In memory of
Sarah Margaret Elizabeth Blinston
December 12, 1990 - June 12, 2025
With broken hearts and endless love, we share the sudden and tragic passing of Sóley, born Sarah Margaret Elizabeth Blinston, on the evening of June 12, 2025, at the age of 34.
Born to Keith and Maureen Blinston, Sóley was a reflection of her mother’s vibrant spirit and compassionate heart, and also of her fierce independence. From her father, she inherited a quiet strength, a steady and grounding presence that shaped her calm, resilience, and deep care for others. She carried her parents’ love and guidance with her throughout her life.
In recent years, she embraced the name Sóley, a name that expressed the transformation she so fully embodied and the light she brought to everyone around her.
Her sister Lisa (Tim) was not only family but her best friend and mirror, someone with whom she shared laughter, dreams, and a bond that shaped them both. Her big brother Chris (Jacqui) loved and cherished her deeply. Their connection was unshakable, a constant source of comfort, joy, and support across the years of her life.
Sóley’s role as a devoted aunt to Jordan, Emerson, and Kade was something truly special. To them, she was magic. She brought adventure, silliness, creativity, unwavering love, and a sense of wonder into their world. She showed up for them completely, and the imprint she left on their lives will be felt always.
She was also deeply loved by her Aunt Lorrie (André), who thought of Sóley as a daughter, by her Uncle Mike (Teri), and by all of her aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. She shared a close connection with her cousin Andrew (Patricia) and the Azadi family, who always stood beside her with care and love.
Family was central to Sóley’s life and she expanded its meaning through powerful intentional relationships that stretched far beyond biology. The family she chose, her friends and community especially those connected to the land, held a special and equally important place in her heart. Among them was her beloved Jeff, whose presence in her life was deeply meaningful. She felt truly seen and loved.
Sóley was deeply rooted in her connection to nature and the earth. The land was not just a place for her but a living presence, a teacher, a healer, and a source of wisdom and belonging. Her chosen community honored ceremony, kinship, and care for the natural world. She lived in rhythm with the seasons and held close the old teachings passed down through generations.
Dance was Sóley’s language and her prayer. It was how she gave shape to joy, sorrow, and gratitude. In movement, she connected with the pulse of life and the rhythms of the earth. Whether dancing alone beneath the sky or with her community, she moved with grace, spirit, and fierce devotion.
Sóley walked gently but powerfully in the world. She welcomed new life with love, held sacred loss with reverence, and carried ancient skills and stories forward with great care. Her relationship with the earth and her people was deep and inspiring, a living reminder to move through the world with intention, humility, and heart.
She will be remembered for her radiant soul, her fierce heart, and the way she created space for others to be fully seen and accepted. Sóley had finally been living the life she once dreamed of, surrounded by love, nature, and purpose. Though her time with us was far too short, her spirit remains ever present.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Therapeutic Paws of Canada, or a charity close to your heart in memory of our Sarah. Another option is to simply step outside, touch the earth and carry her spirit forward.
Born to Keith and Maureen Blinston, Sóley was a reflection of her mother’s vibrant spirit and compassionate heart, and also of her fierce independence. From her father, she inherited a quiet strength, a steady and grounding presence that shaped her calm, resilience, and deep care for others. She carried her parents’ love and guidance with her throughout her life.
In recent years, she embraced the name Sóley, a name that expressed the transformation she so fully embodied and the light she brought to everyone around her.
Her sister Lisa (Tim) was not only family but her best friend and mirror, someone with whom she shared laughter, dreams, and a bond that shaped them both. Her big brother Chris (Jacqui) loved and cherished her deeply. Their connection was unshakable, a constant source of comfort, joy, and support across the years of her life.
Sóley’s role as a devoted aunt to Jordan, Emerson, and Kade was something truly special. To them, she was magic. She brought adventure, silliness, creativity, unwavering love, and a sense of wonder into their world. She showed up for them completely, and the imprint she left on their lives will be felt always.
She was also deeply loved by her Aunt Lorrie (André), who thought of Sóley as a daughter, by her Uncle Mike (Teri), and by all of her aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. She shared a close connection with her cousin Andrew (Patricia) and the Azadi family, who always stood beside her with care and love.
Family was central to Sóley’s life and she expanded its meaning through powerful intentional relationships that stretched far beyond biology. The family she chose, her friends and community especially those connected to the land, held a special and equally important place in her heart. Among them was her beloved Jeff, whose presence in her life was deeply meaningful. She felt truly seen and loved.
Sóley was deeply rooted in her connection to nature and the earth. The land was not just a place for her but a living presence, a teacher, a healer, and a source of wisdom and belonging. Her chosen community honored ceremony, kinship, and care for the natural world. She lived in rhythm with the seasons and held close the old teachings passed down through generations.
Dance was Sóley’s language and her prayer. It was how she gave shape to joy, sorrow, and gratitude. In movement, she connected with the pulse of life and the rhythms of the earth. Whether dancing alone beneath the sky or with her community, she moved with grace, spirit, and fierce devotion.
Sóley walked gently but powerfully in the world. She welcomed new life with love, held sacred loss with reverence, and carried ancient skills and stories forward with great care. Her relationship with the earth and her people was deep and inspiring, a living reminder to move through the world with intention, humility, and heart.
She will be remembered for her radiant soul, her fierce heart, and the way she created space for others to be fully seen and accepted. Sóley had finally been living the life she once dreamed of, surrounded by love, nature, and purpose. Though her time with us was far too short, her spirit remains ever present.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Therapeutic Paws of Canada, or a charity close to your heart in memory of our Sarah. Another option is to simply step outside, touch the earth and carry her spirit forward.