It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful Sarah (Sam, Sammy, Sasa, Sassy) Ball (nee McCaghey). Sarah lost her two-year battle with lung cancer on August 18th, 2022.
Predeceased by her adoring grandparents, Ken and Eileen Wills, and Duff and Audre McCaghey. Sarah’s love will live on in her husband Dave, sons Brady and Spencer, her constant companion Chewy, parents Duff and Pam McCaghey, sister and best friend Melissa (Ryan) Braun, Dave’s parents, Pat Ball, Russ and Chriss Ball, along with Dave’s brothers Chris (Mel) Ball, Mike (Sue/Malu) Ball, Gord (Kara) Clemens, Richard Clemens, her nieces and nephews, Mackenzie and Lexie Braun; Joey, Blake, Emma Ball; Victoria, Elliot, Bella Ball, Hayden Clemens; many special Aunts, Uncles, cousins and so many friends who were like family.
Sarah was born on May 18, 1980. As a young person, Sarah had a contagious smile that had the ability to make everyone feel special. She was the most thoughtful daughter, sister and granddaughter. She met the love of her life, Dave, at Lambrick Park Secondary and they married in 2003. It is a Gordon Head love story that will last forever. Their dedication to one another and to their family is an inspiration to us all. Sarah had a huge impact on the community. She worked tirelessly in everything she did, including her roles on school PACs, the organizing of many fundraisers and special events. She inherited her love of sports which began at a young age. Whether she was your teammate, captain, coach, manager or biggest cheerleader, you could always count on her grit, determination, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Some of her proudest moments this past year were watching her boys succeed on the court, the field and the track.
“Mrs. Ball” was known in the Victoria School District as an energetic, creative, motivating and inspiring teacher. For 16 years, Hillcrest Elementary was her second home. She made learning fun! Her passion and love for her students and colleagues and the leadership she provided both in and out of the classroom, left a lasting impact on the school community.
Sarah was forever finding ways to make every moment meaningful. We are all so fortunate to share so many wonderful memories with Sarah. These memories were continually documented in the thousands of amazing photos she took. Just this past July, our family spent our annual week at Parksville, where Sarah was determined to fulfill every tradition. Thank you to the Saanich Fire Department for their assistance to Dave and the family the past two years. We are very appreciative of Sarah’s close friends who gave her daily support and to all of you who reached out to our family. We are moved by your generosity and are especially grateful for the heartfelt thoughts of how Sarah truly made a difference and touched so many in a positive way. Every moment spent with her changed our lives for the better. Her immense love, spirit and beautiful smile will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts. Sarah was the most loving and proud mom. Her amazing qualities live on in Brady and Spencer. “Agoo Muma”
In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Sarah and supporting the Ball Boys by visiting – https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-ball-and-support-the-ball-boys or donating to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
36 Responses
Sarah (Sammy to me) Ball was the most tremendous, fun loving, all around awesome woman that will be remembered forever by my entire family. We send our love to David, Brady and Spencer. Also our love goes out to Duff, Pam, and Melissa. All the extended family and friends, with you we grieve this loss and offer our condolences.
With all our love,
The Swonnell’s
The Stone family is so so sorry to hear of the passing of Sarah. Our heart and prayers go out to Dave and the kids, Duff and Pam.
Dear Duff, Pam, Melissa and families,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your daughter/sister / mother and wife, Sarah. The world will be a little less shiny with her gone. We hope that the knowledge of us and so many people remembering her in such a positive way will help lessen your loss. She died much too young.
Sincerely Dave and Kathy Mick and families.
There are no words, just wrapping our arms around all of you! There are very many treasured memories with this special human being, that will help carry you through! You are all in our thoughts!
Bonnie Robinson(MacKay) and family.❤️❤️
I am truly very devastated to hear about Sarah’s passing and offer my sincere condolences to all of her family. Having been one of Sarah’s grade school teachers and following her and her family as the years passed, brings both smiles of wonderful memories and tears of sadness for her loss. May the memories of Sarah be forever cherished.
Our family is truly saddened to read, in today’s TC, of the passing of Sarah. Having been blessed with the opportunity to share with Sarah as a colleague and, as well, within the neighbourhood, Sarah truly held all of the characteristics that have been expressed. Sarah was a unique individual and will be missed by all whose life’s path she has crossed. Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to her wonderful family. ❤️
Sarah was an amazing young woman who will be missed by so many! She was an incredible member of the Gordon Head community, who made countless positive contributions. Sarah truly made a lasting difference in so many lives. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her wonderful family.
Our very deepest sympathy to all the family in the loss of your very dear Sarah. We really care. I want to share this dear story with you. Crestview Road had this wonderful ping pong club that met every Wednesday morning at ten. Ping pong was at our house that morning and in came Audrey McCaghey down the steps to the rec room and she stood on the landing with her arms around a bottle of champagne with the biggest smile and said nothing just stood there. I knew there was a first grandchild due and none of the girls picked up on it so I went over to her and gave her a hug and then she told us that SARAH ANN had arrived. Sincerely Del and Gwen Francis
Dear Dave boys Duff Pam Melissa Ryan and your families. My love and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Gary and I always loved getting your family Christmas cards each year and see such HAPPY and beautiful family pictures.We have been truely blessed with great memories of loving wonderful special cousins like your family. With LOVE and HUGS Janet Shepheard
So sorry to hear of Sarah’s passing.
I always enjoyed our chats in the library and hallways of Lambrick Park.
My heartfelt condolences to the family