Obituary for Sandra Melanson | Strong-Hancock Funeral Home
- Date Of Death: March 22, 2023
- State: Maine
Sandra J Melanson (Murphy) age 81, passed away on March 22, 2023, with her beloved family by her side.
Family and friends always came first for Sandy.
Sandy was an avid golfer and played her sport with great acumen. Bob and Sandy had the privilege to play the game in many places across the country. She and her sister, Denise, with their husbands traveled to ancestral venues to golf in County Cork, Ireland, where Sandy was a dual citizen.
Another of Sandy’s passions was caring for and spoiling her dogs. Sandy loved dogs and they loved her back whether it was the family dog or caring for her “grand dogs” she had a special place in her heart.
Sandy’s professional career spanned 20 years as the Lincoln Public School librarian and storyteller. Sandy’s love and passion for reading to her students was honored during her career as the school created a special reading room for her to introduce the joy of reading to the children. She would arrive early to greet the students when they arrived via bus, the children running to get a hug from Mrs. Melanson to start their day.
Sandy gracefully battled illness for her last few years. She endured this with a smile, kindness, and hugs to all who met her. Her humor, family values, and faith and love for life live on in her four children and grandchildren.
