In Memoriam: Sara Jenkins (Barber)

Swim Ontario saddened to inform the community about the passing of Sara Jenkins (né Barber).

Sara passed away on October 22nd in Ottawa from complications related to Alzheimer's disease with her daughter Margie at her side. She was 79.

One of Canada's top female swimmers and a former record holder, Sara was inducted to the Ontario Aquatic Hall of Fame in 1994. Her medal count for national and international competitions exceeded one hundred.

She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and peers.

In lieu of flowers, if so inclined, the family would suggest supporting a community cause of one's choice or making a donation to the Alzheimer Society in Sara's memory.

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