Peter Henry Sandiford

Passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 with his best friend and chosen family, Louise Kublick, by his side- fittingly listening to the Sound of Music soundtrack. Predeceased by his parents Lorne and Reese Sandiford and his sister Su.

Peter will be missed by many friends, colleagues and families at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Leaside. As a longtime volunteer and former staff, Peter dedicated most of his life to support kids with disabilities and their families. He was a constant friendly face, a source of many laughs and a kind hearted friend. Special thanks to Michelle, Greg, Tanya, Kirsti, Alison, Yoonis, Gerald and so many others from his Bayview community who helped support him - especially through this last year. Special thanks to Lena, Steve and Dominic from Badali’s Fruit Market and the Byford family who were wonderful neighbours and friends.

Peter was an example to many on living a meaningful and independent disabled life. He proudly graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara California and moved back to Ontario to begin his career. He joined Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (then Ontario Society for Crippled Children) as the medical photographer in 1962. Peter later took on administrative roles before retiring and becoming a volunteer including time on the Board of Directors for the Kindercircle Daycare. Peter supported the Foundation team for many years, was a valued front desk greeter and also supported the dental and aquatics teams.

Peter lived in Leaside and many in the community knew him well. He loved taking his scooter downtown to eat at Jimmy the Greek in the Eaton Centre and was an avid movie watcher. He had a point system and rated every movie he watched - Sound of Music was always a favourite (he shared often and with pride, that he had seen it more than 200 times) and it was an 11/10. Peter had a presence in his neighbourhood and made friends everywhere he went.

Please leave a special message or memory on this page along with any photos you may have. These will be collected and made into a memory book for his closest friends.

As was Peter’s wish, donations in his memory can be made to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation.

While we can’t gather together now, an event will be planned at Holland Bloorview when it is safe to do so. Peter loved celebrating and would want us all to gather to share jokes, talk about the latest blockbusters and have a Pepsi together in his honour.