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Pauline C. "Polly" Sanna
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Pauline Sanna Obituary
Pauline C. "Polly" (nee Heath) Sanna, of Buzzards Bay, a very much loved and devoted Christian mother, wife, grandmother and teacher, and loved by all who knew her, passed away peacefully at the Mary McCarthy Hospice House in Sandwich after a long battle with cancer, on Nov. 6, 2008.
She was 71 years old and the wife of John A. Sanna Jr. for 52 years.
Born April 8, 1937, in Plymouth, she was the fourth of six children of the late John S. and Antoinette Heath. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1955 and married her husband in 1956. While he was in the Air Force, they traveled to England for 3½ years and Europe.
Besides her husband, survivors include three children, John A. Sanna III and his wife Ginette of Santa Clarita, Calif., Christine Ryan of Mashpee, and Tamara M. Lifrieri and her husband Carmen J. of Plymouth; three brothers, John S. and Shirley Heath of Plymouth, William and Victoria Heath of Pompano Beach, Fla., and James and Judy Heath of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two sisters, Sandra (Heath) Peck of Plymouth and MaryLou (Heath) Quevedo of Tamarac, Fla.; grandchildren Ashley Ryan, Randy and Geoffrey Bonin, Ricky Stoner and his wife Kendal, Tyler J. Stoner, Heather Sanna and Joel Lifrieri; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be missed by all and live in our hearts and minds forever.
Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne. Funeral services in the funeral home will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. A ceremony and dedication of Polly's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Hematology-Oncology Specialist of Cape Cod, 26 Edgerton Drive, Suite A, North Falmouth, MA 02556, or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Road, Sandwich, MA 02563.
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Rusty Piekarski
November 15, 2008
John Sanna Family: I just received word from MaryLou. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's a comfort to know that she is with our Lord and Savior and free from pain. I only knew her through her loving sister and friend, MaryLou and a couple of e-mails from "Pollywag" . I so admired her determination, her love of Christ, her love of family, and her spirit. I will continue to lift you and your family in prayer.
Your sister-in- Christ,
Rusty Piekarski
Mary Lou Heath Quevedo
November 15, 2008
I am blessed with wonderful loving memories of my sister Polly. We had a wonderful loving relationship as sisters in the family and one outstanding relationship as "Sisters in Christ". What came to mind the day she went home to be with the Lord is a song she and my other sister use to sing together as teenagers, they would balance me on their feet and dance together singing this song:
"Oh, we ain't got a barrel of money,
Maybe we're ragged and funny
But we'll travel along
Singing a song, Side by side.
Don't know what's comin' tomorrow
Maybe it's trouble and sorrow
But we'll travel the road
Sharing our load, Side by side.
Through all kinds of weather
What if the sky should fall?
Just as long as we're together,
It doesn't matter at all.
When they've all had their quarrels and parted
We'll be the same as we started
Just a-traveling along
Singing a song, Side by side."
I will miss her deeply, yet I know that I will see her again when the LORD JESUS calls me home.
Mary Lou White
November 11, 2008
John and family:
Our deepest sympathy are with you at this time. Polly was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her joy in the Lord just radiated from her to all she would meet. She will be missed.
Sincerely, Cliff & Mary Lou White
Traci Ward
November 10, 2008
Sanna Family, I am sorry to hear of Polly's passing. She was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Sherry Peck
November 10, 2008
John and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of great sorrow and loss. Polly's great faith, love of life, and courage will live on in our hearts. Love and prayers are with you....Russ and Sherry Peck
Dr. Garry Brake & Staff
November 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
J S
November 10, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Linda Campbell-Oldro
November 10, 2008
Though I only met Polly twice (& of course we talked about God & Joel!)-I got a glimpse of the wonderful, strong, beautiful person she was through Tamara's eyes. I grieve with you, my friend, and I am here for whatever you need. My heart goes out to all of you in your time of loss and sadness. May God give you His comfort - and may memories of Polly remind you to smile through your tears....
~ Linda Campbell-Oldro ~
The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
November 10, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Christine Coppi Berman
November 9, 2008
Johnny, Tammy, Christine and Tony,
You are in Cheryl's and my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by all your wonderful memories of a very special lady.
Jan Patchin
November 9, 2008
Sanna Family, our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tamara (not today) don't forget to wear your Santa hat during the off seasons of the year - raise your son to know how big of a smile you could put on her face even when it was mid July. I'll miss Polly with all my heart - she was a true friend and what a great cook :) Love you guys, Jan Patchin
Gene and Judy McKinney
November 9, 2008
Polly touched many lives and served the Lord without reservation; her dedication to the Lord was a positive example to all who knew her. We rejoice that she is now with the Lord and whole. John, we love you - you and your family are in our prayers. Gene and Judy McKinney
LOUISA MUSIOL - HESSELBACHER
November 9, 2008
So sorry to hear about Polly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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