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Sandra Irene Chakon of Meyers Street, Edwardsville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at The Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas.
Sandra was born March 15, 1934. She always wished she was born two days later, loving St. Patrick's Day, attested by her shamrock tattoo she got for her 75th birthday.
Sandra was the daughter of the late Wassil and Irene Sakolick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Chakon, in 1997.
Sandra graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1951, and the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing in 1954.
Sandra worked the majority of her career in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, retiring in 1996.
Sandra was a member of the former St. Hedwig's Parish in Kingston. She was raised in her youth and was a member of St. John's Russian Orthodox Parish in Edwardsville.
Sandra truly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going to Atlantic City with her friends to the casinos, then to the local casino. She enjoyed watching her children play mini-football, Ed-Lark Little League and St. Hedwig's youth basketball and then high school and college sports. She absolutely truly enjoyed her grandchildren. "Nanie" loved watching them at school plays, horse shows, track meets and especially field hockey. She loved hearing our old stories about parties and races, that if we told her about them growing up, she probably would have killed us. She enjoyed her friends, the Lois', Irene, Stella, Rita, Aunt Kaye and Mary Ann. She really appreciated everyone who visited her when she really needed it.
Surviving are her children, Michele Garen, Bath; Michael J. Jr. (Nadine), Dallas; and Kenneth W. (Kerry), Arvada, Colo.; and grandchildren, Marc and Tayor Garen, Mikaila Irene Chakon, Alexandra and Nicholas Chakon.
Sandra did not want an old wrinkly picture for her obituary.
Funeral services will be held at Kopicki Funeral Home. The service will be private for family and friends.
Michael would like to thank Dr. William Boyle, the staff at The Meadows Nursing Center, especially Liz, TJ, Val, Lou and Mrs. B, for caring to her needs and being a friend to her. You will never realize how much you helped her journey.
Mom always told us "You sometimes act like you know what you're doing." Even though it almost got us arrested a few times. Sandra truly enjoyed her 82 years. She had a great gig!
Donations may be made to the Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. NO flowers please, Sandra said they only die and why waste the money.
Hey Dad, your 19 years of peace and quiet are over!
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Mickie, Micheal and Kenny, I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish I had known earlier, I would have attended.
Karen Padavan
October 3, 2016
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing, my thoughts and prayer are with your family.
Therese Brutko
October 1, 2016
Dear Mike,Nadine, and Mikaila, my deepest sympathy for your loss. All my memories of her are wonderful and she will be missed. Love to you
Paula Hosking
September 30, 2016
To all of you,
Deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your families Julie Morris
September 30, 2016
To all of you
deepest sympathy and prayers Julie Morris
julie morris
September 30, 2016
Mike very sorry to hear about your mom.prayers to you and your family
Andy Walton
September 29, 2016
Connie Yorks
September 29, 2016
Always enjoyed talking to your mom at the horse shows. Praying for you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Connie Yorks
September 29, 2016
Always enjoyed talking to this wonderful lady! So sorry for your loss.Love to all of you. Ann Marie Onzik
September 29, 2016
What a fun tribute to an amazing woman. Our deepest sympathies from fellow Myers St residents all those years ago. She will alwyas be remembered with a smile. - The Pinkoski Family
Missy Heely
September 29, 2016
Mike my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jack Weinberg
September 29, 2016
Michael, please accept our deepest sympathy on your mom's passing, we always liked to talk at church with her when St.Hedwigs was still going, your mom was always light-hearted and fun to be around, she will be sadly missed.
Toby & Denise Tomasura
September 28, 2016
I smiled every minute I spent with this beautiful woman. Those we love never die. They live on in our hearts. My deepest sympathy and much love to all of you.
Tracy Goryeb Zarola
September 28, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pizzle Reese
September 28, 2016
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