Sarah Fels Lancaster died Friday August 30, 2024, after a life-long struggle and recent relapse. Sarah cared fiercely for her loved ones and worked so hard to stay with us in the face of devastating mental illness. She leaves behind the many who treasured her: the love of her life, Jason Day; her heartbroken family; parents, Ian and Lai Im; brothers, Mark (Casey) and David (Tiresa); sister, Courtney (Greg); beloved nieces and nephews, Isabel, Orin, Eloise, Henry, and Jones; her adored local aunts and uncles, Jane and Maurice Smith and Richard and Bernadette Lancaster; her cousin, Tiffany and family; her uncles and their families in Malaysia, Singapore and California; and extended family and friends around the world.
Sarah was born in Mississippi, USA on April 23rd, 1974, and grew up in Frasers Mills, Antigonish County. She was a gifted student, and after attending the Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School, she finished secondary school at the United World Colleges International Baccalaureate program in New Mexico. She went on to graduate as a First Class Scholar from Smith College in Massachusetts and spent time in San Francisco and Minneapolis. Later she received praise and recognition for her work with the Pew Charitable Trusts in Philadelphia. Returning to Antigonish some 15 years ago, she was much appreciated wherever she went, including work at Pleasant Valley Nurseries and several years at Service Canada. With her return to town, she and her family were buoyed by her reconnection and romance with Jason. The two of them lifted each other up, taking pleasure in getting out to the water, adventures on their boat, growing heaps of garlic and taking wonderful care of their relatives.
She will be remembered for many things including her laughter, her green thumb, her style, her sense of colour, her joy, and her dogged persistence when it came to helping people.
Cremation has taken place, and a visitation will be held at the C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, from 2-5pm, followed by a private celebration of life at a later date. In keeping with her care for others, Sarah had a personal investment in multiple sclerosis research. If so desired, memorial donations may be directed to MS Canada.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
