will be in NFLD.

  • Glenda Tapp
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    Mike, Brenda, and family,
    I was so saddened to read of Sarah’s passing .
    Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers . While we as a family that are spread across this country far and wide, we are connected as our parents were ..
    You will be in my thoughts and prayers also on October 6th as you gather and share stories of love and life shared with Sarah ..
    Sincerely,
    Glenda Tapp ( John [Jack] Hillier’s daughter )

  • Wayne and Karen Hillier
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    Our condolences go out to your entire family. She is in peace, life’s troubles are over.
    Blessings.
    Wayne and Karen Hillier🙏😥

  • Bart
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    With deepest sympathies, please accept my deepest condolences.

  • John Brett
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    To: Mike and family .. Sincere condolences on your loss from John and Kathy Brett. RIP Sarah.

  • Hernani M Pereira
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    My deepest sympathies, please accept my deepest condolences.

  • Richard Blanchard
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    My sincere sympathies, Chris and to your entire family at this difficult and sad time. My thoughts are with you.

  • George and Ethel Hillier
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    We are sorry to hear of Sarah’s passing.

  • Marla M.
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    I only knew Sarah briefly through work. I had just started and she took me under her wing and helped me so much in the first few months. Always there to chat or laugh or just talk. My sincerest and deepest condolences to her family, she spoke so much about you guys and with so much love for you all it took my breath away, the power of it. May you feel a touch of her love on you for the rest of your days.

  • Emily Martens(Barrett)
    Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Reply

    Mike & Brenda I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Sarah.
    I’ll be thinking of you and Sarah’s family as you celebrate her life.
    Sending you love and prayers .
    Emily

  • Jay Gutteridge
    Posted on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Reply

    I am so sorry for your loss, Chris and family. May the memories you made with Sarah get you through this incredibly difficult time.

  • Ashley McCarthy
    Posted on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Reply

    Rest in power, Sarah. I will treasure the blanket she crocheted for us <3

  • Camilla Bartosiewicz
    Posted on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Reply

    My heart goes out to her family during this incredibly difficult time. She was an extraordinary person who showed remarkable strength and courage throughout her battle. Her presence will be deeply missed by her Altus family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences—my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • Peggy Corcelli
    Posted on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Reply

    I taught Sarah at St. Peter’s in Barrie; she was, I believe, in 3 of my English classes. (I was Miss A back then.) She was a wonderful writer & a thoughtful, intelligent student. As well, I worked with Sarah on Student Council &’appreciated her organizational skills. As Valedictorian of her class, she wrote a brilliant address which I used later to show as a prime example of how to do the job! I lost touch with Sarah for a number of years & was delighted to catch up with her on FB. When I heard that she had Ovarian Cancer, my heart sank as my Mom died of the disease many years ago. I send along my most sincere condolences to Chris & those two beautiful children.

  • Alex Gonzaga
    Posted on: Friday, September 27, 2024 Reply

    I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this. May she Rest In Peace.

  • Sandy Wood
    Posted on: Friday, September 27, 2024 Reply

    Dear Mike, Brenda and family, I am so sorry to hear about Sarah’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I hope your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this very difficult time.

  • Florence Hosein
    Posted on: Friday, September 27, 2024 Reply

    Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss of Sarah.
    Although I didn’t know her personally, I know she was a loving person, with adorable children.
    Keep your memories close and give those children all the love and beautiful memories.
    You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
    All our love, Florence and Harold.❤️

  • Chris Paleczny
    Posted on: Sunday, September 29, 2024 Reply

    We were so saddened to hear of your loss Taylor, and want to express our sympathies to you and your family. We didn’t need to know her well to understand what a special person she was, and how she will be missed.

  • Meredith Brake
    Posted on: Monday, September 30, 2024 Reply

    Sarah was a beautiful person – inside and out. I didn’t know her long, but what I did know was she cared about everyone deeply. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to her family and friends – what a larger than life loss.

  • Lee Ann Waterman
    Posted on: Monday, September 30, 2024 Reply

    Chris, I am so sorry to hear this devastating news. I am thinking of you and your family.

  • Brian MacAlpine
    Posted on: Monday, September 30, 2024 Reply

    Dear Mike & Brenda
    Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Sarah, I heard so many great things about her and her family and of the courageous battle she fought. Rest in peace.
    Brian & Christine

  • Karl & Deb Keating
    Posted on: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Reply

    Dear Mike & Brenda
    Our hearts go out to you guys. Such a huge loss.
    I hope you can sense our hugs, thoughts and prayers.
    Karl & Deb

  • Sandy Walsh
    Posted on: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Reply

    Mike and Brenda

    We are so sorry to hear of your daughter Sarah’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and all of your and Sarah’s family.

    Tho out parents may not be with us any longer we still have the Hillier cousin connection .

    Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy.

    Your NL cousins

    Sandy, Wanda, & Lori
    ( Aunt Dinah’s girls )

  • Patrice McIntosh
    Posted on: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Reply

    I met Sarah while working at Altus.
    She was an amazing and I warmed up to her right away. With her living in Innisfil, I introduced her to a couple of members of my family as she was so special to me. And boy am I glad that I did. They became instance friends.
    I loved all her posts on Fb with her hobbies and especially her family.
    She was such a fighter with her battle of cancer.
    My heart goes out to ALL the family. My deepest condolences….
    May she rest in peace and watch over her family.
    Will miss you Sarah! ❤️

  • Michelle Bobala & Family
    Posted on: Friday, October 4, 2024 Reply

    Dear Simon, McCarthy and Allemang families.

    Our deepest condolences for your profound loss. We have made a donation to Ovarian Cancer Canada in Sarah’s honour.

    Your entire family is in our thoughts and Sarah’s legacy remains with me in my memories and and through the indelible mark she made on the world through her beautiful kiddos and all who knew and loved her.

  • Erin
    Posted on: Friday, October 4, 2024 Reply

    My sincere condolences go out to Chris, the kids and all of Sarah’s family. I worked with Sarah and treasured her stories and laughter. She was always a wonderful writer crafting a message carefully and with grace. May your memories always be close at heart.

  • Jody and Dave Dwyer
    Posted on: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Reply

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris, Nathan and Grace and the rest of Sarah’s Family. We were deeply saddened to hear of Sarah’s passing. But hopefully it will bring some peace knowing she is no longer in pain. Fly high with the Angels Sarah and Rest In Peace.

  • Laxman Sinh Abda
    Posted on: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Reply

    Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
    May her soul rest in peace. 🙏

  • Paula and David Cox and family
    Posted on: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Reply

    Mike and Brenda and family, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Sarah. May Gods peace comfort you during this very difficult time

  • Sandra Schuchardt
    Posted on: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Reply

    I tried to find the words to write so many times before today. It is so clear Sarah’s heart and smile will be missed by many and will live on forever in her children.
    Chris, Nathan, Grace, Brenda, Mike, Taylor and the rest of her family: may the support and strength shown for you all today help you through the toughest of days.
    I will always think of her when I see someone crocheting 💓

  • Rick Vanderlinde
    Posted on: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Reply

    My deepest condolences. Cherish your memories.

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